The network deal between the UFC and Fox has created some interesting opportunities to provide cross over between traditional 'stick and ball' sports and MMA. The UFC caught up with some NFL stars to get their picks for the UFC 143 main event between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz.
Eli Manning:
I gotta go with Diaz. He's a tough guy. Coach Sullivan, our quarterback coach is a big fan so he's been talking him up all week. I think he's swayed my decision so I'm going Diaz.
Michael Strahan:
I'm gonna tell you who's gonna win the Diaz/Condit fight. I believe it will be Diaz. I mean he's aggressive. He's young. He's hungry. He's long, rangy, powerful and the biggest thing is he has an incredible motor. He doesn't slow down so it should be a great fight and good luck to both fighters.
Dhani Jones:
What's going on? It's Dhani Jones. You know, Condit's gonna win this fight. You know why? Because he's a natural born killer! He's a scrapper. He's the only guy on the mat. That's what's up!
Jerry Rice:
I think Nick Diaz is gonna win that fight because you know what? He's gonna bring the hammer.
Von Miller:
I think Diaz is gonna pull it off. He's been competing at a high level in these last couple of fights. I wanna see Diaz get it.
Warren Sapp:
Nick Diaz...do what I do to the quarterback. Kill him. It's just that simple. Kill him. Nick Diaz, love you.
Kurt Warner:
Being an underdog myself, I've gotta go with the underdog Carlos Condit. He's a tenacious, blue-collar guy. He's gonna stalk his prey...gonna come after him...gonna beat him down. I'm going with the underdog.
NFL Pros picking Diaz: Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, Jerry Rice, Von Miller, Warren Sapp
NFL Pros Picking Condit: Dhani Jones, Kurt Warner
Video after the jump...
SBN coverage of UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
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the look on Warren Sapps face
can we get some screenshots or a gif or what?
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also I liked watching this
for Dana and the UFC it’s a win.
Nice to see Jerry Rice! Funny how all the Cali folks go Diaz
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haha, for real.
The Hamburger Pimp - February 3, 2012 via mobile
Those are some big names, I’m impressed
Hendo_One-Shot - February 3, 2012
I was shocked at the names they got,I was not expecting that what so ever.
Shocbomb - February 3, 2012
When he WNBA finals come around can we get Sheryl Swoops or maybe Lisa Leslie to give her picks?
Wait, does the WNBA still exist?
Ricardo Arguello - February 3, 2012
I believe so...
My friend just commented on how he wishes it was actually on TV more.
RagingBronco - February 3, 2012
The season is like 3 months over the summer time after the NBA Finals
Mjub - February 3, 2012
I can't watch the WNBA
Reminds me too much of my ex girlfriends who turned out to be total lesbos.
discoandherpes - February 3, 2012
You’ve had multiple ex gf’s turn out to be lesbo’s? jeez man, you’re like a lesbian missionary.
Hendo_One-Shot - February 3, 2012
Lesbian missionary
Implies I’m getting laid more than I actually am.
All jokes aside, it actually has happened multiple times. I might have to cut my long beautiful hair and stop shaving or something.
discoandherpes - February 4, 2012
This just happened to me
Just once though. I had a feeling she batted both ways though.
dedstrk316 - February 4, 2012
Patriots via Eli Choke
DamnSevern - February 3, 2012
When does Eli Manning choke?
discoandherpes - February 3, 2012
See: Super Bowl XLII
Ricardo Arguello - February 3, 2012
LOL
eli choking? who is he his brother?
milk72 - February 4, 2012
Giants 27 Patriots 24
Either Lawrence Tynes kicks the winning FG or Gostkowski misses a 25 yarder wide to the right.
SSreporters - February 3, 2012
Kurt Warner, MMA fan
who knew?
Cory Braiterman - February 3, 2012
Seriously...that was a legitimately great 10 seconds of analysis.
Matthew Roth - February 4, 2012
too many people hyping the Giants right now.
Patriots-34 Giants-24
TitanFan2K - February 3, 2012
LOL @ Titans.
Sugel Mendoza - February 4, 2012
this is one of the advantages of Fox deal
this kind of marketing is actually quite valuable and not possible before
T.P. Grant - February 3, 2012
agreed
IKiIIed007 - February 3, 2012
Honestly, this is more valuable than anything we've seen so far
Just having NFL super stars talking about the fights will elevate the sport and people will take it seriously.
Matthew Roth - February 3, 2012
UFC Primetime on FX life discussion thread
Chris Groves - February 3, 2012
becasue if there is someone I go to for fight picks its NFL players
MaZZacare - February 3, 2012
Someone take a shit in your cereal this morning?
This was a just for fun kinda segment..
sadface - February 4, 2012
I love you Von!
Defensive Rookie of the Year!
FreeLightningLee - February 4, 2012
If Eli can survive the mauling the Niners put on him
The Patriots’ D should be a cakewalk in comparison.
Giants via Cruz KO’ing Edleman.
Gitaroo_Dude - February 4, 2012
That's true
discoandherpes - February 4, 2012
Go Giants!
RECE ROCK - February 4, 2012 via mobile
Go Hawks!
Pyrgz Krum - February 4, 2012
What?
are you talking about sir?
Andy Anderson - February 4, 2012
But who does Nick Diaz think is going to win the Super Bowl?
deliberately tuna - February 4, 2012
I want his picks on the Olympic triathlon this summer.
One question turns into 30 minutes of rambling. It would be gold.
Andy Anderson - February 4, 2012
I'm a sucker for this
I’m a huge football fan, and just the acknowledgement that these guys know MMA exists is pretty cool.
Dave Strummer - February 4, 2012
After Brady talked crap about the city of Buffalo for no good reason
I am becoming a hardcore Giants fan tomorrow for one day and one day only. Then it is back to being a MMA fan, and trying not to cry about the Bills.
Andy Anderson - February 4, 2012
WIDE RIGHT
Cory Braiterman - February 4, 2012
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