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Edson Barboza Wants ‘Big Name’ Nate Diaz Next

No. 5-ranked surging lightweight contender Edson Barboza hasn’t competed since scoring an impressive victory over former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez last July, but the Brazilian is apparently looking to get back into the cage sometime soon, and it appears as if he has his eyes set on a big name. “(Nate Diaz) is a big

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“(Nate Diaz) is a big name, he’s been in the UFC for a long time, he’s a great fighter. A couple guys are available in my division right now. Diaz is available. (Michael) Chiesa is available. I hope the UFC calls me really soon cause I keep training hard and I hope they call me soon,” Barboza told FOX Sports on Friday.

“These two guys are really good. Michael Chiesa is coming off some really good wins. Nate Diaz is very, very tough. It’s a war. I always step into the Octagon and I train for war and if I fight these two guys, it will be a war.”

While the No. 7-ranked Chiesa has indeed been on a roll as of late, Diaz undoubtedly possesses the bigger name. The Stockton native is currently ranked No. 4 in the 155-pound division and is coming off of a majority decision loss to Conor McGregor in their welterweight rematch at August’s UFC 202. Prior to that, he had scored a shocking submission victory over the Irishman last March.

Continuing on, Barboza once again reiterated that he’d like a ‘big’ fight, and given his place in the rankings, he feels as if he’s dangerously close to a shot at lightweight gold:

“I’m in a good position in the rankings. I need a big fight,” Barboza said. “Eddie (Alvarez) is a good example. He beat two good guys and he got the title shot. I think I’m really close to the title shot. I need one more big fight and then I’d definitely be close to the title shot.

“I’ve been in the UFC for a long time. I think I deserve a big fight to put me close to the title shot.”

Alvarez is set to defend his strap against McGregor at November 12’s UFC 205. Perhaps a bout between Barboza and Diaz would make sense, as it would likely produce a future title contender.

What are your thoughts on this potential clash?

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Focused On Title, Not Money

In today’s fight game, it seems as if ‘money fights’ are all the rage rather than fights that make the most sense from a rankings standpoint. After all, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will challenge lightweight king Eddie Alvarez at November 12’s UFC 205 despite having not defended his title since he won it last

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In today’s fight game, it seems as if ‘money fights’ are all the rage rather than fights that make the most sense from a rankings standpoint.

After all, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will challenge lightweight king Eddie Alvarez at November 12’s UFC 205 despite having not defended his title since he won it last December and having instead taken two fights at welterweight in the meantime. Undefeated contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, a man who’s undoubtedly deserving of a shot at 155-pound gold, was passed over for the title shot given McGregor’s incredible star power.

“The Eagle” will instead take on Michael Johnson at UFC 205 in a bout that he hopes is a title eliminator bout. Recently speaking with Champions.co, Nurmagomedov said that he cares about the belt and not the money:

“I care about the belt,” Nurmagomedov said.“I want to finish this fight and fight for the title. I don’t care who has the title, who wins (between Alvarez and McGregor). I don’t care about money.

“I know a lot of fighters fight for the money, but money is not everything for me. I know money is very important for life, but I have money. I never use MMA to make money. MMA for me is about my life, about my blood and about everything I do all my life. Money, I can make money with other stuff. I have money. I have everything. I need the belt.”

Do you expect Nurmagomedov to get by Johnson, and if he does, will he finally receive his long awaited title shot?

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Quote: It’s ‘Understandable’ Conor McGregor ‘Fears’ Jose Aldo

Former longtime UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is coming off of a dominant decision victory over former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at July 9’s UFC 200. That victory earned Aldo the title of interim champion and what he thought was a guaranteed rematch with reigning 145-pound titleholder Conor McGregor, although McGregor was recently booked against

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After hearing that news, Aldo went off on the UFC, saying that he no longer has interest in fighting and that he hopes to be released from his contract. In the wake of “Scarface’s” comments, PRIDE and UFC veteran Wanderlei Silva, a fellow Brazilian, invited him to Japan to compete under the Rizin banner.

Now, however, “The Axe Murderer” is suggesting that McGregor ‘fears’ Aldo. Silva also said that Aldo should continue to fight:

“McGregor fears Aldo, which is understandable,” he said. “I would be scared, too. Aldo is hands down the best fighter in the division and you can’t just mess with someone like that. When you mess with a fighter like that, it’s not about the money anymore. My dad used to say you don’t mess with a man. So don’t mess with Aldo. If you want his fans and his show, you need to respect him and not make empty promises,” Silva told Combate.

“But if I could give Aldo a piece of advice today, it would be for him to calm down a think about his fans. He’s still very young and has 10, 12 fights left in him and he can’t leave his fans, like me, without that fight and many others he can still have. Besides, he can still bring a lot of joy to our country.”

Do you expect to see Aldo compete again?

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Conor McGregor: I’m The Best Fighter In Any Weight Class

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History will be made at UFC 205, the question is just how much? The first ever event to be held in New York will prove to be a huge milestone for the promotion and sport as a whole, but the main event has us captivated just as much. Looking to spoil the Irish party will be lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, as he takes on Conor McGregor in a clash of champions. Only the 155-pound belt will be on the line, but this means the 28-year old featherweight champ stands to break a sacred record.

No champion in the history of the UFC has ever held belts in two weight classes at the same time. Many will argue ‘The Notorious’ has held the 145-pound strap hostage in his last two fights at 170 pounds, but the fact remains, he could be making history in the Big Apple. Taking to the stage at the UFC 205 pre-sale presser two weeks ago, McGregor and Alvarez got the banter going strong. Was ‘The Silent Assassin’ bothered by the trash talk? That’s yet to be seen.

Psychological Warfare

Speaking during a recent interview with Ask Men, Conor McGregor spoke about the impact of ‘trash talk’ on his opponents, and also his fights at welterweight:

“The term “trash talk” is such an American thing. I still laugh at it. Like I’m trying to hurt someone’s feelings? I’m an Irishman and a fighter — I don’t give a f*ck about feelings. As far as I’m concerned, I just speak the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts. It hurts because they have a weakness — and I exploit weakness. A fight is mental, not just physical and psychological warfare is absolutely part of that. It’s interesting they allow it. I guess I’m the stronger man.”

Weight

“I did what I set out to do — I beat him at 170. I think I am the greatest fighter in any class. I know I can hold two, maybe even three belts. So I have business to take care of back in and around my weight class. There’s a lot to talk about. I won’t ever shy away from a fight and if it makes sense down the road, I’ll do it. But it will be on my terms.”

Having competed in two weight classes so far, and a third coming up, is there a possibility of a fourth down the line? Surely middleweight is far too much of a task, although if anyone is willing to give it a try. UFC 205 takes place in the iconic Madison Square Garden on November 12.

Here’s the full fight card as it stands so far.

UFC 205 Fight Card

Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor (for Alvarez’s lightweight belt)
Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson (for Woodley’s welterweight belt)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (for Jedrzejczyk’s strawweight belt)
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Michael Johnson
Yoel Romero vs. Chris Weidman
Donald Cerrone vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Raquel Pennington vs. Miesha Tate
Frankie Edgar vs. Jeremy Stephens
Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy
Tim Boetsch vs. Rafael Natal
Thiago Alves vs. Jim Miller
Lyman Good vs. Belal Muhammad
Liz Carmouche vs. Katlyn Chookagian

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Conor McGregor Says Trilogy Bout ‘Wouldn’t End Good’ For Nate Diaz

While featherweight champion Conor McGregor is gearing up to challenge lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in the main event of November 12’s UFC 205 from New York, Nate Diaz’s fighting future is currently unclear. Diaz and McGregor squared off in their highly anticipated rematch at August 20’s UFC 202 with McGregor winning the bout by majority

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Diaz and McGregor squared off in their highly anticipated rematch at August 20’s UFC 202 with McGregor winning the bout by majority decision after suffering a shocking submission loss to the Stockton native in their first bout last March at UFC 196. Given the fact that the two rivals have split wins and losses, a trilogy bout seems likely down the road, and Diaz has made it clear that that’s what he has his eyes set on.

The “Notorious” one, however, says a trilogy bout ‘wouldn’t end good’ for Diaz, although he is open to the possibility potentially for the 155-pound title he plans to win next month:

“I think potentially so. The more I think about it Nate is going to be… There was a lot of damage done to Nathan in that last fight. You know looking at his face it just didn’t look the same. I know those close to him will understand what I am talking about. So there could be a potential fight maybe down the line for the lightweight belt after I win this one. To see him have to make the weight. And then to see the damage that he took in the last fight and then come in at a much lower weight.. It wouldn’t end good for him. So I’d imagine and I would probably hope that his people close to him would stop him from doing it. It’s done now. Cash your money and bounce,” McGregor told The LAD Bible.

Diaz is currently ranked No. 4 in the lightweight division, and given his history with McGregor, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the two booked again if McGregor gets by Alvarez.

Would you like to see a rubber match take place?

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NSAC Executive: Conor McGregor Only Fined $75,000

Last week, reigning UFC featherweight champion the “Notorious” Conor McGregor appeared before the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) via telephone regarding the bottle-throwing incident at the UFC 202 press conference prior to his highly-anticipated rematch with Nate Diaz, a bout he won via majority decision. Ultimately, the Irishman was given a hefty $150,000 fine along

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Ultimately, the Irishman was given a hefty $150,000 fine along with 50 hours of community service. Despite McGregor’s actions, the punishment seemed to be a bit much, and the champ even wished the commission ‘good luck trying to get it (the fine)’.

It now, however, looks as if McGregor may not have actually been fined $150,000. According to NSAC executive Bob Bennet, who recently spoke with MMAFighting, the $150,000 fine includes a $75,000 fine as well as the value of a public service announcement that McGregor must do for the commission, something he and his team agreed to.

“It appears the media and others got it wrong,” Bennett said.

Diaz has yet to meet with the commission regarding his punishment for the incident.

In the meantime, McGregor is gearing up to challenge lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in the main event of November 12’s UFC 205 from New York in hopes of becoming the first man in promotional history to hold two titles at one time.

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