Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz are two controversial figures in combat sports. The Diaz brothers are popular for their carefree attitude, which often lands them in trouble. The MMA world believes that both Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz are ready for a street fight at any time. Even though they faced a lot of issues because of their outgoing attitude, the brothers have also earned a reputation as MMA fighters.
Recently, Nate Diaz detailed what led him to the world of combat sports. According to him, the reason his interest shifted to fighting was his elder brother, Nick Diaz. As a child, Nate Diaz often watched his brother get into fights.
At one point, the 38-year-old also became interested in fights after listening to the thrilling tales from his brother and neighborhood kids. When Nate Diaz thinks about his childhood, one thing he is sure about is that it was because of his brother that he reached the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Presently, Diaz is a free agent and is all set to go for a boxing match against Jake Paul on August 5.
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Nate Diaz talks about how it all began
In an interview with Bradly Martyn, Nate Diaz detailed how he started fighting. He said, “These guys come outside and my brother and 20 of the homies from the neighborhood are talking about ‘At this party, we’ve got these dudes’. That the whole party we’re like, forward back to back into what finally this happened and I’m just like looking back and forth everybody and ‘I cracked this dude and then like this dude and then was getting hit’ and everybody’s talking about the whole fight putting like homies versus homies.“
According to Diaz, after listening to what happened in the fight from his brother and friends, he, too, wanted to be part of one. From then on, Diaz wanted to be a fighter like his brother.
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After listening to the story of Diaz, fans showered the brothers with praise. Some of the fans believed that the Diaz brothers were true fighters who have the true fighting spirit.
Following are some of the reactions from fans:
- “Nick and Nate Diaz were put on this earth to battle. They are true modern day warriors as well as many others out there (known and unknown.) 2 of the absolute baddest men on the planet there’s no doubt.”
- “One of the most iconic MMA fighters alive, will fight anyone anywhere at any time.”
- “Love the Diaz bro’s even though they may take forever with rambling words to say what could easily be said in 2 sentences lol.”
- “Nates a beast and forever will be. Cant wait to see him whoop up on Jake.”
- “Nate Diaz face always looks like he’s losing cuz of all his previous cuts lol same with his brother.”
- “So Nick Diaz is the original G like we all know.”
- “I’d back Nate any day, even though he don’t need help.”
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From the reactions of the fans, it is clear that they hold the Diaz brothers in high regard. They believe that they are two fighters with a great story that led them to success. What is your take on the Diaz brothers? Let us know in the comments below.
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