Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier Say They’re Fighting For New Title At UFC 230

In a series of posts on Twitter, Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier both said they were fighting for a new 165 lb title at UFC 230. The Association of Boxing Commissions added four new weight classes to UFC last year: 165, 175, 195 and 225. You can see the exchange below.

I hear UFC is searching for a main event when they have one already. It's me vs Nate. 165 pound title. A main event for the people. Stop searching, Dana. We got this. Let's go.

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 25, 2018

I’m Happy to announce that I’m bringing a new weight devision to the Ufc
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

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) September 26, 2018

Its been a long journey but here we are. NYC 1st ever 165lb Title in the UFC! #THEREWILLBEBLOOD #THUGJITSU

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 26, 2018

However, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto said that he spoke with Dana White, who denied the plans.

Just spoke to Dana White on the phone, he denied any plans of a 165-pound title fight at Madison Square Garden. Says he’s still working on a main event for UFC 230.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) September 26, 2018