MMA Junkie<\/a>). “That\u2019s why I think it\u2019s a great name even though he\u2019s underneath me in the rankings.<\/p>\n\u201cI think it would add a lot to my name, that\u2019s why I want that fight. It\u2019s a super exciting fight in my mind. People see my highlights, you watch Nate\u2019s highlights, there\u2019s no way it won\u2019t be a great fight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Diaz hasn’t fought since 2019 when he challenged Jorge Masvidal for the “BMF belt”. Despite the hype surrounding their welterweight matchup, it came to a relatively anti-climactic end in the third round as the Stockton native lost by doctor’s stoppage. Neverthless, Diaz is known for his undeniable resilience and has beaten fighters such as Anthony Pettis, Conor McGregor,\u00a0Michael Johnson, and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone during his UFC run. Vicente believes that their fighting styles will result in a blockbuster bout.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe truth is that I don\u2019t know if they\u2019re (UFC) going to try it, but for me, Nate is a fighter and fighters fight. I\u2019m the kind of fighter that I\u2019m going to put on an exciting fight no matter who it is. So Nate wants a big fight, I\u2019m not going to sell it by talking, but definitely going to sell it by fighting.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe knows I\u2019m going to step in and I\u2019m going to try to take his head off,\u201d Luque continued. \u201cEven if he tries to take my head off, I\u2019m going to keep on pushing. It\u2019s an exciting fight. If Nate wants to be in exciting fights, I\u2019m the name, I\u2019m the guy. I\u2019m willing to fight anybody in the top 15 right now. I feel great. I like to keep myself active. I feel that makes me evolve. Nate is the name I want right now, but you know, if it doesn\u2019t work out right now, no problem. I\u2019m still going to be excited to fight another name in the top 15.\u201d<\/p>\n
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