Nate Diaz Eyes UFC Return
Nate Diaz is teasing a return to the UFC with his sights set on the ceremonial "BMF" title, declaring he has "unfinished business." The move could set up high-profile grudge matches as the promotion prepares for a historic White House card. A prominent Conor McGregor rival is also eyeing a UFC comeback as the unique event approaches.
- Nate Diaz’s last appearance in the UFC was a submission victory over Tony Ferguson in September 2022, which fulfilled the final fight on his contract, allowing him to enter free agency. - Since leaving the UFC, Diaz has competed in professional boxing, most notably losing a unanimous decision to Jake Paul in August 2023. - The "BMF" title Diaz is targeting was created for his own headline fight against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244 in November 2019; Diaz lost that bout when the cageside doctor stopped the fight due to a cut over his eye. - The current BMF champion is Max Holloway, who claimed the title by knocking out Justin Gaethje with one second left in the final round at UFC 300. - Diaz's long-standing rivalry with Conor McGregor is tied at one win apiece from their two fights in 2016; Diaz won the first via submission, and McGregor took the rematch by majority decision. - Prior to his final UFC win, Diaz lost a five-round unanimous decision to Leon Edwards in June 2021, a fight in which he famously staggered the future champion in the last minute. - Diaz holds the third-most UFC bonus awards with a total of 16, including honors for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night.
