Nate
Diaz is about to make a foray into the business of promoting
combat sports.
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According to a release from Team Diaz, the Stockton, Calif., native
will be applying for his license to promote events for an
organization called Real Fight, Inc. The promotion will feature
boxing, mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Diaz himself announced the news on Sunday via instagram with the
following caption: “Real Ninjas. Real Fighters. Real Shit.. Real
Fight, Inc.”
According to the statement, Diaz’s new endeavor will not affect his
status as a fighter, as he plans to remain active in that
realm.
“Real Fight, Inc. is his expansion into the business side of the
sport where he has been a fixture for close to 20 years,” a
statement reads. “The promotion will look attract fighters from
around the world, whether it be up and coming prospects or
household names who fit the brand of ‘Real Ninjas. Real Fighters.
Real S—…’”
Diaz is scheduled to face Khamzat
Chimaev in the UFC
279 main event on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
in what is the last fight on his contract with the Las Vegas- based
promotion.