Nate Diaz responds to people picking Leon Edwards to beat him at UFC 263 | SportsCenter
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Nate Diaz joins Stan Verrett on SportsCenter to preview his UFC 263 matchup against Leon Edwards.
0:00 Why he’s coming back now vs. Edwards.
2:40 How he maintains his fan base
5:20 Responding to people picking against him.
#UFC263 #UFC #Diaz
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“He got a nice little career going on for him” Nate is funny without trying 🤣🤣🤣
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Nate is def a real one... 😅👍✌
Nice lil career🤣🤣🤣
“ so you’re a wrestler now” is my. Favorite
“I’m bigger than him” 😂😂
Broooo I was gunna say the same thing!!
Nate is hilarious Leon could easily be a 185er lol
Righ!?😂😂 didn't expect that lmao
And they skipped right to the next question I was wheezing😂😂😂
He probably means height and reach wise
“He’s bigger than you, how do you counter that?” I’m bigger than him
True!!!!
Sad thing is that Diaz is wrong
Lol I thought I heard him say that 😆
Peep him flexing a bit after saying that lol
😂😂😂
Nate found out where osama bin laden made his videos and decided that would be the best place to do this interview
🤣🤣
Sounds like he just pulled over on the side of the freeway and found a spot lol
Bin laden would’ve killed for this strong of an internet connection
Underrated comment KM Hemmans The KZheadr
@@robertkelly8191 😂😂😂😂😂
How are you going to deal with his size? "I'm bigger than him". Gotta love Nate.
😂😂😂
Got to love him I guarantee Nate thought it was more of a Star power thing instead of body size thing when he said I'm bigger than him. LMAO
well he is taller
That was my favorite line lmfao
Lmao
"He said he needs to stop you to make a statement." "Yeah I agree with him." Lmfao
The best response 😂😂😂
Then he says “I should stop him? Dude🤷♂️ that’s what everyone should do.” Lmao
? Why is that funny
@@teamborange4996 cuz it’s true
These media obligations are like having a genuine conversation with him lol
There’s simply no sugar coating a Diaz bro. I’ll never forget when Nick popped for THC: Reporter: What do you say to those who suggest the weed smoking is interfering with your fight career? Nick: On the contrary, my fight career is interfering with my weed smoking.
Lol😆😂sound like something they would say.😆
Nate is real and goes to war everytime. That's why we love him.
leon is as real as they come and he's deffo cutting nate up nate be done by rnd 3 😁😁
@@stevengray57 and there’s always that one dude…
@@stevengray57 Ffs 🙄 Maybe... Younger & Bigger... But he'll never have the career or fanbase of Nate ;o)
Reporter: Leon says he needs to knock you out Nate:I agree with him
😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏻♂️
It was a poor attempt from the reporter to provoke a reaction.
Pure gold
The best response to that question. Nobody does it better than Nate.
they all say that until the champion rounds.Never underestamate Nate Diaz .
- He’s the bigger man, how do you counter that? -I’m bigger than him.
Nate is great.
@@thatyoudliketoknow1628 that rhymes
@@209balls is lit
that was funny but man did you see them at the face off,Nate looked like an holocaust survivor next to edwards.
@@bedd8934 Leon is 2 inches taller and has a big head.
“I’m bigger than him.” ☠️😂😭
Had me in literal tears this man is ungodly amounts of hilarious
I agree bro! When I heard that I was Cryin! 🤣🤣🤣
@@comitosway 😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣
“Hope everyone leaves with their head on their shoulders but I’m coming to kill” -Nate Diaz 2021
@Steve Lee he's been like this for ever
@Steve Lee Ffs Nate's brain is fine lol... He was born with a speech impediment & is usually high ugh. Now Nick on the other hand...
@@JustMe-nf1mf xactly bro... & he can sound any ole way he wants. This isn't volleyball
@Steve Lee it’s the way he talks. It’s not like he’s had 100 amateur fights🤦♂️
“He’s gonna be a bigger guy, how are you gonna counter that?” “I’m bigger than him. “ Edit: ouch buddy better luck next time
he started flexing his bicep after that question lmaoo
He doesn’t change whether he’s talking to a female preschool teacher, a fighter, or an espn reporter
perfect counter in my book! 😂
-Welterweight that could make lightweight fighting a guy who should probably fight middleweight
🤣🤣
Nate is 100% confidence and 100% anxiety at the same time.
That makes for one mean individual. Lol.
amazing
So true
I'm more 80 anxiety 20 confidence then ill smoke a j 100 confidence although I wouldn't suggest weed for someone with anxiety I've found the right strain that suits me stardawg all day baby
Lol the best Nate description for sure
This dude has no clue how to interview an mma fighter. Especially Nate.
I thought it was a good interview especially for one of the Diaz bros they don’t really talk that much
@@davidwatkins9163 They were pretty good questions and he kept em rolling, which is perfect for a lil interview clip like this. I'll always prefer a reporter who knows the sport enough to expand on their questions though
it's more Nate who has no clue how to do an interview
Not many people know how to interview nate - probably nick and jake shields thats it
hahaha, only Chael Sonnen can handle Nate, Nick & Tony Ferguson.
Nate interviewing live from the hole he dug for Leon Edwards, savage!
Hahahah😂😂
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
This is funnier sinse he lost
@@landonishere5163 leon almost died
Nate's background looks like his hiding spot for knives and weed when he was 9 years old
Lol nah he in AZ
Lmao
😂😂
Underrated comment
Best comment ever. Well done bro
“Do you train to go the distance?” “I train to kill always”
💯💯
he needs different trainers then, I've not seen diaz try to kill in the ring. Ever. He always goes homer simpson style until his opponent starts to gas.
Brave of Nate. Hope he’s in a good enough shape to make a retirement speech after he loses.
@@ranro7371 lmao
@@ranro7371 retirement speech? more like be time for that trilogy fight leading up to the next season of biggest loser after conor gets smoked again by poirier too.
Nate: “He’s a lil B….” 5 minutes later Nate: “if you don’t got nothing nice to say, don’t say it” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
LMFAO! Fosho
😂😂😂
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Jokes aside, I think that saying is more about having SOMETHING nice to say, even when you also have a bunch of not so nice things to say about someone.
Nate Diaz answering questions is the greatest thing ever.... I so hope he pulls off the win.
He better avoid the Usman fight if he does.. take the title fight at 155. Usman right hand is like an ICBM lately.
this felt like a job interview
Job interview for this interviewer lmao
"Nate, do you want the job?" "I'm mean like maybe man, yeah whatever I'll take it"
@@str8904 but i aint doin what im told, like this a real job or sumpin cuz this aint no job...
It really does 😂🤣.
😂
Nate always looks like he is looking around for the cops or something.
It's called hood paranoia
It's a cali thing
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's actually ADHD. I have a son who has it too and he does the exact same thing. It's not hard to tell that Nate has it.
@@X_Enferno_X apparently its a hood and cali thing 🤣
Nate's background is real just like he is.
@beedsj roiue no he just seems like that because he doesn’t look into the camera that much. You’ll always see him looking around and shadow boxing in interviews
this didn’t age well
I like your statement... You hit it!! Judi. On Jim's tablet
He is literally as disinterested in doing an interview as you can be while still actually doing the interview. But what he gives is gold.
Always.
I like that Nate doing the interview at a landslide or something.
had like 5 bleeps aswell lol
He probably went out there to smoke a massive blunt, then got the call he'd forgotten about 🤣
@@garethtichauer5153 no im pretty sure nate Diaz smokes weed in his own house like us normal people.
@@Jackcroasdale92 I'm pretty sure he's nowhere near his regular residence at the time of this interview. He's in a rental accommodation out in Arizona desert, unlike us normal people...
Yea next spot will be in the middle of a war zone Nate’s latest training spot 😂
“He’s a lil b- ..what do they call it when..he’s a ***** ***** ******.” 🤣 love this guy
“Ya’know.. with a job and everything...”
“Yeah I agree with him” has to be the best response ever lmao
Right
facts 😂
Nate is too real man, even agrees with others motives against him as if he was filling their shoes lmao
Interviewer; *asks complex question, expecting complex answer. Nate; “I’m bigger than him..” We don’t deserve nate😂
Then he flexed his arm 🤣🤣
Interviewer: basically Leon is a bigger welterweight than you, how do you counter that? Nate: I’m bigger than him Lmaoo
No many other fighters in the UFC get these interviews on Sportscenter anymore other than Conor. Nate is a super star and a legend in this sport. Win or lose let’s just appreciate him fighting with a full crowd!!
Idk about nate being a legend
khabib
What do you mean "these interviews"? Kamaru did a similar one to ESPN before the Masvidal fight
@@sjpark9631 Casual🤦🏻♂️
@@johnsimpelton5176 fool
“He’s got a nice little win and career going on, so let’s take that sh*t” I love Nate
Nate's a beast 🔥
@@gregoryrousseau5155 nah
Ye Nate is the real BMF imo, i dont care who has the belt, or who has the world title, Nate is the king of all of this.
@@StarCityAudits yah
But he lost
"That's what he should say, that's what they all say" 100%
Jeeeez this interview tho 😂😂😂😂😂😂 How can you not love this guy!? The realest dude you'll ever see in the UFC. Good luck Nate! 🙏
Nate looking around like whoever he's hiding from is going to find him during this interview.
It's called being aware of your surroundings.
Well i mean he looks like hes out there hiding with Al-Qaeda
People who grow up in violent/dangerous places tend to be hyper vigilant. Dude's constantly scanning his surroundings for danger
Facts
Lack of or avoidance of eye contact is one of the main symptoms of aspergers syndrom. Probably one of the main reasons he's so focused and driven toward martial arts. Those that deal with aspergers are highly driven and sometimes have limited areas that they excell in. I've never heard anywhere that either of the Diaz brothers deal with aspergers syndrome. I'm just a big fan, like many others, that really want him to be successful. Just my opinion. Be cool, best wishes in all your endeavors. ✌😎👍
They need to put someone who is passionate about MMA doing these interviews
That was a good thing about Fox. They had fighters on the desk.
Questions were good frfr. Guy wasn't annoying him and they were pretty good
mma is about fighting not talking about fighting and he don't bark he bite
He actually asked a few good questions tho
@@maltheri9833 yeah, but he sounds robotic and dull, like you may as well just have a computer speech program asking him these questions. just had a list of questions sitting in front of him and read them off in a robotic tone.
He’s a natural bigger welterweight Nate: I’m bigger than him🤣🤣
"I'm bigger than him", LOL, the best. Then he flexes as he itches his arm.
Scratch describes the action used to relieve an itch. The grammatically correct construction is “to scratch an itch.”
@@1qas23 ha ha ha.. The grammar police. Haven't heard from you in a while. We are colleagues. Keep up the good work!
Espn is telling the interviewer just keep asking questions don't be scared homie!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Exactly! The tension is palpable Lol 😂
😂😂😂
LMAO I love this community
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gets asked why the fans love Nate Diaz and his style and he responds with bigging up his team.... man i love this guy
Facts, real ride or die
Too bad he will get sparked out
A legend
@@FFS33 fax😭
Leon is going to know he was in a fight. Nate has major heart. Hopefully, his eye doesn't open up.
Nate: "Im coming to kill, for sure!" Savage!!
Nate was chose by chael but that won’t even stop Stockton’s most loved son
Yea
How could Chael do this to us????
It just might stop him
@@rogergarcia9465 IKR... WHYYY. I wonder if chael loves making people lose
@@ewkyro7832 except Usman
Nate workin hard though that anxiety, respect
💯 relatable.
You can tell this comment is true because depending on who he's speaking with depends on how loose he is. LET'S GO NATE DIAZ ARMY! RALLY!
He has anxiety issues?
i think he's just stoned out of his mind
Absolutely, when he's comfortable with the interviewer he jokes and laughs with good insight
The OG ! The man seems more at peace , and has found a lot of happiness that we all strive for. Not to mention , he wears his heart on his sleeve . You don’t have to wonder about this man- he will let you know. That’s a big reason ppl ride with him and Nick. What you see is what you get and it’s going to be fire either way.
Exactly . Well said.
Everyone loves Nate, he's real, always himself even on ESPN!!
Did he really ask a triathlete if he trains to go the distance lmao
haahhahahahah when you have a casual interviewing a vet ahahahah
cut him some slack lol maybe he was asking if he planned on winning like Wanderlei or Jon Fitch lol.
No joke I stopped rewound and showed me gf how dumb that question was
Lmmfaoo
Slow!
"Oh, you're a geologist now?"
😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣 not gonna lie, this got me
😂 😂 good one
Nate was in Francis Ngannou mineration.
HAHA BEST COMMENT
Cool can't wait to watch the highlights on KZhead
I love this dude as an interviewer! He is the best he should be a commentator.
“That’s what he should say, that’s what they all say.”
I felt like this was the weakest question.
@@aaronmanisap5861 and best answer
Nate cursing left n right on ESPN 💀💀🤣🤣
ESPN knows they cant stop him xD
Ong 😂😂😂😂😂
Proceeds to say “if I don’t have nothing nice to say I don’t say it “ 😂😂
Hahahaha I love it
Love this guy. His interviews. His fights. He’s entertaining as it gets.
everytime diaz on interview they put the best sharp operator to hit the sensor button
Nates keeping the ESPN "beep" man in business
haha. thought he retired but here he is
Lmao bro this is hilarious.
He had a contract with ESPN, every beep he gets a grand
When the guy asked what Nate's answer was to those who predicted him to lose, we all knew most of the answer was gonna get beeped out.
70 percent of this interview is bleeeps
Love it haha
Actually a very clear and good interview by Nate. He doesn't even tire of the boring canned questions.
I laughed so hard when Nate said: “I agree with him”
No Doubt!!! 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🦁🦁🇳🇬🇺🇸
@@ayo30s Nigeria and us flag lool delusional
@@chronicsnail6675 Stop crying kid and take this too🖕
@@watappp type 2 nationialism is for small minded people
@@chronicsnail6675 and communism is for delusional fools. Whats your point?
"If you've got nothing nice to say don't say it at all" - Nate Diaz
He has turned over a new leaf lol
"Unless you're me" -Nate
Wow thanks i never knew Nate would say something like this
Man Nate is the great ! One of the most experienced fighters and very humble. Ready to shock the world again!
Love Nate! Always fun to watch him fight and interview
This man has courage and self belief taking on always the best. While others cherry pick their opponents
100
Didn't Dana say that he's been offering 3 fights per year to the Diaz brothers and they always declined ? And it's been like that since 2016 when Nate got his 1st red panty night with McGregor
diaz is gonna get clapped, saturday night you will learn that cherry picking is the smart thing to do...
@@mmagikampfer1740 tf are u on about
@@vhyles Specifically because he wanted better opponents
People ask me why you love Diaz Brothers: " Because they're f...ing Real"
Try hard gangster
When a harvard professional interviews a straightup gangsta.
Harvard??? Sure
@@joshuahiser9964 ?
Nate is not gangsta, he thinks he is because he's from Cali. He's so gangsta he has been beaten to brain damage already.....stop promoting this insanity it's costing him his brain...stupid fans
@@blacksupremacy1396 amen
You can see no matter how hard Nate Diaz acts he is actually super shy in interviews. He wasn't even making eye contact in the beginning of the interview until he got a little more comfortable. I just point this out to highlight that people that suffer from anxiety can still do anything.
They beep’d out half the interview but everyone still loves Nate.
You could beep out his whole interview and it would be more decipherable than beeping none of it.
@What's Up? thanks captain obvious
@What's Up? haha, I don’t think anyone actually took what I said literal. But hey you’ve counted the beeps :-) have a good weekend mate
They’ve had the worst ppl interviewing Nate
For real. Let’s see a Helwani interview. Bunch of clown reporters who know nothing about the sport interviewing him so far
@@19jtown I rather not ariel interview him.. I'm done with him
Ariel is leaving ESPN
@@isDatBoi I’m sorry to hear about that. I hope y’all can still be friends
@@19jtown lmfaooo
5:37 I always come back to hear this I love Nate
2:28 😂😂😂 Nate tryna show that he's gonna be bigger than Leon
Reporter: Nate: Beep Beep him, and beep beep beep everyone else.
Nate speaking in morse code🤣🤣
Nate no filter Diaz....
“Leon is going to enter the octagon a bigger man, how do you plan on countering that?” “I’m bigger than him” Amazing plan
Diaz is a better fight,er watch Leon back pedal....
@@anthonymartinez4307 Diaz has a chin and good stamina that’s about it. His bjj is obviously good but if Leon keeps it standing it’s an easy win for him.
@@anthonymartinez4307 yeah diaz is a better fighter than leon with 12 losses.
Shitty questions , extremely annoying & disrespectful interview. Ya dont play fighting. Thats why ESPN type guys dont do well talking to fighters. It would be a problem if they were in the studio together. Terrible all around
@@osmannaeemrana Leon is great, but dont discount Nate, those losses are almost all to top contenders.
When fighting is the only thing left....God bless you bro. He can’t take much more to his brain.....
How you feel about Leon coming in bigger than you? “ Uhmm I’m bigger than him ...” Nate Diaz
interviewer without hesitation goes into next question......That was my favorite part of the interview. haha
Lmaooo i busted out laughing when nate said that 😂
Nate, one of the most honest speaking man in the game. Respect!
He's mostly delusional but I'm here for it.
Interviewer: "How are you going to deal with Elon's wealth?" Me: "I'm richer than him."
Nice one 👍
how can you not love this man, if you love fighting!
"If one of us goes to war, we all go to war" - Nate Diaz
Diaz Gang 💪😬
He was asked why fans love to see him fight and his response was simply giving all the credit to team Gracie and his boxing coach. Classy move! 👍💪
Diaz is as real as they come. Love watching him fight
Nate Diaz on SportsCenter: "he's a *beep* *beep*" "Unfortunately you can't talk like that on Fox!"
Diaz brothers are coming thru big time in 2021
No
Both are taking Ls
Hopefully, can't wait to see Nick back in there
Nate is on a mountain hiding from the cops
Anybody noticed that his speech is a lot clearer now than earlier in his career. I think a few years off did him good.
His brother and him both have head issues I think from fighting like he rambles and stuff
Go Nate!! Much love from Australia ✊
i love that nate chose to fight edwards. edwards is so good and has had such horrible luck in last 2 yrs that he deserves a huge oppurtunity like this. cannot wait for this fight. nate also is the man for fighting literally the hardest fight he could take.
What horrible luck? He turned down like 3 fights he could have fought many times but he always try to get the easiest fight
@@zo615 he signed up for khamzat who everyone ducked. Two issues with COVID.
@tjkilll he shouldn’t have duck wonderboy that’s all
No, Nate shouldn't be fighting this guy, this guy is way too much for Nate and I will hate to see Nate lose. khamzat, would have been a much better opponent for Leon and a more exciting fight.
ESPN knows who’s the “needle mover” on this weekends card. Let’s go Diaz 👊💯
UFC using Nate, to put eyes on Leon 👀 ....
Well duh everyone knows Nate ask a random who Leon is they’ll have no idea especially in US
Haha except this robot talking to him dosnt seem like he much of a needle at all haha
@@LuckyCoast Not really. Diaz called him out. He calls his shots but for sure the UFC was probably ecstatic about it.
@@wyattperkins7478 What I meant was that this fight is getting more shine than the two title fights on the card. Diaz has had more interviews than any other fighter that’s fighting on Saturday.
My son suffers from adhd bad, Nate seems to as well, seeing how successful he is gives us hope that with proper guidance my son can accomplish as well
The background is gold... 💪🏼
Might be literally a goldmine Nate & Nick started. Nate just got done with his shift
The response to "I'm bigger than him" with great as well. It's just, ............. on to the next question.
“Do you train to go the distance”? What a stupid question to ask Nate Diaz
Must be the new guy lol
Nate only ever went 5 rounds twice
Imagine asking a fighter that.
@@quilliejones4314 only fighter I could even think of asking that would be Chris Arieolla lol
@Speaking FACTZ I'm just always curious about nates" legendary" fight stamina.... he's only ever been in 2 fights that had a 4th round....you guess it, in his only 2 , 5 round fights.. not only that of all his fights that even went the distance , he's lost 9 and won 6.
Give homie in the audio room working that button sum credit. He kept up with Nate Diaz. Most beeped out sports center segment since September 7th of 1979.
Let's go Diaz brothers kickass. 💯
I'm not sure Nate's got this but F.. I sure hope he does. That's our boy! Come on Nate!
LET'S GO!
he's got hart i believe he's got this Leon will under estimate him deep down for sure just by looking at him so.........????we will find out
He certainly has more of a chance than most people think. Edwards' best win is Luque, Cerrone and Dos Anjos were washed up lightweights past their prime and Edwards didn't dominate either. Cerrone arguably won two rounds and Dos anjos one. Even a past prime Cerrone landed shots and made it competitive. Other than that Leon has no notable wins. Nate's best chance is to pressure Leon and get in boxing range while avoiding the clinch, which is easier said than done. Leon's wrestling can ragdoll him and his kicks will hurt Nate. Still, I think this is a winnable fight for Nate, but not likely.
I wish Nate would retire. He's taken too much damage
@@69birdboy I can see what you mean but... maybe it's also the scare tissue. He bleeds with a flick lol there are other fighters that have taken more damage and are still good.
Nate finally opening up more, speaking with clarity and energy, and we get this interviewer...
He actually handled the interview well. Nate has gotten better about interviews. He is still not 100% about doing them, especially with ESPN.
Ha! Yesss! I see exactly what you’re saying! That’s comedy!
he does that shi on purpose. cant stand nate mumbles.
@@franciscogonzales2907 chill, Felicia.
@@imnalongkumer5272 you probably talk just like Nate
This is a great interview 👏
I love how he interviews lol, they ask these questions looking for a snippet or to rouse him up and get a emotional response. Sometimes they are just looking for a more complex, in-depth answer. But truthfully they already know the answers to the questions they’re asking, it’s a fight he’s just has to win. Train as hard as he can, study his opponent, and make adjustments in the ring and be prepared for anything to happen. Same as every other fight that’s ever occurred, so Nate just gives these very simple responses, because he’s about the fight and nothing else. He’s not for theatrics, he is the real deal. I love this guy; let’s go Nate!
The shrooms kicked in right at the end 😅 Nate is the GOAT and last of a dying breed 👊🏽
This man is authentic as it gets and that's why we all love Stocktons finest 💪👊
Stocktons finest is Nick, not Nate
@@keyloblit92 it was nick now its nate*
@@keyloblit92 they’re brothers. It should be both 💯
“That’s all I’m thinking, I don’t know” Classic Nate Diaz
We love the Dias brother’s because they give everything they have in every fight they are Warriors
The Diaz brothers sound like they just hang at the bar drinking beer and take fights last minute and still do a great job lol. Amazing
i remember hearing once that 4 guys tried to jump nate outside a bar or something and one of them hit him with a brick or something and he still fkd them all up. not sure if it's true but i could definitely picture it.
@@Jack_80 i once got into a rumble at a halloween party in The mid 2000s that involved a brick. I threw a brick at the enemies but hit my boy in the head and he require 15 stitches. He was on 2 X pills. 209 baby!!
@@Jack_80 It was Nick if I remember well. He said he didn't have to sue them cuz he elbowed and kneed them so bad.
@@celasss could be. i definitely saw someone say it was nate, but they could have mixed them up.
“Why are they wrong Nate” was a great question. Way to ask it in a way to get the answers we want