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Nate Diaz: ‘I don’t get paid enough to make 155 all year’
“I lost to Thomson and Anthony Pettis is the champ. They’re supposed to be the hot (expletive) right now. Those guys are the guys to beat and on top of it. I was ready to go to 170 pounds. I’m over making weight and all this. I don’t feel I get paid good enough to […]
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Nate Diaz Defends Throwing In Towel: ‘They Don’t Pay Us Enough To Take A$$ Whoopings like This’
It wasn’t that long ago Nate Diaz was stopped with strikes for the first time in his professional career. Josh Thomson landed a perfectly timed headkick and the Diaz corner threw in the towel in the midst of Nate’s recovery. During this week’s media events the younger Diaz discussed his recent loss, throwing in the […]
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VIDEO | TUF 18 Finale: Gray Maynard Pre-Fight Interview
Gray Maynard on what he’s bringing to the table in his third bout against the “dangerous but beatable” Nate Diaz.
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VIDEO | TUF 18 Finale: Maynard vs Diaz Preview
It’s one of the fiercest rivalries the 155-pound division has ever seen, and on November 30th, The Ultimate Fighter season five competitors Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz meet for the third time in a pivotal lightweight battle to settle the score.
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VIDEO | Nate Diaz Pre-Fight Interview, Says He’s Coming Back For Title Shot
Headliner Nate Diaz outlines his plans to wrap up his trilogy with Gray Maynard with a convincing win, then track down the 155-pound titleholder.
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Come celebrate Arianny Celeste’s Birthday Party at Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu November 30
Have you ever fantasized about partying with UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste? If you answered yes, then it’s time to make your fantasy a reality. Arianny will be celebrating her 29th birthday in Hawaii at Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu on November 30, and this is NOT an invitation only event! Yes, you read correctly. Everyone is […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Gray Maynard vs. Dennis Siver
Gray Maynard expected to coast to an easy victory in the first round of this lightweight bout with Dennis Siver, but the Germany-based Russian rebounded and showed incredible heart in a bout that would earn both men Fight of the Night bonuses.
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Nate Diaz: I Beat (Gray Maynard), I’m Gonna Hunt Down Pettis and Thomson and Take Them Out
UFC lightweight contenders Nate Diaz (16-9 MMA, 11-7 UFC) and Gray Maynard (11-2-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC) will meet for a third time on November 30, when the pair headline ‘The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale’ in Las Vegas. Although the scorecards say that Diaz and Maynard split their first two fights, Nate fully believes that he won both of their previous contests, and says […]
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UFC Lightweight Contender T.J. Grant Benched Until Further Notice
UFC lightweight contender T.J. Grant (21-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) just can’t seem to catch a break. After putting together a five-fight win streak, which included a first-round starching of former title challenger Gray Maynard, Grant was awarded a title shot against then champion Benson Henderson, which was supposed to take place at August’s UFC 164 […]
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White: Nick’s Manager Said He’s Retired; Diaz: I Don’t Have A Manager
During the ‘UFC Fight Night 32’ post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White was asked about the possible return of former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz. The UFC president stated that he had offered a fight to the Diaz camp, but that the Stockton fighter had decided to remain retired: “I offered Nick Diaz a […]
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Manager Reveals True Intentions Behind Nate Diaz Reunion Tweet
By Evan Stoumbelis Nate Diaz’ manager Mike Kogan spoke to mmajunkie.com about Nate’s controversial tweet in which he said he’d be unable to fight Gray Maynard at the Ultimate Fighter 18 finale because of his high school reunion. Kogan said Nick meant he wanted to fight Maynard in their rubber match two weeks later at […]
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QUICK TWITT | Nate Diaz Turns Down Bout With Maynard For Appearance At His High School Reunion
Fan favorite lightweight contender, Nate Diaz, has been linked to a third fight against two-time title challenger, Gray Maynard. The bout was reportedly a done deal and set for The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale in November, but the Stockton fighter has different plans. Check it: @ufc Cant make it november 30th ive gotta high school […]
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Nate Diaz comments on Gray Maynard fight: ‘F–k that, I’m fighting Anthony Pettis’
This weekend, UFC officials announced that former “The Ultimate Fighter 5” participants Nate Diaz (16-9 MMA, 11-7 UFC) and Gray “The Bully” Maynard (11-2-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC), had verbally agreed to throw down for a third time at “The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale” this November in Las Vegas. However, on Sunday, Nate Diaz tweeted that […]
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Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard trilogy bout set for TUF 18 Finale
UFC officials announced today that top lightweights and former “The Ultimate Fighter 5” participants Nate Diaz (16-9 MMA, 11-7 UFC) and Gray “The Bully” Maynard (11-2-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC), have verbally agreed to throw down for a third time at “The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale” this November in Las Vegas. Diaz and Maynard first met in the semi-final […]
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T.J. Grant plans to be ‘violent’ against Anthony Pettis, won’t take ‘cowards way out’
After hearing the news from UFC president Dana White that he would indeed be the next man to challenge newly-crowned UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis (17-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC), T.J. Grant (21-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) is determined to put on a show against the always-entertaining “Showtime” by not taking the “cowards way out.” What does […]
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Anthony Pettis details UFC 163 fight-canceling injury, says Ben Henderson ‘all against rematch’
UFC lightweight and featherweight contender Anthony “Showtime” Pettis (16-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC), has not had the best luck when it comes to UFC title shots. When “Showtime” first entered the promotion, he did so as the final lightweight champion in World Extreme Cagefighting history, a title Anthony earned by defeating current UFC lightweight champion Benson […]
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T.J. Grant Seeking Violence Against Gray Maynard This Weekend
“There’s so many guys out there, I think the UFC’s trying to get away from having the belt tied up for all these rematches. I’m all for it. Obviously I want my shot. I feel like new blood, I bring an exciting style, I think that a lot of fans don’t know a lot about […]
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Gray Maynard: The Hardest Hitter At 155
“I think Grant really believes he has good stand-up. He’s good on the ground, but he likes to stand and strike. He believes in that aspect of his game and that’s okay. Training at AKA has added a few more tools to my game, but I truly believe I’m one of the hardest hitters — […]
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Dana White Announces Winner Of Gray Maynard vs TJ Grant Is Next For Ben Henderson
Only minutes after successfully defending his lightweight belt at UFC on Fox 7, champ Ben Henderson was informed that his next opponent will be the winner of UFC 160’s Gray Maynard vs TJ Grant bout. UFC President Dana White announced the news at the post-fight press conference to nix any ideas of an immediate rematch […]
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BJPENN.COM RADIO 4/3/13: TJ GRANT INTERVIEW REPLAY
Last night UFC lightweight TJ Grant joined the BJPENN.COM Radio crew to discuss his rise through the lightweight rankings and his upcoming fight against Gray Maynard at UFC 160. Use the player below to tune in:
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Jeremy Stephens vs. Estevan Payan Official For UFC 160 | UFC News
Former UFC lightweight Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens (20-9) has made the drop to featherweight following a three fight losing streak. Stephens will take on promotional newcomer, Estevan Payan (14-3) at UFC 160. Stephens is returning after a first round knockout loss to Yves Edwards back at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Diaz back in […]
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Gray Maynard vs TJ Grant Announced for UFC 160 | UFC NEWS
Former lightweight top contender Gray “The Bully” Maynard will face TJ Grant at UFC 160 on May 25th inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is Maynard’s first fight since a split decision win over Clay Guida last June. TJ Grant has been steadily climbing up the ranks in the UFC’s […]
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Quick Twitt | Gray Maynard Thinking Of Moving Down To 145 | UFC NEWS
Two-time UFC lightweight title challenger is apparently contemplating a possible move down to the UFC’s featherweight division. Thoughts?
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Clay Guida vs. Hatsu Hioki added to UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago | UFC News
After a long run in the UFC’s lightweight division, Clay Guida (29-13 MMA, 9-7 UFC) will now make his featherweight debut when he meets Hatsu Hioki (26-5-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in Chicago at UFC on FOX 6. Guida dropped a close split decision to Gray Maynard in the main event of UFC on FX 4 […]
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Clay Guida drops to featherweight division | UFC News
By: Chris Taylor Longtime UFC lightweight standout Clay Guida (29-13 MMA, 9-7 UFC) is dropping down a weight class and will now compete in the UFC’s featherweight division. Clay’s representatives at VFD Sports Marketing announced the news today stating that Guida has opted to drop to the 145lb featherweight division. A debut date and opponent have […]