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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 7: Nate Diaz speaks to the media during the UFC 279 media day on September 7, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire MMA: SEP 07 UFC 279 Icon220907355279
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 7: Nate Diaz speaks to the media during the UFC 279 media day on September 7, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire MMA: SEP 07 UFC 279 Icon220907355279
Nate Diaz‘s impatience and short temper had often landed him in huge trouble. He has gotten into a number of altercations in the past. By the end of each brawl, Diaz would end up facing severe consequences. One such brawl that shook the MMA community happened between him and retired UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov and Diaz got into an ugly fight back in 2015. Both parties had a different version of the altercation. In August 2015, both fighters were present at the World Series of Fighting. The Stockton Slugger came to the event to watch his dear friend Jake Shields fight against Rousimar Palhares.
‘The Eagle’ and his team were present at the event to support the former UFC lightweight champion’s brother, Abubakar Nurmagomedov. During the event, a nasty brawl took place between Diaz and Nurmagomedov. According to the Stockton-native, he slapped ‘The Eagle’ on his face. The video of him native narrating the whole incident has surfaced once again. After coming across the 2019 video, fans could not resist reacting to it.
Fans react to Nate Diaz talking about slapping Khabib Nurmagomedov
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In October 2019, Nate Diaz talked to Ariel Helwani about what happened between him and Nurmagomedov. According to Diaz, ‘The Eagle’ and his team, which included 12 Russians, tried to insult Diaz and this led to the brawl between the two. At one point, Diaz lost his temper and ended up slapping the UFC Hall of Famer.
Diaz said, “When I ran into him and his team at the World Series Of Fighting they were taking a group picture because I was standing there watching Jake my friend fight and they took a picture a group picture with me behind them just to laugh at me like make fun of me. You know I’m saying and I’m watching my friend walk out trying to watch his fight and he is like ‘Come on man’ and they are all laughing like 12 Russians.“
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He further added, “Yeah, I slapped him in his face. They are making fun of me. According to Diaz, Nurmagomedov was a coward who ran after getting slapped by him.
Nate Diaz’s brother, Nick Diaz, was also a part of the brawl. The Diaz brothers ended up getting a lifelong ban from WSOF events. Nonetheless, Diaz feels that ‘The Eagle’ badly provoked him’. After coming across the resurfaced video, fans were quick to react.
One of the fans felt that Nate Diaz was the scariest fighter.
Nate is the scariest fighter
— Daniella (@daniellaalonsy) June 12, 2023
A fan mentioned how Nurmagomedov can easily beat Diaz wherever he wants.
Wasn’t cool of Khabib… but come on! In a real fight khabib destroys this guy. In the street or octagon.
— Notafraidoftruth (@unafraidoftruth) June 12, 2023
A Twitter user was a great fan of Diaz.
Love Nate Diaz….
— Scott Sutherland (@suthabrutha) June 13, 2023
Another fan pointed out the sad song playing in the background.
Nate slapping Kabeep beep with a sad song in the bg.
— Wrex Ventali (@WrexVentali) June 12, 2023
If that context is true, I have no issue. pic.twitter.com/oz544xkeRD
— Dr. Ricardo Antonio Spanglish (@SpanglishDr) June 12, 2023
A fan was not ready to believe Diaz’s version of the brawl.
So he slapped khabib in his face ! this is the funniest joke i’ve heard lately.
— Sahar|الحكمة و المعرفة (@Sah12ar12) June 12, 2023
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Another fan also felt that Diaz was joking.
Wtf slap khabib
Joke fr— Owais_Khxn (@Furyninja2145) June 13, 2023
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Some of the fans found it difficult to believe Diaz’s side of the story. According to them, Nurmagomedov is much stronger than Diaz. Whatever it may be, there was a lot of animosity. Interestingly, both fighters have retired from the UFC but still remain some of the biggest names in the sport.
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