Donald Cerrone “100% confident” he can beat Nate Diaz in a rematch
It’s hard to imagine the Donald Cerrone who outclassed Jeremy Stephens so thoroughly in the stand-up department on Tuesday night at UFC on Fuel 3 is the same “Cowboy” that Nate Diaz picked apart with strikes in his previous outing. In fact, Cerrone himself would tell you an imposter entered the Octagon last December against Diaz. Diaz’s dominant decision win still stings when Cerrone thinks... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz passes on Anthony Pettis, will wait for a title-shot
A little more than a year ago UFC lightweight Anthony Pettis was in position to challenge for the divisional strap. However, then-champion Frankie Edgar was booked in a rematch with Gray Maynard after the two fought to a Draw, forcing Pettis to choose between a period of inactivity or risking his go at the gold. “Showtime” bravely went with the latter, though his gamble ultimately backfired after... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz takes home Submission of the Night honors for finish of Jim Miller
Few fighters have been as hot as Nate Diaz as of late. In addition to picking up his third straight win over a widely respected adversary Saturday night at UFC on FOX 3 the 27-year old also earned a third consecutive event-specific bonus, scoring Submission of the Night honors with his second-round Guillotine Choke of Jim Miller. The award was the ninth of his UFC career and fourth pertaining to tap-outs. Diaz... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz, not Jim Miller, in line for a title-shot with win at UFC on FOX 3
UFC President Dana White has confirmed Saturday night’s main event between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller could very well provide a #1 contender in the lightweight division but only if Diaz wins. Since returning to lightweight from welterweight the 15-7 Diaz has defeated Takanori Gomi and the red-hot Donald Cerrone. “Should Diaz win, Diaz is definitely getting a title shot,” said White... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller matched at third UFC on FOX event
With UFC on FOX 2 this weekend, the organization felt now would be the perfect time to announce the third event on the network along with the first fight on the card. In what is sure to be a fan-pleasing scrap, lightweights Jim Miller and Nate Diaz are set to throw down on May 5 when the octagon invades the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The bout, along with the date and venue, were announced... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz: “When I fight, I’m mad.”
If you think Nate Diaz‘s standard expression while fighting looks like a face of frustration, it’s because it actually is. The 26-year old who meets Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem on Friday night seems to always have a sadistic smile on his mug, possibly a little surprising from a fighter that has earned seven post-bout awards in his fourteen UFC fights,... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz says he is better than Donald Cerrone on every level
When Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone meet in the co-main event of UFC 141 next Friday night fans should expect nothing but fireworks after fireworks after fireworks followed by, you guessed it – fireworks. Diaz, who has won just two of his last four fights, will be trying to slow down the freight-train that is the “Cowboy.” Cerrone is on a current six-fight win streak that includes three submission... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar says Alistair Overeem is coming into HIS house at UFC 141
In a little over two weeks, one of the biggest heavyweight battles in MMA – literally – will take place when Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem collide in the main event of UFC 141. The show is set for Friday, December 30 rather than on Saturday due to New Year’s Eve and will emanate from Las Vegas. Adding even more intrigue to the headliner, the winner will earn a title shot against... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone named as co-headliner at UFC 141
Two fearless fighters from the UFC’s lightweight division will meet in the Octagon on December 30 at UFC 141, both of whom are coming off “Submission of the Night” showings and in the hunt for a title-shot in 2012. According to the UFC, Nate Diaz will look to build on his opening round finish of Takanori Gomi at UFC 135 when he faces streaking scrapper Donald Cerrone in co-headlining action at... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi scheduled for September
Nate Diaz will make his anticipated return to lightweight this fall when the Octagon visits Denver for UFC 135 against an opponent his family is already familiar with in the form of Takanori Gomi, a renowned striker who bloodied up older brother Nick Diaz at a PRIDE event in 2007 before tapping to an Gogoplata early in the second stanza. The UFC announced the pairing late Monday night through their... [Read More...]
Spike TV set to host pair of UFC 129 prelims
Hours before top welterweight contender Jake Shields has a crack at dethroning 170-pound king Georges St. Pierre at UFC 129 one of his Scrap Pack teammates will have an opportunity to bring a win home to California, as the UFC has announced Nate Diaz’s bout against Canadian Rory MacDonald will serve as one of two preliminary card fights being shown live on Spike TV. Both coming off losses and should... [Read More...]
Six UFC 125 bouts confirmed for New Year’s Day
As has been the case in past years, the UFC is once again slated to provide a stacked card for fans to ring in the New Year with. Though a number of fights have been rumored for the event, the UFC has now officially announced six pairings for the star-studded show including a headlining title-bout. Lightweight champ Frank Edgar will defend his strap against the only individual to beat him, Gray Maynard,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Nate Diaz Addresses Steroids as Only He Can (WatchKalibRun.com) Kyra Gracie Goes Sans Gi for Magazine Cover (MiddleEasy.com) Frank Edgar vs. Gray Maynard II Looking Likely for UFC 125 (Heavy.com) Cooking with Miguel Torres? You Bet!... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon wins “Submission of the Night” in front of hometown crowd
Lightweight Gabe Ruediger drew a few eyes and ears this past week when presenting Joe Lauzon with a cake during their face off at the UFC 118 weigh-ins. As it turns out, the baked good might make for an appropriate dessert for Lauzon after the Massachusetts native feasted on Ruediger’s arm a few minutes into their Boston-based bout. Lauzon not only took home “Submission of the Night” for his... [Read More...]
Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz to headline UFC Fight Night 20
“The Ultimate Fighter 5” winner Nate Diaz will face unbeaten contender Gray Maynard in a lightweight bout set to headline UFC Fight Night 20. The bout, scheduled for January 11th 2010 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, has been confirmed through the Gracie camp via Graciefighter.com. Diaz is coming off a submission victory over Melvin Guillard at UFC Fight Night 19 last month, ending a two fight-losing... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard set to headline UFC Fight Night 19
A lightweight bout between Nate Diaz and Melvin Guillard has been officially announced as the main event for UFC Fight Night 19. The event is scheduled to take place on September 16 from Oklahoma City. Also announced for the card is a lightweight showdown between Gray Maynard and Roger Huerta. The bout will mark the last in Huerta’s UFC contract as he expects to spend more time focusing on his... [Read More...]
Report: Nate Diaz vs. Joe Stevenson signed for TUF 9 finale
A lightweight matchup between former winners of The Ultimate Fighter Nate Diaz and Joe Stevenson has been signed for the live finale for the upcoming ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter on June 20. The UFC has yet to officially announce the matchup but MMAjunkie.com has confirmed the fight with sources close to the bout. MMAMadness.com was the first site to report of the matchup’s possibility. Both... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz expected to fight Clay Guida at UFC 94
Nate Diaz, the season five winner of the Spike TV reality series “The Ultimate Fighter,” appears set to return to the Octagon at UFC 94 on January 31 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas against fellow lightweight standout Clay Guida. The UFC has yet to officially announce the bout, however, the news comes courtesy of GraceFighter.com, a website owned and operated by Diaz’s... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Quick Results
Here are the quick results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 15 card from Omaha, Nebraska. Stay tuned for detailed analysis. Main Card - Nate Diaz def. Josh Neer via split decision Clay Guida def. Mac Danzig via unanimous decision Alan Belcher def. Ed Herman via split decision Eric Schafer def. Houston Alexander via submission (arm triangle) at 4:53 of round one Preliminary Card: Alessio Sakara... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer Preview
The last preview of UFC Fight Night 15 is the main event, Militech Fighting Systems product Josh Neer vs. The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner Nate Diaz. This fight has more meaning for Diaz than it does for Neer, but I am sure you won’t be able to tell that by watching it as this should prove to be a slobberknocker. Nate Diaz (9-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is the brother of supremely talented problem-child Nick Diaz.... [Read More...]
