Dana White shoots down Diaz, Poirier talk of new 165-lb belt
Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier seemed to have some fun with UFC president Dana White over Twitter on Tuesday night.
I’m Happy to announce that I’m bringing a new weight devision to the Ufc
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) September 26, 2018
I’ll be fighting the main event November 3rd in nyc against Dustin Poirier for the first ever 165lb belt superfighter devision
I’m happy to be apart of history @ufc @danawhite
Poirier was quick to add fuel to the fire.
"Its been a long journey but here we are. NYC 1st ever 165lb Title in the UFC!" he said, just hours after initially tweeting about the addition of a 165-pound belt for UFC 230's main event.
White immediately denied the talk of a 165-pound title fight, according to ESPN's Brett Okamoto.
The two are scheduled to participate in a lightweight bout at UFC 230 on Nov. 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, but White is reported to still be looking for a main event title fight.
However, Diaz wouldn't back down from his claim.
"I'm fighting for that main event 165lb title," he said, according to Okamoto.