VIDEO: Nate Diaz Defeats Anthony Pettis at UFC 241 and Targets Jorge Masvidal for Next Fight
By Mark Powell
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It's almost like he never left. Nate Diaz returned to the Octagon in UFC 241 against Anthony Pettis, and was able to survive quite the threat from the 32-year-old. Yet, Diaz made more of an impression on the judges in the end, and won by unanimous decision.
DIAZ IS GOING OFF!#UFC241 pic.twitter.com/BxawfsNBnp
— UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2019
Much was made about the supposed rust in Diaz' game, as his sabbatical was unexpected and at times many wondered if he'd ever fight again. Yet, now that he's back, the 34-year-old doesn't have any intention of relinquishing his status in the sport anytime soon.
"I want to defend my title against Jorge. He's a gangster, but he ain't no West Coast gangster."@NateDiaz209, welcome back! #UFC241 pic.twitter.com/Y5DdHcnwzO
— UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2019
Yeah, that's right. Diaz wants Masvidal.
Diaz was especially emotional post-fight, dropping the NSFW language he's known for. The California native has never been known to hold back before, and he certainly won't moving forward.
Give Pettis credit, as he challenged Diaz in his first fight back. But now that we got that out of the way, let's hope Masvidal was listening.