In an interview with Submission Radio, Dan Hardy said:
Dan Hardy then addressed the element of “partying.” Much of the skepticism towards Nick Diaz’s return stems from his socially-shared party posts.
Both Nick and Nate Diaz are cannabis promoters and users. Much of Nick Diaz’s personality in the MMA community is built around his antics and one-liners. Dan Hardy believes these are things Nick Diaz uses as coping mechanisms to handle the limelight.
Hardy then recalled when Diaz failed to show up for a media event leading up to his fight with Georges St-Pierre. Nick Diaz waved off his actions as simply not wanting to attend something that didn’t interest him. But Dan Hardy believes that things like media events make Nick Diaz uncomfortable, which is why he didn’t show up.
Catch Dan Hard’s appearance on Submission Radio below:
Dan Hardy expects a mature Nick Diaz to show up against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266
Speaking about how he expects Nick Diaz to show changes on his return, Dan Hardy said:
It is worth noting that Nick Diaz, over the years, has certainly maintained his fitness. Whether he practiced MMA religiously throughout his absence from the sport is unknown, but he did take to becoming a triathlete. That, in itself, is an extremely rigorous activity and shows Nick Diaz’s amazing fitness levels.
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