Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub doubts Nate Diaz can be inducted into the Corridor of Fame on his personal deserves.
Diaz is among the most beloved figures in MMA. The Stockton native has what most would name a warrior’s document, however his character and large match moments endear him to martial arts followers around the globe. Two traditional fights with Conor McGregor put Diaz on the high when it comes to mainstream recognition. And he continues to take action to this present day.
Nonetheless, Schaub would not suppose it is sufficient for Diaz to be inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame. On episode 489 of “The Schaub Present,” Schaub stated he has no selection however to see Diaz acknowledged for his second combat with McGregor (h/t MMAFighting).
“So, Nate Diaz has had profession. Simply know, he is by no means going to be inducted into the Corridor of Fame as a person fighter. Now, with a combat towards in all probability one in all his earlier opponents, in all probability Conor McGregor, he will be inducted into the Corridor of Fame. He may need a excessive stakes combat, however so far as particular person accomplishments go, he isn’t going to be within the UFC Corridor of Fame. That is by no means going to occur. I do not know if that is information to you, however he will not.
Schaub then expressed his perception that each fighter Diaz has argued with is a greater fighter. He additionally feels that Diaz’s battle with UFC Corridor of Famer Daniel Cormier might have contributed to Diaz being shunned by UFC management.
“He simply picked the improper tree when he talks shit about Daniel Cormier,” Schaub continued. “You are speaking about MMA royalty. Now, some people who find themselves new to this sport would possibly suppose, ‘Nate Diaz is royalty.’ He is not. He is not. He is well-known, however there is a distinction between being well-known and being completed.”
Diaz will earn a large paycheck when she takes on Mike Perry on the identical card that additionally sees Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return to blended martial arts. That matchup will happen on Could sixteenth and can be streamed stay on Netflix.
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