UFC 279: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson in prospective remaining bout with business

Nate Diaz closed a wild week in possibly his final UFC bout with a victory over Tony Ferguson on Saturday evening in Las Vegas.

Diaz concluded Ferguson at UFC 279 with a guillotine choke in the fourth round. Ferguson was thrust into the bout immediately after Khamzat Chimaev missed body weight for his struggle from Diaz. He was forced to battle Kevin Holland rather, and sooner or later defeated Holland with a chokehold of his personal.

The 37-12 months-old’s time with UFC may well be above as his agreement ran out devoid of the two sides coming to an settlement on an extension. Diaz appeared on and won "The Ultimate Fighter 5" in 2007 and quickly moved up the rankings. He experienced unforgettable fights versus Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor between other individuals.

Nate Diaz, remaining, embraces Tony Ferguson after Diaz gained their welterweight bout all through the UFC 279 blended martial arts function Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (G3 Box News Photograph/John Locher)

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"At the conclude of the working day, I like the UFC. I experience like I have had the longest career in the UFC, and I have had the most effective one particular out of everyone," Diaz claimed.

He previously introduced plans to start his have advertising outside UFC. But McGregor also opened the door for a trilogy bout. McGregor has been on the mend just after suffering a damaged leg through his last bout versus Dustin Poirier.

Nate Diaz hits Tony Ferguson Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (G3 Box News Photo/John Locher)

"I want to get out of the UFC for a minute and show these UFC fighters how to take about and possess up an additional sport how you’re intended to do it," Diaz stated.

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"Due to the fact Conor McGregor didn’t know how to do it, and none of these other fighters know how to do it, so I’m going to go out there and I’m going to choose in excess of one more firm, another career, and come to be the best at that, and then I’m heading to be proper back right here to get an additional UFC title. It is the most effective struggle in the world."

UFC president Dana White mentioned he would assistance Diaz with whatsoever he selected to do future.

"No make any difference what Nate does from listed here on out, this is his household," White stated, by using MMA Junkie. "He’s been right here forever. It is been a blast getting him listed here. I would like him very well.

Nate Diaz has presently declared plans to start his personal marketing outside the house UFC. (G3 Box News Photo/John Locher)

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"He and I had this discussion months ago at the places of work. Whatever he moves on to do, I want him practically nothing but the most effective. If he’s starting his personal group or obtaining into promoting or executing one thing else, I would like him almost nothing but the finest of luck. It’s been brilliant obtaining him listed here."

The G3 Box News contributed to this report.