statements<\/a> made by Nate Diaz.<\/p>\n‘The Stockton Native’ had proclaimed himself the “Real Goat” of MMA in his heated response to Conor McGregor. A notion that Jon Jones clearly took issue with.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CAjlv_slWC2\/<\/p>\n
“Now this guys the goat? This is just starting to get ridiculous 😩🤷🏾♂️😆<\/span>“<\/em> – Jones wrote on Instagram while sharing Diaz’s latest post.<\/p>\nNate Diaz is of course coming off of a TKO loss to Jorge Masvidal for the promotions BMF Title at UFC 244 this past November.<\/p>\n
As for Jon Jones, ‘Bones’ was most recently seen in action at February’s UFC 247 event in Houston where he edged out a decision win over Dominick Reyes.<\/p>\n
What do you think of Jones calling Nate Diaz’s claim of MMA GOAT being “ridiculous”? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n
This article first appeared on BJPENN.com on May 23, 2020<\/p>\n
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