Nick Diaz is now fighting in UFC 137

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09-08-2011, 05:25 PM
Jack LaBarge

Nick Diaz is now fighting in UFC 137

BJ Penn

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news...fight-BJ-Penn/
09-08-2011, 05:29 PM
Andrew Maxwell

I'm not to excited for the Condit, GSP fight, but BJ and Nick will be a bloody technical war!
09-08-2011, 05:36 PM
Taylor Culbertson

Insubordination is a poor excuse for this cluster fuck.
09-08-2011, 05:40 PM
Andrew Maxwell

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Originally Posted by Taylor Culbertson

Insubordination is a poor excuse for this cluster fuck.

I would of prefered them fining him and leaving the card alone.
09-08-2011, 05:40 PM
derrick ikwueme

what a rip off, are they trying to protect gsp
09-08-2011, 05:43 PM
Max P.

I'd say just put all 4 in the Cage and see who is last man standing^^
09-08-2011, 05:57 PM
Jonathan Wylie

Penn is screwed! Diaz will put a pace on him he just wont be able to handle.
09-08-2011, 06:03 PM
Michael "Mikey" Bunten

Quote:

Originally Posted by derrick ikwueme

what a rip off, are they trying to protect gsp

really....?
09-08-2011, 06:06 PM
Tyler Timmermans

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Originally Posted by Michael "Mikey" Bunten

really....?

+1
09-08-2011, 06:06 PM
Griffin Lambert

This seems a little silly but this is an awesome fight I've never imagined.
09-08-2011, 06:11 PM
Andrew Maxwell

IMO... they should cut Diaz a little slack. Nick may not be the most professional, all of the time, but he is al least an exciting fighter. He'goes to war every time he fights. Love him or hate him the guy loves to get in exciting scraps and more offen then not he destroys and finishes his opponent, and that's exactly what I pay to see! Now look at some of the more "professional" fighters like; GSP and Frankie Edgar, both of them champions. GSP's last finished someone back in Jan of 09', Edgar's last finished a fight in dec of 09' and before that it was in July of 07'. They both fight a "not to loose" style instead of a "try and entertain your fans" style. I belive these styles that create less exciting fights hurt the UFC's pay per view buys much more then Diaz being a no show at a news event does. I understand that some sponsors and media were upset but the truth is the sponsors arent the ones putting up the buys which is why the UFC is a profitable business, because of the fans not the sponsors. Dana should remember he made this fight because the fans asked for it, then he canceled it because of some upset sponsors, I think he should of put the fans before the sponsors.
09-08-2011, 06:59 PM
derrick ikwueme

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Originally Posted by Andrew Maxwell

IMO... they should cut Diaz a little slack. Nick may not be the most professional, all of the time, but he is al least an exciting fighter. He'goes to war every time he fights. Love him or hate him the guy loves to get in exciting scraps and more offen then not he destroys and finishes his opponent, and that's exactly what I pay to see! Now look at some of the more "professional" fighters like; GSP and Frankie Edgar, both of them champions. GSP's last finished someone back in Jan of 09', Edgar's last finished a fight in dec of 09' and before that it was in July of 07'. They both fight a "not to loose" style instead of a "try and entertain your fans" style. I belive these styles that create less exciting fights hurt the UFC's pay per view buys much more then Diaz being a no show at a news event does. I understand that some sponsors and media were upset but the truth is the sponsors arent the ones putting up the buys which is why the UFC is a profitable business, because of the fans not the sponsors. Dana should remember he made this fight because the fans asked for it, then he canceled it because of some upset sponsors, I think he should of put the fans before the sponsors.

ain't that the truth i'm deff not spending 50.00 for this shit, GSP vs Condit is a drag compared to Nick vs Gsp, this is just lame
09-08-2011, 06:59 PM
derrick ikwueme

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Originally Posted by Michael "Mikey" Bunten

really....?

yes really !
09-08-2011, 07:09 PM
Jonathan Wylie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Maxwell

IMO... they should cut Diaz a little slack. Nick may not be the most professional, all of the time, but he is al least an exciting fighter. He'goes to war every time he fights. Love him or hate him the guy loves to get in exciting scraps and more offen then not he destroys and finishes his opponent, and that's exactly what I pay to see! Now look at some of the more "professional" fighters like; GSP and Frankie Edgar, both of them champions. GSP's last finished someone back in Jan of 09', Edgar's last finished a fight in dec of 09' and before that it was in July of 07'. They both fight a "not to loose" style instead of a "try and entertain your fans" style. I belive these styles that create less exciting fights hurt the UFC's pay per view buys much more then Diaz being a no show at a news event does. I understand that some sponsors and media were upset but the truth is the sponsors arent the ones putting up the buys which is why the UFC is a profitable business, because of the fans not the sponsors. Dana should remember he made this fight because the fans asked for it, then he canceled it because of some upset sponsors, I think he should of put the fans before the sponsors.

Andrew always has some well thought out shit to say. Rep points
09-08-2011, 07:32 PM
Daniel Valdez

I think penn is a more dangerous fighter than gsp. Penn can finish the fight, and I didn't think gsp could which would give diaz 5 rounds to stop gsp, but with penn it is a dangerous boxing game and a more dangerous jiu jitsu finisher in penn.
But I got diaz for a 5th round stoppage.
09-08-2011, 07:43 PM
bobby rivers

Everything was salvaged nicely from an entertainment point of view. Still wish Nick had his title shot, but Andrew and Valdez nailed it. Regardless, finally we have epic confrontations eminent.
09-08-2011, 09:12 PM
derrick ikwueme

some how i knew this fight would get fucked up, either by injury or some stupid shit like this, Nick deserves his title shot & now it's all fucked up
09-08-2011, 09:46 PM
GMathewsMMA

It's an awesome match up for us and we know this is gonna be a fun fight. BJ is SUPER pumped for it!
09-09-2011, 12:03 AM
Thomas Ireland

I hope BJ teaches that fool a lesson. No matter how you slice it, this is all on Diaz, you cannot expect to headline a UFC PPV and not show up for the pressers. I was excited for Condit-Penn but Penn-Diaz could be even better, BJ always brings it and so does Diaz. Hopefully Condit pushes GSP, I have high hopes for this fight too.
09-09-2011, 03:28 AM
JoeyOGgomez

Man that's a horrible resolution. So basically they got nick to give up his boxing contract. To sign a UFC contract for a title shot. Now that title shot is gone. Does anyone know how long and how may fights is his new UFC contract. Basically he got fucked. I so wanted to see nick vs. Gsp. Ain't paying for that one
09-09-2011, 06:09 AM
David Rosado

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Originally Posted by Andrew Maxwell

I would of prefered them fining him and leaving the card alone.

I like this idea better. Fine him 3x what they spend on him to attend. With $45k less in his purse, I'm sure Nick will eventually start to play ball.

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Wylie

Penn is screwed! Diaz will put a pace on him he just wont be able to handle.

:( I'm a BJ fan. But it's true. BJ can barely make it to the 3rd round without gassing. With a Nick Diaz pace, BJ may not make it out the 3rd round. But with Nick's style, he could get himself KO'd. Nick's boxing isn't as good as folks think. It's just non stop. Daley put him flat on his face. BJ could do the same. It's anyone's fight in the first 2 rounds. After that, it's Nick all day.

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Originally Posted by JoeyOGgomez

Man that's a horrible resolution. So basically they got nick to give up his boxing contract. To sign a UFC contract for a title shot. Now that title shot is gone. Does anyone know how long and how may fights is his new UFC contract. Basically he got fucked. I so wanted to see nick vs. Gsp. Ain't paying for that one

Nah dude. Nick fucked himself. I'm sorry man, but I see his move as being super ungrateful. He ran through a bunch of nobody's and has beens, acts like he's the best, acts like turning down the boxing contract was a FAVOR to the UFC (even though the UFC would pay him more), and now that he has a title shot after running through weak competition, he has the nerve to act like it's no big deal and it's the UFC's fault?

Yeah I wanna see the Diaz GSP fight more than the Condit fight. But the only ones who deserve a title shot are the ones who're grateful for it. Condit is grateful.
09-09-2011, 09:14 AM
Shawn Arnold

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Originally Posted by derrick ikwueme

yes really !

really really?
09-09-2011, 04:48 PM
JoeO'Laughlin

very well said , I agree
09-10-2011, 11:26 AM
AndyK5

I think the GSP fight no matter if it was against condit or Diaz is going to be boring. So I am actually happy to see Diaz versus Penn. I will watch the card just for that fight. They both have great hands and amazing jiu jitsu. The fight is gonna be insane no matter if it is on the feet ( more than likely) or on the ground. I think they would both prefer to be K.O.'ed by the other instead of getting subbed and tarnish their black belts.