5 fights for Nate Diaz outside of the UFC
Nate Diaz took to twitter recently to request his release from the UFC. This comes after weeks of frustration from 'The Stockton Bad Boy' who has been targeting a bout with 'The Diamond' Dustin Poirier. Despite his comments, it remains unclear how the situation will ultimately play out.
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♂️I Would like to request to be released from the @ufc @danawhite @hunter
I apologize for asking online but u don’t give me a fight asap I got shit to do
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It seems most likely that the UFC will denie this request given how much money they can make from even one Nate Diaz fight. It would therefore not be surprising should the bout with Poirier still ultimately take place. However, Diaz also has just one fight left on his contract so could well part ways with the UFC before long.
If he is to become a free agent, Diaz will have no shortage of options as he remains one of the biggest stars in all of combat sports. With that in mind, here are five fights for Nate Diaz outside of the UFC:
#5. Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul - Boxing
This bout may not top the list but it is likely the biggest fight out there for Nate Diaz. He and Jake Paul are two of the biggest stars in combat sports and would be sure to sell a huge number of PPVs. Both men have big personalities and have similar stances on fighter pay, so perhaps they could work together.
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However, the fight doesn't rank higher as there are a couple of potential issues with it. Firstly, Jake Paul typically weighs in substantially heavier than the 170 lbs Nate Diaz fights at and seems to make with ease. Additionally, Jake Paul's focus on boxing has produced fairly one-sided bouts with the MMA fighters he has faced.
However, Diaz is more of a natural striker than the opponents Paul has faced thus far. Should they find a way to compete in a suitable weight class for each man, this could well prove to be exciting. Above all else, the big payday Diaz would likely secure with this fight could well be enough of an incentive to make it happen.