Set to characteristic within the nook of teammate, Kron Gracie this weekend at UFC 311, light-weight veteran, Nate Diaz was concerned in an altercation with present undisputed champion, Islam Makhachev backstage following tonight’s pre-fight press convention, with each groups throwing water bottles at one another.
Diaz, a former light-weight contender and title challenger underneath the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from the Octagon since UFC 279, combating out his contractual obligations in an eventual fourth spherical guillotine choke submission win over former interim champion, Tony Ferguson within the pair’s short-notice headliner.
Himself that includes on stage tonight on the pre-fight press convention forward of UFC 311, present pound-for-pound primary, Makhachev is getting ready for a January 18. return to motion, seeking his fourth profitable protection of the divisional throne in a title rematch towards Armenian challenger, Arman Tsarukyan.
And showing forward of tonight’s ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 310, Stockton native, Diaz is ready to companion long-time coaching mate, Gracie, because the Brazilian grappling ace prepares for a principal card return towards fellow featherweight contender, Bryce Mitchell.
Nate Diaz throws water bottle at Crew Makhachev after UFC 311 press occasion
Forward of the weigh-ins, footage has emerged of Nate Diaz and members of Makhachev’s staff — firing water bottles in one another’s course — with safety personnel and officers stopping the 2 from assembly.
