Nate Diaz Says He Desires to Conquer One other Sport, Finally Return to UFC

Nate Diaz mentioned after Saturday’s win over Tony Ferguson he needs to beat one other sport earlier than returning to UFC, by way of ESPN’s Ariel Helwani.

The 37-year-old defined his plans to Joe Rogan within the post-fight interview, by way of Damon Martin of MMA Combating:

“I need to get out of the UFC for a minute and present all these UFC fighters the right way to take over and personal up one other sport the way you’re purported to do it. Trigger Conor McGregor did not know the right way to do it. None of those different fighters know the right way to do it. So I’ll go on the market and I am going take over one other occupation and develop into the most effective at that.”

The win at UFC 279 was the primary for Diaz since 2019, having misplaced to Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards on this span.

Diaz was initially purported to face Khamzat Chimaev on Saturday, however the opponent missed weight and UFC was pressured to reshuffle the cardboard. The unique match was thought-about “punishment” by Diaz, who admitted he did not need the bout, by way of ESPN’s Marc Raimondi.

“I’ve gotta simply go in there and struggle him for you actual fast,” Diaz mentioned. “I am unmotivated for that.”

The veteran can now be launched from his contract, offering an opportunity to probably transfer into boxing.

Jake Paul indicated Diaz might be his subsequent opponent in a tweet after Saturday’s struggle:

Paul is ready to struggle former MMA star Anderson Silva after already beating Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.

Conor McGregor additionally tried a transition to boxing however misplaced to Floyd Mayweather.

Diaz believes he can do higher than the others in a brand new sport.