"Rare L take" - Fans react as UFC commentator suggests top active lightweight as Nate Diaz's next fight

Nate Diaz's recent triumph in boxing seems to have invigorated fans and experts' interest in watching him compete against elite UFC fighters. On July 6, Diaz defeated Jorge Masvidal in a boxing match by a majority decision to avenge his UFC 244 loss for the ceremonial BMF title. Although both men are well past their primes, their efforts in the grueling 10-round contest were widely appreciated.

Diaz's performance seems to have convinced UFC commentator Jon Anik about his chances against elite lightweight contenders. In a recent episode of the Anik and Florian Podcast, Anik proposed:

"Dustin [Poirier] has intimated that he wants to fight one more time, and on the very short list of opponents that actually makes some fiscal and competitive sense, is Nate Diaz."

Anik's statement was re-posted on MMA Junkie's Instagram account.

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Fans took to the comments section of the post and shared their thoughts on Anik's opinion:

Fan reactions to Anik's statement

Dustin Poirier is coming off a fifth-round submission loss against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in his UFC 302 outing. Although his best days are behind, Poirier gave the Dagestani fighter one of the toughest fights of his career.

Having come up short in three title opportunities, 'The Diamond' is considering retirement soon. However, his recent performances suggest that he is still one of the most elite lightweights on the UFC roster.

Fan reactions to Anik's statement show a belief that Diaz can no longer compete against someone like Poirier, who is still on top of his game.

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Kamaru Usman thinks Nate Diaz can't compete against elite UFC fighters anymore

While many seem to believe in Diaz's ability to fight world-class competitors after his recent boxing fight, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman disagrees with the assessment. In a recent episode of the Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru and Henry podcast, Usman said:

"He was [a world-class fighter in the past]. And don't get me wrong, shoutout to Nate Diaz - Nate Diaz can still fight. But he's not a world-class fighter. Throw [Diaz] with Shavkat Rakhmonov, throw [Diaz] with myself, throw [Diaz] in there with [Jack Della Maddalena], throw [Diaz] with Justin Gaethje... Come on!"

Check out Kamaru Usman's comments below: