Nick Diaz

  1. MMA: NSAC Proves Its Ineptitude Once Again

    Let’s be real here: California is the state that nobody wants to deal with. The state athletic commission there is, as we say in Canada, a gong show ...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 22 hours ago 720 reads 12 comments

  2. Nick Diaz, Alistair Overeem and the 6 Biggest Commission Debacles

    Athletic commissions are important to the sport of mixed martial arts. They represent the sense of order and justice that is needed in every professional sport...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 2 days ago 2,921 reads 18 comments

  3. Nick Diaz Was Paid $300,000 to Show Up for UFC 143 Press Conferences?

    Remember back in September when Nick Diaz failed to show up for media obligations for his UFC 137 main event against Georges St-Pierre? We're all familiar with the story by ...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 3 days ago 9,751 reads 43 comments

  4. Nick Diaz: 5 Reasons UFC Star Must Make a Turnaround

    Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage...

    Riley Kontek Written by Riley Kontek about 4 days ago 5,088 reads 53 comments

  5. Current UFC Fighters and Their Signature Moves

    No matter the arena, it’s cool to own a signature move: a move that’s associated uniquely with one person. Our favorite fighting game characters have them. Our favorite wrestlers have them...

    Alexander Metalis Written by Alexander Metalis about 9 days ago 1,796 reads 20 comments

  6. Nick Diaz Fans! It Is Time to Find Someone New to Root for

    What a surprise. Nick Diaz went and screwed up his career, again. Even though Diaz is MMA 's most chronic abuser of fans, his followers just cannot help but to ask for more—despite ...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 10 days ago 1,614 reads 60 comments

  7. Nick Diaz and the 10 Fighters with the Most Loyal Fanbases

    Nick Diaz has had a hell of a year so far. The former Strikeforce Welterweight champion lost the biggest fight of his career, got popped (and suspended) for failing a drug test, and no-showed a BJJ "super fight...

    Kyle Symes Written by Kyle Symes about 10 days ago 4,752 reads 36 comments

  8. Nevada Plays Favorites with Steroid Users but Hates Marijuana

    The UFC's issues with drug-related failures are a problem, but they have yet to reach epidemic levels. Not yet, anyway. Truthfully, they haven't even come close to damaging as many fights as training injuries have...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 11 days ago 4,022 reads 77 comments

  9. Free UFC Star Nick Diaz: The Ridiculous Suspension That Will Cost Him Dearly

    If you've read much of my work at all over the past few years, you should know one thing. To me, Nick Diaz is a bona fide American hero, a working class icon and one of the most exciting fighters in UFC history...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 11 days ago 9,834 reads 124 comments

  10. UFC News: Cesar Gracie Reacts to Nick Diaz Suspension, Takes Shot at Jon Jones

    Nick Diaz was suspended for one year by the Nevada State Athletic Commission Monday afternoon for testing positive for marijuana metabolites after UFC 143, where he lost to Carlos Condit in a bout for UFC interim welterweight title...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 11 days ago 6,553 reads 76 comments

  11. Nick Diaz Reportedly Suspended 1 Year for Positive Test for Marijuana

    The UFC welterweight division can rest easier (at least until February) now that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has ruled on Nick Diaz 's positive test for marijuana...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 11 days ago 5,001 reads 47 comments

  12. UFC 146 & History's 10 Most Awesome UFC Promo Trailers Ever

    Hardcore UFC fans know that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has changed drastically in the last 10 years...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 12 days ago 603 reads 0 comments

  13. NSAC Hearing for Nick Diaz and Chael Sonnen TUE Request Live Blog

    Today at 12 p.m. ET, the Nevada State Athletic Commission will meet to discuss two very important matters for the UFC. The first is Chael Sonnen's TUE request in Nevada. This is obviously important for the main event of UFC 148...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 12 days ago 5,672 reads 60 comments

  14. Braulio Estima Mocks Cesar Gracie's Statement Explaining Nick Diaz No-Show

    In case you've been incapacitated since late Saturday evening, UFC welterweight Nick Diaz was a no-show for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superfight with world renowned black belt Braulio Estima on Sunday...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 17 days ago 1,822 reads 33 comments

  15. Cesar Gracie on Nick Diaz: His Actions Were Inexcusable

    The latest incident involving Nick Diaz has certainly been making its way around the media this week. After preparing to face renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Braulio Estima ...

    Mike Hodges Written by Mike Hodges about 17 days ago 1,883 reads 3 comments

  16. Nick Diaz Still Donated Sum Equal to His Entire Purse to Children's Hospital

    Nick Diaz , according to his legendary coach Cesar Gracie's statement , charitably “paid to St. Jude Children’s Hospital the sum of what would have been his entire purse...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 18 days ago 2,162 reads 15 comments

  17. UFC Star Nick Diaz Battles Controversy on 2 Fronts

    Nick Diaz is not your typical human being . I think it's important to get that out of the way before diving in head first. He's got an anger inside of him that would put Bruce Banner to shame...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 18 days ago 5,620 reads 34 comments

  18. Dana White 'Not Shocked' at Nick Diaz No-Showing at Jiu-Jitsu World Expo Event

    UFC president Dana White has dealt with Nick Diaz on a few occasions and it's safe to say the Stockton, Calif. native didn't leave a good impression on the UFC boss...

    Mike Hodges Written by Mike Hodges about 19 days ago 2,424 reads 9 comments

  19. Nick Diaz: The Most Important Fight of His Career Is Today

    Nick Diaz had quite the weekend. By this point, nothing Diaz does should surprise us in the least. As Ben Fowlkes over at MMAFighting...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 19 days ago 6,582 reads 39 comments

  20. MMA: Seven Fighters That Fans Need to Stop Picking on

    MMA fans are a hateful breed. They build fighters up, only to tear them down when they lose or even just say something they don't agree with...

    Matt Saccaro Written by Matt Saccaro about 19 days ago 4,184 reads 106 comments

  21. Nick Diaz: What MMA Star Must Do to Repair His Image Following No-Show

    Once again, UFC star Nick Diaz showed he can't be trusted to fulfill his obligations on Saturday, as he failed to show up for the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, California...

    Ryan Phillips Written by Ryan Phillips about 20 days ago 1,877 reads 9 comments

  22. UFC News: Nick Diaz Posts Reason for BJJ Super Fight No Show on Facebook Page

    Just about every fight fan is aware by now that UFC welterweight contender Nick Diaz no-showed a scheduled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu super fight with Braulio Estima Saturday night at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 20 days ago 5,681 reads 12 comments

  23. Nick Diaz: No-Show for Braulio Estima Superfight Explained, Nate Diaz Weighs in

    Almost 12 hours later, we're not much closer to solving the latest Nick Diaz mystery. Last night, Diaz was expected to headline the 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in a no-gi superfight ...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 20 days ago 3,399 reads 4 comments

  24. Siyar Bahadurzada: Nick Diaz Will "Give You a Reason You Can't Understand!”

    Siyar "Siyar The Great" Bahadurzada also weighs in on the recent Nick Diaz no-show and makes light of the situation...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 20 days ago 1,770 reads 21 comments

  25. Don't Be Scared Homie: UFC Star Nick Diaz No Shows Another Event

    Let's be honest with each other. I don't normally watch jiu jitsu tournaments for entertainment. Neither do you...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 20 days ago 15,862 reads 78 comments