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    Media fantasy camp: Where fans get to experience Nick being Nick

    Diaz enjoying every second of the UFC press conference (Getty)

    LAS VEGAS -- He's the most bizarre interview in the sport. Even the most savvy media member can't really crack the conundrum that is Nick Diaz.

    So when some fans took their swings at Diaz following the UFC 143 press conference, they found out quickly even the best questions will probably illicit an answer that leaves you chuckling or scratching your head.

    The first fan got up and asked Diaz what it would mean to him if there was a day when both he and his brother, Nate, were UFC champions. Diaz slowly grabbed the microphone and then had Dana White repeat the question. Great question, right? The answer was pretty straight forward.

    "Yeah, that's what we're working towards. That's the idea," said Diaz (9:15 mark).

    [ Related: Nick Diaz's straightforward fight approach defies crazy rep ]

    Fan No. 2 took his shot and asked about Diaz's "Primetime" quotes, where he said to be a successful fighter, you have to love the sport so much that you have to hate it.

    Diaz paused for nine seconds and let out a deep sigh before producing this doozy.

    "That pretty much says it, what I said. That's what I meant. That's what that means," Diaz said.

    White said Diaz is simply fascinating.

    "He's knows the answer, 'but [expletive] you.' And that's a fan! '[Expletive] you, I'm not going to tell you the answer to that," laughed White. "You what I mean? 'I don't give a [expletive] what you think. I'm here to fight and I don't care if you people like me or you hate me.'"

    That uncomfortable feeling isn't reserved just for the MMA media or inquisitive fans. Even White feels awkward around Diaz.

    "It's almost like he hates us. What the [expletive] did we do? It's crazy. He's a fascinating human being."

    White has no issues this time around with Diaz, saying the fighter has done everything the promotion has asked him to. Although he did mention it took Diaz missing three flights before he eventually arrived in Las Vegas from Northern California.

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    45 comments

    • M.S.  •  Pompano Beach, Florida  •  3 months ago
      He isnt a smart guy, but he is very good at what he does.. This is why he doesnt like to be interviewed often. And if there was no mma, he may even be a success at boxing. Not manyof us are top notch at what we do, he is at his. For the record, im not a big fan of Diaz.
    • phil  •  Miami, Florida  •  3 months ago
      Just an FYI, Diaz is a fighter not an english professor.

      Has Diaz ever not given 100% in a fight?
      Has he ever not gone for the win as opposed to playing it safe for a decision?

      I don't watch MMA for the interviews or to find a role model. I watch it for fighters
      to show off their fighting skills.

      There are plenty of well spoken highly intelligent top echelon MMA fighters, so what
      if there are a few who aren't exactly rocket scientists.
    • phil  •  Miami, Florida  •  3 months ago
      Diaz is as pure a fighter as you will find.

      Yeah he doesn't like the other crap (interviews and puff pieces), he isn't the most articulate
      guy, but when he steps int he ring he fights and he fights to win. Whether you hate him, love him, or in between at least you know your not going to see him dance away from his opponent or lay and pray. You are going to see someone go all out 100%.

      Respect to Cofield for always letting us fans respond to his columns unlike that pu-
      ss
      y
      Lole who isn't worth reading anyhow.
      • dontcare 3 months ago
        Telling it like it is.
    • BJW  •  Braintree, Massachusetts  •  3 months ago
      So what if Diaz doesn't like to do all the "dog and pony show" fluff? Get off of his #$%$ for it, I am willing to bet those who criticize this man don't love everything about their jobs either.
    • dontcare  •  3 months ago
      Fighting or training to fight is something very few individuals understand. These posts reveal how many of you have done either. Just watch and shut up until you do.
    • Peter  •  Las Vegas, Nevada  •  3 months ago
      Whoops! I thought he was paid to fight.
    • c-los  •  3 months ago
      This is the reality..everyone who's talking sh!@#$ wouldn't have the balls to say anything to him if he was in front of you...
    • Mike B  •  Kokubunji-shi, Japan  •  3 months ago
      I see nothing wrong with this interview. Reporters and fans are asking idiotic questions so what do you expect. What kind of a stupid question is: "what it would mean to him if there was a day when both he and his brother, Nate, were UFC champions?". His answer: "That's what we are working for" which is both correct and acknowledges the stupidity of the question. What idiot asks that anyway? Obviously it would be great so why ask? It's like asking any player in any sport whether he'd like to win tonight? Really people, all sports interviews are retarded. There is really nothing to ask and usually all you get is: "we played hard, bla, bla, bla"
    • Harry Reamz  •  3 months ago
      Hmm...if I didn't know better I'd swear this was a Chris Chase article.
    • Rob G  •  Seattle, Washington  •  3 months ago
      Made an article about absolutely nothing and it somehow made first page. Welcome to Yahoo.
    • Jimbo  •  San Diego, California  •  3 months ago
      It's a good thing he can fight because he just might be retarded.
      • Rob R 3 months ago
        Watch yourself. Don't become a statistic.
      • Doghouse Riley 3 months ago
        Yea Jimbo, that is what I've been saying all along--he is a retard.
      • Robert C 3 months ago
        When you watch porn do you care how smart the girls are? Or do you just care if they are good at their job? Nick's job is to fight, he's not on Nobel's radar and that is fine.
    • Sam  •  Raleigh, North Carolina  •  3 months ago
      Diaz just doesn't like to give interviews or talk about himself and people are nuts for expecting him to change at this point. I don't agree with him missing three flights before getting to Vegas. That is just inconsiderate.
    • Dr. High  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      Sandy....oh SANDY...where are you Professor Doctor?
      • Doghouse Riley 3 months ago
        Well when you have a Ph.D. they call you "Doctor." My wife is an M.D., which also carries the title "Dr."

        For a pettifoger you really don't know jack chit. Have you won any cases in the last year? Your MMA insight is utter pathetic. A total joke. You have nothing to contribute. Your predictions are always null. How did your AJ pick work out? O-yes, the clown got fired from the UFC after getting a Vitor beat-down. Sorry punk.
      • glok 3 months ago
        LOL @ utter pathetic
      • Dr. High 3 months ago
        Have I won any cases? Cases of what? You must have me confused with someone else, SanDouchebag. Moe NOT a lawyer.

        Vitor beat down? LOL, whatever you wanna see from your imaginary world, there.
    • Lex and Lydia  •  Toledo, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      dana is nothing but a pimp...amazing the difference in quotes of diaz when hes doing what he wants him to do and when he is not. anything to sell a fight...
    • reformed_1689  •  Moncton, Canada  •  3 months ago
      LOL @ Dana's Comments. Great article.
    • Villain85  •  3 months ago
      Article was boring. Internet tough talk from the the pre-teens in the comments are fkin hilarious
    • Dr. High  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      Look...Pete and REPete are here. And only 1/2 hour apart. Stalker much, Sandy?
    • GETREAL  •  3 months ago
      You know what, I'm all for the under dog. But Nick Diaz, and his me against the world ship has already sailed. This kid talks about his childhood and being a poor kid growing up and living in Stockton. Well if you hate the way you were brought up, do something about it and stop whinning about it every minute. If you don't like livin in Stockton, then move out of Stockton. I personally think fighters like Nick and Nate Diaz and that racist Jacob Volkmann are giving MMA and it's fighters a bad rap. I hope Diaz beats Condit, that way GSP can rip his #$%$ to pieces. But I wouldn't be surprised at all if Condit puts Diaz to sleep.
    • Wings Fan  •  Muskegon, Michigan  •  3 months ago
      Best part 9:42-9:56
    • C  •  Denver, Colorado  •  3 months ago
      haha,,that #$%$ made me laugh out loud,