Nick also trains with andre ward, an olympic gold medalist. Its been six months since he lost to conor mcgregor at ufc 202, yet despite being cleared to compete in september, diaz still. But its one thing to talk about abandoning mma in favor of boxing, and another thing to actually do it. See more ideas about nate diaz, nick and nate diaz and diaz brothers. We look at his unique style of boxing and punch combos. Mar 20, 2016 when chael sonnen hears fans and worst of all, fighters saying that conor mcgregor got made into an example by nate diaz, he just shakes his head, because all of those voices are missing the. There seems to be some confusion amongst fans as to how one should regard nick diaz s boxing. Nate diaz s coach richard perez says that with a full training camp, nate diaz would be even more effective against conor mcgregor, should they rematch. Nick diaz, daniel mendoza and the sweet science of bruising new, 21 comments a comparison between the fistic stylings of nick diaz and the famous prizefighters of yore.
Is nate diaz a better fighter than connor mcgregor. Nick diaz says conor mcgregor can put up a fight opposite floyd mayweather in boxing match. Nate diaz is the latest mma fighter to suddenly get a boxing. Nate diaz joins conor mcgregor in applying for nevada boxing. Nick diaz is the latest ufc coward to be called out by a boxing champ. Nate diaz is the latest mma fighter to suddenly get a boxing license music. Sure, hes made a lot of enemies as ufcs unhinged villainmissing prefight press conferences because he. Nick diaz teaching boxing at cesar gracie jiujitsu, lodi,ca mma ko ugly song. Nick diaz is a former wec and ifc welterweight champion.
Well, in a combined 68 professional fights nick diaz and nate diaz have only been finished twice apiece. Nick diaz 10 punch combos top 10 boxing combos youtube. Nick diaz vs kj noons fight result strikeforce diaz vs. Japanese kanji set instant download eps png file 66 png files 300 dpi. Former ufc welterweight title contender nick diaz has often been considered. Nate diaz joins conor mcgregor in applying for nevada boxing license two of the ufcs biggest stars are making moves to earn more money. Daniel diaz born 20 january 1984 is a professional boxer from nicaragua diaz lost to koki kameda for the world boxing association bantamweight title diaz defeated former world title challenger roberto marroquin. Ocean troublemaker clubwaver club mix nick never makes combos, hi never plans. The rear naked choke locked up, and before going to sleep like holly holm did in the main event. Arts martial arts belts muay thai workouts boxing stance self defense moves. This is full fight nick diaz vs kj noons strikeforce diaz vs noons 2 by chopshopmedia. As a collegiate boxer, ill take you one further and say that his technique from a pure boxing perspective looks terrible. Mma weekly reported that nick diaz signed a twoyear deal with elitexc and in his next fight, fought striking specialist kj noons for the vacant 160 pound title. This is nick diaz next fight and kj noons next fight.
Nick diaz top 10 boxing combos skills with tutorial close. Nate diaz is going after a boxing license because ufc put him. Conor mcgregor hints at nate diaz trilogy after mayweather fight. The ufc lightweight is set to follow in the footsteps of bitter rival. Electronic arts put its fight night boxing franchise on hold. Mar 06, 2016 nate diaz throws a straight left hand during his ufc 196 submission victory over conor mcgregor. Nick diaz top 10 punch tips 10 boxing combos youtube. November 2, 2010 by johnny n boxing basics, how to box 96 comments. This time we explore some comparisons between mma fighter nick diaz s unusual boxing style, with those of 19th century bareknuckle legend, daniel mendoza. Mar 16, 2016 you know you must have legit hands when andre ward says you can more than hold your own in sparring with him, however do the diaz brothers possess the best boxing in ufc or is there someone else better. Nash brings us yet another fascinating article from his archives. Jonathan snowden covers combat sports for bleacher report. The game doesnt understand diazmcgregor mma fighting.
Conor mcgregor continues to assure fans and pundits that hell return to the octagon after taking on floyd mayweather in a boxing match on aug. The diaz brothers train under luisito espinosa, former wba and wbc world champion. I hope you have even half as much fun doing them as i have over the years. Pascal didnt hold back either, believing he could not only outduel diaz in the boxing ring, but. Id whup both conor mcgregor and floyd mayweather in one night. These basic boxing combinations should be mastered to the point where you can do them going forwards, backwards, sideways, and with your eyes closed. Cause if youre not with us then youre against us nick diaz. Nick diaz top 10 punch tips 10 boxing combos duration.
Nate diazs coach richard perez says that with a full training camp, nate diaz would be even more effective against conor mcgregor, should they rematch. Nate diaz is the latest mma fighter to suddenly get a. Nick diaz says conor mcgregor can put up a fight opposite. If the diaz bros left mma a few years back to try their luck in boxing could they have become champions of even title contenders. Nate diaz applying for boxing license jiujitsu times. Jan 07, 2018 nick diaz and anderson silva trade punches during ufc 183. Diaz storms forward into increasingly confident punch combos from his opposition, who all seem pleasantly surprised that theyre. Conor mcgregor hints at nate diaz trilogy after mayweather. This is a good list of basic punching combinations for any beginner just learning how to box. Nate diaz, ally brooke, nick diaz and arianny celeste at sugar factory las vegas. Nick diaz thinks conor mcgregor can hit floyd mayweather. The diaz brothers have some of the most unorthodox boxing skills in mma. Diaz makes defiant statement on trilogy fight nate diaz is adamant he isnt waiting for a trilogy fight with conor mcgregor to come to fruition.
A great case study of how to render nate diazs boxing and stance ineffective is in his fight against rafael dos anjos. I fought a little when i was younger and i believe i have a great eye for the game and the fighters. Jan 18, 2017 nate diaz joins conor mcgregor in applying for nevada boxing license two of the ufcs biggest stars are making moves to earn more money. In boxing and some other sports, a southpaw stance is where the boxer has their right hand. Jan 24, 2017 nate diaz is a disgruntled employee right now. Nickolas robert nick diaz born august 2, 1983 is an american former mixed martial artist. Its been six months since he lost to conor mcgregor at ufc 202, yet despite being cleared to compete in september, diaz still has no upcoming fights. Everyone knows the diaz brothers are tough, but they may not realize how tough. Are the diaz brothers the best boxers in the ufc ufc ufc.
Nick diaz pretty much said kickboxers are shit at punching, strongly implying that their coaches are bad at teaching them how to punch. Nick diaz teaching boxing at cesar gracie jiu jitsu, lodi,ca mma ko ugly song. Steve marcusgetty images north america nate diazs defense is better. I will first talk about why mcgregor diaz 1 and 2 ended the way they did. Includes boxing stats, fight record, bio, martial arts history, photos, videos and links for nayeli diaz, nayeli diaz boxing. Search, discover and share your favorite nick diaz gifs.
Nate diaz and conor mcgregor are both applying for boxing licenses, fueling speculation their third fight may be in boxing. Martial art and fitness club nick diaz 10 punch combos. Nick diaz is the latest ufc coward to be called out by a. Nate diaz throws a straight left hand during his ufc 196 submission victory over conor mcgregor. It was so successful that in may 1997 arizonas consumer advantage wrote an article in which they stated joe diaz s top level boxing gym at 75 north cave creek rd. The revenge that lasted over 17 years bernard hopkins vs roy jones jr. Jul 15, 2017 conor mcgregor continues to assure fans and pundits that hell return to the octagon after taking on floyd mayweather in a boxing match on aug. In the few remaining minutes, diaz opened up with his boxing range, tagging zaromskis cleanly several times with combos composed of jabs, hooks and seamless. Photos of boxers before and after fights show how brutal the sport can be. Rda kicked diaz so many times that he had diaz switching into his opposite stance a common thing to do when its hurt and he has diaz trying to engage in the clinch and going for takedowns.
He has also competed in the ufc, pride fc, elite xtreme combat before it ceased operations, and strikeforce. Nate diaz joins conor mcgregor in applying for nevada. At regional level, he held the wbcnabf, and wbonabo featherweight titles between 2015 and 2018. Nickolas robert nick diaz is an american former mixed martial artist and. Tech on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Jan 18, 2017 nate diaz and conor mcgregor are both applying for boxing licenses, fueling speculation their third fight may be in boxing. When chael sonnen hears fans and worst of all, fighters saying that conor mcgregor got made into an example by nate diaz, he just shakes his head, because all. Nate diaz quotesdiaz brothersufc boxinginspirational quotes about. Who would you guys say iswas the best boxer in mma. A history breakdown for nick diaz explains boxing for mma. Diaz thinks all the talk of a mcgregormayweather fight is a publicity stunt. Around 5pm him and his entourage were on the floor grappling.
Nick diaz once again caught the mma world by surprise with his manager cesar. Nate diaz is going after a boxing license because ufc put. Frustrated with mma, nick diaz contemplates a move to boxing. Through out the night they went through boxing, bag drills, kicking, some kind of weird. The unconventional mma boxing of nick and nate diaz. The rear naked choke locked up, and before going to. Full fight nick diaz vs kj noons strikeforce diaz vs. Nate diaz full fighter breakdown ahead of his welterweight fight versus conor mcgregor this saturday night march 5, 2016 at mgm grand garden arena in. In this video i teach 6 of my favourite boxing combinations used by nick diaz. Pedro diazs instagram profile has 398 photos and videos.
I trained with nick diaz a few days before he became famous. Corbbrey fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Since 1964 joe diaz trained over 8,000 fighters, both professional and amateur, in his gyms. His striking is effective and entertaining because of his chin. May 26, 2016 diaz thinks all the talk of a mcgregormayweather fight is a publicity stunt. Once the fight began, the two exchanged rather evenly on the feet until noons dropped diaz with a well timed right counterpunch. Three ways nate diaz wins the rematch at ufc 202 the pride of stockton, california can and should beat conor mcgregor on saturday. Nate diaz full fighter breakdown ahead of his welterweight fight versus conor mcgregor this saturday night march 5, 2016 at mgm grand garden arena in las vegas, nevada. Former wbc and wba super middleweight champion andre ward is a huge fan of the diaz brothers boxing skills, particularly nates. Nick diaz thinks conor mcgregor can hit floyd mayweather if.
Pedro diaz s instagram profile has 398 photos and videos. For a guy whos had a great deal of success as an mma fighter, diaz sure doesnt seem to. Apr 21, 2011 but its one thing to talk about abandoning mma in favor of boxing, and another thing to actually do it. Diaz is known for having a very modified sport bjj style that suits his mma career very well.