5 reasons why the UFC is better with Nick and Nate Diaz in it

#2 Nick and Nate Diaz are a breath of fresh air in a world of fakes

There's nothing fake about the Diaz brothers.

The modern world is often full of frauds and fakes, with social media peopled with wannabe ‘influencers’ who live plastic lives, peddling products and posing.

Unfortunately, this kind of behaviour even permeates the world of the UFC at points, with a number of fighters seemingly playing Conor McGregor-inspired characters in an attempt to push their brand and make themselves into stars.

That’s why the attitude of Nick and Nate Diaz is such a breath of fresh air. There’s literally nothing fake about them, even when they’re talking serious trash to their opponents. When it comes to the Diaz brothers, what you see is what you get.

When Nick Diaz goaded the usually mild-mannered Georges St. Pierre into a bitter feud – and then accused the UFC of overplaying the feud, 'selling wolf tickets' in his words – it came across as confusing. But that’s because the Diaz brothers don’t see what they do as part of the ‘fight business’ – it’s just who they are.

And in a way, that’s probably why Nick and Nate Diaz remain so popular with UFC fans. The fans know that neither man is playing a character, and that makes them stand out as very different on a roster of wannabe McGregors. And in turn, that makes the UFC better for their presence.

I’m gonna get money money I’m gone get !!!! pic.twitter.com/sTKB8UWO5Z

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) July 21, 2021

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#1 Nick and Nate Diaz always bring excitement inside the octagon

The Diaz brothers are always involved in exciting fights in the octagon.

Of course, if Nick and Nate Diaz weren’t able to fight inside the octagon, all of the other reasons on this list would be moot points. Thankfully, though, the Diaz brothers are not just tremendous fighters, they’re also incredibly exciting.

Essentially, neither Nick nor Nate Diaz seems to know how to be involved in a dull fight. Whether that means a stand-up war or a more grappling-based match filled with scrambles, the Diaz brothers bring excitement every time they step into the octagon.

Sure, it’s possible to stifle them, as fighters such as Georges St. Pierre, Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida have done over the years. But even then, the sheer aggression the Diaz brothers bring tends to make even a slower fight exciting.

Nick Diaz’s fights with Diego Sanchez, Karo Parisyan and BJ Penn have entered UFC folklore, and the same can be said for Nate Diaz’s clashes with Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller.

Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler! 🤯 Watch this classic matchup in full on @UFCFightPass! #UFCEra pic.twitter.com/FBFft3qRxl

— UFC (@ufc) April 26, 2020

When you’re capable of putting on insanely exciting fights like Nick and Nate Diaz do, then of course the UFC is better off with them involved.