Nate Diaz drops teaser for UFC 300 comeback, raising eyebrows of rival Dustin Poirier and fans

UFC veteran Nate Diaz teases potential return for UFC 300 on X along with potential contender Dustin Poirier.

Nate Diaz drops teaser for UFC 300 comeback, raising eyebrows of rival Dustin Poirier and fans

Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier tease UFC 300 ( Image via Imago )

Nate Diaz had pledged to reach a decision before UFC 300. He recently dropped a hint that put even Dustin Poirier in shock. Diaz declared his plan to leave the UFC after submitting Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279. The Stockton star expressed a desire to pursue other opportunities but didn’t explicitly state permanent retirement from MMA.

During the lead-up to his fight against Jake Paul, Nate Diaz had mentioned returning to the UFC as part of his future plans. He mentioned this in an interview with Ariel Helwani at The MMA Hour. Nate Diaz expressed his intention amid speculation about offers from other promotions. Taking to X (previously known as Twitter) Diaz posted a GIF of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous scene of The Terminator where he says:

I'll be back.
Nate Diaz via X
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Meanwhile, Dustin Poirier has hinted at a UFC 300 comeback as well. Poirier had previously expressed his desire for a significant bout on the historic card scheduled for 2024. Nate Diaz’s sudden subtle hint raised Dustin’s head, and he replied by writing Diaz’s name. He also hinted at UFC 300 when he wrote “300” and posted on X.

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While the opponent remains unconfirmed, Dustin Poirier has entertained the possibility of a rematch with Conor McGregor as well. The rivalry between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor has been a roller-coaster, marked by both respect and animosity. The fighters’ relationship led to a trilogy of intense clashes. McGregor has expressed interest in a fourth fight, fueling the ongoing rivalry on social media.

Fans react to Nate Diaz teasing UFC 300 comeback

Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier were supposed to fight back in 2018. However, Poirier withdrew from the bout due to a hip injury, and the fight never happened. Now that both fighters hinted at a potential UFC 300 showdown around the same time, the MMA community on social media got excited.

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Nate Diaz for UFC 300 ( Image source: X)

Fans flocked to the comment section to react to the potential appearance on the highly anticipated card. Here are some of the reactions from X (previously known as Twitter):

UFC 300 has been officially announced to take place in April 2024. The highly anticipated event will commence at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event marks the UFC’s 300th pay-per-view offering, and UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed the date himself.

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