“This isn’t about maturity or proper behavior and decision making. The Stockton mixed martial arts fighter has none of those. What he has is talent and presence and – if he can keep (or get) that head of his on his shoulders – the potential to be a Stockton athletic rallying cry, ala Dallas Braden. Perhaps this is a year early. If he can win a huge upcoming fight and learn to act like an adult, maybe we.ll have another Yaqui Lopez on our hands.” The Record said about Diaz according to MMAWeekly
The award is given to Stockton residents who ‘have made a positive impact on our community, often over decades’ I wonder what Nick thinks about this if he even knows. The chances of Nick Diaz making the award ceremony are nonexistent.