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[killerinstinct]

The thing that people tend to forget about Nick is that he's only 23.He still has plenty of time to improve and get back on track.He takes things seriously and improves he'll be a beast.

[Kewl144]

Originally Posted by Clint

He would probably be better off to cut down to 155 or bulk up a little more cause you are right, he's rather small for the division.

155? So we can watch more awkard fights from Diaz much akin to the Sherk fight? Diaz is in the only weight class that he can compete in. His problem, which I dont know if he'll solve, is his personality. He's a punk. He's too arrogant to use his strengths and he thinks he has a standup game because of a lucky punch on Lawler. I hope the UFC doesnt bother with him until he secures at least 3 more wins elsewhere. Maybe after fighting in some smaller shows, he'll adjust his attitude and appreciate his time in the UFC and actually show up to fight instead of grabbing legs for three rounds.

[paul]

i like the guy hes got great talent i jus hope he pulls his head out of his ass and starts fighting again

[Ubermensch]

Originally Posted by Tfunk241

If he went down to lightweight he'd eventually have to fight the heir apparent to the lightweight belt, Sherk again. I don't think that he can't beat Sherk, but he at least has to show some interest in the fight, unlike last time they fought.

Sherk will have that belt as long as Ricco had his because Penn is cutting weight and coming for it. So he better get ready to give it up as soon as he puts it on.

[Tfunk241]

Well if Penn is coming down to 155 your right, Sherk won't have the belt long, but I still see Penn wanting to stay at 170 to get a rematch with either Hughes or St. Pierre, those are the only guys he should be interested in, as they are the only guys in the UFC welterweight or lightweight classes that have a 50/50 chance of beating him. As for Diaz, I agree with what most people are saying, he has some really great skill that he needs to figure out how to utilize best. Keeping his pride in check would definately be a good start. I'd like to see him fight Karo again, I thought the first fight between them could have gone either way.

[Ubermensch]

Originally Posted by Tfunk241

Well if Penn is coming down to 155 your right, Sherk won't have the belt long, but I still see Penn wanting to stay at 170 to get a rematch with either Hughes or St. Pierre, those are the only guys he should be interested in, as they are the only guys in the UFC welterweight or lightweight classes that have a 50/50 chance of beating him.

Here it is from the horses mouth www.grappletv.com
I don't know if Dana will give him what he wants right away because of the Big Pride/UFC superbrawl next year. If it is really going to happen. I think Dana will do what he can to load his belt holders.

[dagreat1]

Originally Posted by Clint

They offered him a spot on TUF4 but he turned it down for whatever reason.

Because he's Nick "The Dick" Diaz as KI nicknamed him (fittingly so) and I think he has way too much of an ego and too much pride to be dropped by UFC and then let back in only through TUF4 where he would have to prove himself all over again.

It would be the same as getting fired from any other job and having to re-interview with that firm (except the interview would last a month or however long the actual filming of the show lasts) and prove you are worthy of the position that the firm felt you were not worthy of the first time around othat would be disscouraging and really suck IMO.

Plus the whole mentality he carries and him calling out Diego and claiming the TUF winners are not worthy of the big payday and feel hatred towards those fighters, not the best mindset to have.

it does not bother me that he is gone but I did enjoy some of his fights and was pulling for him to rape Diego but quite the opposite happened.

I would like to see Lawler return, he is a great undercard worthy of PPV's.

[killerinstinct]

Originally Posted by dagreat1

Because he's Nick "The Dick" Diaz as KI nicknamed him (fittingly so) and I think he has way too much of an ego and too much pride to be dropped by UFC and then let back in only through TUF4 where he would have to prove himself all over again.
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Actually I nick named him the prick.Nick"The Dick'Diaz is kind of mean.I thought it would've been kind of messed up Nick talking all that shit about TUF guys(when he had his fight with Diego)and than being on the show.

[MMAPIMP]

nick is a good fighter and i dont think his ego isa problem i think it help him get pumped up fpr a fight. the only fight i think he relly did lose in the ufc is the diego fight. I relly enjoyed the sherk match you people should watch over agian

[mattsoper]

I hope he gets on track...so if he isn't fighting alessio anymore then when and where is he fighting

when and who is alessio fighting now for that matter