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Nate Diaz Pleads to Fight Out UFC Contract: ‘They’re Holding Me Hostage’

Nate Diaz hasn’t been shy about voicing his displeasure with the UFC in recent months.

The popular Stockton, Calif., native discussed his difficulties dealing with the promotion during an appearance on "The MMA Hour," sounding like a fighter who was ready to fulfill his obligations to the UFC and move on to other endeavors.

“I was trying to get this s—t on the road, but they don’t want me out of contract and they’re keeping me in there and they’re holding me hostage,” Diaz said. “And I want out. That’s my main objective here.