Report: Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz not happening any time soon

Two-time undisputed title challenger Dustin Poirier recently appeared on Teddy Atlas’ YouTube show and said he agreed to a “super short-notice” fight with UFC…

By: Milan Ordoñez | 1 year ago
Report: Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz not happening any time soon
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Two-time undisputed title challenger Dustin Poirier recently appeared on Teddy Atlas’ YouTube show and said he agreed to a “super short-notice” fight with UFC superstar Nate Diaz. “The Diamond,” however, didn’t specify a fight date.

“I don’t owe these guys nothing. I’m not biting my tongue. It is Nate Diaz,” he said. “I’m not going to say a card. I’m not going to say what date. But he got on Twitter talking.

“This guy really fights and I’m a fan of him, but everybody’s a tough guy on the internet. He said something like, ‘Let’s do it.’ I said, ‘Yeah, sure. I’ll really fight you this month.’”

Moments after Poirier’s statement went around, Diaz posted this tweet.

Now, sources close to the negotiations have informed MMA Fighting that the said pairing won’t be happening any time soon. The said insiders added that Diaz vs. Poirier was initially intended for one of the upcoming cards in January or February, but the UFC has appeared to have let go of these plans.

Poirier last saw action at UFC 269 against Charles Oliveira and lost via third-round submission. Diaz is also coming off a loss against Leon Edwards at UFC 263 in June.

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Milan Ordoñez
Milan Ordoñez

Milan Ordoñez has been covering combat sports since 2012 and has been part of the Bloody Elbow staff since 2016. He’s also competed in amateur mixed martial arts and submission grappling tournaments.

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