Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will get a look at fan-favorite UFC lightweight Nate Diaz this weekend. ESPN’s Greg Rosenstein reports that Diaz will be cornering Kron Gracie for his UFC debut in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday (February 17, 2019):
“Nate Diaz will be cornering Kron Gracie this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Phoenix, per @GilbertMelendez. Gracie faces Alex Caceres in his UFC debut.”
Nate Diaz will be cornering Kron Gracie this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Phoenix, per @GilbertMelendez. Gracie faces Alex Caceres in his UFC debut.
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) February 11, 2019
Diaz hasn’t competed since 2016 when he suffered a Majority Decision loss to Conor McGregor in their rematch at UFC 202. He was expected to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 230 in November, however, that fight fell through after an injury to “The Diamond”. It remains to be seen when he’ll make his return to fighting action.
Gracie comes into the UFC with an undefeated record of 4-0, with his last three wins coming under the RIZIN banner. He defeated the likes of Erson Yamamoto, Hideo Tokoro, and Tatsuya Kawajiri. All of those victories came by way of submission. He’ll be facing UFC veteran Alex Caceres, who has a record of 14-11. Caceres has dropped three of his last five bouts.
His most recent fight resulted in a split decision win over Martin Bravo in Las Vegas this past July.
What do you think about Diaz cornering Gracie this weekend?
