UFC: Israel Adesanya challenged: Nick Diaz might end his UFC retirement in 2023 and challenge number one-ranked middleweight fighter Israel Adesanya in what can be an epic encounter. However, Diaz looked bleak in his last performance at UFC 266 against Robbie Lawler, which ended with Lawler knocking him out. For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
It’s been over 11 years since Nick Diaz won a UFC fight, but that hasn’t shrunk his confidence. The Stockton native is optimistic about getting back to the top and is interested in testing himself against former champion Israel Adesanya.
In a chat with MMA Mania, Nick Diaz said, “You can see me back on top in 2023, I’m making a comeback. I’m going to be quicker than ever, stronger than ever, better than ever — I’m just gonna be a whole new me. Whoever is on top at the time [I want], preferably Israel Adesanya, if he gets his title back.”
Although Nick Diaz is an MMA legend, fans hesitated to buy his claims. MMA community thrashed Nick Diaz’s idea and trolled him for calling out Israel Adesanya. Here’s how social media reacted to the post.
Lack of money?!
— McHof (@McHof2) December 13, 2022
Diaz got that Wonderboy/Holland itch #nowrestling
— Andre hill (@AndreHill48) December 13, 2022
Given his performance vs. Robbie, Nick should be calling for retirement.
— J-Rod (@j___rod) December 13, 2022
Pay day pay day
— Leo (@leodbzfcb) December 13, 2022
He can't win a match and he wants to fight Adesanya
— Gabriel (@Gabriel24778149) December 13, 2022
— Stew (@tattoo_stew69) December 13, 2022
https://twitter.com/Nba_Talk7/status/1602652288467628035
Yeaaaaa, about that.
— KwiK (@Kwikski) December 13, 2022
It’s uncanny to imagine Nick Diaz battling Israel Adesanya at this stage. Diaz has passed his prime and struggled to tackle ‘Ruthless’ Robbie Lawler. Adesanya is still in his prime years and has just lost his middleweight strap. Hence, ‘Izzy’ looks likely to have an easy day against Nic Diaz, if the two lock horns.
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Nick Diaz wants Israel Adesanya to win back his title
Israel Adesanya dominated the entire 185 lbs (middleweight) division since he entered the UFC. He earned the UFC title in 2019 and defended it 5 times before losing it against Alex Pereira. While Adesanya dominated the first half of his UFC 282 main-event against Pereira, he couldn’t survive the final few rounds.
Nick Diaz: UFC legend trolled for challenging Israel Adesanya in a potential 2023 comeback- ‘Lack of money’
‘Poatan’ unloaded his fierce striking and earned his third career win over Israel Adesanya, his first against ‘Izzy’ in the UFC. The two will seemingly rematch soon. It remains to be seen whether Adesanya can finally beat Alex Pereira, since Nick Diaz’s UFC return can rely on that.
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