5 potential opponents for Nate Diaz

#3 Justin Gaethje

A fight between Diaz and Justin Gaethje would almost guarantee fireworks

Justin Gaethje might be signed to face Donald Cerrone in one of 2019’s most highly anticipated fights in a month’s time, but let’s face it – win, lose or draw, a fight between ‘The Highlight’ and Nate Diaz would guarantee absolute fireworks.

Gaethje has brought serious excitement literally every time he’s stepped into the Octagon since signing with the UFC in 2017, and while he’s a natural 155lber, a chance to fight Diaz could well be the catalyst for a temporary move to 170lbs.

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Diaz has stated that he’s not interested in fighting just anyone – he wants to face matches that make sense stylistically from an entertainment standpoint. Essentially, that means he doesn’t want to face any stifling grapplers like Kamaru Usman or Colby Covington – but a wild striker like Gaethje on the other hand would be absolutely perfect.

Could Gaethje’s heavy hands translate up to 170lbs – and if they do, does he swing with enough power to knock Diaz out? Or would Diaz’s heavy volume and newly found skills in the clinch be enough to pull him through? One thing would be for certain; neither man would back down. This would be a phenomenal fight.

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