A few updates on what's been going on in the MMA & UFC Twitterverse
NICK DIAZ VS. CARLOS CONDIT 2... YUS!
"the rumor is true. Carlos did accept the fight today and Carlos is coming on Friday not thur." -Dana White, confirms rumors of a second meeting between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit. Good thing they're doing that again, cause there's too many reasons why it should happen.
There's a ton of tweets after the jump, but first, don't forget to follow me on twitter: @antontabuena
Oh, and these guys are probably worth following as well: The Official BloodyElbow Twitter Account, Luke Thomas, Kid Nate, Brent Brookhouse, Leland Roling, Richard Wade, Chris Barton, Damon O, Scott Broussard, Tim Burke, Matt Bishop, Fraser Coffeen, Dallas Winston, KJ Gould, Matt Roth, Ben Thapa, Josh Nason.
$5000 TWITTER BONUSES!
"Twitter quarterly bonus award time! Fighters placed in 4 categories based on # of followers at beginning of the quarter. Prizes 5k each." -UFC
"Most followers in each of 4 categories: @SpiderAnderson @Junior_Cigano @BrendanSchaub and @CungLe185 - congrats!" -UFC
"Biggest % growth in followers/category: @MinotauroMMA, @RoyNelsonMMA, @EllenbergerMMA, @CungLe185" -UFC
"I'd have a lot more followers but most my folks from GA still on prepaid phones that ain't got that twitter shit" -Forrest Griffin
TUF BRAZIL AND 1ST WORLD PROBLEMS
"In rio for first day of #TUFBRAZIL there is so much talent here it's loco!" -Lorenzo Fertitta
"I just watched one of the best fights I've ever seen. #TUFBRAZIL it's gonna be a sick season." -Lorenzo Fertitta
"I hate helicopters but I'm getting on one anyway. Rio traffic! ...Helicopter again. Not fun! #riotraffic" -Lorenzo Fertitta, should have used the hash tag #FirstWorldProblems instead. ;)
TWICTURES
"Check out @DanaWhite commission work it progress" -Brittney Palmer
"Check out my first self portrait! I painted it for my amazing fan @pinksindy3 :-)" -Brittney Palmer
"BTS: shoot for @jacoclothing went great today!" -Arianny Celeste
"Beach! Girl time! " -Arianny Celeste
"Looks like I'm still hangin at the flamingo hotel in vegas.. Oh X Burlesque days." -Brittney Palmer
"#Superbowl !! #giants vs #patriots :D @kingsbu my lover says Giants, @rachelle_leah my lova says Pats.. ;)" -Natasha Wicks
"Anybody in the UK see @AriannyCeleste in @nuts_official? One word: wow!" -UFC
VALENTINES DAY TIPS FROM MMA FIGHTERS AND PERSONALITIES
"Looking for V-Day ideas? @MieshaTate , @RondaRousey , Chuck, Forrest, Brittney Palmer and more give you some tips..." -Strikeforce
TWIDEOS
"Diego Sanchez (in a garage) talks about why next week's war is like going to Russia." -UFC, I seriously hope he keeps the stache.
RANDOM TWIDBITS
"Congratulations to Carlos Condit and my friends Wonderboy and Rafael Natal for their wins this weekend... ...I still hope to meet Nick Diaz in the Octagon one day." -Georges St. Pierre
"Hay guys its a fight it happens but to think I hit him intentionaly is just not cool" -Alex Caceres
"SURPRISE! the opening gladiator wasn't fired, he got a sweet new job with Madonna! Congrats, guy!" -UFC
"I wouldn't pack for June in Brazil just yet, Eagles. Grab a coat, though, because if this happens Hell is frozen." -Chael Sonnen
"I once had an old guy tell me "well I didnt smoke crack today so I guess it was a good day" he then proceeded to ask me if I had any crack?" -Forrest Griffin
1 recs | 146 comments
Still love Forrest's New Years
Resolution to get his body as ripped as his penis LOL!
fallenidol2012 - February 8, 2012 via mobile
To Bruce Lee Roy...
1st time, my bad…2nd time…crying over spilled milk with a bad cup?
fallenidol2012 - February 8, 2012 via Android app
I highly doubt either were intentional
He doesn’t seem like the most accurate striker in the world. They were tough shots and he deserved the points taken away, but I don’t think he was cheating.
HaterSlayer - February 8, 2012
you had an error in your comment
He doesn’t seem like the most accurate striker in the world. They were tough shots and he deserved the point
staken away, but I don’t think he was cheating.HerbDeansBraidofhair - February 8, 2012
he had two points taken away.
rumtumtugger - February 8, 2012
you dumb dean
cheap_shot - February 8, 2012
Please leave nathasa's look at me photos out of these articles.
CVD - February 8, 2012
Take those out and what else is there to look at here?
Empty Thoughts - February 8, 2012
please leave them in
and ban this man for blasfemy
the guy with the big nose - February 8, 2012
you spelt arianny wrong
Cunny - February 8, 2012
Natasha Wick , Dat Ass!
Arianny… Dat Boob job
RashadsLeftNipple - February 8, 2012
Diaz/Condit 2. Shit just got real
Earltron - February 8, 2012
Are you a faithless preacher or a mean motherfucking servant of god?
youfailme91 - February 8, 2012 via mobile
Clooney at his best...and Salma Hayek for that matter.
NickRingp4pGOAT - February 8, 2012
That movie was VERY underrated
INGO B - February 8, 2012
After watching the Valentines Day video I have come to the conclusion
that Natasha Wicks is the ultimate dream girl
Silvio Dante - February 8, 2012
i was more impressed by brittney
but natasha’s voice irks me
Cunny - February 8, 2012
Diego: high on life, or just high? And yes, the stache must stay.
AJB - February 8, 2012
Chael, wtf is he on about now?
Well Read Idiot - February 8, 2012
Wait...
So Condit/Diaz 2 is gonna happen? Suprised I didn’t see anything about it on the front page
Fedorable - February 8, 2012
They’re probably busy writing up a few articles on it and throwing that in the timed article posting machine.
Remember, BE is more of an opinion / editorial blog than a news-o-matic.
Story is up on MMAFighting though
Pyrgz Krum - February 8, 2012
Damn..
I don’t know if I’m excited or annoyed.
Diaz vs. Condit 2 should be more exciting, and how can you complain about 2 top 5 fighters fighting each other.
But on the other hand, Diaz had his shot and lost, fair and square.
Fedorable - February 8, 2012
You can be bother! Excitenoyed. Anncited. Portmanteau!
They must have crunched some numbers and decided the rematch is good business. The fight got people talking!
Pyrgz Krum - February 8, 2012
also
It has been on mma mania since last night, and there is actually discussion on it, not just talk of random vulgar stuff :)
HerbDeansBraidofhair - February 8, 2012
It came straight from Dana’s Twitter.
ANance - February 8, 2012 via mobile
3 things...
1. Happy about the immediate rematch. Make the rematch a 15 rounder just in case.
2. The San-stache need to stay.
3. Did Arianny get new jugs?? They seem bigger.
ANance - February 8, 2012 via mobile
1. Just incase Diaz the marathon runner needs an even bigger advantage 2nd time around?
What a joke.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Daiz sure was running a marathon, chasing after Carlos “The Running Man” Condit. That isn’t why the rematch needs to happen though. It needs to happen because no matter what you say, the decision created quite a stir with fans, fighters, commentators, media…if it was as clear cut as you say, Dana wouldn’t have caved in. If you are so confident Carlos won, then you shouldn’t take issue with him “winning” again.
ANance - February 8, 2012 via mobile
You definitely missed the big picture here bud
Dana doesnt give two shits how close the decision was, All he gives a shit about is getting a second chance at making the big bucks fight that is GSP vs Diaz. If Diaz had of won his own management clearly stated they were willing to wait 9 GODDAMN MONTHS to fight GSP but they lose and now they want an immediate rematch? Do you think if that decision had of gone Diaz’s way that this rematch would still be happening? Hell fucken no.
And im not confident Carlos won, HE DID FUCKING WIN! That is 100% fact, Dont believe me? Look it up! lol
Why the hell should he have to put his belt on the line just because Diaz threw a tantrum? First he rants about being hard done by then mini retires, Now all this bullshit “He’s greasing with water” excuses on top of the ignorant nuthugger Diaz fanbase crying “He ran away the whole fight” when all he did was step off at 4 or 7 o clock and countered the man coming forward like they teach in yellow grade beginner muay thai then reset in the centre of the cage.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
The first thing Condit’s management stated was he’d wiat 9 months as well. He changed his mind. Who’s to say Nick Diaz of all people would’ve stuck to waiting?
And why should Condit put his belt up? Cause he’s the de-facto-champ now. Wasn’t it consensus that the champ has to defend against whoever the promotion deems the most viable challenger? Well, seems like that is still Diaz.
I agree that another challenger like Hendricks would be more interesting to me as well. But your argument doesn’t convince me it absolutely shouldn’t be Nick Diaz.
KGNLuc - February 8, 2012
As stated by Malki Kawa on January 30th, 2012
“And if and when he wins this belt, if [the UFC] wants to put him back out to fight again, Carlos is going to fight again and defend his belt against anyone who challenges him. We’re not going to sit around and wait for anyone, not Georges or anybody. If there’s fights out there, Carlos wants them.” Source website withheld due to likely punishment for endorsing rival MMA website.
Im not arguing the fact that Condit has to put his belt back up, What im arguing is whether or not Nick Diaz is the most worthy recipient of such a gift given his failed bid at attaining said belt. The welterweight division is one of the deepest divisions in MMA and a rematch against Ellenberger(presuming he wins against Sanchez) makes alot more sense to me. Even Hendricks after one more fight against a Top 5’r would seem more deserving then a guy coming off a loss albeit a close one like Diaz.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Changing your mind BEFORE the fight holds alot more weight to me
Anything after the fact is usually 75% bullshit… Kinda like saying “Oh i got injured in training camp” or “I had a really bad weight cut” right after you get your ass kicked.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
You do realize virtually every fighter out there has gone on record saying they think Diaz won , right? And they thought Condit ran? Duke Roufus, for example, went on record saying " looks like I gotta train my guys to run like a bitch or hold guys down, that’s apparently how you win fight in the UFC!!"…..and Duke Roufus has no connection to Diaz or any reason to care? If you next response is “so??? I, Chin Check, clearly have a more valid opinion on MMA then Duke Roufus!!!”….then I don’t know what to tell you, bro.
Hutchy - February 8, 2012 via mobile
You mean half the Strikeforce roster and other fighters that have recently trained with the Diaz's?
Hardly impartial now arent they?
And if all Duke Roufus has to offer is “OMGZ Condit is a bitch, All he did was run” then he has nothing to teach me as he fails to grasp the fundementals of footwork and effective countering… Maybe that is why all his main fighters are either leaving and winning(Barry) or failing spectacularly(Pettis, Meathead).
I never said i knew more then anyone so please refrain from putting words in my word, thanks :)
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Ok, so just so I am perfectly clear, you are saying that you, Chin Check, have a clearer perception of what happens in a cage then the following fighters and trainers:
Royce Gracie, vitor, Anderson, mayhem, munoz, lindland, Hendo, Ronda rousey, jens pulver, pat miletich, Josh Neer, Joe lauzon, cung le, ellenberger, Duke Roufus and bas rutten
I just want to make sure I am clear on this. All of those fighters have stated they believe Diaz won, and most scorned Condit’s stick and move strategy. I just want this on the record: Chin Check, who has never set foot in a cage, has more collective knowledge of MMA then that list of fighters (one of which is a current Strikeforce fighter, Ronda Rousey).
Hutchy - February 8, 2012
#devilsadvocate
Their opinions dont mean dick. :)
warren305 - February 8, 2012
Pettis and Meathead are failing spectacularly? I didn’t know that losing one fight each to top 10 fighters was failing spectacularly. So that statement alone tells me you aren’t using your head and that you’re just lashing out against anyone who disagrees with you.
About the rematch. I would never call Condit a bitch or criticize him for his strategy, getting into a fire fight with Nick Diaz is never a good idea and anyone calling Condit a bitch is an idiot. but what I do have a problem with the judges rewarding the strategy. On top of that the score cards for the fight were idiotic and all over the place. Clearly the fight wasn’t as cut and dry as each side is making it out to be. The fact that we are still discussing the fight shows you how controversial the decision was.
zstraub65 - February 8, 2012 via mobile
Welp,
I now know to skip over any post by BE user, “Chin Check”.
Ak.Death - February 8, 2012
The other website I spend the majority of my time on has a plug-in where you can add tags to people’s names. Would be so awesome if SBNation had a similar function.
Zachary Kater - February 8, 2012
I will happily support the rematch...
… if it’s a fight to the death with no breaks between rounds
Arca MMA - February 8, 2012
GTFO with that rematch shit
Condit won fair and square and now he has to prove himself again to a sore loser who packed up his toys and refused to play after he lost a decision that everyone except his yes men corner and nuthuggers could see coming from a mile away?
This is the same guy who’s manager even came out and said “If Nick wins we’re waiting for GSP!” and now wants an instant rematch?
Who’s the real fighter now? The guy who was going to wait till November to fight or the guy that was the underdog, Came out and put a beating on his opponent and won only to be strong armed into a rematch he doesnt want because his boss knows that the guy who beat will sell more PPV’s and make him more money?!! Such bullshit.
I feel sorry for Condit and the shit he has to put up with all because of one loud mouth 209’r that cant back up his mouth.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Well, yeah, that’s pretty much exactly why it’s happening. Welcome to capitalism?
Pyrgz Krum - February 8, 2012
I mean yeah it does kind of suck that Diaz can talk his way into a rematch like that, but it’ll be good from a sporting and entertainment standpoint. Get to see more of what was a very close fight and also get to see more classic Diaz oratory. It’s great.
Pyrgz Krum - February 8, 2012
I just feel disgusted for Condit
Diaz put up a valiant effort no doubt, Shit i had a $160 bet riding on him winning but the rounds 1 and 2 are arguable for either fighter, 3 & 4 and Condits and the 5th is the only round i can even see Diaz taking semi convincingly and even then im not sure that him getting Condit’s back and failed submission attempts warrants dismissing the 3 minutes of effective counter punching by Condit beforehand.
So thats 3 rounds that could have gone either way and 2 rounds that i easily hand to Condit. Hardly as close as some Diaz NUTHUGGERS would have you believe and all venom has been taken out of Diaz’s bad boy facade for me after watching Condit stare him in the eye, Dismiss his immature schoolyard bullying and proceed to dissect Diaz punch by punch.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
Ironically enough
The only thing Diaz ever is.
Brandon Degaph - February 8, 2012 via mobile
Irony
I don’t think it means what you think it means.
RolloTomasi - February 8, 2012
So wait……..this ISNT backyard fighting? They actually make fights and sell tickets……to MAKE MONEY? HERESY!!! I thought this was all about the honor and integrity of the Holy Church of Pure Sport, AKA mixed martial arts!! How can I ever go on watching now that I know that this is all just some heathen exercise in (makes gagging noise) making MONEY!?!?!
Hutchy - February 8, 2012
Obviously, everyone who scored it for Diaz is a nuthugger.
sun yue - February 8, 2012
I wish I had a dollar for every time Chin Check has typed “nuthugger” on BE within the past week. I could take the rest of the year off work.
ANance - February 8, 2012 via mobile
He's got 403 posts
You should quit that job no matter what.
KGNLuc - February 8, 2012
I read for 2 years before i became so enraged that i finally decided i needed an account
Sorry for having a life lol
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Hey when it applies, Use it.
ANance being a perfect example…. Say, You wouldnt happen to still be crying about Diaz losing would you? Or is that the aforementioned “job” you currently preside over?! If so a raise is in order!
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Wow. I’ve seen a lot of Diaz fans upset about the controversial decision loss but none come close to how much you are complaining about this completely warranted rematch. If Edgar and Shogun deserved their rematch, Diaz deserves his. Take a breath.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
So my one hour of rant doesnt equate to an entire fanbase spewing "HE RAN LIKE A BITCH!" and "DIAZ GOT FUCKEN ROBBED" since this weekend?
Does not compute.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Yep. Completely equates. You are just too way over the moon irrational right now to see it. GSP is on the shelf till November, the earliest. Could be later. Lots of folks scored the bout for Diaz, just like Shogun and Edgar. A rematch makes perfect sense whether you like it or not.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
Skipped right over the Ellenberger rematch and Hendricks to go back to the cash cow?!
Dana, Is that you?
Im not irrational, Im completely in charge of my faculties so keep the presumptions to yourself Dr Phil.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Yeah, I’m Dana. Me, of all people. Get a hold of yourself. You are getting crazy.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
_Sarcasm_
Have you heard of it?! lmao
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Oh and _ofcourse_ a rematch makes perfect sense to someone who has Nick Diiaazz listed as one of his favourite fighters on their SBnation profile
What could possibly be biased about your point of view?
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Yep. I’m a Nick Diaz fan and proud of it and I’m getting a tremendous amount of joy watching you implode early in the morning because he is getting what he desereves here with this rematch. Sorry, pal, deal with it.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
^All of this=Morning smiles
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
So we've established that you are biased, unaware of sarcasm and are budding Dr Phil impersonator who makes wild assumptions of peoples mental states judged purely from text on a computer screen.
Gotcha!
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
And we have established you are unhinged, unrealistic, and are being possessed by a teenage girl with your use of cap locks and such texting language as lol, lmao, hahaha, etc.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
At this rate youll be right next to Oprah in no time.
Oh and thats the sound of you being the only person laughing at your own jokes… First sign to give up comedy.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Did you cry when Diaz retired?
Where can i get that in .gif form? hahaha
Its been emotional, Goodnight :)
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Yes, obviously very emotional for you. Sleep it off, things will be better in the morning and the rematch will still be on. Have some milk and cookies, it will make the sting hurt a little less before bedtime.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
It was a quote from a movie
Yet another form of wit sailing straight over your head, You are too dumb to have any fun with.
I hope you like watching your hero retire twice in 6 monyhs :) Bye!
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Sooooo has the call for mods been answered yet?
sun yue - February 8, 2012
Nope.
:(
Zachary Kater - February 8, 2012
I love when clowns call people dumb when they can’t even spell or use proper grammar. It’s priceless. Dip those cookies. Later.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
God you're pathetic.
How do you like them cookies?!
Chin Check - February 9, 2012
And the difference between the Shogun and Edgar rematches was...
Those fights were compelled by a need for resolution, This rematch is compelled by Dana’s need to get his money train back on track.
HUGE difference.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Wrong. Go hit cap locks on nut huggers some more and throw in some butt hurt to boot. It really makes you sound more rational.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
Im glad you noticed that, I did it just for all you Diaz 209 sore losers :)
Enjoy.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
The reason this fight is being redone
is because Diaz got robbed.
RolloTomasi - February 8, 2012
Because DFW has no interest in having a second chance at making a fight he knows will sell well right?
Riiiiigghhttt!
Chin Check - February 9, 2012
What?
RolloTomasi - February 9, 2012
Hey Rollo...
Your boy fucked up again lol
Chin Check - February 10, 2012
Considering how many pro fighters, trainers, and people in the business thought Diaz won or saw it as very close warrants a resolution and obviously Carlos agreed to it. I hope he and all involved get paid.
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
3 words
Anderson.Silva.Money
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
I hope so.
I love seeing fighters get paid.
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
The UfC was founded to answer the question of who is the best fighter. It pits two people againist each other until one reaches a point where he/she wishes they had not accepted the aforementioned challenge. Hence they were no time limits in early mma. Judges weren’t necessary because the participants both knew who won and lost. I understand the importance of modern day rules and regulations and support their existence for the most part. What is a shame is when a fighter uses those rules to earn a victory without proving he is the better fighter. The term "better fighter" meaning a guy who engages in a fight and knows the only way out is to stop his opponent, have that opponent quit, or their corner stop the fight. With time constraints decisions are inevitable, but when a fighter abandons trying to actually finish his opponent and his game plan is to rely on "time" to stop the fight he does an injustice to the true essence of the sport and all it’s founding fathers.
I dont care how many finishes he has last night Condit used the system to try and outpoint Diaz. Some call it "a great game plan", but he didn’t prove to be a better fighter. Many people including professionals think he ran, manipulated the rules to win a points match (not what the sport was founded for), or didn’t try to engage to finish.
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
You do realise the forefathers of the UFC were the biggest culprits of using time as a weapon right?
They basically used their BJJ as a way of stifling their opponent for extended periods of time until they were too gassed to defend anymore or continue, Basically an old school no time limit version of lay and pray. It wasnt until more aggressive Gracies like Rickson and Carlson came along that they actually started hunting for the finish.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Correct, if a person gassed for whatever reason they lost. Very much like a real life fight. Knees to the head of a grounded opponent, soccer stomps, and other modern rules were non existent. Fighters wanted to and could hurt their opponents. There were no rules to rely on. Just one’s skills and their corner to stop the fight if they were hurt to bad. I understand the need for modern rules, but if a fighter uses them to try and win points and doesn’t actually fight to prove he/his team is more dominant, then that fighter will be called out by colleagues, as was the case with Condit.
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
And hopefully someday soon the AC’s get together and define the rules of judging to adapt with modern MMA so the sport can grow.
memitim - February 8, 2012 via mobile
The only person on that thread who's opinion i respect in Sweet Scientist
And he argued that a whitewash for Condit held merit.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Thanks.
But I also said that the fight was very close and that any score from 49-47 Condit to 48-47 Diaz was reasonable to me. When you got a fight that splits opinions so much, a rematch makes sense, I wasn’t clamoring for it and would have liked to see both guys in other fights but I’m perfectly fine with the rematch.
Sweet Scientist - February 8, 2012
49-46* Condit
Sweet Scientist - February 8, 2012
I didnt mean to skew your comments
I merely highlighted points from it that lent weight to my argument lol Call it selective quoting.
I had it 48-47 to Condit with him taking rounds 2,3 and 4.
Chin Check - February 9, 2012
The majority of those fighters were either Strikforce employees or ex training partners of Diaz's... Hardly an impartial jury.
Chin Check - February 9, 2012
oh no, two top 5 guys are fighting each other. What will we ever do. This is the worst news ever.
Phildo - February 8, 2012
I hope
Condit does the same exact thing again and wins. I also hope that if Condit loses a close decision he gets an immediate rematch as well.
dedstrk316 - February 8, 2012 via mobile
whats gonna be funny/unfair...
… is that if Condit loses the next decision, they will give Nick GSP right after, rather than keep GSP waiting. And then possibly, if Nick wins, Condit can have his rematch; if GSP wins, I wonder if they will be nice enough to give Condit a go, since Condit would have been coming off a loss to someone other than GSP. I suppose you could have Condit fight someone he can beat (while Nick gets GSP, perhaps on the same card), to keep him busy and get him a W, before he gets GSP…
Arca MMA - February 8, 2012
No way there's another rematch after that
Just like Frankie Edgar would not have gotten a rematch had he lost against BJ in the second fight.
KGNLuc - February 8, 2012
Doubtful considering Condit isnt a money cow like Diaz
Its all about the Benjamin’s.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Oh it definitely won't happen
If it were a true sport it would but since it isn’t there is no way it happens.
dedstrk316 - February 8, 2012 via mobile
Not unless Condit starts taking "Smacktalk #101" lessons taught by Muhammad Ali, Assisted by Chael Sonnen and Deputy Assistant Ronda Rousey
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
Guys...
Keep in mind Carlos seems to have had the opportunity to wait for GSP, and CHOSE NOT TO. I scored the fight for Carlos, as I don’t rate “aggression” highly in the criteria when it delivers no damage… Carlos scored far more strikes and even the amount of damage to the guys’ respective faces was in his favor at the end. I’m not sure how anyone could score it for Diaz, but everyone sees the criteria differently.
But really, if Carlos agreed underfinancial and emotional pressure to accept a rematch, there’s no need to go “oh poor Carlos, it’s not fair that Diaz complained and got a rematch” etc. He’s a big boy, he and his management team and probably his family collectively decided this is the best path, and I think he’ll get a sweet payday plus the opportunity to doubly prove his dominance over Nick.
Arca MMA - February 8, 2012
Fat paycheck + main event on Fox = win for Carlos Condit,
the opportunity to silence his detractors is the cherry on top. And with the wide array of scores for the fight he didn’t “prove his dominance over Nick;” he got the nod in a close decision, but that’s an entirely different matter.
sun yue - February 8, 2012
This is a guy who cried when informed of receiving a title shot against GSP
And every MMA fighters dream is to become the UFC champion, IMO No matter of money would be worth forfeiting your shot at fulfilling that dream.
But like they say, Every man has his price….
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
I bet he cried too when they agreed on the price though ;)
Let’s not act it’s a bad deal for Condit if they made him an offer that he felt made this worth his troubles.
KGNLuc - February 8, 2012
I just hope the benefits outweigh the drawbacks
Because he pulled out a career defining performance against a ultra tough and game opponent like Diaz and asking him to do it again in such short notice may be a bridge too far even for an athlete like NBK.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
I'm not one that thinks it is unfair
If Condit chooses to do so then fine. What would be unfair to me is Diaz winning a close contested decision and Condit not getting a rematch. Looks like Diaz is being Diaz so it may not happen anyway but if it does I hope Condit wins. At least give me a clear win for one of them.
dedstrk316 - February 8, 2012 via mobile
I just hope Condit beats him in a more dominant fashion
That way his fanbase can finally STFU and get ready for Nick’s next run in Strikforce or Bellator lol
Altho Askren and Hieron are over at Bellator so he might not be too keen on that second option hahaha
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
that natasha outfit is impossible to resist, damn
theblade - February 8, 2012
this
Cunny - February 8, 2012
Seems Diego has fathered a little Kurt Wagner.
Burkey22 - February 8, 2012
Few things
Malki is a piece of trash, i knew he was squashing hopes prematurely, Condit is a warrior and the final word came out of his mouth, not Malki.
The only art Britney is good at is the art of being horrible at art.
so stoked for Condit vs Diaz 2. Curious to see what the odds would be.
elmojo - February 8, 2012
Malki did what he had to do
Like Cesar Gracie, he’s getting paid to utter bullshit all the time to maneuver his client in a favorable position.
KGNLuc - February 8, 2012
Didn't think Condit would take the rematch
he must be making Anderson Silva money for this
Quick Ben - February 8, 2012
Main Event on FOX as WW Champ, I'd imagine he'll make bank on sponsorships
sun yue - February 8, 2012
Didn't know it was on FOX
At least that’ll mean it’s free
Quick Ben - February 8, 2012
I don't think it's confirmed, but Fox 3 needs a main event
and someone mentioned something about both Diaz brothers fighting on the same card.
sun yue - February 8, 2012
Nice
Now Nate can’t yell over Nick’s boxing coach like a fucking Florian.
menckenstein - February 8, 2012
It's an educated guess on my part
as it makes sense as far as scheduling goes and I don’t think the UFC would put a FOX card featuring Miller/Diaz and Johnson/Barry as the feature attractions. 146 would also make sense scheduling wise and because nothing’s booked, but I don’t know how many people would put up another $60 for Diaz/Condit II when the first fight was a bit of a let-down relative to its lofty expectations.
sun yue - February 8, 2012
And obviously featuring GSP's next opponent on national tv would be huge
Even though Diaz lost, I’d say things
turned out better than anyone could have imagined for the UFC
sun yue - February 8, 2012 via Android app
Agreed
With all the happens in the sport and the variables involved, the UFC is constantly changing marketing and strategy. When there is a discussion/uproar about a fight such as the one with this one they sit back and figure the best way to capitalize. They can’t lose when controversy arises.
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
Dana said he thought Condit won, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t thinking re match from the beginning. He was smart enough to not say anything until it was discussed within the company and it would have been disrespectful to Condit and his team. Dana waited for the uproar to peak and the UFC made their move.
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
I think it's warranted
and a nice cash cow event. I posted immediately after the fight that I wanted to see another go-round. I see this as a Frankie-Gray thing, where the decision was controversial enough to warrant a rematch.
Dootch - February 8, 2012
I can't be the only one
That is tired of these constant re-matches just because DW wants them. Oh Dana thought Shogun won the fight, re-match. He didn’t think Machida won against Rampage, so, no re-match. Dana thought Diego won vs Kampmann, so no re-match. What a bunch of BS.
Probably why I hesitate to call this a sport and rather call it a “spectacle” like Shamrock did. Seriously.
Pahlavi - February 8, 2012
Dana thought Condit won.
But i agree with the whole “spectacle” thing, Its getting out of hand… Entertainment is taking presidence far too much as the sport grows more and more.
Chin Check - February 8, 2012
I would tell Brittney not to quit her day job but I think she already got the memo
menckenstein - February 8, 2012
If you have not seen this yet then be prepared to laugh your butt off.
Hitler reacts to the Condit decision over Diaz
http://youtu.be/WG_yfOgYc70
TruthSeeker1223 - February 8, 2012
Ikuhisa Quinoa - February 8, 2012
Was thinkin the same thing
I’m glad it’s a work in progress
Harley hooper - February 8, 2012
Wrong, she said it's a work it progress.
Ikuhisa Quinoa - February 8, 2012
nice...I was thinking this
merryprankster - February 8, 2012
I hope this is a gift for Dana...
and he ends up doing one of his “fight week blog week” intros in front of it since he likes to stand in front of the various works of art around the UFC offices. Solid gold.
NickRingp4pGOAT - February 8, 2012
when Diaz lost to a controversial decision
I remember many people saying “well shit happens, deal with it”
and now the rematch is happening and some people feel sorry for condit?
all i gotta say is the same thing that you guys have been saying; deal with it.
DK_Monster - February 8, 2012
Arianny's chest is like
Krimson - February 8, 2012
I was thinking more along the lines of
Cory Braiterman - February 8, 2012
hotlinking fail
Cory Braiterman - February 8, 2012
So...
Are they rewarding Diaz with a rematch because he couldn’t change up his gameplan mid-match? That seems like a strange thing to reward a guy for…
Atomic Salmon - February 8, 2012
and emo quitting
Cory Braiterman - February 8, 2012
So.. for Valentine's Day, Miesha Tate's bf got a hummer from his sister?
Ikuhisa Quinoa - February 8, 2012
Hey look at what I did vs Hey look at me!
Pictures after the jump just made me realize how boring Arianny really is.
B. Palmer tweets pictures showing art she has created of herself and for her fans. “Hey, look what I just did”.
Arianny tweets pictures of her sitting by a pool. “Hey, fans, look at me sit in this water. Aren’t I beautiful”.
What a boring empty head. The only time I want to see her in a tweet again is if it signed by Chael Sonnen.
MataLeao - February 8, 2012
exactly what i thought
as soon as i saw her name i was waiting for disappointment
Cunny - February 8, 2012
Palmer broke up with Cowboy the day before Valentine's Day?
Ffffuuuuuu…. that’s rough for him.
menckenstein - February 8, 2012
Wow, guess I got a front row seat to a Chin Check meltdown.
That was fun.
Rob Young - February 8, 2012
lol and hahahaha
Are apparently staples of his vocabulary. I as well was entertained by the idiocy.
nicey - February 8, 2012
I think he got banned.
We can only hope.
RolloTomasi - February 8, 2012
Ohnoes hes back
Did your head explode when you thought the rematch was going to happen only for your hero to turn around and say he doesnt want it, Thereby destroying any chance you and Diaz had of saving face?
Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha life is good.
Chin Check - February 9, 2012
Do you Diaz fans get together to drink away your sorrows?
Because if so, That bar is going to make a killing as Diaz gets bounced from the UFC for the second time in his career.
Feed him to Hendricks or Ellenberger so that we can see him get exposed AGAIN.
Chin Check - February 9, 2012
DID I FUCKEN CALL THAT ONE OR WHAT?
Dana is so done with Diaz.
Chin Check - February 10, 2012
Natasha Wicks is dating Kyle Kingsbury?
DAMNIT
BROCKLESNAR!!!!! - February 8, 2012
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