Nate Diaz doesn’t think Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje are worthy competitors for the UFC’s “BMF” title.
A rematch between Poirier and Gaethje headlines UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City. Diaz, who fought for the inaugural title against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244 in November 2019, was asked about the 155-pound bout during a Q&A this past weekend.
“I don’t feel they meet the criteria,” Diaz said. internal fight During a seminar in Nashville. “Yes, they are fools, Poirere and Jithji, right? Yes, what are you talking about?”
Diaz landed a UFC deal last September when he submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279. The Stockton native is now free and clear of the promotion, and is set to face Jack Paul in a pro boxing match on August 6. in Dallas.
The 38-year-old Diaz was also asked about the future of his opponent’s BMF title fight after Masvidal retired following his UFC 287 loss to Gilbert Burns in April. Diaz says he wouldn’t be surprised at all if Gamebred got involved in the world of combat sports again.
“Nah, [I don’t think he’s done]Diaz said. “I think he’s going to get bored at some point.”