Nick Diaz is an OG UFC legend known for his striking ability and tenacity in the octagon. He has a professional record of 26 wins and 10 losses. Diaz Proved to be a formidable opponent in the UFC middleweight division. However, his true fame came when he won the Welterweight Championship title at Strikeforce. Recently, Diaz asked Dr. Bo Hightower for powerful hammer therapy. During their conversation, the fighter revealed that his inspiration to pursue MMA came from two movies. In addition, he was fascinated by the discipline and skill exhibited by the fighters in the film. This prompted him to start training and eventually pursue a career in MMA.
Moreover, not only cinema, but two films by Jean-Claude Van Damme influenced him. Despite his hiatus from the sport, Diaz continues to be loved in the MMA community. Additionally, his fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon.
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How ‘Bloodsport’ and ‘Kickboxer’ inspired Nick Diaz to become an MMA star
Nick Diaz cites two movies that helped him get into the sport: ‘Bloodsport’ and ‘Kickboxer’. Both films feature intense fight scenes, showcasing the athleticism and skills needed to excel in sports. Diaz’s interest in these films eventually led him to pursue MMA, where he built a successful career and became a fan favorite of his.
He said, “Yep, um, um, bloodsport um, yeah, and kickboxers drove me into the fight.“
In addition to these two films, Diaz also listed ‘True Romance’ and ‘Lionheart’ as among his favorite films, citing his diverse tastes in cinema and how the medium inspires and I showed you how you can make an impact. Diaz’s love of fighting movies shows just how much of an impact pursuing a career in MMA has had on him.
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Tony Ferguson had the opposite effect on Diaz
UFC legend Nick Diaz is known for his no-nonsense and outspoken approach. Plus, he doesn’t seem to be a fan of any particular lightweight superstar, Tony FergusonDiaz has recently disparaged Ferguson’s style as “obnoxious” and “irritating”.spastic typeAnd he makes up for his lack of skill with those types of tactics.
Ferguson is a highly regarded fighter and former interim UFC lightweight champion, so Diaz’s comments are sure to stir up some controversy. He is not one to hold back when it comes to voicing his opinion.
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On the UFC front, Diaz’s older brother is set to return to the octagon after losing to Robbie Lawler.
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