In today’s issue, we talk about a UFC veteran explaining how the company could end up retaining Nate Diaz, Islam Makhachev responding to Michael Chandler’s criticism and more.
#3. Chael Sonnen explains how UFC could retain Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz made it crystal clear that he intends to pursue opportunities outside the octagon after his contract had recently expired. However, Chael Sonnen explained how Diaz’s contract structure could help the UFC retain the Stockton native.
MMA reporter Ariel Helwani recently revealed that Diaz is still bound to a 90-day no-compete clause that was attached to his deal. That means Diaz won’t be allowed to negotiate with other promotions for the next three months.
On his Beyond the Fight YouTube show, MMA insider Sonnen explained why the clause exists:
Watch the video below:
#2. Islam Makhachev fires back at Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler recently said it would be “premature” to heap praise on Islam Makhachev as he is yet to face elite competition.
It didn’t take long before his comments reached Makhachev, who hit back at ‘Iron’ on social media. The title challenger pointed out that Chandler’s recent resume isn’t all that impressive, given that he’s only beaten Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson – fighters who many believe are way past their primes:
Check out Islam Makhachev’s tweet below:
#1. Dana White compares Florida to Abu Dhabi
Dana White recently gave a huge shoutout to Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
During an interview on Tucker Carlson Tonight, White thanked the Republican governor for welcoming the UFC into ‘The Sunshine State’ when no other governor would.
The UFC head honcho also likened Florida to Abu Dhabi, where the company staged shows during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 53-year-old promoter told Carlson:
Catch Dana White’s interview below:
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