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Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns pile on Nate Diaz, who ripped on the booking of their UFC 251 title fight.
Nate Diaz has always been a man of many words, especially about things he does not agree with. He normally takes to social media to express these thoughts, and he did that again recently.
On Tuesday, the UFC finally announced the location of the much-hyped “Fight Island,” along with three title fights for UFC 251. Among them is the welterweight championship bout between Kamaru Usman and the streaking Gilbert Burns.
In a series of tweets after the bout was made official, the former title contender had these to say.
This is what’s wrong with people claiming they’re fighters settling for less cause they know they’re not worth shit you should’ve fought the next guy in line not the guy who would take less cause he’s told too that’s why no one will remember youguys
This isn’t a title fight pic.twitter.com/7GLJUJA45C— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) June 9, 2020
I get paid more than both of you together
+ FUCK REEBOK— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) June 9, 2020
A few hours later, the champion fired back at Diaz.
Funny I didn’t hear you volunteering when they were looking for the next victim… ??? https://t.co/u4UnI23QGi
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) June 9, 2020
Burns:
•6 Fight win streak in less than 2 year span.
•KO over Maia who defeated “said guy”
•(50-44) domination over #1 WW Woodley who you turned down for a title fight.
•Burns Is a true martial artist and not all talk. #UFC251— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) June 9, 2020
Bottom line, if you got double digit L’s shut TF up and sit yo Bum Ass TF down.
Oh and once again don’t forget to buy the PPV #UFC251— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) June 9, 2020
The challenger also joined in on the fun, and he took it upon himself to break down Diaz’s career.
Look this guy ??? ??? @NateDiaz209 3 fights in the last 4 years! I’m going to do my 3rd fight in less than 5 months in 2020! Enough said! Just a reminder this fight will be the Champion x N1 Contender! Just do me a favor don’t blink your get your and buy the PPV pic.twitter.com/hTtp7nKiQx
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) June 9, 2020
Another thing! U gotta say thanks to @TheNotoriousMMA his is the only reason u make money in your life Natan @NateDiaz209 pic.twitter.com/3oYWN4uLns
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) June 9, 2020
Burns has been on a tear with a six-fight win streak. His title contender status was established through a shutout victory over former champion Tyron Woodley on May 30th.
UFC 251 kicks off the “Fight Island” events. It will take place on July 11 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.