Usman Believes Diaz, Like McGregor, Would Walk Away From Title Shot
April 15, 2021
Don’t expect a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Nate Diaz should Diaz defeat Leon Edwards at UFC 262 next month.
An Usman vs. Diaz showdown isn’t to be expected not because Usman would be unwilling to defend the welterweight title against Diaz if both men emerge victorious in their upcoming bouts. On the contrary, the welterweight champion simply doesn’t think Diaz would be willing to fight him, even if the opportunity was presented to him. In an ESPN interview released Thursday, Usman explained why he feels that way.