It hurt my heart to hear Nick so real in this interview, really shows the mind of a fighter who knows he’s great but hates to do what he’s best at. Sometimes the only way a warrior can find the answers is in the battle
Best interview in sports ever. That honestly gave me goosebumps, mad respect for my boy. This is a real fighter no gimmicks, no glittery chains and watches, no filter.
I feel like something very bad is going on in his life. I truly hope he is ok. Almost like he owes someone and they are forcing him to fight. Or he feels he doesn't have any other career opportunities. But needs the money. This interview honestly makes me feel sad for him. Nothing but respect I could never do that for a living 💯
ik im late but he talked a lot about his contract. i feel like hes being restricted by his ufc contract and wants to fight out of it but doesnt have it in him to fight anymore
Man I really feel for Nick, he's like a lot of us nowadays just struggling to figure out who he really is or what he really wants in life, you can tell he has his own demons and self doubt. So real. So relatable. I hope he gets the W
Man he just summed up the way everyone feels. Are we all in a depression? All the good BJJ and MMA gyms closed, he invested so much into his academy's. If it wasn't for this fu#$ing pandemic, he would have been so successful. I hope he starts up another academy, I love his style of jits.
Man it’s hard to watch Nick talk and pour his heart out you get the feeling everyone always wants something from him, Nick is a genuine person and wears his heart on his sleeve that’s what I love about him and Nate. I wish the best for Nick I hope he finds his way!
Tbh he’s kind is a crybaby.. he said he should be fighting Usman… no? How tf has he earned a Usman fight? Plus Usmans jab will smash Diaz .. both Diaz bros
@@eduardosalamanca6076 he actually ended up not doing to bad against gsp. He was getting him with his boxing, but then just taken to the ground and outmatched whilst gsp was on top. Even though gsp dominated on the cards he had no path to finishing him, and even admitted it’s the most tired he ever got in a fight.
"Do I feel confident? I never do. I never have. I've always felt like I'm gonna get trashed out there. Every fight I've ever done". Never imagined hearing Nick say that and I respect him for it. As real as it gets, and as brave as you can be. That is why he is my #1 all time favorite fighter. Cannot wait to watch him fight this Saturday.
Nick is only speaking what all fighters are thinking. He's just honest about it. That's the last thing I'd worry about. The only thing that's concerning to me is the fact that he doesn't want a trash talk or talk sht. If you're a fan of Nick's then you know that has always been a way for him to psych himself up because he doesn't like to hurt people. So he's always said that he has to convince himself he hates the person so he can go out there and beat them up. I'd be a lot more confident if he would talk a little sht. LOL
Doesn't want to fight but wants to fight the champ. Doesn't like fighting but fought his whole life. Not good with words but really good with explaining. Says he's the best fighter and he's scared to fight. Says he's not confident but super confident when in the cage. This guy is truly something else. LEGEND
This honestly made me feel guilty for wanting Nick to come back as much as I did. Man I hope he knows his fans will always root for him even if he never fights again after this. He was gone for five years and we were here. Good luck Nick.
And listening to him talk and saying how he hates all of this process it makes me legitimately wonder if this man knows how extremely beloved he is across the world
I don’t think he does, maybe after the fight he will realise how many people support him, but he’s just been in the UFC to fight, nothing more and nothing less. He’s always hated interviews because of how he’s uncomfortable on camera most times.
@@atom-bomboriginal6387 true. it shows you can have so many ppl love you and still not be happy. Nick still has same mentality that Everyone is out to get him. Everyone screws him over like no one likes him. Thats just his mindset. One min he says one thing the next he contradicts what he just said. Hes always complaining. I Love watchin him fight but think he needs to find something else to be happy maybe idk.
This interview was really interesting and dope to see. Nick is the realest person ever man. When he got comfortable, its like a whole other side of him. He lets out his frustrations, his worries, his problem, and you can really tell that hes able to look within himself and pinpoint his feelings for this and that reason. His fighting technique, and his comfortableness to just let it all out is what inspires me, and why he is one of my favorite fighters
@@rusty6200 still, he sounded depressed, angry, and lost mostly the whole interview. I don’t get all the people commentating so positively about the interview. I appreciate his realness and rawness, but it was depressing to watch
@@irishscience580 It’s normal. Mike Tyson said he use to cry before every fight and always thought he would lose, Gsp use to cry as well, Ceronne throws up, Rose cried right before her walk out when she KO’d Joanna. It’s normal, I just know Nick is gonna be a dam savage when the bell rings
@@firstnamelastname-ko3ge Stop, he said that he is crying because he dont like his own personality in the ring, not because he thought he gonna loose this fight.
@@L_cca It's quite obscure what he meant and we can only infer. The Diaz brothers don't share much about their history and life, but sometimes people coax them to speak. Nick has had a very tragic life, and includes things like his girlfriend's suicide and more horrible stuff. I believe he feels left out from society to an extent. He's tasted the bitterness of life and can't understand how everyone around him pretends it tastes sweet. He's not playing the game of "im fine, i have to look fine externally I have a fight to sell". This isn't show business for him, it's his life. He didn't have a choice and picked it, it's the only thing he found out he could do, or knows how to do. I believe Nick wishes he had more options in life, and we as his fans wish life had been a little kinder to him. He definitely isn't your average joe, and he certainly feels that. It's probably harder for him to connect with people, especially now that he's famous - a lot of people get close to you just for the fame.
@@netharias6456 he was punished over weed, at his PRIME he was taken out. than Mcgreggor comes in the picture making millions all while Diaz been in the game longer, the sport hasn’t been good to him. For all we know he might be broke he’s just coming because he doesn’t know What else to do to make money.
It's like there are two Nick's and they are at war with one another, you can see the gears turning in his head and the constant back and forth battle. I really like the dude though just like his brother he is a real one.
What we see here is someone who is like you and I , he feels, he hurts, and he lives, we all have shared the exact same pain, others just try to hide it, where Nick is just being like us , REAL! Love Ya Bro!!
@@FahimAhmed-xj9lq yes he does but he frankly does not care about the fans love bc whats in it for him?! That was what he was alluding to even when the interviewer asked him about the fans he ungenuinely said "i love you and i appreciate" in the fakest way possible lol. He seems to be going through some tough times i really hope he overcomes this as fast as he can.
He does. We just do not get how tortured he is and why no one can actually help. Demons think they can do whatever they want to talented individuals and baby the ones that are willing to beg and worship.
I think he knows a good amount of people adore him but the numbers are way more than he probably knows. He is way too hard on himself he’s accomplished an amazing amount and he’s a gem of a human to a lot of us.
When nick started talking about how nate was bumping into him with his weight class and said fine have it all i just want you to be okay. Thats real brother love right there. Never seen nick so real
Gotta say this is more like a therapy session than an interview. But it’s so refreshing to see someone being real infront if the cameras rather than putting on an act. I don’t know if I’m worried for him or not, but I appreciate the honesty regardless. Gotta love the Diaz brothers
When he says "then I realised I don't have that many real freinds" heartbreaking. But all THE REALS in this world have very little freinds.. nick just doesn't realise sometimes that he's a boss
When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time." "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" The Book of Truth
So much love and respect for Nick. Love hearing him speak when he's comfortable. Honest and authentic are two very different things and he's uniquely both.
Nick has mastered both fighting, and the art of fighting without fighting. He's a fighter for truth and honor. REAL Honor, like trust or respect, cannot be bought or sold, only earned. His legacy is like that of a Samurai Ronin (master-less) that refused to kill himself to retain his honor (in the eyes of his society) after losing in battle, but gains his honor and solidifies his legacy as a fighter to the death, against all odds and opposition. I really hope he wins this fight. “Truth always rests with the minority, and the minority is always stronger than the majority, because the minority is generally formed by those who really have an opinion, while the strength of a majority is illusory, formed by the gangs who have no opinion - and who, therefore, in the next instant (when it is evident that the minority is the stronger) assume its opinion… while truth again reverts to a new minority.”― Soren Kierkegaard
"Pension for Fighters". Nick just broke my heart with his honesty & rawness. For us fans...these fights are entertainment & soon we get on with other things in life. Its them, the fighters that has to live through the repercussion of these brutal fights & the struggles of life. They need pensions. Edit : I’m not asking the UFC to pay anything extra. It will be good if they do. But My suggestion is this: 1) Cut 30% off all earrings from fighters & put that in their fund. 2) Release that amount 5 years after fighters official retirement. 3) Release it on a monthly basis. 4) Let a bank handle it. So Even if UFC goes kaput, the bank can guaranty returns. Let’s not expect a man/women fighter in early 20s getting paid overnight & locked in a contract to make sound decisions. Few will do, most won’t.
@@ottoskorzeny577 95% of them won’t. They get hit, break bones, head trauma. Without proper healing, recovery & guidance it’s very hard to take good decisions. Cut 25% off every earning, release it monthly, 5 years after the retirement. Something like that.
I love nick but I don’t see him winning that fight. 5 years out of competition is a death sentence to almost any athlete, and sadly I don’t think Nick is Sugar Ray Leonard. I got Robbie by UD.
@Adolfthejewbaka _ I agree, I hope this doesn't look like chuck vs tito 3. Chuck looked way passed his prime. I am getting that from nick, I wish him the best.
Yeah, this feels like a tragedy. Much respect for him being so open about this, but it feels like this man shouldn't be in the ring anymore. I hope he'll be okay.
@@issacnewton7059 And the fact he’s so honest and open about the way he feels, just not something we see very often in combat sports. It’s refreshing, honestly; whether someone agrees with what he says or not
This felt like a therapy session. I love Nick because I can feel every word he said, I feel the same pain he feels with not being able to express himself properly or how society says we should.
It’s funny because I feel like I understand him perfectly even though he’s not very articulate. Better than many people who do express themselves “properly” and elaborate. You can just feel Nick’s humbleness, I really admire that
Yeah, I could feel a lot of sadness in him. This feels pretty tragic if I'm honest. Like, the motivation feels all wrong for this. I hope he'll be okay after.
He's taking on the full ufc by coming back he's saying f the money Grace's guy made this sport that's what this whole things about this is y he's so deep
The whole response to "why do you feel you have to fight" and he said all the things he could get for OTHERS really speaks to his character. Nick is clearly a guy who does these things not for himself, but for the people he cares about.
@@stephanierobertson8395 Sounds like that's what you're doing. He doesn't have to respond to the OC. He's right, the comment is unoriginal. That doesn't make him superior, nor does it take away from the comment being true. Nick is as real as it gets, and Nate
Every other sentence out of his mouth is contradictory. Dude's brain is messed up. Sad to see. He shouldn't be fighting. He doesn't like it but he also feels entitled but also he should be fighting Usman. Dude hasn't won a fight in literally 10 fricking years. TEN YEARS.
@@reallycoolguy121 true, can't understand the guy. Says he doesn't like to fight and all of that but at the same time says he should be fighting the champion... if this is what people see as badass or original i think they too blind
@@lennaymaboyyy4848 GSP said he hated fight day. He didn't act like he's the world's biggest victim and he could string a coherent, consistent sentiment and he never felt entitled while going a decade without a victory and not fighting for 6 years. You cannot compare Nick and GSP unless you're a moron.
He’s spoken before about fighting so his brother doesn’t have to. I think seeing him talk about watching Nate get pieced up by Leon really shows that too. I think he got this Robbie fight because he felt responsible for that. Like he thinks he should have been doing that with Leon, and Nate should have been protected by him. I think we’re seeing Nick fight for all the wrong reasons this weekend, and I don’t think it bodes well for him.
@@TehCream I see my small sister cry over some stupid things I feel bad imagine having your brother going to war and getting hurt it isn't easy for anybody he shouldn't fight for his brother or anyone he should fight for himself I believe Nick has enough only he doesn't look like a guy who throws money and buys stupid jewelry and he also has his own successful academy fighting should be for yourself not money or fame
@@TehCream only guy I've seen who gets it so far. I agree with what you said entirely, we all remember the bravado of the Diaz bros, they were at a certain point in time, far beyond anyone in MMA. But that Leon fight with his brother really showed how far the sport has progressed. It was a timing issue for Nick and at times he really sounded bitter in this interview, its understandable.
I would argue its on brand for nick I herd him say the same things 10 years ago .I honestly think the reason we love the Diaz brothers so mutch is they rarely do interviews and when they do your left with more questions then answers but you still hang on every word real knows real .
Nick is a national treasure and we must all appreciate this man :-) Can relate to being betrayed, injustice, and becoming less of yourself... You want revenge and better things but never get it... You only get shattered to pieces... All the sacrifice and punishment, and you still get pushed all the way back to take the punishment all over again...
This is beautifully depressing. A true fighters life. A true fighter. A man who was on top of the world but at the same time the bottom. As clear as the passion for fighting is the self hate for having to. The transparency is breathe taking with its unashamed honesty; all while simultaneously soul breaking. The respect I have garnered through hearing his reality of the life of a fighter in this interviewing with Nick. It has changed the way I view this fight game for the rest of my life. God bless you Nick.
11:58 Gotta love the honesty, no fighter ever says this....... Do I feel confident? I never do. I never have. I've always felt like I'm gonna get trashed out there. ' "Oh how do you feel against Robbie Lawler?" I feel like I'm going to get the s*** beat out of me.
Brother that’s not honesty. That’s a neurological degenerative disorder probably due to trauma and massive amounts of weed. Him wanting to fight Usman after a 6 year lay off? Cmon. That’s not being genuine, that’s delusional
@@rudyallen4 Well that’s clearly not the part I was talking about chief. Obviously I meant the part where he’s talking about how nervous he is and always has been before his fights.
He knows what he wants, it's what he lacks to get it, like accounting knowledge, business knowledge, etc, he just wishes people give you what they say they will and would quit exploiting those who don't know anything, for everything they are worth. That's what he regrets, not learning thing else but fighting. Because now he is having trouble navigating the convoluted world of greedy wolves in sheep's clothing....greedy rich people are the real wolves....the fighters in this game are the jesters of a different time....expendable and underappreciated.
Sucks that they screwed him over with the school. I think if he had found some honest business partners to run the school with, he would have been in a better place today
Brett done a really good job here, I thought he was in trouble at the start and I was wondering how he got 20mins out of Diaz, but he let him talk and asked good questions to get Nick to continue talking. real talk from Nick, gotta respect the man, HOF
I couldn’t disagree more. He asked dead questions that won’t get a great response form an introvert like Nick. I’ll watch this again when I’m finding it hard to sleep
@@Muhteo You and the rest of the sheep like saying this. Brett is well articulate and doesn’t put a fake persona like Schmo. He lets the guys talk and ask very simple and effective questions.
His mind doing a million miles an hour and it's hard to him to get over his social anxiety to get it out clearly. He's very genuine and alot of people connect with him because he makes them realize he's just like them, people think he's a big successful fighter but in reality he's struggling with the same things everyone else is, trying to figure out who he is ND what makes him happy and what he wants to do with himself, if he made the right decisions in the past and currently etc. I love both the Diaz bros both as fighters but even more so as people and for their personalities. I hope it all goes his way and he ko Lawler even faster and more viciously than the first time. I see what he means though, why am I fighting a guy I beat already? It's only because there's a back story there with the two previously fighting so that 'bad blood' gives them an angle to sell the fight and raise the excitement. Nick knows the companies don't really care about the fighters they use them to make money. Chew em up and spit em out. When you start losing they kick you out and replace you with someone else.
This is one of the most troubling interviews I've ever seen. Clearly Nick Diaz shouldn't be fighting anymore. He sounds depressed and lost. He hasn't fought in 6 years. Why hasn't someone close to him put a stop to this fight? He's a legend of the sport and doesn't need to prove anything.
everybodys praising him and nobody sees it. hes depressed, you are right. he is the typical athlete who struggles after his prime with the second half of his life. Nick should not fight anymore and find a new passion.
What is getting paid well in the UFC, it provides a mere 15% of it's profit to its fighters, only the top fighters with massive fanbases get to make good deals for their fights. Let's just hope that the UFC remembers where it came from and what it stole from this man. You know what Dana would say though? If you're not happy go make your own org. This guy is totally oblivious that he caught lightning in a bottle.
18:22 - No Thankyou bro! You are the reason I started watching MMA and it’s a blessing that I’ll get to see you fight again, win or lose you have been a big inspiration to me and MILLIONS of other hardcore Diaz fans.
So Nick got fvcked over by people who promised him a gym and now money is tight and fighting is the only thing he knows to get that money even though he hates fighting. Thanks for killing the excitement
I met nick 2 years ago.. Said “what’s up nick!” As I was just starstruck.. he dapped me up, and was super nice. Rooting for him! You’re a real one champ 🥊💪
Same here, walked out of the bathroom of a club in Sacramento and Nick was against the wall, just chilling. We took pictures, he talk to me about, Woodley and TJ. He's hella cool.
Right around the 11:00 minute mark, it starts to take a turn where it's hard to watch. As much as I am looking forward to the return of Nick Diaz, it's difficult to hear him say things like ... "I'm going in there to win. Do I feel confident? I never do. I never have. I've always felt like I'm gonna get trashed out there. Every fight I've ever done ... I feel like I'm gonna get the sh*t beat outta me. And even when I win, I get beat up worse."
I've had the pleasure of meeting Nick in person and he's nothing like he is in these interviews at all. Super nice and humble and talks like a normal dude. All the cameras and stuff in your face probably messes with him. Can't wait to see this fight Saturday!
There was a time when Aldo and McGregor fought, and Nick wanted to go and slap the winner and potentially get a huge fight, I think Nick wanted the McGregor fight, but Nate was planning for Micheal Johnson and He told Nick not to do that because he had McGregor in his sights. They know the right opponents for each other and unfortunalty only one can get the opponent
He made more in strikeforce than a lot of people realize, Strikeforce paid almost 65% in revenue, look at guys like Overeem the contracts they had were much better than most guys who were with the UFC.
Yeah and now marijuana is legal. What freakin luck for Nick. They took his livelihood for what? For smoking pot… I blame the system that wanted him out.
@@richardsanchez2409 i mean, his suspension was reduced to 18 months. he didn’t need to sit out but i’m assuming he did because he always hated fighting.
@@irunit2321 when you’ve fought in strike force and dominated every fight and weren’t in a single dam boring fight you can quit whenever you want because you’ve earned ur respect now show some
@@Donny34738 dont be mad at me for being honest i like the diaz bros but to watch him quit like that was shameful something a true warrior would never do like i said i dont understand how u took that as disrespect
This has to be the most honest, genuine and introspective interview you’ll see from any fighter. I just genuinely hope he’s in a good place. I can’t wait to watch the fight.
I can feel his pain and it hurts. It sucks to be in his position. Especially 5 years out. I think it was a little bit wrong that his first fight back was Lawler. I wish he got his feet wet first. Not lawler who has fought a ton more and with the belt belt too. There should be a Lawler and Diaz 3! But his legacy still needs to be fulfilled. When he was in Strike Force he was unstoppable and with George St Pierre I was really surprised on the punishment he gave George. The truth is he was wronged. It is great that he is back but Should have had a slow Lee start. Fights to prepare for the big shot. He needs another fight soon!!!! He should have had the belt. It was wrong how he was done with weed. It’s messed up. He deserve another shot.
@Cheese Cake you liked your own comment and I’m the fool? Every fighter has a life outside fighting. Nick just isn’t mentally consistent for many years with it.
@Cheese Cake what life outside fighting and making his money with his stardom high? He has no wife no kids he spent 2019 living on Instagram drinking and partying in Vegas. Don’t make excuses
@@whoknows8436 he kinda seems punch drunk to me, maybe i haven’t watched enough interviews of him, but he’s rambling like crazy. Interviewer sucks tho so it might not be purely his fault.
This is sad man. A great fighter who wishes he could find other passions so he could get away from fighting but struggles to. I hope you find things you love Nick that can make you feel happier.
When Nick says this sport has taken so much from him and not given much back...he's talking about his brain health compared to the amount of money he's been paid.
He said it without saying it but someone screwed him over in the school he started and he’s coming back for the pay day. Nick should be making over 30k a month just off his social media.
I won't be mad if this is his last fight. I hope he gets what he's looking for with the money off this fight and does his own thing. He deserves it and owes nothing to anyone.
@@unforseenlaboratories8017 what u dont realize is that almost all of these fighters feel like this before a fight, nick has been the same dude since the early 2000's, just about everything he said here is literally the same
Nicks a complicated guy he should have a RUclips channel and just hear him talk that would be interesting or a podcast or something a RUclips video tell his story if him talking for like 3 hours or something like that lol
Got a chance to meet this guy at the Rio casino in Vegas, he was sitting at the bar with a couple people I approached him at let him know that I was a big fan. He had no problem getting up and talking for a couple minutes and posing for a quick picture. Stand up guy! Sense of humor too!
“I took harder punches watching that, than I ever did In sparring or in fights.”
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That line hit hard, no pun intended. Truthfully this man has so much heart, and it literally bleeds from him in the cage and well outside too.
Anyone who loves their younger brother feels that to the core.
This man loves his little brother so much
Which fight was he referring to?
@@Pulsed101 edwards
It hurt my heart to hear Nick so real in this interview, really shows the mind of a fighter who knows he’s great but hates to do what he’s best at. Sometimes the only way a warrior can find the answers is in the battle
Best interview in sports ever. That honestly gave me goosebumps, mad respect for my boy. This is a real fighter no gimmicks, no glittery chains and watches, no filter.
Lol calm your tits
He needs fans like you. Him showing up to the fight fat proves he is still tortured by a demon he only came in contact with through the UFC.
Exactly
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@@notaburner5002 donuts
Nick, you are such a real human being. Thank you for your authenticity.
That was the best interview I've ever seen. How can you not like the Diaz brothers. No one has the honesty and heart they have
This was one of the more fascinating interviews I’ve seen.. Much respect for Nick for his blunt honesty
I feel like something very bad is going on in his life. I truly hope he is ok. Almost like he owes someone and they are forcing him to fight. Or he feels he doesn't have any other career opportunities. But needs the money. This interview honestly makes me feel sad for him. Nothing but respect I could never do that for a living 💯
ik im late but he talked a lot about his contract. i feel like hes being restricted by his ufc contract and wants to fight out of it but doesnt have it in him to fight anymore
I think that they don't even realize what impact they had on mma
Does Nick sell his own merch? We all need to go show the legend love.
Realest Nick Diaz interview ever.
Man I really feel for Nick, he's like a lot of us nowadays just struggling to figure out who he really is or what he really wants in life, you can tell he has his own demons and self doubt. So real. So relatable. I hope he gets the W
Yup all before time runs out or your moment is gone
Man he just summed up the way everyone feels. Are we all in a depression? All the good BJJ and MMA gyms closed, he invested so much into his academy's. If it wasn't for this fu#$ing pandemic, he would have been so successful. I hope he starts up another academy, I love his style of jits.
Yup everyone needs Jesus. Dark times we are living in. Jesus is the only way truth and life.
Yeah man, I’m worried about him. I’ve been a long time fan. He reminds me so much of myself. His head isn’t in the right place, you can tell.
You def not nick. Shut up
You can seriously feel this man’s pain and inner conflict. Extremely raw and authentic interview.
Yes I think he’s gonna let years off bottled up aggression out on lawler but lawler can catch him and ko him hats off to whichever man wins
It should have been an hour at least.
@@victorc824 Nicks an introvert it would take alot out of him.
Blame the NSAC for robbing Nick of 5 years off his career. All for weed! Yet, you got guys like Jon Jones getting away with hella stuff.
Needs guidance. The Quran, leads to the creator
Man it’s hard to watch Nick talk and pour his heart out you get the feeling everyone always wants something from him, Nick is a genuine person and wears his heart on his sleeve that’s what I love about him and Nate. I wish the best for Nick I hope he finds his way!
Tbh he’s kind is a crybaby.. he said he should be fighting Usman… no? How tf has he earned a Usman fight? Plus Usmans jab will smash Diaz .. both Diaz bros
@@travisbaker2592 that’s just how he his he said he’d beat gsp when he was a contender in strikforce
@@eduardosalamanca6076 he actually ended up not doing to bad against gsp. He was getting him with his boxing, but then just taken to the ground and outmatched whilst gsp was on top. Even though gsp dominated on the cards he had no path to finishing him, and even admitted it’s the most tired he ever got in a fight.
Amen to that Sir.
@@travisbaker2592 His honesty about anxiety upsets you?
"Do I feel confident? I never do. I never have. I've always felt like I'm gonna get trashed out there. Every fight I've ever done".
Never imagined hearing Nick say that and I respect him for it. As real as it gets, and as brave as you can be. That is why he is my #1 all time favorite fighter. Cannot wait to watch him fight this Saturday.
I never feel confident two minutes later i would beat the shot put of usman thats an easy fight lol love nick
He’s said the same thing his whole career.
Same man but I just hope he wins tonight
Nick is only speaking what all fighters are thinking. He's just honest about it. That's the last thing I'd worry about. The only thing that's concerning to me is the fact that he doesn't want a trash talk or talk sht. If you're a fan of Nick's then you know that has always been a way for him to psych himself up because he doesn't like to hurt people. So he's always said that he has to convince himself he hates the person so he can go out there and beat them up. I'd be a lot more confident if he would talk a little sht. LOL
Agree 100 mane!
It's intense and hard to watch, he is like talking from the heart and getting into your soul, gotta love these boys.
Fr bro. He's a warrior
Men*
Doesn't want to fight but wants to fight the champ. Doesn't like fighting but fought his whole life. Not good with words but really good with explaining. Says he's the best fighter and he's scared to fight. Says he's not confident but super confident when in the cage. This guy is truly something else. LEGEND
Best part is ..it all makes sense.
Beautifully put.
Especially for those of us who grew tired of Course antics
Oh wow
You’re such a great analyst
I would buy a code I don’t say anything I wouldn’t say to your face. How bout u
It’s called a love hate relationship pretty common
This is why we love you Nick. In a world of acting and focusing on perfecting your image, you can’t do anything but brutal honesty
the realest guy around
He says hes taking it like a man, but hes bitchin 20 min straight 😂
This honestly made me feel guilty for wanting Nick to come back as much as I did. Man I hope he knows his fans will always root for him even if he never fights again after this. He was gone for five years and we were here. Good luck Nick.
hesaid it he should of got kumariu
And listening to him talk and saying how he hates all of this process it makes me legitimately wonder if this man knows how extremely beloved he is across the world
How would that make it any different? Fighters know and have opinions on the fight game, beloved or not.
I don’t think he does, maybe after the fight he will realise how many people support him, but he’s just been in the UFC to fight, nothing more and nothing less. He’s always hated interviews because of how he’s uncomfortable on camera most times.
Doesn't matter how beloved you are if you can't even be happy for yourself. Same thing happened to Robin Williams
@@atom-bomboriginal6387 true. it shows you can have so many ppl love you and still not be happy. Nick still has same mentality that Everyone is out to get him. Everyone screws him over like no one likes him. Thats just his mindset. One min he says one thing the next he contradicts what he just said. Hes always complaining. I Love watchin him fight but think he needs to find something else to be happy maybe idk.
@@TreyParker318 He should start with laying off the weed
That sadness in his heart is heavy, I’m going to pray for you Nick.
Same man
He needs him coming to the fight fat proves he deals with a demon that thinks it can do whatever it wants.
Can feel it as he speaks. I touch and agree with you in prayer for nick
What a wonderful thing to say, God bless. You spoke the truth
praying for someone is huge and shows that u really care about them. God bless u man
"I'm doing this for everyone else"- WE LOVE YOU NICK. THANK YOU
Makes me feel guilty for wanting and begging him to come back ever since he got off his suspension lol
@@Leg3ndKilla687it’s so sad to see him age bro.
This interview was really interesting and dope to see. Nick is the realest person ever man. When he got comfortable, its like a whole other side of him. He lets out his frustrations, his worries, his problem, and you can really tell that hes able to look within himself and pinpoint his feelings for this and that reason. His fighting technique, and his comfortableness to just let it all out is what inspires me, and why he is one of my favorite fighters
stop analyzing his personality.
He sounds like he hates life rn
@@TeeepKick lol fr
@@TeeepKick his just real
@@rusty6200 still, he sounded depressed, angry, and lost mostly the whole interview. I don’t get all the people commentating so positively about the interview. I appreciate his realness and rawness, but it was depressing to watch
Nick Right Now- *“Im Nervous”*
Nick during the fight- *“You punch like a b*tch”*
😂😂😂😂😂
typical anxiety. hes nervous up until it then you realize its not as bad and you get comfortable
@@irishscience580 It’s normal. Mike Tyson said he use to cry before every fight and always thought he would lose, Gsp use to cry as well, Ceronne throws up, Rose cried right before her walk out when she KO’d Joanna. It’s normal, I just know Nick is gonna be a dam savage when the bell rings
@@firstnamelastname-ko3ge Stop, he said that he is crying because he dont like his own personality in the ring, not because he thought he gonna loose this fight.
Yeet
@@peterhans9520 he's lost it seems.
“It’s like I’m being punished for not being a regular person.” There’s depth in that statement. I appreciate Nick’s transparency.
Do you think you could explain that? I didn’t understand what he meant
@@L_cca It's quite obscure what he meant and we can only infer. The Diaz brothers don't share much about their history and life, but sometimes people coax them to speak. Nick has had a very tragic life, and includes things like his girlfriend's suicide and more horrible stuff. I believe he feels left out from society to an extent. He's tasted the bitterness of life and can't understand how everyone around him pretends it tastes sweet. He's not playing the game of "im fine, i have to look fine externally I have a fight to sell". This isn't show business for him, it's his life. He didn't have a choice and picked it, it's the only thing he found out he could do, or knows how to do.
I believe Nick wishes he had more options in life, and we as his fans wish life had been a little kinder to him. He definitely isn't your average joe, and he certainly feels that. It's probably harder for him to connect with people, especially now that he's famous - a lot of people get close to you just for the fame.
@@netharias6456 he was punished over weed, at his PRIME he was taken out. than Mcgreggor comes in the picture making millions all while Diaz been in the game longer, the sport hasn’t been good to him. For all we know he might be broke he’s just coming because he doesn’t know What else to do to make money.
The bad part is that "regular people " will always be clueless to what he is saying . They will not and can not get it .
@@netharias6456 well said my friend. Cheers.
This didn't feel like an interview, this felt like a therapy session.
It's like there are two Nick's and they are at war with one another, you can see the gears turning in his head and the constant back and forth battle. I really like the dude though just like his brother he is a real one.
💯in a good way.
brett just sucks
This is not a therapy session
@@blakereigns246 Definitely in a good way.
"I feel good"
"What does it mean to feel good"
"I feel ready to fight"
"What does it mean to be ready to fight?"
what kinda questions are these bro
Okamoto is the worst interviewer in sports
And to think he has a note with these questions prepared
😂😂😂😂😂 Lmao
What we see here is someone who is like you and I , he feels, he hurts, and he lives, we all have shared the exact same pain, others just try to hide it, where Nick is just being like us , REAL! Love Ya Bro!!
100%.
Love u Nick. We all love u bro
Seemed to be he’s not in a good spot in he’s life so now he’s coming back to see if this will make him happy
Nick Diaz is my idol
@@billycawood5662 I think you're right. He's looking for answers and thinks he might find it if he's doing what got him here.
I’m actually kind of bummed that he feels this way but impressed with his honesty. I feel like Nick doesn’t understand how much the fans love him.
I'm sure he does, but regardless, he doesn't seem to derive any real enjoyment from the game.
@@FahimAhmed-xj9lq yes he does but he frankly does not care about the fans love bc whats in it for him?! That was what he was alluding to even when the interviewer asked him about the fans he ungenuinely said "i love you and i appreciate" in the fakest way possible lol.
He seems to be going through some tough times i really hope he overcomes this as fast as he can.
@@itaachiii whait what? He admitted and clarified, that him saying "i love you all" is not the truth - 18:26
He does. We just do not get how tortured he is and why no one can actually help. Demons think they can do whatever they want to talented individuals and baby the ones that are willing to beg and worship.
I think he knows a good amount of people adore him but the numbers are way more than he probably knows. He is way too hard on himself he’s accomplished an amazing amount and he’s a gem of a human to a lot of us.
“Why are you here this week?”
“It was inevitable”
The old school fans can testify That hit different.
You absolutely right
Agreed!
I tell you now Nick has me with a glint in my eye man 😢
Right in the heart
@@gandishshiznil yeah this interview got me sneaky teary eyed
When nick started talking about how nate was bumping into him with his weight class and said fine have it all i just want you to be okay. Thats real brother love right there. Never seen nick so real
I’ve never seen nick not real
@@crujones2849 he always is but im saying i havent seen him like that almost like he was gonna cry.
@@WeirdEdz happens when you get older and mature
Is it possible that's why he moved to 185?
@@seanfrank32 no, he just couldn’t make weight
Gotta say this is more like a therapy session than an interview. But it’s so refreshing to see someone being real infront if the cameras rather than putting on an act. I don’t know if I’m worried for him or not, but I appreciate the honesty regardless. Gotta love the Diaz brothers
I was just gonna say that.
I could not have said it better. This is real.
I don't see this going well for Nick in this fight I hope I'm wrong.
@@southside1975 dang, feel like Robbie gonna wreck Nick, sucks. Feel bad for Nick, he just doesnt seem like he wants to be fighting.
Watch it be an act lol
When he says "then I realised I don't have that many real freinds" heartbreaking. But all THE REALS in this world have very little freinds.. nick just doesn't realise sometimes that he's a boss
"took harder punches watching that fight than any sparring" wow that is a quote
Not to the same level of course but anyone whos had a brother and see him in a fight knows that feeling
"That's my little brother... my baby brother...!"
No Doubt, 👊🏾🦁🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸
@@danielstaystrong especially when your the older brother
@@ayo30s 💯💯👌🇲🇽🤟
"Whay am I fighting robbie Lawler, who ever set this up is an idiot". Got to love this guy.
@@Esb906 but steroids is cool tho right
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time."
"Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out"
The Book of Truth
@@Esb906 but steroids, vehicular manslaughter, cocaine are totally fine right?
So does it make him an idiot for signing the contact?
Veggie
So much love and respect for Nick. Love hearing him speak when he's comfortable. Honest and authentic are two very different things and he's uniquely both.
Unprofessional asking to change weight unfair for lawler
@@sassysteve6700 absolutely
Nick has mastered both fighting, and the art of fighting without fighting. He's a fighter for truth and honor. REAL Honor, like trust or respect, cannot be bought or sold, only earned.
His legacy is like that of a Samurai Ronin (master-less) that refused to kill himself to retain his honor (in the eyes of his society) after losing in battle, but gains his honor and solidifies his legacy as a fighter to the death, against all odds and opposition. I really hope he wins this fight.
“Truth always rests with the minority, and the minority is always stronger than the majority, because the minority is generally formed by those who really have an opinion, while the strength of a majority is illusory, formed by the gangs who have no opinion - and who, therefore, in the next instant (when it is evident that the minority is the stronger) assume its opinion… while truth again reverts to a new minority.”― Soren Kierkegaard
So u like hearing people like Walter JR from breaking bad speak?
@@sassysteve6700 yeah that is a little weird but for the most part he is a really humble dude and he does have true respect,
“Helping people was a bad idea , I thought it was good but I shoulda been helping myself”
MY GOD !! The realness in that
Helping others is good. He just needs to find balance in all of it.
I lost it when Nick said “even when I win I get beat up worst” and did that hand thing 😂😂😂...Nick’s the man
🙏❤
Nick and Nate eat the big shots but give out bigger beatings- RESPECT-
"Pension for Fighters".
Nick just broke my heart with his honesty & rawness. For us fans...these fights are entertainment & soon we get on with other things in life.
Its them, the fighters that has to live through the repercussion of these brutal fights & the struggles of life. They need pensions.
Edit : I’m not asking the UFC to pay anything extra. It will be good if they do. But My suggestion is this:
1) Cut 30% off all earrings from fighters & put that in their fund.
2) Release that amount 5 years after fighters official retirement.
3) Release it on a monthly basis.
4) Let a bank handle it. So Even if UFC goes kaput, the bank can guaranty returns.
Let’s not expect a man/women fighter in early 20s getting paid overnight & locked in a contract to make sound decisions. Few will do, most won’t.
Heartbreaking 💔 man
They can invest in 401k like the rest of us. I love Nick but he lost out on millions
Its what they signed up for.
Big facts and make them split the revenue 60 40 at least it should be 50/50 tho
@@ottoskorzeny577 95% of them won’t. They get hit, break bones, head trauma. Without proper healing, recovery & guidance it’s very hard to take good decisions.
Cut 25% off every earning, release it monthly, 5 years after the retirement. Something like that.
I love Robbie, but the world needs to see Nick get his hands raised on Saturday.
I love nick but I don’t see him winning that fight. 5 years out of competition is a death sentence to almost any athlete, and sadly I don’t think Nick is Sugar Ray Leonard. I got Robbie by UD.
@@markydan1232 I'm hoping Robbie does win. I really do.
@Adolfthejewbaka _ who got knocked out??
@Adolfthejewbaka _ I agree, I hope this doesn't look like chuck vs tito 3. Chuck looked way passed his prime. I am getting that from nick, I wish him the best.
@Adolfthejewbaka _ you mean the Ko that's 2 years old and was filmed years prior?
This is hard to watch. Hope he wins, he's a legend in the sport. More so, hope he's healthy and happy moving forward.
This was so painful, not going to have the same view watching the fight... jesus christ, he's broken.
Yeah, this feels like a tragedy. Much respect for him being so open about this, but it feels like this man shouldn't be in the ring anymore. I hope he'll be okay.
Is this drugs or CTE that we're seeing? This guy's mind is completely ravaged.
He may not be the most articulate person, but, in the octagon he's an absolute poet. - Steve Heath
But he is! He is so articulate I couldn't put feelings into words like he does do vividly. You just can't relate that's all
He's a poet... The words in his head just have to come out. We only get a small glimpse at an amazing mind
@@issacnewton7059 And the fact he’s so honest and open about the way he feels, just not something we see very often in combat sports. It’s refreshing, honestly; whether someone agrees with what he says or not
seems pretty articulate to me. sincere like a child. even the most academic humans typically aren't capable of that.
haha that wasn't Caesar Gracie. put some respect on my man Steve Heath's name!! ya noob.
This felt like a therapy session. I love Nick because I can feel every word he said, I feel the same pain he feels with not being able to express himself properly or how society says we should.
Honest Real and Humble
@@Hamigal facts. He’s so true to himself, that he doesn’t care what people think about him. The best sort of people are the ones that be them-self
It’s funny because I feel like I understand him perfectly even though he’s not very articulate. Better than many people who do express themselves “properly” and elaborate. You can just feel Nick’s humbleness, I really admire that
Lol comparing yourself to Nick Diaz.
Dis is not a terapy session
The fact that he feels like many of us on our way to our 8 hr shift is crazy. “Why am I doing this again?”
Seriously i feel like he does constantly in my day to day. Def takes a lot to just open up about it, i love how he basically forgot about the cameras.
It's gotta be on a whole other level of that feeling as a pro fighter. I can only imagine
@@MrRobjs83 And they gave CM Punk the main event fight?😂
I make 11hrs man hahahaha
@@christopherrodriguez9514 bro id love an 8 hour shift
I just want to give this guy a hug. Love that he is 100% real.
Yeah, I could feel a lot of sadness in him. This feels pretty tragic if I'm honest. Like, the motivation feels all wrong for this. I hope he'll be okay after.
Me too bro
That's kinda weird.. he'd probably slap you for that
He' need help especially after that beat down 😭😅
That was really intense seems like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders.
The weight of his upcoming L
That's how it feels before a fight.
@@player0wning Not happening
@@nicadamo5703 he isn’t winning with this current mindset
@@__D-B__ He was in highschool so like 20 years ago but still
Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to ask the referee if he's ready.
Even In videos where tony isn't involved people still bring him up lmao
These jokes are gold 🤣
Lmao
Hahahaha! TOTALLY
@@erickpoint0
It's even funnier on videos that aren't even related to Tony because it sounds like something a Tony fan would do lol
Lmao
this guy seems like he’s battling something else which is a lot tougher then his upcoming fight. stay strong kid!!
He’s battling stupid questions in these interviews too
I can see that in this interview!
He's taking on the full ufc by coming back he's saying f the money Grace's guy made this sport that's what this whole things about this is y he's so deep
He definitely has CTE poor dude
@@sGypsyKiing1984 really stupid questions, Brett is an amateur
The whole response to "why do you feel you have to fight" and he said all the things he could get for OTHERS really speaks to his character. Nick is clearly a guy who does these things not for himself, but for the people he cares about.
He is my little baby brother
Just what he sells in Nick Diaz merchandise leading up to this fight is more money then most fighters will make for headlining
Fighting is a way out...
Kinda like the biggy line. " The crack rock or a jump shot"
listening to Nick when he's honest is just so great
Show me one nick lie
@@ajroig4901 this comment is unoriginal
@@jordang5283 Did u have something to say about the original comment or just playing comment police?
Nick and Nate are as real as they come my guy 💯
@@stephanierobertson8395 Sounds like that's what you're doing. He doesn't have to respond to the OC. He's right, the comment is unoriginal. That doesn't make him superior, nor does it take away from the comment being true. Nick is as real as it gets, and Nate
Gotta love Nick. Missed that dude
@@gamebred_13th86 you must be knew here
Me too, appreciate this one. It might be the last🙏
facts
Nick by submission 💰
@@gamebred_13th86 bet u also think Conor is daddy!
Tortured soul. Fascinating interview
The most honest mma interview I've ever seen. Love this guys career, I really hope he does well
Every other sentence out of his mouth is contradictory. Dude's brain is messed up. Sad to see. He shouldn't be fighting. He doesn't like it but he also feels entitled but also he should be fighting Usman. Dude hasn't won a fight in literally 10 fricking years. TEN YEARS.
Love you
@@reallycoolguy121 GSP himself said he hated fighting and dreaded it every time, yet he’s arguably the greatest martial artist ever
@@reallycoolguy121 true, can't understand the guy. Says he doesn't like to fight and all of that but at the same time says he should be fighting the champion... if this is what people see as badass or original i think they too blind
@@lennaymaboyyy4848 GSP said he hated fight day. He didn't act like he's the world's biggest victim and he could string a coherent, consistent sentiment and he never felt entitled while going a decade without a victory and not fighting for 6 years. You cannot compare Nick and GSP unless you're a moron.
Being an older brother, it really hits you hard when he speaks about his baby brother. As real as it gets
He’s spoken before about fighting so his brother doesn’t have to. I think seeing him talk about watching Nate get pieced up by Leon really shows that too. I think he got this Robbie fight because he felt responsible for that. Like he thinks he should have been doing that with Leon, and Nate should have been protected by him. I think we’re seeing Nick fight for all the wrong reasons this weekend, and I don’t think it bodes well for him.
@@TehCream I see my small sister cry over some stupid things I feel bad imagine having your brother going to war and getting hurt it isn't easy for anybody he shouldn't fight for his brother or anyone he should fight for himself I believe Nick has enough only he doesn't look like a guy who throws money and buys stupid jewelry and he also has his own successful academy fighting should be for yourself not money or fame
@@rohansharma3663 He has his own successful academy? Why was he talking about starting one here, and said it never got started?
@@TehCream only guy I've seen who gets it so far. I agree with what you said entirely, we all remember the bravado of the Diaz bros, they were at a certain point in time, far beyond anyone in MMA. But that Leon fight with his brother really showed how far the sport has progressed. It was a timing issue for Nick and at times he really sounded bitter in this interview, its understandable.
@@remi4744 he has the nick diaz academy in Lodi Cali I believe
I hope Nick gets what he wants out of life, he seems really down here.
I agree but fighting is not the way to go about it
I agree
I would argue its on brand for nick I herd him say the same things 10 years ago .I honestly think the reason we love the Diaz brothers so mutch is they rarely do interviews and when they do your left with more questions then answers but you still hang on every word real knows real .
Nick is a national treasure and we must all appreciate this man :-) Can relate to being betrayed, injustice, and becoming less of yourself... You want revenge and better things but never get it... You only get shattered to pieces... All the sacrifice and punishment, and you still get pushed all the way back to take the punishment all over again...
Almost suicidal. I definitely hope that he gets the help he needs as well.
This is beautifully depressing. A true fighters life. A true fighter. A man who was on top of the world but at the same time the bottom. As clear as the passion for fighting is the self hate for having to. The transparency is breathe taking with its unashamed honesty; all while simultaneously soul breaking. The respect I have garnered through hearing his reality of the life of a fighter in this interviewing with Nick. It has changed the way I view this fight game for the rest of my life. God bless you Nick.
11:58 Gotta love the honesty, no fighter ever says this.......
Do I feel confident? I never do. I never have. I've always felt like I'm gonna get trashed out there. '
"Oh how do you feel against Robbie Lawler?"
I feel like I'm going to get the s*** beat out of me.
False
Many fighters have said this from Mike Tyson to Cerrone.
@@P715R Till etc. Many fighters have been more and more outspoken about these things. Well said Sir.
Untrue, many many fighters have admitted they felt this way...
you earned a sub with this comment!
@@NicolaMaxwell Nick has been saying this for years GSP too
I’ve never seen a fighter be so genuine and honest about how they’re feeling. That was awesome and I really hope Nick wins!
Brother that’s not honesty. That’s a neurological degenerative disorder probably due to trauma and massive amounts of weed. Him wanting to fight Usman after a 6 year lay off? Cmon. That’s not being genuine, that’s delusional
Not being disrespectful either
@@rudyallen4 Well that’s clearly not the part I was talking about chief. Obviously I meant the part where he’s talking about how nervous he is and always has been before his fights.
@@jking8025 fair enough and I agree 👍
Very honest man to admit he still doesn’t know what to do with his life. Yet everyone expects us to have everything together.
He knows what he wants, it's what he lacks to get it, like accounting knowledge, business knowledge, etc, he just wishes people give you what they say they will and would quit exploiting those who don't know anything, for everything they are worth. That's what he regrets, not learning thing else but fighting. Because now he is having trouble navigating the convoluted world of greedy wolves in sheep's clothing....greedy rich people are the real wolves....the fighters in this game are the jesters of a different time....expendable and underappreciated.
I could relate to that quote the most.
Sucks that they screwed him over with the school. I think if he had found some honest business partners to run the school with, he would have been in a better place today
Zero acting or putting on a character front, Nick doesn’t even try to self promote or brag, just his true self.💯
Nick: So, I had a salami sandwich...
Brett: What made you want to have a salami sandwich...?
Seriously, terrible interviewing. I still think Nick did a great job though.
@@carloscardona9255 I agree bro, most definitely.
Showed some vulnerability.
“But why”
It feels like the dr.friedlander shrinks on gta 5😂
@@carloscardona9255 It's not terrible. Nick isn't overly expressive so Brett has to get as much out of him as possible.
Brett done a really good job here, I thought he was in trouble at the start and I was wondering how he got 20mins out of Diaz, but he let him talk and asked good questions to get Nick to continue talking. real talk from Nick, gotta respect the man, HOF
Brett is incredible at his job. This could have gone off the rails very easily.
@@itguygmailaccount2133 yea incredible at putting me to sleep everytime i hear him
I couldn’t disagree more. He asked dead questions that won’t get a great response form an introvert like Nick. I’ll watch this again when I’m finding it hard to sleep
@@Muhteo You and the rest of the sheep like saying this. Brett is well articulate and doesn’t put a fake persona like Schmo. He lets the guys talk and ask very simple and effective questions.
Okamoto is not a good reporter just like half the other mma media guys!!
His mind doing a million miles an hour and it's hard to him to get over his social anxiety to get it out clearly. He's very genuine and alot of people connect with him because he makes them realize he's just like them, people think he's a big successful fighter but in reality he's struggling with the same things everyone else is, trying to figure out who he is ND what makes him happy and what he wants to do with himself, if he made the right decisions in the past and currently etc. I love both the Diaz bros both as fighters but even more so as people and for their personalities. I hope it all goes his way and he ko Lawler even faster and more viciously than the first time.
I see what he means though, why am I fighting a guy I beat already? It's only because there's a back story there with the two previously fighting so that 'bad blood' gives them an angle to sell the fight and raise the excitement. Nick knows the companies don't really care about the fighters they use them to make money. Chew em up and spit em out. When you start losing they kick you out and replace you with someone else.
Lawler should put him right back in retirement
He's showing symptoms of ah concussion
@@mikeharryhunt1709 nah that's just nick diaz
@@eugenehammen8656 says the guy that thumbs up his own posts......
100 % correct.
This is one of the most troubling interviews I've ever seen. Clearly Nick Diaz shouldn't be fighting anymore. He sounds depressed and lost. He hasn't fought in 6 years. Why hasn't someone close to him put a stop to this fight? He's a legend of the sport and doesn't need to prove anything.
everybodys praising him and nobody sees it. hes depressed, you are right. he is the typical athlete who struggles after his prime with the second half of his life.
Nick should not fight anymore and find a new passion.
It does seem for monetary reasons. Sux.
The absolute truth! He’s doing it to please others.
I agree. This might be a tragedy in the making.
@KobeR true but win or lose the organization still the winner
Hope he's getting paid very well for this fight.
Probably not.. he doesn’t lick Dana’s sac!
CM Punk got paid well too 😂
What is getting paid well in the UFC, it provides a mere 15% of it's profit to its fighters, only the top fighters with massive fanbases get to make good deals for their fights. Let's just hope that the UFC remembers where it came from and what it stole from this man.
You know what Dana would say though? If you're not happy go make your own org. This guy is totally oblivious that he caught lightning in a bottle.
5k and a 10% off venom coupon.
18:22 - No Thankyou bro! You are the reason I started watching MMA and it’s a blessing that I’ll get to see you fight again, win or lose you have been a big inspiration to me and MILLIONS of other hardcore Diaz fans.
Lol
Same here
Same 12 years ago
I want to thank Brett for opening up this moment to us. It’s good to see a sensitive side of a Diaz brother every now and then.
So Nick got fvcked over by people who promised him a gym and now money is tight and fighting is the only thing he knows to get that money even though he hates fighting. Thanks for killing the excitement
Quite simply - NICK DIAZ - the most down to earth - honest - straight talking guy to ever step foot in the UFC Octagon - Stockton 209 - LEGEND!
No, UNDEFEATED undisputed uncle chael sonnen is.
@@Jack-gz5ne chael sonnen a cheat and fraud, Nick’s the real deal.
@@diagnosedsociopath1502 Chael was more successful in MMA than Nick
@@ChildishGambeaner yeah i guess. He's got more big names on his win list
That's a bit of a biased comment
Wow this is so intense. I can feel his pain and it hurts seen a hero having a mental struggle with his decisions.
I met nick 2 years ago.. Said “what’s up nick!” As I was just starstruck.. he dapped me up, and was super nice. Rooting for him! You’re a real one champ 🥊💪
Real talk
Me too
My boy told me when he met Nick, he felt like he made a new friend. Dude was super cool very humble
I'll never wash this hand again 😂 badass
Same here, walked out of the bathroom of a club in Sacramento and Nick was against the wall, just chilling. We took pictures, he talk to me about, Woodley and TJ. He's hella cool.
It’s so refreshing to hear this level of honesty, reminds me of Mike Tyson.
When Mike was younger he was an insecure child putting a mean face on for the cameras. If you mean Mike now your absolutely correct
My thoughts exactly..
Mike even said he was scared before every fight. Wondering why he was even there..
You've literally just watched Dana latest interview after the presser lmao
GSP was just asked if he can relate to Nick, and he said he did.
We don’t deserve Nick. He’s fighting for us ✊
1000%
👊
I think he needs it.....
He’s fighting for our sins
I feel him, I’ve always dealt with that same indescribable anxiety, much respect for him finding the strength to even do this interview.
Same
this looks like a therapy session brett looks and talks like a therrapist and nick well you know
Right.... brett worst person to interview nick
Get somebody else... this guy is cringe. He should be on "the view"
Right around the 11:00 minute mark, it starts to take a turn where it's hard to watch. As much as I am looking forward to the return of Nick Diaz, it's difficult to hear him say things like ... "I'm going in there to win. Do I feel confident? I never do. I never have. I've always felt like I'm gonna get trashed out there. Every fight I've ever done ... I feel like I'm gonna get the sh*t beat outta me. And even when I win, I get beat up worse."
Bro bet the house on Lawler. Nicks mindset isn't right.
@@mahonp He has always said stuff like that.
They really took 6 years off his career. So disappointing. But he’s still a legend.
@Daniel G No. It was overturned
He was suspended for 18 months
Yup 18 months $150k fine or something. He left.
It’s been more than 6.
@@spookshow6999 8
I've had the pleasure of meeting Nick in person and he's nothing like he is in these interviews at all. Super nice and humble and talks like a normal dude. All the cameras and stuff in your face probably messes with him. Can't wait to see this fight Saturday!
You met Ali of MMA
Dude got no medicine in him... Until they come up w something better..Guys like him and Tyson use the weed for equilibrium....
There was a time when Aldo and McGregor fought, and Nick wanted to go and slap the winner and potentially get a huge fight, I think Nick wanted the McGregor fight, but Nate was planning for Micheal Johnson and He told Nick not to do that because he had McGregor in his sights. They know the right opponents for each other and unfortunalty only one can get the opponent
Probably because he has anxiety
You sound like he comes off really rude here. He really doesn’t, just answering questions. Come off as authentic to me.
Can't say I've ever heard someone speak from the heart like he just did!! That's why we Love you Nick!!!!!
Absolutely absolute legend it's a shame, anxiety sucks.
Definitely see why he feels so much resentment towards the sport if his career happened 10 years later he would’ve made 10x more money
He made more in strikeforce than a lot of people realize, Strikeforce paid almost 65% in revenue, look at guys like Overeem the contracts they had were much better than most guys who were with the UFC.
@@bengoldstein2823 still not much compared to what nate makes now and he was a lot better than nate is
Yeah and now marijuana is legal. What freakin luck for Nick. They took his livelihood for what? For smoking pot… I blame the system that wanted him out.
Thanks to Conor Mcgregor
@@richardsanchez2409 i mean, his suspension was reduced to 18 months. he didn’t need to sit out but i’m assuming he did because he always hated fighting.
Nick has his own demons and you can see he’s silently suffering, feel he’s fighting a mental battle more than a Physical battle 😔
I think most professional fighters are either that or are putting up a front.
@@sam9671 you have to be a little crazy to be a fighter anyways, speaking personally
He's not ready for Lawler
I hope he doesn’t go off the rails after the fight…especially if it doesn’t go his way. I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope he wins.
He hates the "game" he's a warrior not a point fighter. Probably the most genuine person in the sport
Warriors dont quit
@@irunit2321 when you’ve fought in strike force and dominated every fight and weren’t in a single dam boring fight you can quit whenever you want because you’ve earned ur respect now show some
@@Donny34738 dont be mad at me for being honest i like the diaz bros but to watch him quit like that was shameful something a true warrior would never do like i said i dont understand how u took that as disrespect
hes got demons like me
@@JackhammerPossessor demons lose against god
Lmao you can tell when Nick gets comfortable during an interview, he starts to talk more
I agree brother
yeah there is a few interviews out there where you can tell hes comfortable
Okamoto has become one of the best interviewers in mma
I mean.. kind of human nature right? Lol
@@geebabyt1221 yeah haha. Nothing new
So much respect for this Legend. The love he has for his brother. His loyalty to his team and camp. Nick Diaz Army all day everyday!
Amen!!
This has to be the most honest, genuine and introspective interview you’ll see from any fighter. I just genuinely hope he’s in a good place. I can’t wait to watch the fight.
You took the words right out of my mouth
Haha he’s not in a good place and you definitely make it deeper than it is
more the most cringe interview ever.
i am millionaire and my life is so hard.!
I can feel his pain and it hurts. It sucks to be in his position. Especially 5 years out. I think it was a little bit wrong that his first fight back was Lawler. I wish he got his feet wet first. Not lawler who has fought a ton more and with the belt belt too. There should be a Lawler and Diaz 3! But his legacy still needs to be fulfilled. When he was in Strike Force he was unstoppable and with George St Pierre I was really surprised on the punishment he gave George. The truth is he was wronged. It is great that he is back but Should have had a slow Lee start. Fights to prepare for the big shot. He needs another fight soon!!!! He should have had the belt. It was wrong how he was done with weed. It’s messed up. He deserve another shot.
“Nick, why do you fight?” “I don’t know. I don’t want to look back and wonder why I didn’t do it.” Nick is the man!
Yet he didn’t do it for years even when suspended was reduced years ago. He’s a walking contradiction
Man the only thing i really wanted to hear from him
@@albinomallea334 after this fight you won’t see Nick for 3 years. And I’m a fan since early 2000s
@Cheese Cake you liked your own comment and I’m the fool? Every fighter has a life outside fighting. Nick just isn’t mentally consistent for many years with it.
@Cheese Cake what life outside fighting and making his money with his stardom high? He has no wife no kids he spent 2019 living on Instagram drinking and partying in Vegas. Don’t make excuses
"I don't like this but it's what i do." A more pure fighter has never existed.
He does seem like a genuinely pure person but at the same time bro there are fighters who genuinely love what they do
@@whoknows8436 he kinda seems punch drunk to me, maybe i haven’t watched enough interviews of him, but he’s rambling like crazy. Interviewer sucks tho so it might not be purely his fault.
Chuck loved every sec of it. I'd say he qualifies
This is sad man. A great fighter who wishes he could find other passions so he could get away from fighting but struggles to. I hope you find things you love Nick that can make you feel happier.
I disagree
If the commission didn't screw him for weed traces for 5 years. That petty for weed. N kuomo ask stupid questions u wonder y he don't like interviews
@@reallifematters8699 suspended for 18 months and its really his fault, he knew he wasn't supposed to have weed in his system
@@Deacers it’s sadly true what you’re saying. He did know the risks. I think it’s a dumb rule, but everyone was aware.
@@AbstrACTioNation yeah it hurt me typing it out but he basically screwed himself
When Nick says this sport has taken so much from him and not given much back...he's talking about his brain health compared to the amount of money he's been paid.
They robbed him from competition as well
They took everything from nick it’s sad
Yeah that's what I gathered from this interview, like when he said he didn't think he would feel like this at 38 😔
Brett: Looking forward to the fight and I wish you the very best.
Diaz: "Ok."
Brett is a terrible person to interview Nick, Jon Anik should be doing this.
@@travisbaker2592 what's so great about that company worm
This honestly made me tear up a bit. I can relate to Nick a lot when it comes to life things. I wish him the best
In this life you gotta be like Conor just BS and get money if u real fighter but can’t promote u won’t get the money or anything
He said it without saying it but someone screwed him over in the school he started and he’s coming back for the pay day. Nick should be making over 30k a month just off his social media.
How
This post is spot on. I thought the exact same thing. Because the businesses didn’t work out he is doing this for money. Hope he gets paid his worth.
I don’t want nick to ever fight again unless he wants too
I think we know how Diaz feels now.. thanks Brett for really hammering that one home
About the most useless line of questioning I ever saw. I think the comment section could've pooled together better ones to ask
But how DOES it make you feel Nick? After 6 years..
That’s all mma interviewers ever ask. “How does it feel” “how are you feeling” “what are you feeling after this result”
Lmao for real bring Ariel back please
F E E L
I just want Nick to have some peace. He deserves it, been in a fight his whole life.
HE HASNT FOUGHT SINCE 2015, AHAHHAHAHAHAHH
@@curlyak1251 shut up kid
@@curlyak1251
Silence ya pickle.
@@curlyak1251 His whole life is a fight ya muppet.
I won't be mad if this is his last fight. I hope he gets what he's looking for with the money off this fight and does his own thing. He deserves it and owes nothing to anyone.
He's all over the place, should not be fighting, he needs help.
@@unforseenlaboratories8017 what u dont realize is that almost all of these fighters feel like this before a fight, nick has been the same dude since the early 2000's, just about everything he said here is literally the same
Excatly
@Cheese Cake true man a lot of people are bout to find out who nick diaz is
Nicks a complicated guy he should have a RUclips channel and just hear him talk that would be interesting or a podcast or something a RUclips video tell his story if him talking for like 3 hours or something like that lol
Got a chance to meet this guy at the Rio casino in Vegas, he was sitting at the bar with a couple people I approached him at let him know that I was a big fan. He had no problem getting up and talking for a couple minutes and posing for a quick picture. Stand up guy! Sense of humor too!
Very similar experience here!
Nick seems like he's going through depression and doesn't wanna talk about it.. I truly hope bro can find happiness. He seems genuinely tired...
Thank Barakka Obama
-RUclips Clinical psychologist
Yeah you can see it
Wonder why
It's weed abuse
You must be new to Nick Diaz. He's talked this way his whole career.
Nick’s existence is a tortured artist as a fighter. Much like Mike Tyson.
Well said!! Bravo!!
Factual statement
Hotboxin with the Diaz brothers.
Make it happen Diaz army
he really makes me think about fighting from the fighter’s perspective, not from a fans perspective and it’s ugly.
@@icaniklas think nick was seen in the studio recently so atleast we might see one the Diaz brothers on soon
I wish he knew and felt how thousands of MMA fans feel about him. A lot of his answers and feelings make me sad...
The honesty and authenticity of this man is admirable.
The most honest answer from a real fighter in his heart " I tried to get away from fighting, but I cant"
It makes me sad that he feels that he isn't good at anything else....