Nate Diaz Plans to Sit Out 2017

Nate Diaz is planning to sit out the rest of 2017, he told Ariel Helwani on "The MMA Hour".

The UFC star has been in talks for potential fights, but nothing has materialized.

Nate Diaz had a profitable 2016, headlining two big PPVs against Conor McGregor.

Diaz feels the UFC doesn't show him proper respect, citing a lack of marketing efforts.

He pointed out his absence from UFC 209, an event that coincided with his hometown area code.

The UFC is struggling to find main event names, with McGregor out and Ronda Rousey not returning.

Nate Diaz believes the UFC will have to embrace him and his brother Nick soon.

He criticized the UFC for not promoting him properly, asking why he's not on the Wheaties box.

The Diaz brothers are vegan fitness freaks and respected jiu-jitsu teachers in Stockton.

Nate Diaz thinks the UFC will have no choice but to feature him and his brother.

The UFC needs established stars, and Nate Diaz is one of the few available.

He's waiting for the UFC to show him respect and offer a worthy fight.

The situation is uncertain, but Nate Diaz is clear about his plans.

He's not taking the bait and is planning to sit out the year.

The UFC will have to wait and see what happens next with Nate Diaz.