"That's random as f**k" - Redditors react after fans run into Nate Diaz at Greggs store in Newcastle, UK

UFC legend Nate Diaz was spotted earlier this week in Newcastle, England. Suffice it to say fight fans were elated with the surprise encounter.

A video posted on the UFC subreddit shows the Stockton native taking a stroll on the streets of 'The Toon' before surprised fans swarmed him for pictures. In the video, the MMA star can be heard saying that he was in the city to support one of his teammates for an upcoming fight.

The footage shows the 39-year-old waiting in line at the local Greggs store to get a vegan sausage roll.

Watch Nate Diaz interacting with his fans in New Castle below:

As a British Citizen. Seeing NATE DIAZ in a Greggs is something I never thought I’d ever see. This is fn insane hahaha. Man went from Stockton to Newcastle REAL QUICK! Was he surprised? 😂🤯 byu/BarneyRobinStinson7 inufc

The event Diaz was referring to is Misfits Boxing 18 which is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. The fight card will be headlined by an MFB women's middleweight title bout between Elle Brooke and Jenny Savage.

Diaz's teammate Chris Avila is set to take on former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson on the main card of the event.

Netizens were awestruck to see the former MMA star in the city and delved into the post's comments section to note their excitement on the matter.

@u/JMD800 wrote:

"That's random as f**k. Quality, be good to share a J with him."

@u/martinhsa chimed in:

"Imagine queuing for a steak bake and getting Stockton Slapped for taking too long."

@u/IlorTMasterFlex wrote:

"Frst guy's reaction is hilarious. Ultra rare Pokemon just appeared."

Screenshots courtesy @BarneyRobinStinson7 on Reddit.

Diaz last fought in the famed octagon in a fourth-round submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022. He was last seen in action in a majority decision win over Jorge Masvidal in their highly publicized boxing grudge match in July.

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Nate Diaz game for trilogy fight with Conor McGregor

Ever since Nate Diaz beat Jorge Masvidal in their boxing match, his stock has seen a resurgence. The former MMA star now seems to have his eyes set on unfinished business from the past, a trilogy with Conor McGregor.

Diaz is most famous for his two fights against McGregor. While he submitted the Irishman in their first meeting at UFC 196, he lost a majority decision the second time around at UFC 202.

During a recent appearance on the ALL THE SMOKE podcast, Diaz stated that he'd be game to take on the Irishman in either boxing or MMA:

"I'm offering him [McGregor] the fight. Either way [in boxing or MMA]. Either way is fine. I'd like to like to fight him in MMA... I'd like to fight all these motherf*****s in MMA, but if they can only box, I'll box them too."

Catch Nate Diaz's comments below (34:30):