Fight fans in Newcastle, England got an unexpected, but welcome surprise when they randomly ran into ex-UFC star Nate Diaz.
The 39-year-old Stockton, California native was spotted walking the streets of ‘The Toon’ before being swarmed by passers-by who quickly recognized the one-time title challenger. In the clip, which you can see below, Diaz revealed that he was in town to support one of his teammates for an upcoming fight and decided to make a pit stop at a local Greggs store to pick up a vegan sausage roll.
Nate Diaz has arrived in Newcastle @MisfitsBoxing pic.twitter.com/z5Zr1fIpuE
— The Boxing Space (@TheBoxingSpace) September 12, 2024
Commenters—especially those on that side of the ocean—had a field day in the comments after seeing the beloved MMA star just randomly show up at one of their local grocers.
“Had to sample the local cuisine.”
“That is mad, Nate Diaz in a Greggs in Newcastle.”
“Nate had the munchies.”
“Dawg did Nate Diaz run from Stockton to Newcastle?”
“Nate Diaz in Greggs is something I never thought I’d see.”
“Imagine walking into Greggs for a steak bake and seeing Nate Diaz.”
“Nate’s such a legend.”
Nate Diaz in Town to Support Chris Avila Against His Former UFC Rival, Benson Henderson
Diaz will be attending the Misfits & DAZN X Series 18 card on Saturday, September 14, emanating from the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. In the main event of the evening, Misfits Boxing middleweight champion Elle Brooke will put her belt on the line against BKFC brawler Jenny Savage.
Diaz’s teammate, Chris Avila, will feature on the card as he meets former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.
Confirmed: X Series 18 🚨
Stake Pro Tournament featuring the winners fight ON THE SAME NIGHT, the MFB Lightweight championship tournament continues and a STACKED card is coming to Newcastle 🥊
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— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) August 20, 2024
After competing under the UFC and Bellator banners for eight years, Henderson made his Karate Combat debut last year for a long-awaited trilogy fight with Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ came out on top, scoring a unanimous decision to take the series 2-1.
Henderson will face Chris Avila in his boxing debut—a former mixed martial artist who has found success in the squared circle over the last couple of years. Avila has won six straight fights and has competed at multiple Misfits events. He is often featured on the undercard of Jake Paul’s fights.
