Fight-size MMA Update: Tons of UFC Fights Booked, Nate Diaz Confronts Doubters On TV
Your Fight-size MMA Update for August 4!
– Jimmy Kimmel Live posted a video of Nate Diaz confronting people on the street who pick against him for this month’s UFC 202 re-match against Conor McGregor. You can see the video above.
– Sultan Aliev has been scratched from his UFC 202 fight with Hyun Gyu Lim due to a wrist injury. MMA Junkie reports that the company is looking for a replacement.
– Hacran Dias (23-4-1) v. Brian Ortega (11-0) has been set for UFC Fight Night 96 on October 1 in Portland, Oregon.
– Cortney Casey (5-3) vs. Randa Markos (#14) (6-3) has been added to UFC 202 on August 20 in Las Vegas.
– A reminder that Fightful.com’s Showdown Joe Ferraro will be providing color commentary for Titan FC this Friday on UFC Fight Pass.
– Erick Silva (18-7) vs. Brandon Thatch (11-4) is in the works for UFC Fight Night 95 on September 24 in Brasilia, Brazil.
– Beneil Dariush (#11) (13-2) vs. Rashid Magomedov (#15) (19-1) has been added to UFC in Mexico City on November 5.