“I came here to fight and to win,” Diaz said. “I ran into some issues in camp, and I wish I could’ve fought and won. I know what I can do. I had to come and get paid. I had some issues and was injured. I was not in the best type of shape I could be in. I’m here to fight, always. I’m here, you see me. I’m not like other guys pulling out of fights with injuries. Regardless, I’m going to be here, and show up and show what I can do. I just wish I could’ve been in better shape and had better sparring. Next time. I’ll be here next time. I want to get the job and make it look right.”
UFC president Dana White said there's a potential he may grant two title shots following Saturday's UFC on FOX™ 3 event, but he might not grant any. While main-card bouts of Nate Diaz (15-7 MMA, 9-5 UFC) vs. Jim Miller (21-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) and Johny Hendricks (12-1 MMA, 7-1…
source | MMAJunkie.com Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (25-7 MMA, 14-5 UFC) was forced out of his title defense against featherweight champion Conor McGregor (19-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) after suffering a broken foot. With a host of fighters across multiple divisions offering to get in on the McGregor sweepstakes, Nate…
source | MMAJunkie.com Controversial UFC lightweight Nate Diaz will return to the octagon after more than a year to fight Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX 17 in Florida. The lightweight bout will air on the FOX-televised main card of the Dec. 19 event at Orlando’s Amway Center. Broadcast plans…
