SUMMARY
- Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz have sown the seed for a potential clash to fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the landmark event.
- Diaz was last seen in the company back in September 2022 when he won the UFC 279 main event against Tony Ferguson.
UFC 300 is gaining buzz every week as the date of the event, April 13, 2024, draws closer. The monumental event can see a return for Conor McGregor, but as per recent developments, the Irishman’s two former rivals can battle it out among themselves.
Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz have sown the seed for a potential clash to fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the landmark event. ‘The Diamond’ Poirier responded to Diaz’s tweet about the UFC 300. The American stated his intention to fight Diaz for five rounds.
5 rnds
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 24, 2023
Poirier followed the invitation for a fight with the trademark line of Nate Diaz. He tweeted, “Don’t be scared homie,” to rile up Diaz and accept this invitation to fight at UFC 300. Diaz was last seen in the UFC back in September 2022, when he won the UFC 279 main event against Tony Ferguson. On the other hand, Poirier fought back in July 2023, when he was knocked out by Justin Gaethje in the second round of the UFC 291 main event.
Don’t be scared homie.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 24, 2023
Both fighters can use this clash at UFC 300 to improve their current stock in the promotion. Poirier can be a solid opponent for a comeback fight for Nate Diaz. On the other end, there is nothing better one can do to get over a recent loss than a strong showing against Nate Diaz in the octagon.
Nate Diaz feels there is no one to fight in UFC 300
Nate Diaz’s initial tweet reflected his frustration that there are no solid fights for his comeback in the division. The 38-year-old was last seen in a combat ring back in August 2023, when he fought in his first boxing match against Jake Paul. The clash ended in favor of Jake Paul, which prompted fans to suggest that Diaz might return to the UFC.
The initial tweet for Diaz caught the eyes of MMA fans, who instantly pointed to a trilogy fight between him and Conor McGregor. It is no secret that McGregor wants to return to action at UFC 300, which fits the size of his stature, and as per initial reactions, fans would love a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz to complete the rivalry.
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) December 23, 2023
Diaz won the first fight back in 2016 with a submission in the second round at UFC 196. The second fight was booked for UFC 200 but was later canceled. The rematch finally took place at UFC 202 in August 2016 and was an instant classic. McGregor won the fight by decision after a grueling five rounds.
The battle lines are drawn for Nate Diaz; on one end, he can complete the trilogy fight with Conor McGregor and get another big payday from the UFC, or he can fight Dustin Poirier, who won against McGregor back in 2021 in UFC 264. The final decision will always rest with Nate Diaz and Dana White.