Exclusive interview with Nick Diaz.

Nick Diaz the former (17-7) UFC and Pride veteran recently sat down with us for a interview. He will be fighting Muhsin Corbbrey at this weekends EliteXC: Return of the King in Hawaii. He recently won at Dream 3 over Katsuya Inoue by TKO after suffering a loss to current EliteXC lightweight Champion KJ Noons. The fight was stopped due to cuts that had formed above Diaz's eyes it is his only loss in his last 7 fights. Everyone who watches Diaz as a fighter knows one thing when you step in the ring with the lanky "Chip on his shoulder " Stockton California native watch for the jab, bring your A game and try not to get caught in a submission. Nick Diaz is coming into his own as a fighter with wins in 6 out of his last 7 fights (Yes we count the Gomi fight as a win).

How do you feel you match up with your opponent Muhsin Corbbrey in your upcoming fight?
Haven't seen too much of him except for one fight. I think he's athletic and keeps a good pace. I feel good about my chances.

Do you think he will attempt to take the fight to the ground or stand up with you?
He'll probably try to stand and throw with me.

Do you think that fighting at Dream 3 will help you come out sharp for your upcoming fight?
Yes I do. I really didn't get hurt at all in that fight. It was more like a good sparring session. I'm hoping it was a good tune up for the weight cut to 160.

You recently said in a interview you would like to fight Shinya Aoki, if there is a injury in their LW tournament would you like to come in as a alternate?
I would absolutely jump in to fight Aoki but I think my next fight in Dream will be (Mach) Sakurai.

If you had a choice one month from now to fight in the Dream Tournament or fight for the EliteXC lightweight championship which would you do first?
My first loyalty right now is to EliteXC so that's where I would fight but a month from now I should be in Japan fighting in Dream. I've always liked fighting in Japan especially since they use a ring instead of a cage.

You recently called K.J Noons "Mr. Hit and Run" in a interview and have expressed your interest in a rematch. How do you imagine that rematch will go if and when you get it?
The 1st time I got off to a slow start so I took some shots I shouldn't have but I was sure I was going to win eventually. Unfortunately I got cut and the fight was stopped. I'll save what I have to say in the ring if I get the rematch.

Did or do you plan to take legal action against the CSAC because of how they handled the situation before Shamrock Vs Cung Le event? (Nick was not cleared to fight by the CSAC one day before the event)
I'm letting my management team take care of any legal issues.

Did you take it personally and how bad did it hurt you financially? Did you have to return sponsorship money you were paid?
At the time yes but fortunately EliteXC let me fight in Japan shortly after. Sponsors don't pay you if you don't fight. But I get paid after the fight so there was no returning any money.

We have to once again say "Thank you again" to Cesar Gracie and Nick Diaz for giving us this interview. All fans do not forget to catch Nick Diaz on his return to a title shot this weekend at EliteXC's Return of the King free on Showtime (With your subscription).

In case you missed it we also got a chance to interview Yves Edwards about this weekends upcoming fight with KJ Noons. Click here to read the full interview.