Nate Diaz Trolls Boxer Ryan Garcia For Hinting at ‘2-3 Years’ Dagestan Trip

Stockton native Nate Diaz has a hilarious reply to Ryan Garcia's "2-3 years in Dagestan" Islam Makhachev moment.

Nate Diaz Trolls Boxer Ryan Garcia For Hinting at ‘2-3 Years’ Dagestan Trip

Nate Diaz makes fun of Ryan Garcia (via Fighters Only, X)

UFC veteran Nate Diaz has long been known for never holding back, carrying a well-established gangster persona that has defined his public image across combat sports. True to form, he recently took aim at Ryan Garcia after the boxer shared a new Instagram post. The interaction added another layer to Diaz’s ongoing presence in crossover combat conversations.

Wrestling-heavy style has become widely regarded as the most reliable blueprint for dominance in modern MMA. Khabib Nurmagomedov set the standard for this style, using relentless pressure and grappling control to reshape expectations inside the cage. Fighters such as Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev have further validated that formula through their recent elite-level performances.

Garcia recently posted a video in which he appeared with a beard filter, mimicking a look commonly associated with fighters from the Caucasus region in MMA and beyond. The stylistic choice caught attention as many linked it to Dagestani culture and the fighters who popularized it. Diaz responded with a humorous reply, adding his own twist to the online exchange.

Aw **** you turned gay bruh.

Nate Diaz via X

Garcia also referenced the popular “two to three years in Dagestan” meme, which grew after Islam Makhachev highlighted the impact of that training environment during a discussion with Daniel Cormier. DC later sent several of his students to Dagestan, noting that they experienced substantial improvement. The meme has since become a reference for the region’s rigorous athletic development.

The boxer has recently crossed paths with several MMA stars, including a friendly face-off with former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones. Garcia has also described himself as one of Diaz’s biggest fans and has even mentioned that a member of his family admires the Stockton veteran. These interactions have kept him aligned with the MMA community, even though his primary focus remains boxing.

Garcia is now set to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title, marking one of the most significant fights of his career. A victory would position him for a potential first title defense against Conor Benn, creating substantial momentum heading into the next phase of his journey. Nate Diaz’s involvement in the recent online exchange adds extra attention to Garcia’s crossover appeal.

Fans react to Nate Diaz’s hilarious comments on Ryan Garcia’s Dagestan Dreams

Fans immediately picked up on Diaz’s reply, tying it to his long-running history with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp. Many recalled how Diaz was once offered a fight with Nurmagomedov and turned it down, a detail that still lingers in MMA discussions. Their past clashes and barbs resurfaced in debates as fans revisited old tensions.

Ryan Garcia's unusual request to Nate Diaz
Ryan Garcia and Nate Diaz (via X)

Another wave of reactions centered on Ryan Garcia’s eccentric online behavior. Fans joked about his filters, memes, and sudden interest in Dagestani culture. Many saw his posts as unusually theatrical, even by Garcia’s standards. The humor around his antics added a lighter tone to the exchange.

A separate section of fans shifted focus to the broader crossover between boxing and MMA. They discussed how interactions like these show the blending of both sports’ online cultures. Some expressed curiosity about Garcia actually embracing MMA-style training. Others simply enjoyed seeing Nate Diaz and Ryan Garcia spark another multi-sport conversation.

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