“Put On Some Glasses’ – UFC Fans React to Nick Diaz’s Criticism of Alex Pereira
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People recognize a few notable names in MMA for their use of boxing skills inside the octagon. The Diaz brothers, Nick Diaz, and Nate Diaz, certainly fit that description. The former is one of the earliest fighters who has showcased the use of boxing techniques in MMA. However, the UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira recently shared a video on social media where he was displaying his boxing skills. But Nick Diaz didn’t seem too impressed.
Diaz is well acquainted with the knowledge of boxing. He even had sparring sessions with former boxing world champion Andre Ward. Alex Pereira is also known for his great striking abilities. The former kickboxer shared a video of hitting the punch mitts during a training session. Moreover, Nick Diaz shared a few words after he came across that video footage. He shared a story of the Brazilian showcasing his boxing skills. However, Diaz felt as if something was missing. He wrote, “I don’t see it.”
Fans react to Nick Diaz commenting on the boxing skills of Alex Pereira
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The older Diaz brother’s thoughts didn’t sit well with UFC fans. After all, Pereira is the middleweight champion. Thus, people shared their thoughts about Diaz’s comment.
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- Diaz bros have the most overrated boxing skills ever
- Come on Nick put on some glasses lol
- You may not see it but if you are in there you will feel it lol
- I speak for everyone when I say we do not care about Nick Diaz in 2023
- Id give Nick 2:34 second until he is on the mat
- Nick Sending shots at Alex is kinda genius. Gets us talking about him just in time for another fight announcement (I’m predicting soon.)
- Nick would actually die vs pereira
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Thus, social media users shared their discontentment with Nick Diaz’s comment and did not hesitate in sharing it.
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Diaz has had a pretty chaotic MMA career, from entertaining antics inside and outside the octagon to getting a 5-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. However, that has never created any doubt in his fighting ability. Diaz hasn’t been active in MMA for over a year and a half and his hardcore fans await his return.
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Alex Pereira is set to fight Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287. Fans will have to wait and see if ‘Poatan’ crosses paths with Nick Diaz in the future.
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Rohini Kottu