UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz claims the UFC contacted him as a potential replacement for Jose Aldo.
On Wednesday, Mookie Alexander discussed how Nate Diaz could have been a viable option for the UFC to call in if Jose Aldo pulled out of his main event slot with Conor McGregor at UFC 189. Although the UFC have confirmed Jose Aldo's rib injury is not as serious as initially suspected, there's still a chance the Brazilian could pull out at the last minute - a chance that Chad Mendes is waiting to capitalize on.