Nick Diaz was one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC. The last time he ever stepped up in the UFC Octagon was in 2021. His fans always used to talk about him and inside the octagon, Diaz always used to put up a great fight and receive huge support from all over the world. He was always a talented MMA fighter and popular worldwide, but there are still a lot of things that people don’t know about him.
Nick is a vegan
The vegan diet is becoming increasingly common around the world at the moment, but many people probably don’t associate it with MMA fighters. MMA is a physical sport and it demands too much strength from the person. Very few people are aware that many of the fighters are vegan. Nick Diaz is one of them because he has chosen to follow a vegan diet, which is something he is passionate about. This also proves that one can be a top-level fighter with a vegan diet.
Nate is his brother
Although this is something that many hardcore MMA fans will be very aware of, most casual viewers might not know what the connection is between Nate and Nick. Both fighters not only share a surname, but they are brothers. Nate has also had a successful career and both the brothers have made big names for themselves in the MMA world.
The Hospital Fight
There is a very famous incident about Nick Diaz that took place inside a hospital. Following his fight against Joe Riggs at UFC 57, in which he lost, both men were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. However, when they reached there, the two did not relent and both started fighting inside the hospital room. They had to be separated by security in the building, highlighting how personal their issues were with each other.
He runs a academy
Nick Diaz doesn’t fight in the UFC anymore, but he runs his own MMA academy for a long time in Stockton, California, along with his brother. They train the next generation of fighters. His academy offers a variety of classes in boxing, jiu-jitsu and wrestling, styles with which both brothers are well familiar. They also run classes for children, teaching them the basics and allowing them to enjoy the sport.
Not appearing at conferences cost him once
Nick Diaz has always been an interesting person, but he often got the wrong kind of attention from people. When he was booked to face Georges St-Pierre at UFC 137, “El Diablo” decided not to appear at any press conferences or interviews to promote the fight. This is something that is heavily frowned upon in the MMA world, as it is a big part of any pay-per-view. Due to this, he was taken out of the title match with St-Pierre and was instead placed to face B.J. Penn, which completely changed the card.
Nick is an undefeated Boxer
Most people know him as a MMA fighter, but he has also tried his hand at boxing early in his life. Diaz has one professional fight named after him, which he won, making him an undefeated boxer. This happened in 2005, when he fought Alfonso Rocha in a four-round fight and won via decision. However, Nick didn’t pursue his career in boxing due to his potential in MMA.
He was suspended for five years
The UFC is very strict against drugs of any kind, and there are big consequences for those who break the rules. In 2015, Nick Diaz was tested positive for marijuana and this cost him suspension from the company for five years and the authorities took strict action against him. Although this was reduced to an 18-month sentence, it was a time period that Diaz would likely never forget.
He owns a CBD company
When Nick was away from the octagon due to his suspension, he channeled his passion into building a business and developed his own CBD company. This is something he created with his brother, the company is called Game Up Nutrition. This shows that, along with being a great fighter, Nick Diaz is also capable of being a businessman.
He was a champion in Strikeforce
UFC is the most popular promotion in the MMA world, but it is not the only place fighters show their skills. Nick Diaz is well known for his stint in the UFC, but he has also competed for Strikeforce. Diaz has also had a lot of success in the company. He is a former Strikeforce Welterweight World Champion, having demonstrated his ability to dominate no matter in which octagon he fights, it only added to his legacy.
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