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New interview with Nate Diaz's coach Richard Perez over the weekend on Submission Radio
Some Topics Covered:
-Nate's current level of fitness and training going into the fight
-his weight and what he's on
-the trashtalk between the two at the recent press conference
-if Conor is in Nate's head
-Nate being motivated by trash talk, like in Cerrone fight
-what advantages he has over McGregor and how he sees the fight going
-Nate claiming that McGregor and the whole UFC is on steroids
-his suspicions over Conor's increased size and wanting the fight at welterweight
-if he's worried about Nate's Marijuana use considering how close the fight is
Some Quotes:
What weight Nate Diaz is currently sitting on
“He’s right there, 171-170 (pounds)”.
If it was possible for Nate to make 155
“Oh yeah. I mean, knowing Nathan, yeah, yeah. But I like it better now that he’s more comfortable - for me anyway - but for him, yeah he would have done it.”
If Nate will struggle like Chad Mendes, taking the McGregor fight on such short notice
“He was trying to cut the weight [Chad Mendes]. See that’s the big difference. I mean sure, two weeks’ notice is pretty short, but I mean as far as the weight too, that helps a lot. You know, it makes a big difference, believe me. Because when you’re cutting weight, you’re fighting yourself already. In two weeks, it’s a loss. You have to really struggle. But when you’re not, then you’re fine. He’s still got two weeks. He’s gonna focus on it, you know, and we’ll see what happens when he gets in the ring and see how good it is. But we just gotta focus on that, and we’re not stressed out on it. You just do it.”
On if Conor McGregor’s trash talk had any effect on Diaz after the press conference
“Oh he loves it. It just builds Nathan up. It just pumps him up more.”
If Richard Perez agrees with Nate Diaz’s comments about everyone in the UFC being on steroids, including Conor McGregor
“Oh I sure do believe that, heck yeah. Some guys, they get busted - and to be honest with you, I know McGregor has got to be on some kind of steroids, he’s pretty big. And then all of a sudden [he’s] jumping to 170? Yeah there’s no way, cause I mean, he was supposed to be fighting at 155. So if you think about it, he was focusing on training at 155. He only had two weeks to go. And all of a sudden he’s gonna jump to 170? So no, there’s something going on. But still, I mean, we’re still gonna fight and that’s all there is to it.”
If there’s anything else that makes Richard think Conor McGregor is on steroids
“Well you know, when Nathan mentioned it to him he got defensive, he got angry. If somebody would have told me that I was fighting and he told me, you know, steroids, I would laugh and say, ‘yeah give me some more steroids, heck yeah, ah ha sure’. But he got defensive and mad, you know, “I’m not on steroids, I’m not on steroids”. You know, he was like trying to defend himself. So that, just his actions and the way he talked is…there’s something behind that.”
If McGregor’s recent size gains are simply from not having to make 145, as opposed to steroids
“Well, all I know is that he was supposed to fight at 155, and for some reason I don’t think he would have made the weight, because he was trying to go to 165 and then he went to 170. So think about it. If you see that, you would think he had two more weeks to go, he would be close to 155 and stay on that, you know, or go to 160. But he didn’t, he jumped to 170. So that’s kinda shady right there.”
On McGregor requesting to fight at 170 because he couldn’t make the weight and not because of Nate Diaz
“Right, that’s what I’m saying, that McGregor couldn’t make the weight. Because he would have said ‘okay, let’s go to 160 or let’s go to 155,’ because Nathan was ready for it. And he didn’t [accept]. So then he jumped to 170. Why? I mean, two weeks ago - and you know, if you’re a fighter and you’ve been training for two months or so and you’re already cutting your weight down, so in two weeks you should be close to 155. But he’s at least five pounds over, you know. No. So all of a sudden 155 to 170? Oh boy, that’s a big jump. So there’s something fishy going on there.”
On Diaz’s striking advantage over McGregor
“Well the thing is, [in] the striking department, Nate is a lot better when he’s in good shape and not injured or anything. So when it comes to the night of the fight, McGregor’s going to be shocked.”
If McGregor is the most dangerous striker Nate has ever faced
“McGregor is a good striker. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying he’s not, but Nathan’s better. I mean, when Nathan’s on his gameplan he’ll make him look silly."
On if Richard is worried about Nate failing and marijuana drug tests leading into this fight
“Nah, I’m not worried about it.”
“I mean, I don’t get into personal business, so I don’t know if he was doing it or not, but he doesn’t seem like he’s worried about it. You know, he’s training like he’s going to fight. So I mean, if it did, then he would say something. But he didn’t say anything to me.”
Some Topics Covered:
-Nate's current level of fitness and training going into the fight
-his weight and what he's on
-the trashtalk between the two at the recent press conference
-if Conor is in Nate's head
-Nate being motivated by trash talk, like in Cerrone fight
-what advantages he has over McGregor and how he sees the fight going
-Nate claiming that McGregor and the whole UFC is on steroids
-his suspicions over Conor's increased size and wanting the fight at welterweight
-if he's worried about Nate's Marijuana use considering how close the fight is
Some Quotes:
What weight Nate Diaz is currently sitting on
“He’s right there, 171-170 (pounds)”.
If it was possible for Nate to make 155
“Oh yeah. I mean, knowing Nathan, yeah, yeah. But I like it better now that he’s more comfortable - for me anyway - but for him, yeah he would have done it.”
If Nate will struggle like Chad Mendes, taking the McGregor fight on such short notice
“He was trying to cut the weight [Chad Mendes]. See that’s the big difference. I mean sure, two weeks’ notice is pretty short, but I mean as far as the weight too, that helps a lot. You know, it makes a big difference, believe me. Because when you’re cutting weight, you’re fighting yourself already. In two weeks, it’s a loss. You have to really struggle. But when you’re not, then you’re fine. He’s still got two weeks. He’s gonna focus on it, you know, and we’ll see what happens when he gets in the ring and see how good it is. But we just gotta focus on that, and we’re not stressed out on it. You just do it.”
On if Conor McGregor’s trash talk had any effect on Diaz after the press conference
“Oh he loves it. It just builds Nathan up. It just pumps him up more.”
If Richard Perez agrees with Nate Diaz’s comments about everyone in the UFC being on steroids, including Conor McGregor
“Oh I sure do believe that, heck yeah. Some guys, they get busted - and to be honest with you, I know McGregor has got to be on some kind of steroids, he’s pretty big. And then all of a sudden [he’s] jumping to 170? Yeah there’s no way, cause I mean, he was supposed to be fighting at 155. So if you think about it, he was focusing on training at 155. He only had two weeks to go. And all of a sudden he’s gonna jump to 170? So no, there’s something going on. But still, I mean, we’re still gonna fight and that’s all there is to it.”
If there’s anything else that makes Richard think Conor McGregor is on steroids
“Well you know, when Nathan mentioned it to him he got defensive, he got angry. If somebody would have told me that I was fighting and he told me, you know, steroids, I would laugh and say, ‘yeah give me some more steroids, heck yeah, ah ha sure’. But he got defensive and mad, you know, “I’m not on steroids, I’m not on steroids”. You know, he was like trying to defend himself. So that, just his actions and the way he talked is…there’s something behind that.”
If McGregor’s recent size gains are simply from not having to make 145, as opposed to steroids
“Well, all I know is that he was supposed to fight at 155, and for some reason I don’t think he would have made the weight, because he was trying to go to 165 and then he went to 170. So think about it. If you see that, you would think he had two more weeks to go, he would be close to 155 and stay on that, you know, or go to 160. But he didn’t, he jumped to 170. So that’s kinda shady right there.”
On McGregor requesting to fight at 170 because he couldn’t make the weight and not because of Nate Diaz
“Right, that’s what I’m saying, that McGregor couldn’t make the weight. Because he would have said ‘okay, let’s go to 160 or let’s go to 155,’ because Nathan was ready for it. And he didn’t [accept]. So then he jumped to 170. Why? I mean, two weeks ago - and you know, if you’re a fighter and you’ve been training for two months or so and you’re already cutting your weight down, so in two weeks you should be close to 155. But he’s at least five pounds over, you know. No. So all of a sudden 155 to 170? Oh boy, that’s a big jump. So there’s something fishy going on there.”
On Diaz’s striking advantage over McGregor
“Well the thing is, [in] the striking department, Nate is a lot better when he’s in good shape and not injured or anything. So when it comes to the night of the fight, McGregor’s going to be shocked.”
If McGregor is the most dangerous striker Nate has ever faced
“McGregor is a good striker. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying he’s not, but Nathan’s better. I mean, when Nathan’s on his gameplan he’ll make him look silly."
On if Richard is worried about Nate failing and marijuana drug tests leading into this fight
“Nah, I’m not worried about it.”
“I mean, I don’t get into personal business, so I don’t know if he was doing it or not, but he doesn’t seem like he’s worried about it. You know, he’s training like he’s going to fight. So I mean, if it did, then he would say something. But he didn’t say anything to me.”
