Why is Nick Diaz not fighting in the UFC?

Question

Does Nick not want to fight in the UFC or why doesn't UFC want Nick Diaz? I mean, he's an exciting fighter (also a top ten in his division) and he draws in a lot of people.

Answer 1

Only You Edward.

Answer 2

he did he has a coll *** k.o over robbie lawler . but he started losing alot

Answer 3

Do you want the long or short list.....?

1. He isnt that great of a fighter. He has beaten some good fighters but also lost to some bad ones.

2. Contrary to what you believe ('he draws a lot of people') people do not like him. I suppose he draws people who want to see him knocked out.

3. He has been booted from two separate organizations for failing substance tests.

4. If his head got any bigger he'd lift off the ground and he is a punk idiot. Just read a bit about his conflict with KJ Noons and its obvious the guy is stupid. He has a huge ego and demanded money that Dana wouldnt give him, so bye bye.

Answer 4

Diaz had a losing streak in the UFC, felt disrespected in terms of compensation and opps, and he decided to go elsewhere. You also have to remember Diaz faught at 170 in the UFC, not the 155 he is currently fighting at so it made a difference, especially with the talent at 170 in the UFC.

He's a good fighter, but he has so many questionable performances. He beats the best at 155 (Gomi) then its ruled a draw to Diaz's drug tests, then he loses his next fight to a nobody. If a good Nick Diaz shows up hes a tough fight, the problem is you never know when a good Nick Diaz will show up.

Answer 5

I think it's personal reasons.

Answer 6

I don't know, he was a cool fighter though. There are also lots more that I just haven seen anymore from the Oltimate fighter tv show. What the heck happened with them?

Answer 7

for diaz's last ufc fight they actually found that he was taking some substance. they took him out of the ufc so he left to pride. then they found marijuana in his system. now hes clean and fighting in elite xc at 160 lbs.  he wants a rematch with kj noons who is the 160 lb title holder in elite xc. so thats a reason hes staying.