Why nick diaz left ufc

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October 30, - pm October 30, - pm. October 29, - pm October 29, - pm. September 28, - am September 28, - pm. September 25, - pm September 25, - pm. UFC star arrested in Las Vegas. September 24, - pm September 24, - pm. I don't want to look back and say, 'Why did I not just do it? I feel great to fight.

I don't feel great about everything [else]. If I don't do this, I don't know how I'm going to feel about myself. Diaz, 38, said during his time off he had plans to open a gym and teach students, and maybe even travel around some and do seminars. But he said things didn't work out with the business partners he was dealing with and that the plans were "fake. Diaz never has been shy about discussing his very mixed feelings toward MMA.

One of the most popular fighters in the UFC, he said he knows the fans are excited to see him competing again and that he loves them. But Diaz has said for more than a decade that he doesn't like to fight and that time away has not changed his mind. I never do. I never have. I always feel like I'm going to get trashed out there. Every fight I've ever done.

And even when I win, I get beat up worse. He put up incredible performances during his time in the UFC. Article continues below this ad. Although he lost the fight via a unanimous decision, the bout was ruled a no-contest after both the fighters tested positive for banned substances.

Subsequently, Nick Diaz filed an appeal against the NSAC and successfully got his five years ban reduced to 18 months. But Diaz had already taken a back seat by then, preferring to corner Nate for his fights rather than compete himself. Connect with us. Have something to tell us about this article? Let us know.