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Nate Diaz Names His Toughest Opponent Ever

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Nate Diaz once revealed who he regards as the toughest opponent he’s faced in his whole career, and it’s not who you might expect.

The California native has participated in many fights in both boxing and the UFC, sharing the ring and the cage with a whole host of big names. Conor McGregor, Jake Paul, Jorge Masvidal, Tony Ferguson, and Rafael dos Anjos are just a few of the stars he’s fought in either boxing or MMA, or in some instances, both.

Diaz is currently 1-1 in bouts against Irish superstar McGregor, and he’s arguably his biggest rival in the UFC, but it wasn’t who he named as his toughest opponent.

He first faced Notorious at UFC 196 in March 2016, where he won the bout by submission. Later that year, the pair rematched at UFC 202 in a five-round classic, which McGregor edged on the judges’ scorecards.

After leaving the UFC following his victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022, Diaz declined to re-sign with the world’s leading MMA promotion. Instead, he decided to embark on a boxing career, which led to him facing Jake Paul in an August 2023 bout.

Diaz lost the bout by unanimous decision, with the ringside judges only giving him a handful of rounds. His return to professional boxing a little under a year later was far more successful, as he scored a majority decision over former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal.

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However, despite going to war in each of these pay-per-view contests, none of the men mentioned above gave Diaz his hardest fight, according to the man himself.

Instead, Diaz went back all the way to 2008 when he went up against fellow American Josh Neer at UFC Fight Night 15.

Nate Diaz Reveals His Toughest Ever Opponent

“There’s a guy that I fought [in 2008] named Josh Neer,” he revealed during an appearance on Bradley Martin’s Podcast.

Nate first became fully aware of Neer’s abilities after his brother, Nick Diaz, fought him at UFC 62 in August 2006. Nate was immediately impressed with Neer’s toughness.


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“Josh Neer fought my brother, and they were fighting for three rounds, hard, and Nick’s doing his thing, hitting him a lot, and I was like, ‘This f****** guy is crazy!’ And then Nick ended up finishing him in the third round. Most people Nick finished [at the time] were all in the first round and maybe the second round.”

Two years later, it would be Nate’s turn to step into the Octagon with Neer. Their bout served as the main event of a September 2008 UFC Fight Night event in Omaha, Nebraska.

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“Time went by, and then he went down to 155 where I was fighting at. And I asked for a better opponent. I was beating people – that’s when I first got to the UFC, I beat a few people. And so they gave me Josh Neer, who was one of the top five guys.”

Diaz recalled: “That’s right when I started to fight top people. And it was my hardest fight.”

Explaining why Neer presented such a tough challenge, Nate said: “I watched him fight so much, and then trained so perfectly for him that everything was like – he’d throw punches, I slipped it right under it, grabbed him and everything. But he countered everything, and it was like if you watch that fight, me versus Josh Neer, it’s a hundred miles an hour. It’s a good fight. He’s a motherf*****. He’s my boy now, though, we’re homies!”

Despite finding Neer a tough foe to crack, Diaz was crowned the winner via split decision. Neer did all he could to gain a different outcome, attempting four submissions throughout the fight and constantly pressuring Nate.

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WWE Superstar Goes Viral After Posing Nude With Title Belt

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A WWE superstar has sent social media into a frenzy after posing nude with their Championship title belt in a now-viral Instagram post this week.

Of course, there are plenty of ways to celebrate being a champion, and in the world of professional wrestling – where glitz, glamour and larger-than-life personalities are part and parcel of the job – stars are rarely shy about showing off their success.

The post, shared on Thursday afternoon, featured a carousel of more than 10 images documenting what has clearly been a memorable few weeks. Alongside family snaps, WWE photos and various behind-the-scenes moments, there was one picture in particular that immediately caught fans’ attention.


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WWE Tag Team champion Montez Ford flashed a new way to rock the big gold in his latest social media post. In a now viral carousel post, Ford is seen carrying the WWE tag team gold in nothing. He wrote (see the full post below):

“Dad’s A Champ Again Son. Your Mom Is Still Beautiful. The Whole World Is Waiting For You. Saw You Wednesday And The Doctor Said You’re Right On Track. God Is Good.”

Thankfully, the World Tag Team Championship covers his cojones, but the Street Profits star can be seen nude in what appears to be a FaceTime screenshot with his wife, fellow WWE superstar Bianca Belair. And, at the time of writing, the post is nearing 75,000 likes already, with a further 500 comments and 1,700 shares.


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Montez Ford won the World Tag Team Championships alongside Angelo Dawkins on the June 22 episode of RAW. The Streets Profits, with a fair bit of assistance from Seth Rollins, defeated The Vision for the coveted titles.

The tag team duos squared off at Saturday Night Main Event on May 23. That night, The Vision retained the titles, but Ford and his tag-team partner have since taken them back to start their fourth reign as champions.

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Alexi Lalas Tips USMNT Star to Become ‘Greatest American Soccer Player in History’

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US soccer cult hero Alexi Lalas is hoping that one member of the current United States national team can build on an already impressive club legacy with a convincing showing at the 2026 World Cup.

Lalas represented the United States at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, as well as the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. After winning gold at the 1991 Pan American Games, Lalas won the 1995 US Cup, leading to him being named US Soccer Athlete of the Year. He finished his international career with 96 caps and is still well regarded by US football fans.

But as the United States looks to complete a memorable home campaign, Lalas has pinned his hopes on one standout individual who he believes can become the greatest American football player his country has ever produced.

Alexi Lalas’ Pick for Greatest American Soccer Player

United States players in a team huddle United States players via Reuters/Blake Dahlin

In recent decades, the debate for America’s all-time greatest player has come down to two: Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey. And whilst Dempsey’s personality and consistent success in the Premier League have won him many admirers, Lalas prefers the former Bayern Munich and Everton star.

“I think when it comes right down to it, in a World Cup game for the country, if you have Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey standing there, I’m going to pick Landon Donovan,” said Lalas. “Now, in a bar fight or a street game, I’m going to pick Clint Dempsey.”

However, the recent success of Christian Pulisic has changed the FOX analyst’s opinion. Pulisic has hit double figures with goal contributions in each of his three seasons at AC Milan. And after his starring role in a 3-0 victory over Udinese last season, Lalas argued that Pulisic is the Rossoneri’s star player currently.

“I think you are looking at it certainly right now, and if you need any more proof, this game is it, that he is an elite player in Serie A. He is, I think, arguably the best player for AC Milan,” stated Lalas on his State of the Union podcast.

Having picked up major honours at Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea, including the Champions League and the Club World Cup with the latter, Pulisic is the most decorated US footballer at European level. But he may need more international success to convince the US supporters.


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Donovan and Dempsey are worthy candidates, and are currently America’s joint all-time leading goalscorers on 57. Donovan also played a starring role in USMNT’s best modern run at a World Cup, making the quarterfinals in 2002. Dempsey, meanwhile, was the first American player to score at three different World Cups.

The United States goalkeepers, Tim Howard and Brad Friedel, also enjoyed highly successful careers in the Premier League and represented their country admirably on the global stage.

Donovan and Friedel’s teammate Claudio Reyna is also fondly remembered, having made the World Cup All Star Team in 2002, as well as finding success in the Premier League and the Bundesliga.

Alexi Lalas’ old teammates Cobi Jones, Jeff Agoos, and Marcelo Balboa can throw their hats in the ring for their international success alone. And Michael Bradley, America’s 151-cap man, followed an eerily similar path to Pulisic, travelling to the Bundesliga, then the Premier League, before winding up in Serie A at Roma.

But with almost a century of appearances and sustained successes in several of Europe’s top leagues, at just 27, Pulisic is still the man to beat. If the USA can add an unlikely World Cup winners’ medal to his cabinet, his legacy will surely be set in stone.


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Alexi Lalas Tips USMNT Star to Become ‘Greatest American Soccer Player in History’

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US soccer cult hero Alexi Lalas is hoping that one member of the current United States national team can build on an already impressive club legacy with a convincing showing at the 2026 World Cup.

Lalas represented the United States at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, as well as the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. After winning gold at the 1991 Pan American Games, Lalas won the 1995 US Cup, leading to him being named US Soccer Athlete of the Year. He finished his international career with 96 caps and is still well regarded by US football fans.

But as the United States looks to complete a memorable home campaign, Lalas has pinned his hopes on one standout individual who he believes can become the greatest American football player his country has ever produced.

Alexi Lalas’ Pick for Greatest American Soccer Player

United States players in a team huddle United States players via Reuters/Blake Dahlin

In recent decades, the debate for America’s all-time greatest player has come down to two: Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey. And whilst Dempsey’s personality and consistent success in the Premier League have won him many admirers, Lalas prefers the former Bayern Munich and Everton star.

“I think when it comes right down to it, in a World Cup game for the country, if you have Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey standing there, I’m going to pick Landon Donovan,” said Lalas. “Now, in a bar fight or a street game, I’m going to pick Clint Dempsey.”

However, the recent success of Christian Pulisic has changed the FOX analyst’s opinion. Pulisic has hit double figures with goal contributions in each of his three seasons at AC Milan. And after his starring role in a 3-0 victory over Udinese last season, Lalas argued that Pulisic is the Rossoneri’s star player currently.

“I think you are looking at it certainly right now, and if you need any more proof, this game is it, that he is an elite player in Serie A. He is, I think, arguably the best player for AC Milan,” stated Lalas on his State of the Union podcast.

Having picked up major honours at Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea, including the Champions League and the Club World Cup with the latter, Pulisic is the most decorated US footballer at European level. But he may need more international success to convince the US supporters.


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Christian Pulisic | USMNT Kiyoshi Mio via Reuters

Donovan and Dempsey are worthy candidates, and are currently America’s joint all-time leading goalscorers on 57. Donovan also played a starring role in USMNT’s best modern run at a World Cup, making the quarterfinals in 2002. Dempsey, meanwhile, was the first American player to score at three different World Cups.

The United States goalkeepers, Tim Howard and Brad Friedel, also enjoyed highly successful careers in the Premier League and represented their country admirably on the global stage.

Donovan and Friedel’s teammate Claudio Reyna is also fondly remembered, having made the World Cup All Star Team in 2002, as well as finding success in the Premier League and the Bundesliga.

Alexi Lalas’ old teammates Cobi Jones, Jeff Agoos, and Marcelo Balboa can throw their hats in the ring for their international success alone. And Michael Bradley, America’s 151-cap man, followed an eerily similar path to Pulisic, travelling to the Bundesliga, then the Premier League, before winding up in Serie A at Roma.

But with almost a century of appearances and sustained successes in several of Europe’s top leagues, at just 27, Pulisic is still the man to beat. If the USA can add an unlikely World Cup winners’ medal to his cabinet, his legacy will surely be set in stone.


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