Nate Diaz Calls Josh Neer His Toughest Opponent In UFC

American mixed martial arts fighter Nate Diaz named the opponent who gave him the toughest fight of his professional career.

There’s a guy I fought named Josh Neer. He’s my boy now. We’re homies, but Josh Neer fought my brother. I was beating people and I was like; 'yo, I need some contenders, I ain’t trying to play around in here'. And so they gave me Josh Neer. And it was my hardest fight.

Nate Diaz at Raw Talk podcast

Nate Diaz Calls Josh Neer His Toughest Opponent In UFC

American mixed martial arts fighter Nate Diaz named the opponent who gave him the toughest fight of his professional career.

Recall that Diaz and Neer met in the octagon in September 2008 in the UFC. Then Nate won by split decision of judges.

Diaz had his last fight against Tony Ferguson in September 2022 at UFC 279. In this confrontation, Nate won by choke in the fourth round. He has 24 wins and 13 losses under his belt.

Neer last fought Anthony Smith in January 2016 at Victory Fighting Championship 47. That fight ended with Josh losing by technical knockout in the first round. He has 36 wins, 16 losses and one draw on his record.