Exclusive Nick Diaz Interview

Nick Diaz is back in the UFC and he sat down with UFC.com for an exclusive interview. Hear him talk about a potential fight with Anderson Silva, how he got into fighting and much more.

[@keitht.2727]

Opening words: "I just been doing a whole lot of not getting punched around type of stuff." Classic Nick Diaz.

[@faceman8742]

He's a poet, he's a poet in motion 😂😂

[@DyingBreed1776]

"When I lose a fight its usually someone running from me or holding on to me" Thank you for coming back Diaz. Always entertaining

[@Swissthewarlock]

a rematch with diaz and lawler would make me bust in my pants...

[@chrisp4643]

Fight of the decade potential!

[@jaywavy3198]

did you?

[@oneyungninja4849]

It sucked

[@ryanh2287]

Nick Diaz is pound for pound realist MF in MMA

[@tommyelliot4122]

Kill or be killed 209

[@KeithLalz]

Baddest MF ;)

[@williamvanzandt2328]

We accept you how you are Nick: Belt or no belt: YOU ARE A CHAMP.

[@mikeshinoda_98]

Love you bro

[@tomnguyen1015]

How can you not love the Diaz? Genuine, tough and humble!!!

[@savagemadness9705]

"Now I get 3 year olds swearing at me and I'm like --?? that's not what I was trying to do" 😂 Nick is quality

[@modityxo]

Shots at GSP holding people down and winning on score cards lol..

[@masterdelrap]

NICK DIAZ ONE OF THE BEST FIGHTERS HE EVEN BEAT ROBBIE LAWLER

[@deanmcmillan_3010]

well your in luck

[@hourintheswamp4073]

@@deanmcmillan_3010 lol was bout to say the same thing

[@StephenDoty84]

Diaz is PPV gold, and the bosses know it... Diaz/Machida in a catchweight would be nice too.

[@kopxpert]

oh god, Machida vs Diaz my two favorite fighters. That's definitely a possibility in future. I'm down with that

[@pkkguerilla7]

That would make for a good fight after Diaz takes on Silva but I would like to see either a rematch between Diaz and Robbie Lawler who's been a revelation in the welterweight division. In the case that Diaz loses to Anderson Silva, matching him up with Matt Brown would make sense and could make for a barn burner.

[@StephenDoty84]

pkkguerilla7 What I like about Lawlor/Diaz is the doubt-factor in Lawlor thinking, "Shit, Nick has my number," as they face off again.

[@GranPuba]

ur crazy, hes not PPV gold in any way, they paid to see GSP kick his ass. Machida would knock Diaz out in the first round cause Diaz doesnt have good feet & he would be against a Karate champion that does. As for Lawler, Id put my money on him, that first fight was a fluke like most of diaz wins

[@StallionFernando]

+Stephen Doty Machida and the Diaz bros are my favorite fighters, I'd rather not watch them fight, But damn would it be a battle to see.

[@hungryboyz9]

Diaz vs Lawler 2!!!!!!! Plz

[@AngelBlackwellX]

YES!!!

[@AlexDelesky]

i wish, i doubt they would give nick that title shot though

[@MichaelWilliams-cd9if]

I think they would. All Dana cares about is the bottom line; a returning Diaz against Lawler would do big PPV numbers.

[@Eddieking]

Nick Diaz is one of the best Mexican fighters out there!

[@Ehrichee]

Mexican Thug American, 209 son.

[@Eddieking]

Ehrichee Yes, Diaz is a great Mexican warrior.

[@tommyvercetti6176]

***** you nimrod

[@Eddieking]

***** His parents are 100% Mexican.

[@kathyjensen7728]

Jack Burton Thank you Mr. Burton, and please make a Big Trouble in Little China 2

[@willpitt6455]

gotta love Nick

[@PurebloodStalker]

Total legend glad your back. Need more fighters like Diaz fighters that will actually stand toe to toe. Can't wait for his come back fight.

[@user-pn8fq6iz9e]

I stopped watching MMA when he retired, yay Hes back!!!!!!!

[@rebeccagee9243]

He looks very handsome in this video.😍

[@AresDemigod]

Nick Diaz is for real

[@owendavids8391]

Nick's such an intriguing character to me in so many ways. At first glance he can be misconstrued as somewhat of a rambling fool but once you can actually decipher what he means there is so much wisdom in his words it's amazing. The way he deconstructed the finer technical aspects of today's MMA fighting styles was really intricate and completely accurate. He doesn't getting anywhere near enough credit for his intelligence, due to his lack of eloquence his knowledge is lost on many unfortunate people.

[@beezybe7166]

amazingly put!

[@12321johndoe]

I just love that guys personality, hes as real as it gets, no bullshit, no fakeness, what you see is what you get. Wish there would be more people like him.

[@ydderfhj4313]

This Interview Never Get Old !!!

[@GhostexWolf]

Alot of my favourites have left or retired recently, glad that one of them is back! Would love to see him fight Silva, but really hope he makes a run for the WW strap!

[@marvinfarrell412]

"Whatever I could fight tomorrow, tonight" love that about Diaz he comes to fight.

[@soldierofjesuschrist6303]

I could listen to nick, all day any day...his fights are exciting to the core.

[@SeanSikes_]

One of my favourite fighters✊ for sure

[@jamesdover8603]

Pure Great Fights Of Action !

[@ReelTimeStrategies]

Nick Diaz is the most intriguing figure in all of Mixed Martial Arts, perhaps even all sports.

[@cooljmac2]

I am very happy to see Nick return. Him and Diego Sanchez are 2 of my favourite to watch.

[@JustFollowJesus]

Nick Diaz is so unique. His mind definitely works differently than most other fighters.

[@shaneturley8639]

legend of mma

[@77jiujitsu]

Nick and Nate are the beast out there in 209

[@JasonBhoy7]

my two favourite fighters, can't wait!

[@SickProductionsDK]

"just been doing a whole lot of not getting punched around type of stuff" lol.. I love Nick Diaz, he's a warrior man, always gunning for fights against the toughest guys in the world.. Win or lose, I'm looking forward to this fight, and I have mad respect for both Silva and Diaz.. Awesome guys!

[@theufcsuperfan]

I wish we could see an hour long, unedited interview instead of the cut up / highlight version.

[@TelvinKipapa]

Man it's so awesome that he is back

[@alexcruz23]

Why is this by far the most popular video the UFC has put on YT in a looong time?

[@anonymouscowardx6459]

Diaz is pure gold

[@jeffrychandra203]

now ufc more interesting .. now my fav fight is back ..GO NICK!

[@rebelish9]

a great interview for those who understand nick diaz

[@Aj007cool]

Can't wait for this fight

[@windsorrocks]

Win or lose, Diaz fights are always entertaining and are definitely an event to see.

[@Cjim77]

This poster boy for Aspergers needs to have subtitles in his video.

[@russallen8711]

Open your ears bitch, I understood everything he said.

[@noybiznatch]

Jack Burton I think a lack of education has more to do with his inability to be articulate than drug consumption itself. There are MANY high functioning people in society who do "drugs" that are extremely articulate. Your bias against a fucking plant shines through here with your comment, congrats.

[@russallen8711]

Jack Burton He makes perfect sense. You just aren't getting it. He makes more sense and is more honest than 99.9 percent of people involved in this fighting shit. That's why so many people love him. Also part of the reason why he gets the hate he does. In a world inundated with liars fakes and bitches when someone like Diaz comes along and and slices through that shit like the mad samurai he is, people don't know how to react. We aren't used to it. We are used to wolf tickets.

[@noybiznatch]

ConfrontationalRealist Excellent retort... ad-hominem attack. Are you sure you don't have a form of Aspergers?

[@DyingBreed1776]

lol listen to a james toney interview he makes diaz sound like a professor

[@alundrin]

Welcome back legend !

[@Pinoypride1988]

Yeah I used to absolutely hate this guy. But after putting aside the hate and watching these interviews this guy and his brother included are awesome fighters. I always watched them fight hoping I'd see them get finished but not anymore. These dudes will fight anyone anywhere anytime. Respect.

[@inthestorm23]

lova brotha! nick diaz..

[@BanglishBoy]

He seems to have matured quite a bitt, can definitely respect that. Will be a fucking fun fight to watch no matter who wins or loses.

[@oldtown09]

Man I cant wait

[@alisibaya123]

I fucking love Nick Diaz he is the most exciting fighter in MMA today, he try's to finish every fight either with his hands or by submission! NICK DIAZ ALL DAY BABY!!!

[@stewartinchina]

Niiiiiice. Gonna be looking forward to this I think some good stylistic matchups for his return would be: Rory MacDonald, A Condit rematch or Lawler.

[@Kamikaze798]

Yes. Silva/Diaz will be a great fight.

[@vToneehh]

Nick Diaz, the guy thats ALWAYS ready to fight.

[@maqnajeeb]

just gotta love this guy awesome fighter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrSoda007]

The main man back in town happy days

[@AA_Antonio]

gotta luv some nick diaz, and how great is it that both him and the spider will return on the same night against each other?

[@phenomenom20]

I'm curious to see how Anderson reacts to Nick's punches. Although Anderson might have the speed advantage, Diaz's high punch output and power always seem to rattle and stun opponents even when he isn't throwing one hundred percent. It'll be a great fight though, both have really good boxing and both lure opponents in with taunting lol. And if it ends up on the ground expect to see some high level shit. I'm excited :)

[@ChrisDanceMusic]

It will be good to see him & Silva back in the octagon. I think Silva will be looking to make a statement and try to finish him quickly.

[@drohoe1]

Wish this fight was sooner!

[@sonyyaaj]

He just ran out of money for weed

[@WestCoastIrk]

Nick Diaz seems more focused, mature, and ready to go for the title... despite the lay off and ring rust, I think the more important thing here to speak on is his maturity... he is not out of shape, fat or trying to talk his way into a fight, we all know Nick Diaz is a cardio machine... the real question here is how much does this new maturity and focus play into his fight game. I am really excited to see his comeback... if he was as good as he was back then, all emotional and pissed off at everyone... imagine him now... more focused and determined, with the same or possibly better cardio and new techniques... I cant wait!

[@percynolan6198]

Class! Nick diaz-paul daley epic

[@robbandj]

Nick Diaz is one of the best fighters to make opponents fight his fight, and so is Anderson Silva. This fight is going to be amazing

[@TwoSwift651]

Hate him or love him you can't deny Nick comes to FIGHT! EVERY FIGHT!

[@tatuco8]

I like him. Wish him the best on his return.

[@noebaumann2493]

honestly idk how anyone can call nick diaz a punk or talk shit about him hes one of the most stand up fighters ever hes not afraid to throw with anyone and says wtf is on his mind... i can respect that.

[@DexterHaven]

1:15 that's fair point. Condit ran; GSP hugged. BJ stood and fought, at least.

[@Carsonb55]

Nick Diaz is one of the best fighters period!!!

[@ErikChainsawCharles]

Diaz=Real.

[@PCGAMEVIDSbyL3NST4R]

Nick diaz isnt scared of anyone, thats why he is a legend and people love him......STOCKTON 209 WUT!

[@DyingBreed1776]

Diaz vs Lawler GOD PLEASE SOME DAY SOON! I have no clue who wins but we will all be happy fight wise~

[@nissanskylinerspec]

+Matthew Chambers Diaz knocked him out a few years back.

[@DyingBreed1776]

RSPEC World no shit?? did Robbie have hair and fall flat on his face?? Never seen it

[@DyingBreed1776]

was stating i seen it fuck face

[@jordantiller]

Nick is awesome, it's great to see him brawl! If 3 year old kids are throwing the middle finger it's not your fault Nick.

[@TheLockon00]

Sort of the Jake Lamotta of contemporary MMA. I am definitely looking forward to this fight.

[@UndrState]

Welcome back Nick!

[@galacticmaui2]

I definitely respect Nik Diaz.

[@MatthewPacheco]

"I get kids, like 3 yr old kids putting middle fingers out" HAHAHAHA

[@JohnGribbin]

Nick is one of the best and maybe the most entertaining fighter ever!! Dana needs to get this into his head!

[@Superman-yj1cj]

Very fascinating guy

[@markjurczyk]

Diaz brothers are real deal, no bullshit !

[@eblb1ful2]

This guy is awesome!!!!....

[@clarkeshannon9563]

nick is the man!

[@thechosenbrotha3711]

Diaz vs Sanchez rematch would be a SHOW

[@DjLaserShark]

ufcespanol had this up yesterday. With subtitles and everything. Step up your game.

[@bonito613]

My fighter fighter, the man

[@OffTheBeatenPath_]

TTTHS will have material for months now! Silva vs Diaz is on

[@cottonbuds6520]

Diaz vs Lawler would make me very excited

[@MrTankkiller]

January baby it's going down 👌diaz 4tw

[@suaygiri]

when the bad apples leave the good ones can return ... clown sonnen out, real badass fighter diaz in ....

[@conficker6759]

Should be GSP VS SILVA Can't wait for his return

[@pulversilva101]

FUCK YEAH #UFC #MMA #NICKDIAZ

[@xfrog3167]

Anderson loves to taunt and nick loves to taunt to this should be a real SHOW possibly the biggest fight ever. I have to say though nick diaz may not be the best fighter out there but he is DAMN good to watch! He is my favorite fighter and he has the potential to beat anybody in the UFC. This is going to be a real test.

[@guanaco103]

Diaz is helarious "whatever I can fight tomorrow tonight !"

[@user-ps8xh2pm6h]

yes man Diaz he is the best

[@SullenMorbius]

85k views in four days. Dude's got star power.

[@327thejess]

Badd ass mann., Nick Diaz is coming back onto the seen. I can't wait to see him bang at this heavier weight division. Nick Diaz is the real deal. I hope he takes out Anderson Silva and then gets a shot at Chris Weidman for the UFC belt.

[@JavierEnrique1128]

Nick Diaz vs Connor would be a really great fight. (although Im prettu sure Nick would win by knock out)

[@whattheshrek9046]

My favourite fighter of all time !

[@YelaDuck]

Dude I was a Diaz fan since the early SF days don't get me wrong, but he is the most baby fed fighter in the MMA world.. rip nick

[@zhongtv]

diaz has ADD...good for reflexes

[@krishna_707]

Say what u want, nick Diaz is a true martial artist. He plays the heel better than anyone in the UFC . Always puts on a good fight.

[@ligen7028]

One of the best fighters ever

[@geneambas8714]

Man this guy's getting interviewed with some intense background music. WAR NICK DIAZ!! haha

[@HyperhyperPsyCrow]

keep it real Nick, 209 all the way