Nick Diaz: There's a mutual respect between he and Anderson Silva
Known primarily as a trash talk artist of Van Gogh proportions, Nick Diaz has been relatively quiet in the lead up to his super fight with Anderson Silva at UFC 183 on Saturday.
Instead, the former UFC welterweight contender is taking the complimentary route when speaking of his legendary opponent.
He said that I've had good fights in the UFC, and I feel the same way about him. That's why I give him mutual respect. People take me the wrong way, they always think that I'm the one to stage an act. Or they say I'm cocky or something like that. This is completely different, I'm always respectful to anybody, even my opponents.
To see Diaz talk more about his fight with Silva, and his desire to return to the welterweight division, watch the interview in its entirety below:
-With h/t to BloodyElbow.com