LAS VEGAS—If Nate Diaz is truly done with the UFC following this weekend's pay-per-view headliner with Khamzat Chimaev, UFC president Dana White insists he'll have nothing but praise for the 15-year promotional veteran.
"This kid came in on 'The Ultimate Fighter,'" White told MMA Underground. "He's fought incredible wars for us, and, you know, he's been a big part of this company for a very long time–and what more could I ask of Nate Diaz? You know, if Nate's ready to make this his last fight, I wish him all the best in the world."
Diaz, one of the most popular figures on the UFC roster, came to the organization in 2007, winning "The Ultimate Fighter 5" by prevailing in a 16-man tournament.