Dana White on Nate Diaz Career with upcoming final UFC contract fight: “It’s been an absolute blast”

The UFC President let his feelings be known with a legend making his final walk this weekend.

Nate Diaz is set to walk one last time for the UFC before he officially becomes a free agent following his main event bout vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

Dana White, the President of the UFC said it has been an absolute blast to have Diaz in the UFC since 2007 ’til now. The Stockton legend has made the company and himself lots of money and memories during his UFC run.

“Nate and I talked and I said, ‘Listen,’” White told reporters. “This kid came in on ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ He’s fought incredible wars for us. He’s been a big part of this company for a very long time. What more could I ask of Nate Diaz? If Nate is ready to make this his last fight, I wish him all the best in the world. It’s been fun. It’s really been fun dealing with those two.

“At the times, at certain times, it was whatever, but looking back, the Diaz Brothers have been an absolute blast. They’re legends in this sport. They’re legends in this company. These days come with all the guys. If that’s what Nate wants, then, yeah, we wish him the best.”

White’s comments come hours after Diaz (20-13 MMA, 15-11 UFC) expressed mixed feelings about his situation during UFC 279 fight week.

While he said he has love for the UFC and White, Diaz expressed how he felt more disrespected than respected at this point in time especially pertaining to the negotiations for his upcoming fight.

“This fight’s not even about this guy,” Diaz said. “It’s about making this guy. It’s about making this motherf*cker. And I’m like, ‘OK, well, you guys aren’t gonna let me go, because I’m the best fighter here. And you’re not gonna let me go unless it’s off of somebody. I gotta make somebody for you?’ Well, all right. You’re welcome. Let’s make him. You’re welcome, UFC.”

Regardless, the show rolls on for the UFC. White said the upcoming event headlined by Diaz vs. Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is trending well. The card also features Tony Ferguson vs. Li Jingliang and Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez.

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