Nate Diaz, Deontay Wilder Express Interest in MMA Fight

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

While mixed martial artists switching to boxing has become commonplace in recent times, Deontay Wilder might soon become the first high-level pugilist to compete in MMA in over a decade.

Crossover fights are a hot topic of discussion right now with Francis Ngannou putting on a stunning performance in a near upset of World Boxing Council champ Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month. Considering the lack of MMA opponents for Ngannou in Professional Fighters League, Wilder’s name immediately popped up as a potential boxing opponent for the former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champ.

Ngannou and Wilder’s camps have stated that talks of a potential clash have already begun. Furthermore, PFL co-owner Donn Davis has proposed a mixed-rules fight between the Cameroonian and “The Bronze Bomber.” However, it seems like Wilder is open to competing in MMA, whether it be against Ngannou or someone else, and another name has already come up.

Asked if he would get inside an MMA cage with longtime lightweight and welterweight contender Nate Diaz, the 38-year-old told InsideFighting, “I’ll be down to get in there with Nate for sure... we going to see there’s only one way to find out.”

Diaz responded to Wilder’s comments, lauding the former WBC heavyweight champ for agreeing to fight in MMA. The Stockton, California native wrote, “Let’s get these contract written up asap.. Real fight s--t respect to a real fighter down to fight for real. All love to boxing But this is different REAL s--t LFG 1993 ”

Diaz hung up his UFC gloves after a submission win over fellow veteran Tony Ferguson in September 2022. Diaz then made a foray into boxing, dropping a unanimous decision against Jake Paul in August. Meanwhile, Wilder hasn’t competed since a first-round knockout win over Finland’s Robert Helenius that saw him bounce back from consecutive stoppage losses against Fury.


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[IloveTHIS]

I wish Nate would shut up and go away forever

It would be fascinating to see a draw and figure out which one could come up with more excuses afterwards tho

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Nate obviously has more ways to win, and a gigantic experience edge, but he definitely doesn't want to be doing his usual hands-trading contest in this one.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

Wilder is too big, fast, athletic. Diaz would get annihilated even in MMA at this stage.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Nate obviously has more ways to win, and a gigantic experience edge, but he definitely doesn't want to be doing his usual hands-trading contest in this one.

Has Wilder ever fought a Giant?

 

[CasualBot]

 

[Simple Southerner]

 

[Sean Rhino]

This might be the most random matchup ever.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

Nate obviously has more ways to win, and a gigantic experience edge, but he definitely doesn't want to be doing his usual hands-trading contest in this one.

Wilder is 6'7" and his power is very comparable to Ngannou while weighing 40+ pounds lighter.

Nate has never been hit by anyone who's power is in the same league as Wilder.

 

[MigitAs]

Isn’t wilder like 80% bigger

 

[Dana's Moonface]

Wilder brutal knock out
He will learn enough basics and fucking crush nate quickly

 

[Mmmmmmma1234]

Wilder is 6'7" and his power is very comparable to Ngannou while weighing 40+ pounds lighter.

Nate has never been hit by anyone who's power is in the same league as Wilder.

Power is useless when you are lying on your back.

 

[Ares Black]

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While mixed martial artists switching to boxing has become commonplace in recent times, Deontay Wilder might soon become the first high-level pugilist to compete in MMA in over a decade.

Crossover fights are a hot topic of discussion right now with Francis Ngannou putting on a stunning performance in a near upset of World Boxing Council champ Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month. Considering the lack of MMA opponents for Ngannou in Professional Fighters League, Wilder’s name immediately popped up as a potential boxing opponent for the former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champ.

Ngannou and Wilder’s camps have stated that talks of a potential clash have already begun. Furthermore, PFL co-owner Donn Davis has proposed a mixed-rules fight between the Cameroonian and “The Bronze Bomber.” However, it seems like Wilder is open to competing in MMA, whether it be against Ngannou or someone else, and another name has already come up.

Asked if he would get inside an MMA cage with longtime lightweight and welterweight contender Nate Diaz, the 38-year-old told InsideFighting, “I’ll be down to get in there with Nate for sure... we going to see there’s only one way to find out.”

Diaz responded to Wilder’s comments, lauding the former WBC heavyweight champ for agreeing to fight in MMA. The Stockton, California native wrote, “Let’s get these contract written up asap.. Real fight s--t respect to a real fighter down to fight for real. All love to boxing But this is different REAL s--t LFG 1993 ”

Diaz hung up his UFC gloves after a submission win over fellow veteran Tony Ferguson in September 2022. Diaz then made a foray into boxing, dropping a unanimous decision against Jake Paul in August. Meanwhile, Wilder hasn’t competed since a first-round knockout win over Finland’s Robert Helenius that saw him bounce back from consecutive stoppage losses against Fury.


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Fighting each other???

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

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While mixed martial artists switching to boxing has become commonplace in recent times, Deontay Wilder might soon become the first high-level pugilist to compete in MMA in over a decade.

Crossover fights are a hot topic of discussion right now with Francis Ngannou putting on a stunning performance in a near upset of World Boxing Council champ Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month. Considering the lack of MMA opponents for Ngannou in Professional Fighters League, Wilder’s name immediately popped up as a potential boxing opponent for the former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champ.

Ngannou and Wilder’s camps have stated that talks of a potential clash have already begun. Furthermore, PFL co-owner Donn Davis has proposed a mixed-rules fight between the Cameroonian and “The Bronze Bomber.” However, it seems like Wilder is open to competing in MMA, whether it be against Ngannou or someone else, and another name has already come up.

Asked if he would get inside an MMA cage with longtime lightweight and welterweight contender Nate Diaz, the 38-year-old told InsideFighting, “I’ll be down to get in there with Nate for sure... we going to see there’s only one way to find out.”

Diaz responded to Wilder’s comments, lauding the former WBC heavyweight champ for agreeing to fight in MMA. The Stockton, California native wrote, “Let’s get these contract written up asap.. Real fight s--t respect to a real fighter down to fight for real. All love to boxing But this is different REAL s--t LFG 1993 ”

Diaz hung up his UFC gloves after a submission win over fellow veteran Tony Ferguson in September 2022. Diaz then made a foray into boxing, dropping a unanimous decision against Jake Paul in August. Meanwhile, Wilder hasn’t competed since a first-round knockout win over Finland’s Robert Helenius that saw him bounce back from consecutive stoppage losses against Fury.


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Has Wilder ever fought a Giant?

lol
Beat me to it.

He’s thee times my size! Lol

Wilder brutal knock out
He will learn enough basics and fucking crush nate quickly

I think so. Size matters

remember Conor & the mountain lol.

 

[nonoob]

Thought Nate had a shot at beating Jake in MMA before their boxing match, Paul bullying him the whole time changed my mind.

Nate's MMA style of mixing it up would probably be nullified real quick, and real painfully, against the insane punching power of Wilder.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

If Nate pulls it off I will see him as an MMA God.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Thought Nate had a shot at beating Jake in MMA before their boxing match, Paul bullying him the whole time changed my mind.

Nate's MMA style of mixing it up would probably be nullified real quick, and real painfully, against the insane punching power of Wilder.

With four ounce gloves

 

[Frank Kain]

What an odd fight. Ill believe it, when I see it.

 

[HuskySamoan]

Power is useless when you are lying on your back.

Nate Diaz has the takedown capabilities and athleticism of a quadriplegic.