The Diaz brothers are beloved by hardcore MMA fans for their aggressive fighting style, but also for their genuine demeanor. Part of that comes out in interviews, when they freely speak their minds, even when it gets them in hot water. But it also manifests itself in their treatment of their opponents.
Both Nick and Nate are notorious for their trash talk. Perhaps most famously, Nick laid all the way down on the mat during his fight with Anderson Silva. But Nate is no stranger to in-the-cage antics himself. Whether it’s flipping an opponent the bird, hitting him with the famous “Stockton Slap”, or talking smack after landing punches, the younger Diaz has checked all the boxes.
Interestingly, while doing research for this piece, I noticed that Nate is also always respectful of his opponents after a fight. Early in his UFC career, he would even help fallen opponents to their feet, embracing them and giving words of encouragement and appreciation. But before and during the melee, Diaz is anything but friendly.
Many believe that the signature Diaz trash talk is part of a strategy to draw opponents into their type of fight, rather than a simple desire to embarrass or anger their adversaries. Whatever the reason, perhaps no one else in MMA can goad an opponent like the boys from Stockton.
With his colossal rematch against Conor McGregor at UFC 202 approaching this weekend (August 20, 2016), we focus on Nate Diaz. Read on for the most memorable moments of his UFC career.
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