Penn had returned to the welterweight division a year earlier, registering a first-round knockout win over Matt Hughes before battling Jon Fitch to a majority draw at UFC 127. The only fighter who generates the same kind of unwavering loyalty and constant praise from their committed followers is his younger brother Nathan. "They bought the organization, they bought the rights to all those fights, so I think the accolades have to come with that. Seconds later, he backed himself to the fence and called Silva forward, aping a move “The Spider” had used himself multiple times in the past against opponents he believed were overmatched. In the main event, Brian Ortega battles Chan Sung Jung, better known as “The Korean Zombie.” Check out several video promos and a preview for that event, along with a preview for Fightlore featuring Nick Diaz. "But when you think about it, he came over from Strikeforce, he had a crazy reputation then, and I think you've got to take some of that into account when you're thinking about a Hall of Fame inductee. UFC welterweight star Nick Diaz, dormant for ages, suddenly sent the feelers on for a 2021 comeback. Look back at some of Nick Diaz's top fights from his historic UFC career By E. Spencer Kyte, on Twitter @SpencerKyte • Oct. 5, 2020 Nick Diaz is one of a kind. MORE: Diego Sanchez's Top 5 Fights |  Brandon Moreno's Fighting Spirit, https://ufcfightpass.com/video/31481/joe-riggs-vs-nick-diaz-ufc-57. Anderson Silva returns to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 183, where he'll be met by the formidable Nick Diaz. Fired-up UFC 158 headliner Nick Diaz offers career advice and strategy suggestions for his opponent Georges St-Pierre. The welterweight combatants had jawed with one another throughout the week, creating added tension between the two, and then on fight night, Riggs emerged victorious, kicking off the pay-per-view main card with a unanimous decision win, rallying from a tough first round and a pair of broken hands to batter Diaz over the final 10 minutes. Jan. 31st Anderson Silva versus Nick Diaz. https://ufcfightpass.com/video/30004/carlos-condit-vs-nick-diaz-ufc-143. Middleweight Division But remember that time that he fought Joe “Diesel” Riggs at UFC 57? • Oct. 5, 2020, LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 29: (R-L) Nick Diaz punches BJ Penn during the UFC 137 event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on October 29, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. UFC 158: Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz Feature After years of waiting, Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz will finally settle their differences inside the Octagon at UFC 158. The two face off in the main event of Fight Island 6 on Saturday, October 17. Look back at some of Nick Diaz's top fights from his historic UFC career, By E. Spencer Kyte, on Twitter @SpencerKyte People adore Diaz because he popularizes phrases like “wolf tickets” while vacillating between being dynamic and dominant inside the cage and delivering quixotic performances that no one else could possibly match. Former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz talks about his upcoming fight against UFC legend Anderson Silva, why he's decided not to trash talk, and the perspective he gained during his time away from the Octagon. He hasn't won an MMA fight since his decision victory over BJ Penn at UFC 137 in January 2011. Designed & Developed by Precision Creations, UFC Fight Island 6 Primer: Watch ‘The Korean Zombie’ Trailer, Watch Cormier Note Chimaev is “Strong”, During Grappling Exchange, Brian Ortega Explains Decision to Shave Head Prior to Weigh-ins, Michael B. Jordan Boarding Live-Action Static Shock As Producer, Will Build Universe Around Black Superheroes, AEW Stars Due For Big Pushes, Eric Bischoff On Kofi Kingston, Billy Ray Cyrus Sent A Message To Melania Trump That Miley And Her Liberal Friends Won’t Like, Paul Heyman On Being Fired, John Cena Gets Married, Ice Cube Gets Hit With Backlash For Working With President Trump. The UFC continues its run on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this Saturday with UFC Fight Island 6. Silva would pick his spots and pick his shots, ultimately winning a unanimous decision on the scorecards in a fight that is memorable for the antics of the losing fighter more than anything else. LIVE! Diaz, who turned 37 back in August, is looking to make his return to welterweight at some point early next year. Nick hasn't fought since his no-contest against Anderson Silva at UFC 183 in January 2015. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Nick Diaz punches Carlos Condit during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 'The Chosen One' added: "There's some people in the Hall of Fame that had never won a world title, whether it's just a fight, there's so many different categories of it. Roy Jones Jr. claims promoters delayed his boxing return because Mike Tyson didn’t have a chance on just six weeks notice after being inactive since 2005. UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play,... Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino Notches First Submission Win in Bellator... Hiroki Akimoto Edges Zhang Chenglong at One: Reign of Dynasties 2. Cyborg. Gane is 3-0 early in his career with the promotion and 6-0 overall since his professional debut in 2018. Hear the real story of how Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs continued their fight with another round inside a hospital. Play "But if he doesn't, he doesn't. Diaz pressed forward to start the second, but Lawler landed the first good shot, backing the 20-year-old up momentarily. ‘They Don’t Test For Marijuana’. Riggs walked past Diaz’s room, the two started jawing back-and-forth, and Diaz got up and blasted Riggs with a punch that sent his tooth flying, kicking off Round 4….in the hospital. UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Maxim Grishin Outworks... Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris Diaz weathered the flurry and eventually resumed walking down Lawler, taunting him further, talking to him, and hitting him with an open-hand slap we today know as “The Stockton Slap,” putting the 22-year-old rising star on wobbly legs two minutes into the opening round. I got the frame for like a 205 pounder.”. The UFC continues its run on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this Saturday with UFC Fight Island 6. Diaz, on the other hand, sported an 8-2 record, and was viewed as a jiu-jitsu specialist. Diaz was unhappy with the decision and both men were transported to the hospital, where the fight continued. While best known for his grappling and submission prowess, UFC featherweight Brian Ortega can also mix it up while standing as he has shown in his career thus far. Nevertheless, Ferguson (25-4) is itching to get back to competition at some point later this year and doesn’t have the patience to wait for UFC to sift through the lightweight rubble, which is why the mayor of “Snap City” is taking matters into his own hands. Nick has a younger brother, Nathan and a younger sister Nina who were mostly raised by their mother Melissa as their father was not around much. "If he comes back to the sport, I think it will be good to have another household name back in the sport competing," he explained. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved, MORAES VS SANDHAGEN: FIGHT BY FIGHT PREVIEW, https://ufcfightpass.com/video/140081/fightlore-er-brawl-nick-diaz-vs-joe-riggs. Initially slated to be a clash between Diaz and reigning welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre, an injury to “Rush” opened the door for Carlos Condit to step up and face Diaz for the interim welterweight title. And he looks in great shape as he eyes a big welterweight fight. But a host of top UFC contenders have called for a showdown against the returning icon. Ex-UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley could also be a potential opponent and he thinks Nick deserves a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. By: Ben DuffyWith 20/20 hindsight, Sherdog’s Ben Duffy drafts the 16 fighters If the fights with Penn and Condit showcased Diaz at his fighting best, this was the most iconic, enigmatic showing of the veteran’s UFC career. Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday in Las Vegas kicked off a series of five events in emphatic fashion. https://ufcfightpass.com/video/32295/nick-diaz-vs-bj-penn-ufc-137. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 180.

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