Late Thursday night, the Los Angeles Times came out and reported that the UFC has finalized their UFC 230 co-main event.
Fight fans around the world rejoiced at the news, because the L.A. Times confirmed the long-awaited return of UFC mega-star Nate Diaz.
Nate Diaz will return after a two year absence from the sport to face top UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier.
The two have agreed to fight on November 3, at the UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden.
Pretty much the entire UFC roster wants a chance to build their name off Nate Diaz. But, coming off his impressive win on Saturday, it was Poirier that the UFC and Diaz selected as the right man to try.
As such, Poirier, short on words, offered the following reaction to booking the fight of his life.
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— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) August 2, 2018
Again, UFC 230 goes down from Madison Square Garden on November 3. The night’s main card will air live on pay-per-view. An event headliner has yet to be announced.
