UFC commentator and famend podcast host, Joe Rogan, has labeled Nick Diaz as the most effective fighters to ever compete in MMA.
Joe Rogan Labels Nick Diaz As One Of The Greatest 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 outstanding profession, together with his time at Strikeforce the place he was welterweight champion and boasted an 11-fight successful streak.
Joe Rogan, who has been an avid fan of Nate Diaz’s older brother, spoke in regards to the attributes a fighter must grow to be the most effective and scariest MMA fighters on the earth.
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 also be recognized for his trash-talking throughout fights, together with a memorable show towards Anderson Silva the place he laid on the ground and rested on the cage throughout the struggle.
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 mentioned: “Nick Diaz modified the sport, by way of 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 100% 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 respiratory by consistently 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 the most effective fighters that has ever achieved it.”
It’s unlikely that we are going to see Nick Diaz struggle within the UFC once more, particularly after his struggle towards Vicente Luque at UFC 310 in December 2024 was cancelled as a result of reported journey points.
