Although Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier claimed that they would be headlining UFC 230, UFC president Dana White has reportedly shut down the claims in a phone conversation with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.
Okamoto tweeted about his conversation with White, saying that the UFC president says he’s still deciding on a main event for the card.
Just spoke to Dana White on the phone, he denied any plans of a 165-pound title fight at Madison Square Garden. Says he’s still working on a main event for UFC 230.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) September 26, 2018
However, Diaz apparently still insists that the title fight is still on and that he’s a part of it.
I reached Nate Diaz (@NateDiaz209) via text.
His only comment: “I’m fighting for that main event 165lb title.”
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) September 26, 2018
Diaz vs. Poirier has already been officially announced as the co-main event for UFC 230. But until and unless White officially confirms the addition of the 165-lb division and the Diaz vs. Poirier main event, it may be best to hold your breath before getting too excited about any updates coming from Diaz or Poirier.
The Jiu-Jitsu Times will continue to provide updates on this story as they become available.
