“So far he’s fared the best,” Dana White sings praise of Nate Diaz after UFC legend’s amazing performance against Jake Paul in boxing match
Nate Diaz once again showcased his durability after taking all the hard shots from Jake Paul during their bout in Texas. It impressed Dana White, who praised Diaz for fighting an opponent from a bigger weight class.
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Dana White believes Nate Diaz was the best UFC fighter against Jake Paul (Image Courtesy- DAZN, InsideSport)
The fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz exceeded expectations in terms of entertainment. The fight was carried by Diaz, who looked least interested in his opponent and rather wanted to entertain the crowd. Even though his funny antics cracked up the crowd, Diaz did put up an intense fight against Paul. UFC President Dana White shared his appreciation for Nate Diaz’s performance.
White recently discussed the fight during a press conference for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 7. He appreciated the Stockton fighter’s performance and said, “For a kid pushing 40 years old fighting a guy four weight classes bigger than him and going the distance with a 20-year-old kid. So far he’s fared the best he looked good and I’m happy for him”. These are indeed strong words of appreciation from the UFC President.
The UFC President also appreciated Diaz and his brother Nick Diaz. White said they are two iconic fighters who will always be remembered as UFC legends. He also mentioned that the UFC will always be Nate Diaz’s house, and he’s come a long way from competing in the TUF. White also enjoyed the guillotine choke that Diaz caught Paul within the ninth round of their fight.
Diaz believed he would pull off a co-promotion with the UFC and PFL for the rematch with Paul in the octagon. White still has not given his thoughts on the potential co-promotion fight. Fans will look forward to the match between Diaz and Paul.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov visited Dana White in his office
Former lightweight champion and legend Khabib Nurmagomedov recently visited Dana White’s office. Nurmagomedov usually keeps his life private and away from social media. He occasionally posts videos of his daily activities on Instagram and captions them hilariously.
Khabib Nurmagomedov had a busy time while he was at Dana White’s office. In White’s kitchen, he made a side trip to show off the chef’s workspace and the location where Dana films his “Fu*k it Friday” videos. While enjoying the ambiance, Khabib and his manager Ali Abdelaziz ate dinner together. Khabib also took advantage of the chance to visit the office’s gym, where he worked out while watching his friend Timur Valiev fighting in the TUF 31 semi-finals.
The Eagle’s appearance at White’s office has raised hopes for a potential UFC return for Nurmagomedov. Fans have long awaited Nurmagomedov’s return since he departed from the sport in 2020. However, fans should remember that Khabib will not return other than as a coach or for analyst duties. Fans will look forward to more visits from Nurmagomedov to UFC events.
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