Nate Diaz is back in action this weekend at UFC 263, squaring off against Leon Edwards in a rare five-round non main event – the first time Diaz has competed under the promotion since his BMF title scrap with Jorge Masvidal in 2019.
The highly anticipated bout was initially scheduled for UFC 262 back in May, however Diaz picked up a slight injury while training and therefore had to reschedule it for June 13th – where he will share a stage with fan favourite Israel Adesanya; as the Stylebender goes toe to toe with Marvin Vettori who hunts his Middleweight strap. Deiveson Figueiredo will also attempt to defend his Bantamweight title, in a rematch against a highly regarded Brandon Moreno – who managed a draw with the champ in December last year.
Diaz has turned his cult following attained in the 5th season of the Ultimate Fighter into superstardom over the years, mainly due to his silver tongue and quick wit on the microphone in interviews and press conferences…after all there’s a reason why his fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 202 broke the UFC’s previous PPV record.
We thought as he’s fighting this weekend, and there’ll no doubt be more classic one-liners to come from the Stockton native, it would only be right to take a look back through Diaz’s funniest on screen moments.
Nick Diaz’s advice to his younger brother…
There’s a reason why TV news stations stay away from live post fight interviews now.
That time he called CM Punk a ‘Virgin Nose’…
Nate didn’t dig it.
When Nate and Ariel Helwani vibed over some 2Pac…
There’s something wholesome about Nate and Ariel flowing together.
That time he lit up during an open workout with the UFC…
Stockton 209 in the house.
When Karo Parysian appeared on TUF 5 and Nate went in on him…
We would back Nate if the two met in the octagon.
That time Nate didn’t know what a gazelle was…
Animals aren’t Nate’s strong point.
Talking tactics for UFC196…
When will these news stations ever learn?
When Nate gave punditry a go and relinquished this one timeless classic…
Nate should have got a regular slot on the panel for this exchange of words.
And last of all, that time he wasn’t surprised…
Absolute poetry in motion.
What’s your favourite one liner from Nate Diaz?