Ranking the top 10 most iconic Nate Diaz performances

2: UFC on FOX 17 vs Michael Johnson – ”You’re taking everything I worked for, motherf***er!”

Nate Diaz’ performance against Michael Johnson was slicker than an oil spill on a marble floor. It was sharper than a Michael Myers murder weapon. It was hotter than Las Vegas asfalt in the middle of august.

Johnson had won four out of his last five fights and was quickly ascending the UFC lightweight rankings. Diaz, on the other hand, had lost three out of his last four. Some had wondered if Diaz was ready for this – but he’s always ready, after all he smokes two joints in time of peace and two in time of war.

The two battled it out over the coarse of three thrilling rounds. Johnson was a game opponent who was constantly firing back and who resisted the urge to relent to his opponents taunting. However Diaz channeled his inner Snoop Dogg and smoked Johnson on the feet.

After three rounds Diaz wasted no time calling out UFC mega star Conor McGregor in a now legendary, profanity-laced rant that took place on FOX – a network that definitely doesn’t allow that kind of language on air (sticking it to the man, once again).

It’s one of Diaz’ all-time great performances as it shows almost every aspect of why fans love him. Slick boxing, a cocky demeanour, a ”F*** the establishment”-attitude; all entertainment, all the time.