N. Diaz (left) faces G.Maynard (right) on November 30th. Photo: MMA Press Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)
A duel between two former lightweight title challengers was the first fight officially announced for the TUF 18 Finale. This Sunday (8), the Ultimate organization announced that there is already a verbal agreement signed so that Gray Maynard e Nate diaz face each other at the event.
Maynard fought twice for the lightweight title, both in 2011 and against Frankie Edgar. After an electrifying draw in the first fight, which was voted the best of that year, Maynard was defeated by the then division champion in their second meeting. Throughout his career, “The Bully”, as he is known, has a record of 11 wins, two losses, one draw and one unsuccessful fight.
Yes, Nate diaz He competed for the title in the 70 kg category most recently. The younger brother of Nick Diaz he was defeated by former champion Benson Henderson in December last year, at UFC on FOX 5. Nate, who has two negative results, has a record of 16 wins and nine losses.
The TUF 18 Finale takes place on November 30th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, in Las Vegas (USA). The event will host the finals of the men's and women's bantamweight categories of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter 18, showing in the United States and with no release date scheduled for Brazil.
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