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So in case you missed it, last night, all hell broke loose.
Next weekend, the most anticipated bout of the year takes place at UFC 244 when Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal lock horns for the inaugural ‘Baddest motherf*cker in the game’ belt. Or at least, they were supposed to. Last night, Diaz posted a message on Twitter saying he would not attend UFC 244 because he was flagged for something on a drug test. The announcement turned the MMA world upside down, not only because Diaz was pulling out of the biggest fight of the year on less than two weeks’ notice but also because Nate Diaz and his older brother Nick have been two of the most vocal opponents of PED usage.
It didn’t take long for Diaz’s announcement to bring out the reactions, but while Diaz’s opponent for UFC 244, Jorge Masvidal, was actually not all that upset, another would-be Diaz opponent was absolutely incensed about the situation.
Just a few hours after Diaz posted his message, former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier began posting on social media about what happened. First, with an Instagram message calling himself the real BMF, and then with a direct and succinct response to Diaz on Twitter.
Fuck you
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 25, 2019
Poirier did not stop there though. Poirier and Diaz were supposed to fight last year at Madison Square Garden; however, the fight eventually fell through with Poirier saying Diaz was over-negotiating and being too difficult to work with and Diaz claiming Poirier pulled out of the fight because he was scared. Clearly that experience left Poirier with a sour taste in his mouth because “The Diamond” kept going in on Diaz, despite being fresh out of surgery and still in his hospital bed.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 25, 2019
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 25, 2019
“Talking all that sh*t about steroids. F*ck you, Nate. Pulled out. You pulled out of my fight too. You a b*tch. Fake ass gangster.”
Poirier also clarified a few of his thoughts by responding to fan comments, saying that though the officially listed reason for his fight with Diaz being cancelled was a Poirier hip injury, what actually happened was the UFC had moved on from the bout following Diaz’s explosion at them, and Poirier opted not to face a replacement opponent. Poirier also said that he has no sympathy for Diaz, even if this failed drug test turns out to be accidental.
I was going to go through with the fight He kept playing games and pulled out UFC offered me replacement Opponents and I said no I'm out my hips been bother. Thats the honest truth https://t.co/YN723P2dYx
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 25, 2019
No clue but he failed a drug test and he's responsible for any supplements he put in his body https://t.co/2wY7Hxovl8
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 25, 2019
And it seems the dislike is mutual between the two. Diaz apparently saw at least some of Poirier’s diatribe and responded on his Instagram story.
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“LOL this lol hoe b*tch hurt his p*ssy again. Good vibes U gonna be alright D.”
The future of UFC 244 is still up in the air. ESPN is reporting that Diaz has not been suspended for the event, but whether Diaz will choose to show up is another thing entirely. If he chooses not to and Masvidal moves on to something else, maybe Diaz and Poirier will actually get to settle their business at some point in the future.
MUST-READ STORIES
Out? Nate Diaz claims he’s failed drug test, won’t fight at UFC 244.
Seems official. Conor McGregor announces Jan. 18 return, talks ‘inevitable’ rematch with ‘cowering’ Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Well wishes. UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture out of ICU after heart attack.
Leg kicks. Jose Aldo vs. Marlon Moraes bantamweight contest targeted for UFC 245.
Moving on. Sergio Pettis moving from UFC to Bellator after agreeing to new multi-fight deal.
VIDEO STEW
Bellator weigh-ins.
Free fight.
Conor is very popular in Russia.
USADA not on this list is a real miss.
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MMA Vivisection. Breaking down all the fights at UFC Singapore.
Fights Gone By. Jack Slack discussing the big fights at UFC Singapore.
SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
Before we get to everything else, on a very serious note, Walt Harris’ daughter has apparently gone missing and Harris posted about it right around when Nate’s post dropped, meaning it didn’t get as amplified as it may normally have. If you know something, please help.
Now, on to the anarchy.
Your all on steroids not me pic.twitter.com/ykrZmRIoPS
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 24, 2019
Reactions.
Heh. Wonder why Conor deleted this. pic.twitter.com/msRk5FoS2d
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) October 25, 2019
Breaking news @NateDiaz209 is on steroids
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) October 24, 2019
If Diaz is really out I know a guy...
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) October 24, 2019
MMA , MMAs again ! ♂️
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 25, 2019
Attention is the bmf in the game.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 24, 2019
Good thing we’ve already recorded #InsideTheOctagon for Masvidal v Diaz and Volkov v JDS... #WhyOhWhy #PleaseNo
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 25, 2019
Jorge being all decent and ish.
You not the baddest mofo in the game (i am) but you are one of the cleanest mofo’s @NateDiaz209 I’ll see you nov 2. I know your name is clean. I don’t need @usantidoping to tell me shit!
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 24, 2019
Kamaru and Colby.
I’ll fight in Nov and Dec. that’s what a BMF does now come see me!! #THECHAMP #MSG @danawhite @danawhite @AliAbdelaziz00
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 24, 2019
FAKE NEWS. Quit trying to fight journeymen Marty. Let Masvidal fight another .500 fighter or Leon Scott. You got a date with daddy December 14th. And we’re not talking about the one in Federal Penitentiary. https://t.co/wO9ssn3NGY
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) October 24, 2019
Take your number sit down and be quiet @ColbyCovMMA Dec14th I’ll return the favor and “Crack dat Whip”on you
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 25, 2019
Team up.
Stfu you wouldn’t fight me with 7 weeks notice. You not fighting me on 10 days notice https://t.co/nZl0kP75tR #supernecessary https://t.co/tQORzsfgBC
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 24, 2019
Marty is lying. He won’t fight Jorge
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 25, 2019
Wow. Even Ben can smell your bull shit @USMAN84kg all the way from Singapore stfu you p***y and go drive your face into someone’s crotch. Good luck this weekend Ben #theresurrection https://t.co/B8NlW7s80O
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 25, 2019
Jon had some thoughts.
And just like that, years of hard work discredited overnight, with one phone call. https://t.co/dyCAivteLU
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2019
Not many people in the world know what you’re feeling right now, I do. Keep your head up man. I knew I was innocent and was willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless hours with scientists and lawyers to prove it.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2019
I know you feel like someone is setting you up, that’s exactly how I felt. At times its going to feel like a pretty hopeless situation but maybe it’s not, you can’t just give up and do nothing. This is a different type of fight man, you owe it to your fans to fight it.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2019
If you’re honestly convinced that I did steroids based on the fact that I like to party, you’re a simpleton https://t.co/ZjWtWPLU7S
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2019
Response.
You did steroids based on the fact you that you knew you weren't enough for the real ones. #realshit #champshit https://t.co/eytGcYPSHo
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) October 25, 2019
Oh man. Everyone is so let down by this I’m sure.
Bad news Regarding Nate, I did offer when the fight was made to stay ready but the UFC unfortunately said no. So I won't be making the trip to NYC. But I will be ready for December 14th
— Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) October 25, 2019
Maycee Barber talking that ish.
The fact that T.J. is trolling like this makes me so disappointed he wouldn’t go full blown heel with his EPO failure.
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— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) October 25, 2019
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Call outs.
First a bantamweight now the man I defeated last. I can fight in January @TheNotoriousMMA Let’s show the world the little coward you are. I won’t take your neck when you give it to me and the fetal position is not an option.
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) October 24, 2019
Ouch.
Number of scrap pack members vocal about performance enhancing drugs: 4/4
— Jack Slack (@JackSlackMMA) October 25, 2019
Number of scrap pack members now flagged for using them: 3/4
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jose Aldo (28-5) vs. Marlon Moraes (22-6-1); UFC 245, Dec. 14.
FINAL THOUGHTS
MMA is the best sport because the wildest sh*t happens.
Thanks for reading and see y’all on Monday.
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