Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev's teams clashed backstage at UFC 310, with both accusing each other of igniting a bottle-throwing feud. Makhachev blamed Diaz for starting the altercation, believing that it originated from mistaking one of his teammates for Khabib Nurmagomedov. Diaz, on the other hand, stated he was blindsided by the actions of Makhachev's crew and suggested they were seeking attention rather than acting justly. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and rivalries in the lightweight division.
Islam Makhachev recounted, 'I thought we were all in this sport to respect each other, but these types of confrontations only put a cloud over our careers. Just the other day, I crossed paths with Diaz and thought things would be cordial. Next thing you know, there are bottles being thrown. It’s disappointing how it escalated. I was just trying to promote my fight in a positive manner, not get dragged into ego battles.'
In response, Nate Diaz expressed his confusion over the situation, stating, 'WTH goin on, I didn't even know Islam was there. I don’t even know [which] one he is, I was just there to corner my boy and these 'Ewoks threw' a bottle at me looking for clout. Wtf did I do lol. And I never saw this guy in an elevator... I thought religious people didn’t lie. Wtf is happening?' His tweet emphasizes his surprise and frustration over the altercation.
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