Both guys have weathered all sorts of storms to secure significant career wins. Nate has done this the best. Have you ever wondered what would happen if two of the best fighters in the UFC collided?Better yet, have you ever wondered how two brothers would fare against one another in a monumental Octagon showdown?Look no further. You can also find me previewing and recapping WWE PPV events.Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Both Nick and Nate Diaz believe that the fight starts when two fighters sign the dotted line.Once that contract is binding, there's no mutual friendship at all.
Check out this Nate Diaz training video captured before Dustin Poirier’s withdrawal from UFC 230’s co-main event back in October. He has showcased some of the best athleticism and an unmatched elite pace within the lightweight division.However, older brother Nick has taught younger brother Nate nearly everything he knows when it comes to getting in shape. UFC 230.
In the first bout, McGregor gassed and was unable to withstand Diaz's punches.On Saturday, McGregor found enough of a second wind to earn three of the five rounds on two of the three judge's scorecards.Some will take umbrage with McGregor winning the fight because he was clearly gassed for the last half of the fight, but McGregor did great work through the first two rounds and had his moments in the fourth and fifth.A draw would have been believable, but I have no problems stomaching a McGregor victory.This was recognized as the Fight of the Night, and deservedly so.Despite the bad blood leading up to the fight, both fighters showed great respect after the bout:Both talked about a third fight and it seems that's probably a given at this point.The co-main event wasn't the fight of the night, but if the UFC still gave out a bonus for KO of the night, there's no question Anthony "Rumble" Johnson's first-round destruction of Glover Teixeira would be the pick.As it stands, Rumble took home one of the Performance of the Night bonuses for this nasty uppercut finish on the tough Brazilian. … Because when two guys enter the Octagon with equal wills and dynamic drives, sheer skill will always prevail.There are many aspects to consider before making a serious prediction for this fantasy fight.While Nick Diaz has size and power over his younger brother, Nate seemingly has a more well-rounded striking approach and the ability to sling punches with on-point accuracy.But as much as you would like to take your chances on the better striker, Nick has become one of the best game-planners around, adapting to any situation inside the cage and always finding a way to win.Each fighter has the ability to end the fight via submission at any point.
Takeya Mizugaki by TKO (punches) first roundRaquel Pennington def. No holds barred. Is Nick's endurance the deciding factor, or does Nate's chin give him the advantage?Both fighters possess equal skills in every department, but considering this fantasy fight would incorporate a big-brother-versus-little-brother showdown, you have to go with the older Diaz.Not for nothing, but Nick has taught Nate literally everything he knows. Diaz ate a hard right hand early and seemed to stall as he checked his left eye. Their slick striking, world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, top-notch endurance and rock-solid chins are all well and good, but heart has always been the main contributor in their victories over the years.From round to round, Nick and Nate Diaz have become some of the toughest outs in MMA. The Notorious One won a majority decision (48-47x2, 47-47) and it was one heck of a fight.LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: Conor McGregor (L) and Nate Diaz battle during their welterweight rematchLike the first bout, McGregor controlled the action with his quickness and accurate striking early. He has showcased that picking apart an opponent is often more useful than slinging power punch after power punch. Kelvin Gastelum via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28) Stephen Thompson def. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) They'd probably prefer to stand and bang in order to settle this family dispute.The Diaz brothers have become two of the biggest fight-time gamers in the UFC today. UFC's Nick Diaz vs. Nate Diaz Fantasy Fight Breakdown. at the UFC 202 event at T-Mobile Arena on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He believes he can beat him again, but this time it'll be for the gold.I cover sports video games like NBA 2K, Madden, MLB The Show, FIFA, NHL, EA UFC, Fight Night, Super Mega Baseball, DIRT, F1, NASCAR, Forza, and everything in between.