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Harry Davies

UFC legend Nate Diaz flattens mascot with single punch before grabbing belt

Nate Diaz laid out the San Francisco 49ers mascot last night before grabbing his belt and tossing it over his shoulder.

Diaz, 37, fought out of his UFC contract last month by submitting fellow veteran Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279. He was originally scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev at the event, but unbeaten star missed weight by 7.5lb and Diaz refused to accept a catchweight fight. Chimaev went on to submit Kevin Holland at the event, whilst Diaz picked up his first win in over three years by tapping out Ferguson in the fourth round.

Now enjoying his time away from the cage, Diaz visited the Levi's Stadium to watch the 49ers dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. The UFC legend crossed paths with the team's mascot, Sourdough Sam, whilst backstage at the event and delivered a floored him with one punch. Whilst the mascot was on the floor, Diaz took the belt from him and put it over his shoulder before laughing off the exchange.

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