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Video: After UFC 183, Nick Diaz says he's tired of losing fights

LAS VEGAS – Given the circumstances, Nick Diaz said he’s not all that unhappy with how he fought at UFC 183. However, he also admits he’s getting sick and tired of losing fights.

“I’m kind of tired of being a loser,” Diaz told MMAjunkie at Saturday’s post-UFC 183 news conference. “I’m still here, but I’m losing all these fights.”

On Saturday, Diaz (26-10 MMA, 7-7 UFC) faced Anderson Silva (34-6 MMA, 18-2 UFC) in the main event of UFC 183 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. It was Diaz’s first fight in nearly two years after electing to sit on the sidelines following a March 2013 loss to George St-Pierre.

The fight didn’t exactly produce the fireworks many expected from the two striking specialists, but Diaz’s sharp counters seemed to leave Silva unwilling to over-extend himself. Of course, that immediately encouraged Diaz to start talking trash and flailing around – even dropping to the floor at one point to mock his opponent.

“I kind of lose my sh-t in there when people do that,” Diaz said. :I think he probably knows that. But I could see his punches coming a mile away. The more he punched, the more he was going to end up with the sh-t end of the stick, so he wasn’t going to punch or anything.”

Diaz admitted he struggled with several challenges heading into the matchup. His left arm required cortisone shots, Diaz said, limiting his punching power for quite some time. He also explained there was unrest in his camp, which seems to be a constant struggle for the former Strikeforce champ.

Despite the loss, which was one-sided on the judges’ cards, Diaz’s fans seemed content with his effort, and the brawler earned healthy applause for his effort.

Just 31 years old, Diaz seems destined for more big fights, but his love-hate relationship with the sport leaves that anything but a certainty. Asked to speculate on his next move, Diaz admitted he needed more time.

Sure, fans are tuning in, but with three consecutive losses haunting him, Diaz isn’t interested in any participation awards.

“I’m doing well though, as far as this being a job, versus the other guys that are out there,” Diaz said. “So yeah, I’m happy, I guess, to put on a show for these fans. So I don’t know what to make of it right now. I don’t know what people think, either.”

Watch the video above to hear more from Diaz.

For complete coverage of UFC 183, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

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