Diaz (20-13 MMA) and Edwards (19-3 MMA) had a fierce confrontation in the Welterweight battle that was expected by audiences around the world at UFC 263.
The first half of the match, Leon Edwards was a more overwhelming and overwhelming player, before the intense series of attacks from Edwards, Diaz was injured on his feet and bleeding on both sides of his head. The match ended unfortunately for Nate Diaz, when in the 5th half he played very explosive, launched a series of rain of blow toward Edwards and close to the victory of Knockout against the opponent. However, Leon Edwards was the one who won the final victory with the point against Nate Diaz.
Although the result is in favor of Leon Edwards, Nate Diaz still thinks that he is the real winner in the match, Diaz believes that if the match continues, he can knock the puncher Edwards in the following rounds.
“In the real world, I won that war.” – Nate Diaz said.
With the confidence plus a very stubborn style in the competition and almost defeating the most heavy candidate Welterweight – Leon Edwards, Nate Diaz has sent a hard message to the top 5 top 5 fighters in both weight lightweight and Welterweight.
“I don't have a fragile jaw like you. Top 5 top boxers in both Lightweight and Welterweight, you should know who you are. Nate Dogg is the real champion.” – Diaz comments on his photo when posting Twitter.
It is easy to see that Nate Diaz is referring to his long -standing opponent Conor McGregor by using the phrase “fragile function” in the caption. It seems that Stockton Diaz is sarcastically punching the Ireland McGregor after the defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.