Nate Diaz stunned both Conor McGregor and the guts of the UFC world with his submission win on Saturday night in Las Vegas. On just eleven days notice he soaked up the Irish fighter's punishment before taking full advantage of his own opening to end the contest in the second round.
McGregor was “humble in defeat,” as he is “humble in victory” - still though there were plenty on social media quick to jump on his disappointment. Just as were there many to congratulate him on taking the challenge of stepping up two weight divisions.
Congrats to the homie @natediaz209 gotta give to @thenotoriousmma for always stepping up and… https://t.co/yLbLeJ1LHu
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) March 6, 2016
Soft!!!!
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 6, 2016
This is not feather weight
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 6, 2016
Great job Nate!!!!!!! @NateDiaz209
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 6, 2016
Classy in defeat by @TheNotoriousMMA
Roll out the begrudgers.. Embarrassed to see some of the tweets. What he's done so far has been unbelievable. He'll be back!!#Mcgregor
— Stephanie Roche (@StephanieRoche9) March 6, 2016
Weight classes folks. They exist for a reason.
— Jack Slack (@JackSlackMMA) March 6, 2016
SON OF A BITCH!!!
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) March 6, 2016
WOW!!!
Congrats to Nate Diaz!
What a night!!#UFC196
— Edson Barboza (@EdsonBarbozaJR) March 6, 2016
So @nickdiaz209 reacts to his brother @NateDiaz209 victory over @TheNotoriousMMA #ufc196 pic.twitter.com/tzcO0oqECM
— Gareth A Davies (@GarethADaviesDT) March 6, 2016
@TheNotoriousMMA You're amazing to watch brother. That was an amazing fight.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) March 6, 2016
@TheNotoriousMMA Humble in victory and defeat. Always proud of you champ.
— Aisling Daly (@aisydaly) March 6, 2016
Okay! I'm in shock!!! @NateDiaz209 over @TheNotoriousMMA It's a bloody mess out there!!! What a gutsy fight! It is a crazy night! #UFC196
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) March 6, 2016
Didn't see that one coming....
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) March 6, 2016
