It appears that UFC 230 is down a fight, as Nate Diaz will not compete on the Madison Square Garden card following Dustin Poirier’s injury-related exit.
UFC President Dana White recently told the Los Angeles Times that “Diaz also will not fight on the card.” The Las Vegas-based promotion has not made a formal announcement regarding the lightweight bout, which was expected to serve as the UFC 230 co-main event.
ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was able to reach Diaz following Poirier’s withdrawal, and the Stockton, Calif.