Nate Diaz, a UFC veteran, called out former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in a YouTube video posted in May 2025, confidently claiming he’d dominate him. Muhammad responded sharply on social media, escalating their feud and adding to Diaz’s list of UFC comeback targets, including Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria.
Born April 16, 1985, in Stockton, California, Nate Diaz fought in the UFC from 2007 to 2022, earning a 21-13 record. Known for his jiu-jitsu, he won The Ultimate Fighter 5 and submitted Conor McGregor at UFC 196 in 2016. His last UFC fight was a submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September 2022.
After leaving the UFC, Diaz boxed Jake Paul in August 2023, losing by decision, and defeated Jorge Masvidal by majority decision in July 2024. In May 2025, he exited the ALF Global reality show in Thailand after a brawl, and now appears focused on an MMA return.
Diaz’s YouTube Callout
In his YouTube video, Diaz challenged Muhammad, stating:
“I’ll fight Belal’s ass. I think I’d beat the sh*t out of Belal Muhammad.”
The callout adds Muhammad to potential UFC opponents like McGregor, Max Holloway, and Topuria.
Diaz’s confidence draws from his welterweight experience against fighters like McGregor, Rory MacDonald, and Georges St-Pierre, despite losses to MacDonald and St-Pierre. His last welterweight bout was a decision loss to Jake Shields in 2015.
Nate Diaz reacts to Belal Muhammad vs JDM
“I’ll fight Belal’s ass. I think I’d beat the sh*t out of Belal Muhammad.” 😳
🎥 @NateDiaz209 #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/vV1mv9IFhw
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 29, 2025
Muhammad’s Social Media Reply
Belal Muhammad, born July 9, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, fired back on social media, saying:
“Must be on the same coke as Conor.”
The jab references Conor McGregor’s publicized issues, dismissing Diaz’s challenge, and aligns with Muhammad’s quick-witted online presence, per posts on X.
Must be on the same coke as Conor
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 29, 2025
Muhammad, with a 24-4 record, won the UFC welterweight title in July 2024 by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 but lost it to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May 2025. He remains a top contender.
The feud likely stems from Diaz’s reaction to Muhammad’s recent UFC prominence and verbal exchanges with fighters like Khamzat Chimaev in May 2025. No prior direct conflict between Diaz and Muhammad is documented.
Diaz’s history of calling out big names, like McGregor before UFC 196, suggests he’s building hype for a UFC return. Muhammad’s response keeps him relevant as he seeks another title shot.
Diaz’s Potential UFC Comeback
Diaz’s callouts signal a possible UFC return after nearly three years away. Fan posts on X from May 29, 2025, show excitement for matchups with Muhammad, McGregor, or Topuria, though no fights are confirmed. UFC president Dana White has not commented on Diaz’s plans.
At 40, Diaz’s ability to compete against top welterweights like Muhammad, ranked No. 2, is debated, given his mixed welterweight record.
Muhammad’s title loss at UFC 315 ended his 10-fight unbeaten streak, but his wrestling, averaging 4.8 takedowns per fight in his last five bouts, poses a challenge for Diaz, who struggled against wrestlers like MacDonald.
Muhammad’s reply suggests he’d consider fighting Diaz, though his priority may be a title eliminator against contenders like Shavkat Rakhmonov.
A Diaz-Muhammad bout would draw significant attention, combining Diaz’s fanbase with Muhammad’s recent title run. It could boost pay-per-view sales, but Diaz’s other callouts, like McGregor, may take precedence.
The UFC has not scheduled this fight, and its feasibility depends on Diaz’s negotiations and Muhammad’s title aspirations.
Diaz’s next steps are uncertain, with no fights booked. His YouTube callout keeps his UFC return in focus, possibly for late 2025. Muhammad is likely to pursue a top welterweight contender.
