Dana White on Nate Diaz’s Future with the UFC

UFC President Dana White appeared on the official channel of the Las Vegas Raiders and spoke to Kristine Leahy. White spoke out on all things fighting as well as topics pertaining to the Raiders franchise and owner Mark Davis. For fans of the NFL and UFC, the aforementioned sit-down was truly insightful and served as a major fan service moment.

During the sit-down, Leahy asked White about the future of UFC star Nate Diaz, who has one fight left on his existing contract. As it stands, it’s unclear if Stockton’s second son will re-sign with the UFC going forward. Dana White was rather cryptic when talking about Nate Diaz’s future and hinted that it might be time for Diaz to move on.

GLENDALE, AZ – JUNE 12: Dana White meets with the press following UFC 263 on June 12, 2021, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“I don’t know, that’s up to him [if Diaz fights in the UFC again]. Everybody starts to get old and this isn’t a place you stay forever. This isn’t a job, this isn’t a career, this is an opportunity.”

“As long as you believe, and it happens to all the guys, that you’re still one of the absolute best in the world; then this is the place to be. If you don’t, this is absolutely, positively not the place to be.”

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Where does Nate Diaz go from here?

Diaz has been signed to the UFC since 2007 when he won the fifth season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. Moreover, he has prior affiliations with WEC and Strike Force, making him a true veteran of the game. However, some fans believe it might be time for him to take his talents away from the upper echelon of the welterweight division.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Nate Diaz stands in his corner prior to his welterweight bout for the BMF title against Jorge Masvidal during the UFC 244 event at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Fighting Conor McGregor as the last fight on his contract certainly makes sense considering the history both men share. They are 1-1 so far and there’s a chance to settle their rivalry once and for all. Not to mention, both men are coming off losses and this fight could serve to boost their star power.

1 billion per cent! A must! https://t.co/h2kpk1Y9EZ

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 27, 2021

Conor McGregor recently tweeted out that he is surely looking to make a trilogy fight against Diaz and it just might be the way to go forward.

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