UFC commentator and famend podcast host, Joe Rogan, has labeled Nick Diaz as probably the greatest fighters to ever compete in MMA.
Joe Rogan Labels Nick Diaz As One Of The Finest Fighters Ever
Nick Diaz has been rumored with a return to the UFC for a number of years however has not stepped foot within the UFC Octagon since September 2021 – the place he misplaced to Nick Diaz at UFC 266.
The UFC icon loved an excellent profession, together with his time at Strikeforce the place he was welterweight champion and boasted an 11-fight profitable streak.
Joe Rogan, who has been an avid fan of Nate Diaz’s older brother, spoke concerning the attributes a fighter must turn out to be probably the greatest and scariest MMA fighters on the planet.
All through his profession, Diaz would use his relentless cardio, alongside world class boxing to nullify his opponents and suffocate them within the Octagon.
Diaz can be recognized for his trash-talking throughout fights, together with a memorable show in opposition to Anderson Silva the place he laid on the ground and rested on the cage through the battle.
Rogan spoke about Nick Diaz’s profession and believes the Stockton star modified the sport when it got here to cardio and approaches to fights.
Rogan stated: “Nick Diaz modified the sport, when it comes to his elite cardio. He did one thing that was a brand new factor, and that new factor was, he’s not going to hit you with one hundred pc energy, he’s gonna hit you with 50 %.
“However he’s gonna hit you twice as a lot and also you’re by no means going to get to breathe. He’s going to remain on high of you, and he’s going to speak to you the entire time.
S“o, he’s going to f*** with you psychologically, he’s going to disrupt your respiration by continually hitting you. As soon as he realizes you’re harm, then he’s digging to the physique, then he’s placing it on you.
“On high of that, black belt jiu-jitsu abilities, actually good wrestling takedown protection, a f***ing chin of iron, and an unstoppable will. Like, his will to beat you was simply unstoppable.
“When Nick was on the high in Strikeforce, to at the present time, I believe he was probably the greatest fighters that has ever performed it.”
It’s unlikely that we’ll see Nick Diaz battle within the UFC once more, particularly after his battle in opposition to Vicente Luque at UFC 310 in December 2024 was cancelled because of reported journey points.
