Dana White rejects the idea of ​​scheduling a duel between Nick Diaz and Kamaru Usman

D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

the idea of Nick Diaz to face welterweight champion (under 77,1kg) Kamaru Usman didn't sit well with Dana White's ears. The president completely rejected the idea of ​​scheduling this confrontation and praised the Nigerian fighter. The statement was given in an interview with 'Yahoo Sports'.

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“Do you think Nick should be fighting Usman? You know what I've been saying lately. Usman is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He beat (Jorge) Masvidal twice, Gilbert Durinho, (Tyron) Woodley, (Rafaek)Dos Anjos, Demian Maia, Leon edwards. I mean, the list of guys this guy beat is unbelievable and so is the way he beat them. He is the champion of this division and is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Does anyone out there think he's who Nick should face after not fighting for almost seven years? Only an idiot would do this fight”, said Dana.

Without fighting professionally since 2015, Nick will return to the octagon in a rematch against Robbie Lawler No. UFC 266 this Saturday (25). In his last three clashes, the 'bad boy' was defeated by Carlos Condit e Georges St Pierre and had a 'no contest' (fight without result) against Anderson Silva. The American has an MMA record of 26 triumphs and nine setbacks.