Some of the UFC's fighters are bonafide Instagram superstars
#5 Nate Diaz – 2.1m followers
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He might not have actually stepped into the Octagon since his August 2016 loss to Conor McGregor, but the shadow of Nate Diaz always seems to loom large over the UFC – and his large following on Instagram seems to prove that. After seeing his popularity soar thanks to his fights with McGregor, Diaz can now boast even more Instagram followers than his older brother Nick – who has 1.1m and narrowly missed out on this list.
Often a figure of controversy, it’s hardly a shock that the majority of Diaz’s snaps involve him posing and throwing up gangster hand signs, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or posing with his brother or teammates like Gilbert Melendez and Jake Shields. And it’s equally unsurprising that a post from November 2016 sees him openly smoking a joint – something that’s landed him in hot water on numerous occasions.
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
Scott’s work has been previously reshared by the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. He uses credible sources, such as the UFC’s official website, during the writing process.
His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.
Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.
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