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Nate Diaz: UFC Thinks Win Over Conor McGregor Was “An Accident Or Something”

Nate Diaz feels slighted once again.

Diaz, never one to “fall in line,” told ESPN that he believes the UFC views his recent win over Conor McGregor as “an accident or something.” The two are set to headline July’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas.

“I s…

Nate Diaz feels slighted once again.

“I swear to God, the UFC thinks it was an accident or something,” Diaz said. “They think it was an accident, and now they’re saying, ‘Let’s get Nate back in there and take him out before he gets any bigger.’

“I don’t think so. I’ve fought everyone in the UFC, and they better give me some (expletive) compliments if I win this fight.”

Diaz (19-10) also took exception to recent comments made by UFC president Dana White, who remarked that McGregor (19-3) has become “obsessed” over a rematch with the “Stockton Bad Boy.”

“Since that last fight, have you heard any praise for me from Dana or the UFC? None at all,” he said. “How much praise has that (expletive) got? I’ve never lost a fight and not wanted to fight that guy 10 minutes later. The UFC is pumping him up again, saying he wants to redeem himself and giving him all this credit for it.

“It’s like, dude, I’ve been obsessed with every fight I’ve ever lost. This is a gift for him to get it right away.”

Despite McGregor being the reigning UFC featherweight champion, the contest will once again happen at welterweight – just like the first. Diaz believes it is so he doesn’t look “weak” by changing the circumstances.

“It’s not cool to go in and make your own set of rules because you lost on another set,” he added. “If you’re going to avenge your loss, you’ve gotta go out and avenge it for real.”

Along with McGregor-Diaz, the card will also include Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar for the interim featherweight title and Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne in a heavyweight showdown.

Dana White On Jon Jones: “Jon Is Gonna Do Jon”

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UFC president Dana White appeared on TMZ Sports for a special interview Thursday to address Jon Jones and his recent stint in jail.

Jones was released earlier in the day after accepting…

UFC president Dana White appeared on TMZ Sports for a special interview Thursday to address Jon Jones and his recent stint in jail.

Jones was released earlier in the day after accepting new provisions to his probation, which was handed down last year after a hit-and-run incident. The UFC stripped Jones of his light heavyweight title at that time and suspended him, but they will allow “Bones” to face Daniel Cormier for the belt next month at UFC 197.

Last week, Jones was stopped by Albuquerque police and issued five tickets. The stop was recorded and released, showing Jones calling the police officer a “pig” and “(expletive) liar.”

“I don’t think Jon Jones is ever going to be the Jon Jones that people expect him to be,” White said. “Jon is gonna do Jon. I think that Jon tried so hard to play the good guy for so long, it drove him crazy.

“And Jon is just gonna be Jon now.”

White, who admitted that he is the “most polite human being” when he gets pulled over, added that he has yet to talk with Jones since the incident happened.

UFC Fight Night 88 Adds Aljamain Sterling Vs. Bryan Caraway

The main event at UFC Fight Night 88 will pit Thomas Almeida against Cody Garbrandt in a key bantamweight showdown.

But that will not be the only 135-pound match between Top-10 fighters on the docket, as Aljamain Sterling fights Bryan Caraway May 29…

The main event at UFC Fight Night 88 will pit Thomas Almeida against Cody Garbrandt in a key bantamweight showdown.

But that will not be the only 135-pound match between Top-10 fighters on the docket, as Aljamain Sterling fights Bryan Caraway May 29 from Las Vegas. Newsday first reported the contest on Thursday.

Sterling (12-0) is a perfect 4-0 inside the Octagon, signing a new fight contract following his win over Johnny Eduardo in December. His other UFC victories have come vs. Takeya Mizugaki, Hugo Viana and Cody Gibson.

Caraway (20-7) has won six of his last eight, including a July victory vs. Eddie Wineland. Caraway, of course, is the long-time boyfriend of current UFC champion Miesha Tate.

Holly Holm’s Manager Declined Proposed Bout With Cris Cyborg

When UFC president Dana White said several members of the female roster turned down the chance to face Cris “Cyborg” Justino, many balked at the claim.

But, it appears White was at least partially telling the truth.

Lenny Fresquez, the manager fo…

When UFC president Dana White said several members of the female roster turned down the chance to face Cris “Cyborg” Justino, many balked at the claim.

But, it appears White was at least partially telling the truth.

Lenny Fresquez, the manager for Holly Holm, told the Albuquerque Journal that he turned down an offer for the former champion to face Justino this year. Instead, Justino will meet Leslie Smith at UFC 197 in May.

“We were not interesting in that right now,” he said. “(Holm) just wants to fight Miesha (Tate).”

Earlier this year, Holm suffered her first MMA loss, falling via fifth round rear-naked choke to Tate. In 2015, Holm did the same to Ronda Rousey for the belt, earning a second round TKO win.

“Right now, what’s on my heart is the rematch,” Holm said. “I don’t necessarily want to be too picky, either. I’m the one coming off a loss. I can’t expect to have everything handed to me, so we’ll see what happens.”

UFC officials originally wanted to pair Holm and Rousey up, but with “Rowdy” taking time off to film movie roles, Holm opted to stay busy and fight Tate.

UFC: Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier “Will Proceed As Planned” For UFC 197

Things are still on for UFC 197 between Jon Jones and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.

Following a court hearing on Thursday that added provisions to Jones’ probation, the UFC sent out a press release confirming that the scheduled main eve…

Things are still on for UFC 197 between Jon Jones and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.

Following a court hearing on Thursday that added provisions to Jones’ probation, the UFC sent out a press release confirming that the scheduled main event for April 23 will “proceed as planned.”

Jones was stripped of the title last year, allowing Cormier to win the belt in a bout vs. Anthony Johnson.

Below is the press release:

UFC respects the decision made today by Judge Michael E. Martinez in New Mexico Second Judicial District Court regarding the probation terms of the case involving Jon Jones.

The organization was disappointed to learn that Jones was cited for several traffic offenses last week, as well as concerned by the nature and tone of portions of the conversation between Jones and the citing officer.

Still, UFC respects Jones’ right to contest those traffic citations in court and receive a fair hearing on the matter.

Jones’ scheduled bout on April 23 will proceed as planned, however, Jones understands that the UFC expects him to fully cooperate with the terms of his probation as set forth by Judge Martinez.

Bellator Adds Stitch Duran To Cutman Team

It shocked many when the and legendary cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran parted ways. But that decision provided Duran with the chance to find a new home.

He did that on Thursday, signing on to be part of the Bellator MMA cutman team.

The promotion confirmed the news in a press release.

Duran’s first event with Bellator will come next month at Bellator 153 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The card features Benson Henderson’s debut against welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov.

“Working with my old friend, Scott Coker and Bellator is a true honor,” said Duran. “I can’t wait to get started working for a great organization that respects their employees and truly makes their fighters the top priority!”

Duran will be allowed to seek sponsors outside of Bellator, something he was not allowed to do after the UFC signed a deal with Reebok. The veteran also works with boxing greats Andre Ward and Vitaly and Wladimir Klitschko.

It shocked many when the and legendary cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran parted ways. But that decision provided Duran with the chance to find a new home.

He did that on Thursday, signing on to be part of the Bellator MMA cutman team.

The promotion confirmed the news in a press release.