Nate Diaz, known for his fiery temperament and no-nonsense attitude, found himself at the center of yet another altercation — this time after the UFC 311 press conference in Las Vegas.
The incident occurred backstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Diaz hurled a water bottle in the direction of UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and his team.
Diaz’s reputation for such antics is well-documented. He caused chaos by throwing a water bottle at Chase DeMoor during the MF & DAZN X Series 6 event in New Orleans. Perhaps his most infamous bottle-throwing incident came at the UFC 202 press conference in 2016, when he and Conor McGregor exchanged cans and bottles, creating pandemonium.
This time, tensions escalated as Diaz shouted, “Pull up, b*tch,” before launching the bottle. Members of Makhachev’s entourage, including Tagir Ulanbekov and Magomed Zaynukov, were nearby. Zaynukov retaliated by tossing an object back at Diaz. Security intervened quickly, corralling Diaz as he continued to yell at Makhachev.
The Russian, who was present for the UFC 311 on-sale press conference, appeared unfazed by the commotion. Despite the outburst, the focus of the evening eventually shifted back to the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins, where Diaz accompanied main card fighter Kron Gracie.
This latest altercation underscores Diaz’s penchant for stirring up drama, ensuring his presence is always felt — whether inside or outside the octagon.