Ranking the top 10 most iconic Nate Diaz performances

6: UFC 141 vs Donald Cerrone – Yeehaw, Cowboy!

In many ways the picture above sums up the spirit of this fight perfectly.

The co-main event of UFC 141 would see lightweight division regulars Diaz and Donald ”Cowboy” Cerrone sling it out in the cage. While Cerrone started off great, landing solid leg kicks and managing distance, he would eventually fall into the vicious cloud of smoke that is Diaz’ boxing.

The longer the fight went the more the momentum swayed in favour of Diaz, who continued to style on his opponent. Heading into the third and final round the fighters’ gaze met. Diaz threw up his middle fingers while ”Cowboy” acknowledged the ass kicking that was about to continue. Diaz continued to play the part of outlaw, landing a hailstorm of strikes and sending Cerrone packing to the old West.