Nick Diaz will always remain a legend in the eyes of most MMA fans. During his prime, Diaz fought a lot of tough opponents and is a true veteran of the sport. Diaz is well known for his gangster personality and unorthodox fighting style. However, there is something that most fans weren’t aware of up until now.
Lately, Nick Diaz has gone viral for showcasing his incredible nun-chucks skills. In the video, the ‘Stockton Slugger’ can be seen operating the famous nun-chucks pretty smoothly in the middle of the room. It seemed like at the age of 40, Diaz has still not forgotten his skills and quick hands.
Diaz and his younger brother, Nate Diaz, showcased a brotherhood that is well respected by many fans as well as fighters. Both the fighters were unapologetic, which attracted a lot of followers. Nick Diaz was known for trash and even did that to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158, which shocked the MMA legend.
However, Diaz’s UFC career was tragic after he got suspended for five years over multiple failed marijuana drug tests in 2015. After a long gap, Diaz made his UFC return at UFC 266, which was a massive failure. It raised a lot of questions regarding his fight camp.
Joe Rogan wasn’t satisfied with Nick Diaz’s preparations for his return at UFC 266
Nick Diaz’s comeback created a massive wave among old fight fans and the newer ones. Watching a legend like Diaz, getting back inside the octagon was surely amazing. At UFC 266, Diaz went against another veteran, Robbie Lawler, and lost the fight via third-round TKO.
During the fight, Diaz looked sluggish, as pointed out by UFC commentator Joe Rogan on his podcast. According to Rogan, Diaz needed more time to prepare for the fight.
My thing about Nick Diaz is, when I looked at him physically, I was like, I don’t know how much he’s been training… I don’t think you can just jump back in that easy after six years out of the sport. I think you’d probably need more time to prepare Joe Rogan via JRE
According to many fans, that fight was an unfortunate thing for a legend like Diaz, and that might be the reason that they never looked back. On top of it, Nate Diaz also retired from the UFC. However, no matter what, the Diaz brothers will always be remembered as an integral part of UFC’s history.
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