5 Most Hated Fighters In MMA History

Modified Jan 25, 2017 21:01 GMT

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#4 Nick Diaz

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 31: Nick Diaz stands in the Octagon after taking a hit from Anderson Silva in a middleweight bout against Anderson Silva during UFC 183 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Silva won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) — UFC 183: Diaz his epic battle against Anderson Silva

Nick Diaz is considered one the most hated fighters in the sport but is highly respected by most in the fight game. Diaz became an MMA fighter in 2001 when he was 18 years of age. Diaz's career started great considering the fact that in 2nd career MMA fight, he won the welterweight title his promotion.

He is a 3rd-degree jiu-jitsu black belt and he has relied on that skill set heavily, to pave his way up through the MMA ranks. The reason Nick Diaz is hated was his ability to put fear into journalists, as he made several controversial threats during and after interviews.

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He got accustomed to addressing opponents and members of the media with foul language and rude gestures, which can warrant individuals to hate him. Diaz also has a younger brother by the name of Nate Diaz who shares a similar reputation.

The Diaz legacy still lives on in UFC currently as Nick Diaz has just been cleared to fight again from his two-year suspension.