Unfortunately, it’s time. According to the criteria for the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA rankings, “fighters are no longer eligible to be ranked after they’ve been inactive for 24 months, either due to injuries, drug/conduct suspensions, contract disputes or self-imposed hiatuses.” With that mind, Nate Diaz technically reached that moment on Aug.
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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA rankings, Oct. 23: Nate Diaz exits list – MMA Junkie