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Most agree that the mixed martial arts world was far more interesting with Nick Diaz playing an active and vocal role in it.
Shaped by a difficult upbringing in Stockton, California, Diaz arrived on the MMA scene on Aug. 31, 2001, less than a month after he celebrated his 18th birthday and mere weeks before the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The Cesar Gracie protégé went on to capture titles in multiple organizations and enjoyed two stints in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, all with a unique style and genuine renegade spirit.