I love Nick as a fighter, and he has been side tracked by dumb stuff he's done.
I know he's a hard worker and comes prepared. He needs to stop thinking that everyone is against him and just fight. He needs to stop pointing fingers about why refs screw him, and trust me I do believe he gets screwed occasionally by refs.
On the flip side, he has shown all MMA fans enormously outstanding MMA fights. From Lawler, to his Jackson fights, to of course Gomi and Parisyan and Sanchez fights.
Even in defeat he shows true talent and aggression that you can't teach. You just h ave it.
His brother? Seems to be a calmer version of him with INSANE jiu jitsu and IMO better jiu jitsu. In fact I give Nate alot of credit for being TUF winner and handling it humbly. Not mentioning his brothers problems with The UFC, and when he mentions it, it's brief and respectful. The last couple of his UFC fights, The UFC is at least allowing Nick to be in the corner and that's a start in reconciliation. Nate on the other hand is always respectful, always thanks Dana and the Fertittas after each win, etc.
I wish Nick well and hope he overcomes the personal attitudes that sometimes I think get in the way of his true greatness. Because he can be great. He's only freakin 26 or something now. Nothing but nothing but upside if he plays his cards right.
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