ARIEL HELWANI: NICK DIAZ revealing interview | 25 MINS of NICK DIAZ (2013)
2011 ж. 25 Қаз.
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Ariel Helwani interviews Nick Diaz about no-showing the infamous UFC press conference with Georges St-Pierre, his family including bother Nate Diaz, GSP and his MMA career.
#arielhelwani #nickdiaz #arieldiaz
u can tell nick is intelligent but has a hard time expressing himself verbally thru the media, seems like a good dude
@DutchOttoman03 neither. Nick is clearly dyslexic af
Ok cesar Gracie...
I guess people have different definitions of intelligence
@@davesway1170 he is, it’s just that his social anxiety prevents him from expressing himself the way he want to
WGAF Diaz Brothers are Great Fighters!
there are 2 types of people in this world, people that like nick diaz and people who dont know they like nick diaz
Miguel Camilleri Nate and nick diaz are gods of the ufc so just shut the fuck up
ZAINY ABZ casual alert 🚨
ZAINY ABZ do u not understand the original post?
RIP NICK ..................
Right on
The Diaz Bros are undoubtedly two of the most fascinating characters in all of professional athletics.
and ignorant
+rjonzen34 You're the ignorant one.
Screw you man.
yeahh right *nate voice
Nates not as interesting as Nick though
This is why Ariel is the best journalist in the game .. He kept the focus entirely on nick and allowed him to speak , most would just cut him off
+mohammad5 this is a different kind of interview. Most interviewers don't get a full 30 minutes to get information.
Must take a lot of patience and arm cardio holding up the mic that long lol
People like ariel get slapped
@@Leg3ndKilla687 dude one hundred percent works on that in his downtime I bet same as fighters train
he was scared haha
This fucking rip off should actually be called 24.44 minutes with Nick Diaz.
someone get dana in here to bitch ariel out again lol
Strange interview!!
very good
Ariel: What do you mean? Nick: That's just what I mean.
What time does he say this i dont feel like watching the whole video lol
+ivedrivenAudi simmer
he was talking about roid junkies
"If you ask me a stupid question ima answer it with a stupid answer"
@@Hussleman1 "And if I hear myself say something stupid, I'ma get really pissed and have a little fit.."""
I would listen to anything he wants to talk about ; forever. The world needs a Nick Diaz documentary.
crystalina correa fuck that a Nick diaz movie
Yeah
crystalina correa id fall asleep if I listened any more to him..
Lol I thought I was the only one who felt that way. Glad I'm not alone.
One day. One day.
how can u not love this guy?! Nick Diaz is the man!
we need a show where Nick and Nate just chilling playing video games eating getting high, along with a pet penguin
+Timmyboy505 and training really fucking hard
pet penguin? I'm sold
check out mixed martial animations
+Eddie Perez I'll pay serious money
+Timmyboy505 you understand it.
Here after watching the new 2019 interview.
Paul Beltran he was a lot more well spoken back then 😂😂 I wonder why he’s so different now
s s and being punched in the face lol but mostly booze 🥃
Fellatin Paul. Paul the fellator. What’s up prick suck? How ya been bro?
Paul Beltran It was difficult to watch it’s was like when Chuck Liddell hit the booze n pills and started slurring his words on that famous interview... it Ronda Rousey to blame for Nicks drinking problem 🤦♂️😩👊👋😕😟
@@faceman8742 yeah. He didn't fuck with alcohol before. Just weed.
Anyone watching this again after watching his last interview with Ariel? Love Nick. Realest dude in the UFC along with his brother Nate. 209!
Yes, he’s completely different because he’s not on drugs and alcohol here
Yeah.
Yeah, he is a lot more present in this interview
I pray every day to whatever Gods will listen......that the great Nick Diaz will do the JRE podcast!!
trocarwound Still praying..
You a a million others
I doubt that will ever happen
I would love that. He i s the best mma fighter. Intresting and honest when he talks. And the most exciting fighter I can think off.
It wouldn't be as good these days tbh, as it would have back then
Diaz is a boss. Totally misunderstood. He is not unintelligent, rather simply does not view the media as something he needs to take the time to truly convey himself too, seems to over time have come to view them as adversaries almost. Calm, confident, doesn't bullshit or pretend to be anything he isn't, simply content to be who he is and allow others to view him however they choose. he's actually vulnerable and very real in most interviews and its unfortunate so many seem to not understand who he is.
Agreed. I dont think hes unintelligent I just think he has trouble expressing his opinions, especially on camera where he is clearly uncomfortable
well said bro! couldnt have said it better and im so sick of all these diaz hater! DIAZ BROTHERS ALWAYS PUT ON A SHOW WHEN THEY FIGHT!!
It's only the media and the UFC itself that provided a negative image for these two. They clearly don't care about the media, and they both clearly know the media is the devil and will twist shit up, so they probably are very cautious of what they say on camera. Nick Diaz, beat BJ Penn, he fought very well against Anderson Silva in his prime, and Silva tested positive for PEDs. Fought two people before given the title fight against GSP after he already had earned it. Knocked out Robbie Lawler.and both have never taken PEDs. More than impressive but like I said, the UFC and the media don't cover them or give them the merit they earned.
He has no trouble expressing himself, people are just conditioned to not accept or understand genuine honesty of words and character. Man this interview is so old, and in my opinion the best interview of Nick Diaz about his view on mma ever.
Real talk
ariel- what do you mean? nick- thats what i mean!
Had to rewatch this interview. Ariel, been following you forever. This was not just an interview, this was a respectful moment. Best Nick Diaz interview ever. He’s so wise and honest. I hope this interview is recognized when Nick Diaz becomes a part of history.
Lol first 12 minutes Diaz rambled without a single question. I love that guy.
if Nick Diaz is anything, he's honest
Nick Diaz.....one of my favorite fighters.
I really like those Diaz Brothers. The UFC has done them wrong on so many levels.
How. dont talk crap
@@fixit3108 UFC made a lot of money from them and barely paid them for years and didn't promote them correctly.
Diaz bros always the victim. Nate lost over half his fights. Talks like a 12 year old and thinks he is the best
fixit your a Mcgregor Fan aren’t you ? 🤣
You're not a real fight fan if you dont like or respect this guy right here. Dudes a machine
+Sons Of Scotland sour ass bitch
A machine? No! The guy in your profile picture is a machine. Nick Diaz very good fighter but I've never seen a machine.
+Jason Mueller ..Cardio machine... And yes Khabib
@@jaymule7342 lmao stick to watching the balls chasing sport. Fighting is for real men and you clearly a fan of a sport that involves chasing balls 🤣🤣
Nick Diaz= realest dude in the game!!
my heart is attracted to people with social anxiety...so precious
Dam, why can't I find a girl like you!
aww man I thought it was just me, he seems so sweet!
Deez nuts have social anxiety ...
I never heard a girl say anything like that. Most girls, well the ones here in Britain hate us guys for that.
Reyna Tschantre - My heart is attracted to empathetic women who don't just scratch the surface of everything .....so f 'ing hot.
Nothing but love for Nick. Legend. Hope he’s OK.
Great Interview! He seemed more comfortable in this interview than I've seen in others and hence was a little more revealing about who he really is as a person. Good guy.
I love how he goes off on the biggest tangents ever lol
The realest fighter ever...
CHAINSAW RIPGUT 100 percent agree this man was willing to die in the battlefield for what he truly believed in
amazing, the kind of interview that can totally change your mind about nick diaze, cudos to halwani for letting nick roll with his thoughts. nice to finally meet you nick :)
I think Nick is misunderstood. He seems like a sweetie. Hearing him talk about his mom and wanting to take care of her shows who he really is.
Stephanie Hammell agree!
+PLayAshEFF72 chill out bro
PLayAshEFF72 yeah I can see what mean man
You*
+jalisco019 one love my brother
people give this man too much shit. he has social anxiety.. he has a medical marijuana card because of it and it helps him why does that bother you?? ignorant people are mostly why he gets a bad reputation. most people suffering from social anxiety avoid any type of interaction yet he powers through and puts up with the ignorant media that asks stupid questions.. he's an intelligent guy with a great memory that overcomes physical contests that most people submit to and then he overcomes his own personal anxiety. majority of this sport is mental. he deserves respect. there's so much controversy surrounding him and I think majority of it is biased and ignorant. he may not be book smart as he's admitted and his trainers have mentioned, but he's an above average intelligent fighter and strategist. he's not apart of NASA or running a high level company, so until he is stop saying he's making bad choices. he's a fighter and he's strategically one of the best, toughest, and most skilled ever to be in the sport. too many ignorant, wannabe, mystical lover not fighter style people give him shit. he is himself and IMO he's top 10 p4p. his only problem is his emotions get the best of him and he chooses to prove himself. I admire that really, instead of taking the GSP route of hugging you and doing zero damage. however he is where he is because of it. judges have fucked him before and I honestly think it's a personal decision. the same judges were fair in other fights, I think his attitude persuaded their opinions in scoring. this is one reason we need to replace all of the garbage judges that are currently appointed. UFC has no control over it but the commission needs to act. it feels like they're trying to kill the sport idk why
having social anxiety myself and an extensive history of smoking pot, I can tell you it doesn't help anyone for their sense of coherence, of direction. Sure it helps to relax. It's perfect when you have a life structure going. But this man sounds kind of like a searching soul, he likes the athleticism of mma, the thrill of fighting, not the money and promotion side of things, neither the hurting people. He seems awkward about his social life, his family, his place in life. I wonder whether he needs a marijuana time-off and some cognitive therapy to deal with his emotions and finding his real desires and ways in life. And then, when structure is there, smoke that stuff whenever, whatever. But he cannot answer anything coherent right now, he forgets any idea or question, he's choked up introvertly, drowning in his own contradictions and quests. Of course, this is an old interview, so maybe stuff's changed. But judging his current retirement, he's probably doing some soul searching, whether he wants to or not, wandering. Wish him and everyone the best in such matters.
tiesthijsthejs yes to everything you said! great observation wether you´re wrong or right.
I agree with everything TardRepellent said about his personality, disagree with everything you said about his fighting abilities, Nick Diaz is a mixed martial artist and a great BJJ practitioner, not a great fighter. He flat out said in this interview that he does not like fighting and also he does not want to hurt people in his fights. That mentality is clearly visible in his fighting style. He wants to to tap his opponents out to submissions from the bottom or wear you out with 50-70% punches, not blast you out of their with huge strikes to the head (which can cause brain trauma) or smash your face up with elbows from the clinch/top position. Look at the way he throws head kicks, he telegraphs them and throws them at 50% speed because he's not trying to hurt his opponent with them, he's just trying to back you them to the cage where he can use his combination punching to wear you out. I'm happy Nick Diaz has made some money, is retired and paying back to his community, there's a lot of people walking around with their heads up their arses saying MMA is "Just competition". MMA is not just competition it is violent and dangerous competition. Nick Diaz knows this and keeps it real, he's not going to delude himself by pretending that people can't or wont get hurt in MMA bouts neither is he going to pretend that fighters are just athletes, like he alluded to in this video a lot of fighters are mean nasty athletes. I have a huge amount of respect and sympathy for Nick Diaz. I think he's doing the best he can with what he has and all his so called fans who want to see him come back and fight aren't good fans. They may have love for Nick Diaz but that's the kind of love that will get people hurt.
Jimothy Snooker I fully agree with everything you said! I have been following Nick's career since the beginning! He's an amazing fighter and has one of the best gas tanks in MMA! I also admire the fact that although he seems to have social anxiety, the fact that he meets all his media obligations is pretty impressive if you know how bad social anxiety can be! Nick is a strong minded guy and much respect to him!
Daniel Carter ;
He has social anxiety, he is far from stupid. If Diaz was stupid he would of never made it to the level he is at currently. He is fighting Anderson Silva..... I have social anxiety it is horrible if you do not understand something, shut the fuck up....lol
Waa!
how do you deal with it robert ?
Truth
indeed it sucks
how do you know he has SA? did he say it or is it your speculation??
Fucking love when Nick gets into a rambling story. It's damn hilarious. I wish he would go on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Nearly a decade later and still hasn’t such a L for all of us
One of my favourite fighters ...Nick Diaz
Only ariel knows how to interview Nick.
Nick diaz is a great guy and one of the best fighters to watch by a mile
I kinda sorta feel for him in some ways, this definitely changed my viewpoint of him.
In what way?
Marvel 1996 No ambitions? Let's see, Nick Diaz- Strikeforce welterweight Champion with most title defenses, WEC welterweight Champion, IFC Americas welterweight Champion, IFC U.S. welterweight Champion, and 2004 purple belt gold medal at the U.S. BJJ Open. Ok, now let's hear what you've done. ???
I find Ariel's questioning to be beautiful, here. Usually, he is a bit tabloid, but here he truly allows Nick to speak and asks questions that glean some of the best and most detailed ideas. I love Nick. He's a free thinking guy, from brain to mouth, honest and raw. I just love the guy.
Ariel: "Do you think the ufc never wanted to make this fight?" Nick then proceeds to give a complete summary of his past few years LOL
Cantwait4sundaY no, you're not funny, you're a Chan
Lmao this dude takes stream of consciousness answers to a new level
He really seems a nice guy :)
Had to listen to this to compare to his interview with Arielle bc I couldn’t believe how he sounded in 2019
Me too
@@ollesund9 same
kzhead.info/sun/nJdseaWEpmOLlKs/bejne.html Man hope this guy gets back on his feet
Yep
pawkeet714 so pretty much the same... Just seems like more complex social situations accumulated and so he has more to analyze = longer ramble. As an educator, even though kids hate school, I tell them to succeed in life you must read, write, speak. U can drop out and self-teach reading and basic arithmetic. Everything else is excess.....
They keep it real in an unreal world.
Good sayed ! Brother !
As a person who grew up with social anxiety problems and struggled in school because I was so uncomfortable, Sports were my outlet. At the beginning of the interview Ariel throws a few loose ice breakers (jokes) and I could feel my fight or flight instinct kick in, hard to breath, can’t think straight. I get the feeling Nick is one of the nicest dudes in a casual setting and yet he can be one of the most fearsome/emotional paradoxical characters. Always a Nick Diaz supporter. God bless
Very well said. Absolute perfection IMO.👍👊
Most humble and honest interview of Diaz's career. Areil strait pulled a Dr. Phil on him. Almost makes you feel bad for the kid. No kids, wife, or anyone exept for his brother and the bond they share in the fight game. Talks bout his mom.....extremely pouring his heart out.
He doesn't understand why people love him. And that's why we do. Love Diaz.
10:25 "Great, what do I wear?" - *Nick Diaz*
Lmao
He rides the line between one of the scariest fighters ever, and one of the most scared (Not in a fighting sense -- just overall). Total aggression = total fear.
Rides the line of one of the scariest fighters ever? That isn't true Hahahaha. Anthony Rumble Johnson is scary. Chuck Liddell is scary. But maybe are definitions of scary are just A LOT different.
+Shroom Blues Pin neck? That's funny. You must be smoking crack. Lay of the pipe!!
+Jason Mueller so what your saying is you would beat nick diaz in a fight?
swp 215 I hope not because he'd get fuckin stomped
He has social anxiety he struggles being out of his comfort zone
Every interview Nick does feel like a therapy session. Love the Diaz brothers but Nick is too nervous for interviews Nate is a natural.
I honestly believe Nick has aspergers or social anxiety or some shit like that. It's not an insult at least coming from me as I have aspergers and it's one of the reasons I've always looked up to him. I don't think Nate has it though tbh, maybe picked up on some of nicks mannerisms but still seems way more extroverted than Nick, just has a speech impediment
@@leetheflea4096 its social anxiety.
@@leetheflea4096 autism/aspergers related to a very high IQ (not joking, you cannot be that high level a black belt in such a short time training without being very clever) mixed in with childhood trauma (growing up in rough gang infested neighbourhood alongside girlfriend killing herself).
@@hw982 a hundred percent. I've always related a lot to Nick. I don't care if that dude is fighting Gandhi. I'm rooting for Nick.
This is not a terapy session.
Give diaz hiw own show
Nick's a real fighter, no doubt about that. Out of 36 fights he's only been finished or submitted once! Yeah you heard that right, once.
" i have a mean sort of club game, gym game..you might not know this about me" lolol
Time flies.. Miss this Nick Diaz.. Nick is an old man now
The first minute of this interview is a golden minute in all of our lives
Realest guy out there!!
ReBORN TIME LORD OF THE SHEEP Ramirez forral def
At 3:50 Nick is demonstrating an understanding about quantum field inflation theory, takes more underlying negative energy to create a positive surge.
Damn bro, it's almost like a deeper level of "proper preparation prevents poor performance. " if he trains and is aware of all the negatives then it's in his ability to do what he has to go prevent any of the negatives to occur. None of that "fate" shit. I feel it.
At 3:35 Nick describes how he uses Izanagi to change the outcome of a fight!........ Uchiha Ninja Confirmed.
This is the best interview that I have ever seen of Nick Diaz. Ariel Helwani did a great job of just letting Nick talk and not interrupting him. I hope Ariel does go out to Stockton and we get to see a lot more Diaz/Helwani interviews in the future.
thanks for the upload
would love to see ariel hang out with nick
Anyone else here after his walkout with nate! True bmfs
This is such a great interview. Thee frickin best.
3 Years Later ...and still no Stockton Video.
lightningsmokerXx 8 years later and still no Stockton video.
Almost 9 years later... and still. No. Stockton . Video.
He ain't going to no Stockton. In Stockton people like him would get slapped.
Damn nick diaz is truly the champ
"I just keep it real" -Nick Diaz😂
This was a great interview!
great interview! You really make the best come out of fighters. Being sincere and real. /subscribed
question at 4:15 begins with Nick talking about how he believes the UFC never wanted him to fight GSP then by the end of his response he's talking about speeding tickets and getting charged with drink driving... fucking love how he just goes off on rants lol
Compared to today’s interview 11-11-19 with Ariel, he’s a lot more coherent and understandable in this one. That one from today was hard to watch , actually pretty sad , hope it’s not cte.
If you look at Nick's eyes in the new interview, you can tell he is drunk.
@@nightman4142 he was fucked up
2 things, Alcohol and years of anxiety built up inside. He doesn’t feel comfortable doing interviews anyway but after not doing one for a long time. Made his anxiety worse
@Josh Thiessen Instagram isn't an indication of how someone's doing. The fuck
He was hammered
Much props to Ariel Helwani for this great interview. Of the different interviewers out there Ariel Helwani seems to be the best at getting fighters, especially very private fighters like Nick to open up and show us, the fans, a side we normally don't get to see. Ariel, great interview. Keep up the good work!
Ariel go to Stockton - IT'S 2015 , what's the hold up.
Ariel is just doing his job........I think he was fairly respectable towards Nick. He did not demean him.
Lu Koon Yep it's about time he did.
That's where Diaz is from though. That's the place Ariel gets slapped
i like him he is maybe not a well spoken man but a honest one and that is way more important
I watched this when I was high. My brain exploded
this interview is a classic ,ariel a big ty
great interview, especially the part about how he doesn t understand the mentality of those who enjoy hurting people. and ariel is right , he has a good heart and i hope he continues to pursue mma for a few more years, he is truly gifted. cheers
Nick is everything EVERYTHING i believe in......
I’m sorry
Anybody else watching this to compare with the most recent interview he did with Ariel??
Marc Alexander sounds the same
Jeff joubert is that a funny joke because im laughing
Josh Thiessen wtf are you talking about? He’s clearly much different here, speaking well, thinking clearly. He could barely formulate a sentence in his most recent interview, he’s clearly been partying too hard. You’re extremely unintelligent if you can’t pick up on that
Josh Thiessen A lot of those accounts are fake. Same person or people who might have been paid. They’re really trying hard.
I resubscribed to you Ariel for making this interview, good job!
I've said it before, but Ariel is the best reporter in MMA. That was a clinic in "people skills" right there. He turned a cold interview with almost one-word answers into a total Nick Diaz exposé. Outstanding work once again dude.... and oh yeah, nice shoes =P
I love Nick, but Helwani needs some credit for his patience because that was a serious rambling session. lol
24:23 Nick points out Helwani's horrendous shoe game
Bruh
Ariel is so good for the ufc. He gets the best out of his interviews and does well. Nick is also my favorite of all time and I can tell he may have actually enjoyed this interview more because Ariel asked him real questions that wouldn't piss him off and it seemed like it had a better flow too it.
What a great video , Nick seems like just a down-to-earth normal dude
This guy is brilliant......!!!!
Nick Diaz returns 2021💪👊
Great interview, starts off a little slow but definitely a must-watch!
Love Nick Diaz, my favourite fighter and possibly now personality in MMA, maybe even sport. Fantastic interview from both parties thanks Nick and Ariel.
"chill, train, chill out" yeeeeeeeee.
Love the Diaz Bros. In the octagon and out.
Great interview Nick. its seems as though Nick and GSP share the same oulook and similar emotions on fighting and both do it for the competion. Id love to see Nick compete again!
Best interview ever!!!!
Who here right now 😂😂 busy randomly showed up in my recommended
"fifth amendment..." -Nick Diaz
Nick who shot JFK? Fifth amendment
hey ariel thanx for not interupting nick during his long answers, I've been wanting to hear this dude rant about stuff for a while !
Nicks a ramblin man.. I love it caus3 hes a poet in the cage... Just so eloquent with his fists
Who came here after his recent interview in 2019 ?? Wow... big difference to now unfortunately ...
huge difference, dude was slurring all over the place recently, in this one he sounds normal lol
Tsubasa Ozora for sure , he is an awkward guy and has anxiety but he was obviously a lil drunk , pretty sad but he’s living a good life at least
Guys lets play a game take a shot every time Diaz says 'you know'
+Diogo Simoes someones going to go into a coma
this is one nice and hell of a true story u did put on right now !
Nick is a class act. Fantastically gifted fighter,. And got more heart than any other fighter. Add his top of the game cardio and you get what I call the best in MMA.
Free Nick
So Its Pretty Ironic How He's So Disconnected But Does't Know How To Disconnect From A Conversation ... He Seems To Be Kind Heartted Tho
I love Nick! the reporter asked a question and he just talks about what he wants, related to the question or not hahaha
Thanks for report Ariel!