Who won the Diaz vs Silva fight?
Anderson Silva
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva triumphantly returned from a 13-month layoff due to a horrific leg injury to earn a unanimous decision victory over Nick Diaz in the main event of UFC 183 at MGM Grand on Saturday.
Has Nate Diaz fought Anderson Silva?
Diaz hasn’t fought in the UFC or in any other MMA promotion since February 2015, where he faced Anderson Silva at UFC 183. He lost the fight, but it was eventually overturned to a no-contest after Silva failed a drug test. The 38-year-old will return to the octagon this weekend, taking on Robbie Lawler.
Why was Nick Diaz and Silva overturned?
Nick Diaz to return to UFC after six-year layoff in rematch of 2004 bout with Robbie Lawler. Nick Diaz, 37, has not fought since January 2015, when he lost to Anderson Silva at UFC 183. That result was subsequently overturned when Silva tested positive for performance enhancing substances.
What happened to Silva vs Diaz?
Silva got the decision, but it was an entertaining five round affair. Diaz did what Diaz does. He talked and taunted Silva as soon as the fight started, but Silva didn’t take the bait. The former UFC champion picked his shots and won the fight.
Why was Nick Diaz gone?
On one hand, Diaz returning to MMA is cause for celebration. He was suspended from the sport for 18 months in 2015, after testing positive for traces of marijuana. In hindsight, that suspension — which was originally for five years but reduced on appeal — was unfair.
When is Nick Diaz fighting?
Diaz has not competed in mixed martial arts since January 2015, when he lost to Anderson Silva and stepped away from the sport that he admits he does not love. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion is returning to the cage Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in a rematch with fellow veteran Robbie Lawler at UFC 266.
Who is Nick Diaz father?
*Mexican (father) *German, English (mother) Nick Diaz is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Nick is the son of Melissa Lou (Womble) and Robert Diaz. He has a younger brother, Nate Diaz, who is also a professional UFC fighter.
What is Nick Diaz?
Nick Diaz. Nickolas Robert Diaz (born August 2, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist and promoter, who most recently competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since beginning his career in 2001, Diaz has competed in UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce , EliteXC, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), DREAM, and Shooto .
