"I'm not trying to hate on nobody. I love everybody that works towards what I was working towards. It's a hard game, it's a hard life." —Nick Diaz

"I just want to do something big if I do anything at all." —Nick Diaz

If anything, I'm like the superhero coming in with this anti-bulls**t - Nick Diaz

Nick Diaz wants to fight for the UFC title, Anderson Silva, Roy Jones Jr, and big money fights

Nick Diaz is one of the most popular and polarizing figures in MMA, but that makes
him a tremendous draw. He has the right mentality in that he consistently asks for title
fights and tries to put himself into big money bouts. The funny thing is he does this even after losing fights. But interestingly enough he came off a loss and got a title fight against Georges St-Pierre. This type of situation is very rare. What is very hilarious though is he is asking for another title fight after the loss.

I respect him for trying this method out, but lightning striking twice is rare. However, if he does want to fight for the title, he can stay in great shape and be mentally prepared and physically prepared to jump in on short notice should Robbie Lawler or Johny Hendricks get injured for their title fight. That way he can step in and fight for the belt. He would be on the top of the UFC's list to put in as a replacement. It's hard to talk your way to a title shot after a loss or two, but if you are willing to jump in on short notice when the UFC is desperate for a replacement, then the situation is golden for those who want title shots. If Diaz is willing to take the risk to jump in on short notice, that is the only way to get a title shot at the moment.

However, if he wants a big money fight at 185, that is something which can be done. In the past Nick Diaz did express interest in fighting Anderson Silva, however, once again it was while Silva was the champion, so it didn't make sense. But now Anderson is not the champ, he is coming off an injury, and an entertaining and unique fight with Diaz is a possibility. If he can negotiate a big money fight with Silva, then that is a great chance for Diaz to make a big splash in the sport again and make some big cash. The UFC have paid Diaz's teammate Gilbert Melendez quite a bit, so maybe the same management team can squeeze some good cash for a fight with Silva at 185.

Lastly, if Diaz's management team can get a good amount of money to box Roy Jones Junior, Diaz can entertain that option, as he noted this is of interest in the past. If he can get a good payday and feels he has a decent shot to do well against Roy, then that option is something that Jones is willing to entertain.

Diaz is about the money as he needs to earn a living, but he also has integrity in that no amount of dough is going to make him fight his friends.

Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz on Love and Hate for MMA

Great minds think alike and Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz  both have a tremendous love and hate for the sport, which actually stems from that love. They want to be the best so bad and achieve greatness and victory, that they have to push themselves to insane limits to reach those lofty goals. They love their craft but are so dedicated to it that it also causes an intense hate alongside with that pleasurable passion.

3 Fighters that should come out of Retirement

Some fighters know the right moment to call it quits, and some fighters leave us wanting more. Here are three fighters that should climb their way back into the cage.

1. Nick Diaz

Don't think it's a good idea for Nick Diaz to call it quits from the UFC before he even reaches 30 years of age. He has the skill and will to continue on his road of greatness and with challengers such as Johny Hendricks posing such a threat to Georges St-Pierre's title reign, it might be possible for Nick Diaz to work his way to another title shot.

2. BJ Penn

At 170 BJ Penn has had a tough time with bigger and skilled fighters, but at 155 the only guy to best him was Frankie Edgar. And now Frankie Edgar has migrated south to featherweight and Penn no longer needs to deal with him. It might be very interesting to see how BJ Penn could do if he re-dedicates himself completely to the sport and makes a comeback at 155 in the UFC.

3. Gina Carano

Gina Carano is still one of the biggest names in women's mixed martial arts, even though she has retired from fighting to pursue acting. If she made a return to MMA competition in the UFC it would be amazing to see her fight again, and an eventual fight possibility with Ronda Rousey would be a massive fight.

Cesar Gracie: You Can't Break Nick Diaz

Cesar Gracie, coach of Nate and Nick Diaz, on Nick's mental strength:
He's had everything that the world can throw at him. He is not easily intimidated and you can't break Nick Diaz.

Friendship Quotes

Nick Diaz vegan diet quote

Nick Diaz's diet is one that is raw vegan.

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Nick Diaz on not being a thug

 

Nick Diaz on being misunderstood:

I don't have a criminal record. Just because I like to speak my mind doesn't make me a thug. I don't like to be looked at as the bad guy. When I fight I've got to do what I've got to do.

Nick Diaz quote on loving the sport so much you hate it

Nick Diaz has a love and hate relationship with mixed martial arts:

You got to love it so you want it so bad that you're pushing yourself to those limits to where you simply hate it.

Nick Diaz on Being Real

Joe Rogan on Nick Diaz's toughness

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Nick Diaz on Weed

Classic Nick Diaz:

My fight career has gotten in the way of my marijuana smoking

Nick Diaz: Fighting is 90% mental

Nick Diaz's astounding cardio and endurance gives him a solid mental edge going into any battle.

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Nick Diaz is a poet in motion

Sometimes he gets upset, and when you ask me why he gets upset, it's his inability to express himself verbally...but when he gets in that ring he's a poet, he's a poet in motion.
-Steve Heath, Nick Diaz's first MMA coach

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Nick Diaz won't fight his friends

No matter how much money you throw at Nick Diaz, he won't fight his friends.

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Nick Diaz will not sell you Wolf Tickets

One thing about Nick Diaz is that he will always speak his mind.

I will always tell the truth...I will never sell you a handful of wolf tickets that you're going to go take home, feed your family, and poison them and poison their future...morally it's not me.

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Frank Shamrock: Nick Diaz said the nicest thing in the cage

Nicest thing I ever heard in the cage was..Nick Diaz reached down to help me up..and said "You gotta get up you’re a legend"
-Frank Shamrock

Nick Diaz defeated Frank Shamrock via TKO in round two in April 2009. 

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Nick Diaz on fighting for Money and Dignity

"I may not be able to keep fighting for money....but I will always have to fight for my dignity because that's who I am"
-Nick Diaz

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