We were witnessing sediment of Twitter posts and interviews involving the Diaz brothers this period. Some of the rumors were that Nick Diaz is ‘seeking revenge’ on his brother’s rivals, some of them were that he will come back to the UFC to challenge for a belt.
Recently, Nick Diaz’s coach, Cesar Gracie, posted a tease post on social media that he will be back in the octagon by the end of the year. Yet, what is the truth?
Nick Diaz Does Not Have What It Takes Anymore – Daniel Cormier Says Diaz Has Lost His Rage
Even though it is noticeable that recently Nick Diaz looks really good, he is ripped and in great condition, his return to the octagon is questionable.
Daniel Cormier, the former two-belt-holder thinks that after his last fight, Nick is not what he was.
“In the pictures, he looked shredded. Inside the octagon, he looked like a different man. He didn’t look like he wanted to be in there.” – said the UFC analyst.
“When they were introducing Nick during the fights, the whole audience was going crazy. He’s a very important part of the history of MMA and people don’t realize what a big part he is”.
These are the words of the UFC commentary Joe Rogan on his recent podcast with Jake Shields.
Nick Diaz, even though one of the most influential fighters in MMA history is now far away from what he was during his ‘golden era’.
Not only Daniel Cormier but every ordinary follower of Nick’s fights and everyone who is his legit fan could have noticed the difference. The fighter differed in stance and striking enthusiasm, and mostly he has a decreased will to win.
To win a prize in any of the combat sports, first, you must have the thirst for it. You must have rage and determination which will fuel your path to it. If this is lost along your way, the fire with which you enter the competitions will cease to exist as well.
Nick Diaz’s prime was when he was competing in the Strikeforce promotion. When in UFC he didn’t grasp any major success. His professional record is 26-10-0, however, his UFC record is 1-3-1. This is not something that is really impressive.
In his last fight against Robbie Lawler, he was KO’d by one punch, but when down it looked like he refused to get up – more than like he was not able to. This reflected his lack of will. He finished the fight in a very friendly matter and was not mad. He wasn’t rageful, or even willing to deliver a single more punch.
As Daniel Cormier says, most probably it is best for him and for his fans as well that he stays out of the octagon for good. He should continue his coaching work and remain the legend that he is. He is already proven to the public. Legends do not need to prove anything to anyone. His prime days are clearly behind him. Let us remember him at his best.
