Following final evening’s resolution win over fellow UFC alum, Jorge Masvidal, fan-favorite veteran, Nate Diaz has as soon as extra welcomed the possibility to rematch present welterweight champion, Leon Edwards – labelling him the most effective 170lbs fighter on the planet at present.
Diaz, a former light-weight title challenger below the banner of the UFC, in addition to a victor of The Final Fighter – made his return to fight sports activities in a single day in a lightweight heavyweight boxing match towards two-time foe, Masvidal.
And touchdown a powerful majority resolution win over the Floridian veteran of their primary occasion battle, Diaz – who scooped a disclosed $500,000 payday for his victory – additionally managed to web former two-time UFC opponent, Conor McGregor a staggering $1,625,000 pay out from the bookies, who positioned a wager on him to win.
Nate Diaz plans to avenge 2021 loss to Leon Edwards subsequent
Issuing a slew of callouts following his win over Masvidal, which avenged a 2019 loss to the previous throughout their tenure with the UFC, Diaz has sights fastened on one other rematch, chasing a title re-run with present welterweight champion, Edwards in a return to the Octagon.
“It was simply off the highest of my head,” Nate Diaz advised assembled media after his win towards Jorge Masvidal. “I wish to whoop (Jake Paul’s) ass. I wish to get a win towards Leon Edwards, who’s the most effective fighter on the earth proper now at 170 [pounds].”
“And I believe that’s one thing that I can take and put in a credential field,” Nate Diaz defined. “That’s what I’m going for. I’m not attempting to go for any enjoyable fights as a result of that sh*t ain’t enjoyable.”
First combating present welterweight titleholder, Edwards again in 2021, with Diaz struggling a unanimous resolution loss to the Birmingham, after rocking him badly within the ultimate minute of their 5 spherical conflict.
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