John McCarthy and Josh Thomson pay tribute to Nate Diaz × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News He understood what he possessed - John McCarthy and Josh Thomson pay tribute to Nate Diaz s long and legendary career in the UFC By Caleb Gebrewold Modified 15 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share John McCarthy and Josh Thomson (left) [Image courtesy of @therealpunk/Instagram]; Nate Diaz (right) Nate Diaz's storied UFC career has most likely reached its conclusion following his fourth-round submission of Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 that took place on September 10. On their Weighing In podcast, hosts 'Big' John McCarthy and Josh Thomson took the time to discuss and pay tribute to Diaz's 15-year run in the UFC. Bleacher Report@BleacherReport15 years and 27 fights... an iconic UFC career for the legend @NateDiaz209 #UFC27910534188715 years and 27 fights... an iconic UFC career for the legend @NateDiaz209 #UFC279 https://t.co/3CyTNNuw0K Diaz had his last bout in the UFC following a lengthy contract dispute with the promotion, where he claimed that the MMA organization was holding his career hostage. Nate Diaz is one of the most popular mixed martial artists ever and many fans are awaiting his next move. Former MMA referee 'Big' John McCarthy and former UFC lightweight fighter Josh Thomson discussed Diaz's legendary UFC career on their latest podcast. Thomson began by stating: "He understood what he possessed. He possessed the power. He's like 'Look, I know all that trash you talked about me moving the needle, it's all bulls**t. I am the money fight. Everyone knows I'm the money fight.' Jorge Masvidal knows Nate Diaz is the money fight. Nate put that fight together, but that was the bad motherf**ker belt... sure, maybe he came out on the losing end of that stick –" McCarthy then interrupted to state: "But he didn't lose. It's the one thing about him that is remarkable. He's got a lot of losses in his career. He doesn't lose ground off of those losses and it's because of the way that he fights, the intensity when he steps in there. There is 'I don't quit, I just keep coming forward, I just keep on going after you' and people, that resonates with them. It makes it to where people go 'I don't care if he lost.'" Watch John McCarthy and Josh Thomson discuss Nate Diaz starting at the 1:11:56 mark: Could a Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor trilogy still happen With Nate Diaz set to leave the UFC, many are wondering what his next move will be. One fight that all fans would love to see would be a trilogy matchup against Conor McGregor. The two fighters split two matchups back in 2016 and many believe there is still unfinished business between them. Following Diaz's victory over Tony Ferguson, McGregor congratulated his long-time rival on playing out his UFC contract. He also noted that a trilogy will happen, even with Diaz no longer in the UFC. Conor McGregor@TheNotoriousMMACongrats Nate Diaz on making it to the end of his contractual obligations with the UFC, and as a bonafide superstar goer. An incredible feat. Fair play. Our trilogy will happen.1024025681Congrats Nate Diaz on making it to the end of his contractual obligations with the UFC, and as a bonafide superstar goer. An incredible feat. Fair play. Our trilogy will happen. Diaz also shared his desire to complete the trilogy with McGregor. Following his UFC 279 victory, the now free agent stated that he wants to finish the trilogy with McGregor. He added that he wants the fight to be a mixed martial arts event. MMAFighting.com@MMAFighting"I would like to finish that trilogy."Nate Diaz knows he has unfinished business with Conor McGregor.Full #UFC279 post-fight scrum youtu.be/fZy1ntNQDOI21625"I would like to finish that trilogy."Nate Diaz knows he has unfinished business with Conor McGregor.Full #UFC279 post-fight scrum youtu.be/fZy1ntNQDOI https://t.co/6vd3I6eemM It is unclear if that will happen as McGregor is still under contract with the UFC. However, the earning potential for both fighters would be hard to pass up. Diaz recently formed his own MMA promotion and it is possible that he could team up with the UFC to make the trilogy happen. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Allan Mathew × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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