One of many greatest headlines this week was Nate Diaz’s official departure from the UFC. The 37-year-old was faraway from the lively roster, opening up extra alternatives for him.
Given how precious his title is in fight sports activities, some already desire a piece of a doubtlessly large payday.
Hello Nate. Lastly out of your UFC contract?
Let’s see how robust you might be within the boxing ring as a substitute of hallway slap contests.@NateDiaz209
I’ve a venue booked. Provide is prepared when you’re. Simply want you to signal.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 29, 2022
Diaz intends to pursue different prizefighting endeavors, and in a latest interview with MMA Junkie, his supervisor Zach Rosenfield gave a little bit of an replace on what’s subsequent for the Stockton celebrity.
“You will notice Nate competing a number of occasions in 2023, and that can embody boxing.”
Diaz additionally talked about a return to the UFC sooner or later, given the potential for a Conor McGregor trilogy struggle. Rosenfield says that, too, is on the desk.
“Nate goes to be trying on the greatest fights doable. He has acknowledged that finishing the trilogy with Conor McGregor is one thing that pursuits him, and that has not modified.”
Diaz (21-13) final noticed motion at UFC 279 in opposition to Tony Ferguson and gained by way of fourth-round submission. He additionally took dwelling a $50K bonus for Efficiency of the Evening.