Nate Diaz reveals why Dana White allowed Conor McGregor to compete against Floyd Mayweather outside of the UFC. Diaz recently joined controversial streamer Sneako for a fun streaming session. Sneako had previously sparred with Diaz, resulting in a negative experience, but this time it was all in good fun. During their conversation, Diaz discussed various topics, including fighting and everyday life. It was during this discussion that Diaz disclosed why the UFC and Dana White allowed McGregor to box Mayweather.
Diaz explained that Conor McGregor’s popularity made it easier for the UFC and Dana White to give him permission to participate in the Mayweather fight. He stated that the bout was a win-win situation for both parties involved.
The relationship between the UFC and Nate Diaz has been tumultuous, particularly when Diaz expressed his desire to venture into boxing. This desire led to conflicts with the UFC due to contractual obligations. After a year of negotiations, Diaz was finally granted his final fight under his UFC contract. He said goodbye to the UFC after competing against at UFC 279.
Nate Diaz had the opportunity to fulfill a dream by participating in a boxing match last year. Despite losing the fight, he went the full distance in his first-ever boxing match. Additionally, he reportedly earned a significant amount of money compared to his UFC contract. However, Diaz has not fought since then.
Following the conclusion of his UFC contract, Nate Diaz entered free agency and faced Jake Paul in a boxing match. However, there has been no news regarding his next fight since then. Although rumors circulated about a potential matchup with Conor McGregor at UFC 300, this was never discussed by the UFC. Diaz also considered a boxing match against a former rival. Diaz discussed his plans and the challenges he faces in finding an opponent due to contractual agreements with other fight promotions.
Recently, there were reports that Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal was a confirmed matchup. However, Diaz’s recent statements suggest that he currently has no opponents lined up. As a result, it remains uncertain what the future holds for the veteran fighter from Stockton.
According to the Source firstsportz.com