Nick Diaz vacates Strikeforce welterweight title for Georges St. Pierre fight at UFC 137
by Geno Mrosko on Jun 9, 2011 6:21 PM EDT
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Nick Diaz is no longer the Strikeforce welterweight champion.
That's because he has vacated his belt to jump to UFC to challenge Georges St. Pierre for his 170-pound strap at UFC 137 on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dana White made the announcement today (via MMAWeekly.com) that Diaz is, for now, a UFC fighter and as such, will no longer be the champion of the San Jose based organization. He will be able to make a trip back at a later date ... if he would like to, of course.
What does this mean for the Strikeforce welterweight title?
According to White, two as yet announced fighters will take to the hexagon to fight over it later this year. Got any top contenders in mind?
This is surely no setback for Diaz, as he obviously has plans on winning UFC gold this Halloween weekend.
St. Pierre is fresh on the heels of one of his least inspired performances since regaining the welterweight title from Matt Serra back at UFC 83 in April 2008. "Rush" went toe-to-toe with Jake Shields for five rounds up in the Great White North and not only failed to secure a finish, but lost a couple rounds on two of the judges scorecards.
It was the first time he had failed to win every round since his Aug. 2007 fight against Josh Koscheck.
To make matters worse, the French-Canadian suffered an eye injury that could have been much worse than it ultimately was. He's already cleared and back in the training room, however, and he's got his next opponent.
Nick Diaz, who recently scored an improbable come-from-behind victory via first round technical knockout over British striker Paul "Semtex" Daley back on April 9, has been vocal about finding new challenges outside the Strikeforce promotion.
The Stockton, Calif., native is riding a 10-fight win streak and has finished all but one of his opponents in dominating fashion.
He's maintained the whole way that while he despises his "miserable" life of training and eating and training and fighting and training, he just wants to get paid.
A date with perennial pay-per-view powerhouse Georges St. Pierre is surely set to line his pockets with paper.
Now that the speculation can come to a close as to whether or not the superfight is going to happen, let the speculation begin on who will come away victorious.
This will be the first time Diaz has fought under the UFC banner since a Nov. 2006 win over Gleison Tibau. He hasn't fought in Las Vegas since Feb. 2007, a submission win over Takanori Gomi (later overturned to a no contest thanks to a failed drug test) under the Pride banner.
St. Pierre heads back to "Sin City" for the first time since his unanimous decision beatdown of Thiago Alves at UFC 100 back in July 2009.
Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz for the UFC welterweight championship of the world, Maniacs.
Who ya got?
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Thomas Denny vs Olaf Alfonso Not-So-Superfight for the strap!!!!
@fjbar75 on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
Obviously he vacates, he is gonna be getting the big UFC + PPV cash now, well deserved.
If Clay Guida’s ass was a Chinese resturant, I’ll have the poo poo platter!!
I love me some Guida!
According to White, two as yet announced fighters will take to the hexagon
Say what? Hexagon?
Hmm. bi-tri-quad-pent-hex-sept-oct.
can’t get that one by abb. i did maff ekwayshins
You can't rape the willing.
by arm.bar.bandit on Jun 9, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
strikeforce fights in a hexagon
apparently they can get some things by you lol
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
what does that have anything to do with it?
You can't rape the willing.
by arm.bar.bandit on Jun 9, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
ahh, trolling tn i see
nvm, as you were…
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
kind of,
but in all reality i never knew SF was a hex. never paid attention to that. had to ABBle (similar to GOOGle but made by abb and much better) a pic and by gollie you were correct.
but, as not to look like an ass let’s just say i was trolling as usual.
carry on, game on.
You can't rape the willing.
by arm.bar.bandit on Jun 9, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah, fair enough sir
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
i tried ABBle.com
All i found was a guy swinging his dick around but with worse music than meatspin and no counter to make a score!? WTF!!
Making sammich’s, fetching beers, and making him look good in pools and bets……being Cali’s bitch really is as great as it sounds…now I know why Jay loves it so much.
Future Money Pool winner, Cali Bones.
Pro sig bet record: 1-3-0
haha, now Dailey can be the paper Champion of Strikeforce.
-"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did."
Ofcoarse Diaz will return to reclaim the title when GSP mops the floor with him.
-"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did."
Strikeforce belts are the only belts the Ceasar Gracie camp will hold.
and this fight ain’t gonna be that interesting. GSP can take Nick down at will all day long and there is slim chance Diaz will sub GSP from the bottom.
I dont know about that. Gil could beat Edgar and Maynard
by PML on Jun 9, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree PML, Gilbert could very well be the top LW.
Overream might be a threat too, but that’s about it.
Diaz takedown ratio: 28%
GSP’s: 80%
No way GSP lets Diaz use his head for punching ball. Diaz is going down early and faster than you can say: Oh sh…!
Shields never eyepokes his opponent, so why all of a sudden is he throwing eyepokes every round against a guy he knows he can’t takedown?? Highly suspicious.
Two_Words.
And that's the word.
interesting, yes
competitive, nope lol
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
haha indeed
or maybe after a beating from Story. Too many wrestlers at the top, and I think Alves would mollywhop him too
by FrostyGreenz559 on Jun 9, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Story is an interesting fighter I think he has the tools to develop into a real contender. I cant wait to see what Marquart has to say about that.
Story's got an iron chin and pretty good wrestling.
He might be the next contender for GSP. I really think that he’d give Fitch all he could handle and I’d pick Story in that fight.
You're crowning him too much
Wait till Nate Marquardt knocks him out.
Professional sig bet record: 1-1-1
Nate not so great is going to look even worse at 170
And he’s not going to have the chance to KO Story, he’s going to spend the majority of the fight on his back where he’s proven to be useless. Story is a nightmare opponent for Nate anyway nevermind as his WW debut fight.
I will never be silly enough to ever think that a mere mortal will defeat Rampage Jackson. Maybe it was too many balls to the chin, but I will never make such a horrible choice again. War to Rampage getting back his title and me getting dick slapped if I ever go against him again.
Story's striking is horrible
Nate will pick him apart standing David. You want a sig bet David? I’ll have Nate all day.
Professional sig bet record: 1-1-1
@Gravol
Paper champ?? That’s funny considering Diaz was only champ because Shields vacated that belt to go to the UFC lol. So who’s the paper champ? lol
Was the paper champ after a defense bot really a paper champ
by ClinchKing on Jun 9, 2011 7:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
very good point
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
Like I said Paper Champ…..Who did he defend it against again?? Oh yeah that’s right KJ Noons who’s not even a legit WW. Noons had to come up from LW to fight Diaz. Fuck outta here. He’s a paper champ.
GSP is going to wipe his ass with this pot head.
that wouldnt be comfortable.... his bristly shaved head would give GSP piles...
Making sammich’s, fetching beers, and making him look good in pools and bets……being Cali’s bitch really is as great as it sounds…now I know why Jay loves it so much.
Future Money Pool winner, Cali Bones.
Pro sig bet record: 1-3-0
Right forget daley and cyborg I’m not saying diaz is the best ever just putting the facts out there wouldent want your gsp nutthuggery to construe reality
by ClinchKing on Jun 10, 2011 6:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sheilds was the ELITEXC WW champ. Sheilds vacated the Strikeforce MW belt not te WW strap. Diaz is way more well rounded than Jake. Check you’re facts before calling him a paper champ
GO BIG, OR GO HOME!!!
by LOKIE on Jun 10, 2011 2:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Elite XC was purchased by Strikeforce. So same difference. Strikeforce WW division is a joke anyway. Diaz hasn’t fought any real comp since Gomi in pride. So like i said HE’S A PAPER CHAMP. He beat a bunch of scrubs…DENNY, SHAMROCK, KJ, Scott Smith, Corbbrey and Daley……I mean seriously? The toughest name on that list is Daley and at the time he was or is considered the ONLY top 10 WW Diaz has fought.
Shamrock
is not a scrub. Past it, yes, scrub – no.
"I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers." - Mark Pavelich gives a practical example of irony.
Lame. Lame. Lame
Unify.
I was fooled by the UFC hype machine into thinking that a fat ass who rubs his belly and looks like he lives in a trailer park in the Midwest is an actual contender. OJR always speaks the Truth.
This.
SF is gonna fall under sooner or later anyways…
Promoting this as a unification bout would have much more appeal not only to casuals but hardcores as well.
The character of a man is always proven after faillure - not after success.
It is just political BS from Dana. This is how they get Diaz out of being able to box and all the other extra-curricular stuff he did. New UFC contract for him, with a nice little champions clause.
I was fooled by the UFC hype machine into thinking that a fat ass who rubs his belly and looks like he lives in a trailer park in the Midwest is an actual contender. OJR always speaks the Truth.
I wish I knew all the details.
It must certainly get a truck load of money if he beats GSP.
Shields never eyepokes his opponent, so why all of a sudden is he throwing eyepokes every round against a guy he knows he can’t takedown?? Highly suspicious.
Two_Words.
And that's the word.
When he beats GSP
I like bacon...
#1 Quinton Rampage the Dragon Slayer Jackson fan for LIFE..FTW!!! Nick Diaz would mop the floor with GSP and the fight with Sheilds confirms it!!!
The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his"
..."Son...you gotta panty on your head"...
hes got a shitton of leverage
wouldnt surprise me for him to have a lesnar like contract…aka, like 200k straight up, no win bonus
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
very very true
wow, we can agree lol
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
Wouldnt be surprised if Koshcheck jumps ship to go claim it.
Only way he’d ever see gold.
by jestermarcus on Jun 9, 2011 6:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Kos-Daley rematch for the SF WW title lol
I will never be silly enough to ever think that a mere mortal will defeat Rampage Jackson. Maybe it was too many balls to the chin, but I will never make such a horrible choice again. War to Rampage getting back his title and me getting dick slapped if I ever go against him again.
WAR DIAZ!!!
3rd round tko or gogoplata!!!
Word is born
Fight the war, fuck the norm
Now I got no patience
So sick of complacence
With the D the E the F the I the A the N the C the E
Mind of a revolutionary
So clear the lane
The finger to the land of the chains
What? The land of the free?
Whoever told you that is your enemy
Now something must be done
About vengeance, a badge and a gun
So rip the mike, rip the stage, rip the system
I was born to rage against 'em
Fist in ya face, in the place
And I'll drop the style clearly. Know your enemy
by d*locc on Jun 9, 2011 6:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well..
There is a difference between who you think will win and who you want to win. Diaz is my favorite fighter. I think Diaz has better striking, better aggression, better submission game, better cardio, is more exciting, has better heart. That being said… Diazs weakness is against wrestlers and GSP is as good as they come. GSP could lay on Diaz for five rounds and get a decision which is highly likely… Diaz could win this
fight anywhere however. Personally I m thinking a third round tko
by makaveli158 on Jun 9, 2011 6:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
kinda agree, but I really don't think he has better cardio, and as far as heart goes...That's pretty questionable
GSP is getting the win via decision or possible tko. At least that seems logical.
Tito Ortiz sucks...
by i_am_awesome_o on Jun 9, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm pretty interesting. Who will hold the SF WW title now? They don’t really have a big name in the WW division anymore. Time to fold SF up and move them to the UFC!
by BrockLesnar Budlight on Jun 9, 2011 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
i bet once the GP is over, this will happen, SF will be no more…..
Bring back the Chute Boxe of old!!!
Thats what ive always said.
It isn’t happening until the tourny is over. Unless they all get injured and they have to cancel it. Too many people are invested deeply in it. It’s building a lot of hype too.
by jestermarcus on Jun 9, 2011 7:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Diaz should at least walk out with it then throw it once he takes gsps. But I smell a new tourny coming around. Daley smith le lawler cyborg
There's no "I" in team but there is a "u" in cunt!!!
by malito3og3 on Jun 9, 2011 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dung Le should be at 170
If he even still fights anymore.
I will never be silly enough to ever think that a mere mortal will defeat Rampage Jackson. Maybe it was too many balls to the chin, but I will never make such a horrible choice again. War to Rampage getting back his title and me getting dick slapped if I ever go against him again.
why does everyone think this will be a walk in the park for pierre
nick diaz has great boxing and i believe will outstrike pierres jab not to mention the crap talking diaz will do to pierre and is a very good bjj. Diaz is comfortable on the feet and ground so will pose a threat both standing and on the ground. Diaz is going to train his ass off. I am interested in this fight more so than any of pierres fights to date. Also melendez would give any lightweight contender problems can’t wait for a few strikeforce cross overs . And yes I am not some gimmick name my real name is mr wight !
Trash Talk
Will have absolutely no effect on GSP. There is no way anything Diaz could do will take GSP out of whatever gameplan he goes with. I think (whether you like him or not) GSP has proven that he is one of the smartest fighters ever to put on gloves. His gameplan is always sound, and he always sticks with it.
Nothing changed after he got poked in the eye against Shields. I don’t think Diaz is capable of rattling GSP in any way. Diaz has good/great BJJ, but GSP has proven to have the most smothering and dominating top game in the sport. The only chance Diaz has is to keep it standing. But with his spaghetti arms and lack of power, I don’t even think he has a chance there.
And before you jump on me… Diaz doesn’t have power. He has tenacity and one of the best chins out there. That’s how he wins.
Well, that and never fighting wrestlers.
Because even if Diaz can outstrike GSP's jab it won't be for long.
You are forgetting that GSP can take anyone down at will. GSP get’s to fight HIS fight. Nicks not going to like GSP’s fight. A couple more reasons why it will be a walk in the park are, KJ Noons and Cyborg aren’t in GSP’s league and Nick has always struggled with strong wrestlers. Cyborg was actually winning the fight until he gassed in the 3 rd round. Nick doesn’t defend kicks or TD’s worth a shit. He does have great cardio, but it’s a different ball game with GSP on top of him. He’s going to get tired and he is going to lose. He also cuts very easily, so I think it will be stopped due to cuts.
Nick will walk through
GSP’s jab, land a hard body shot.
GSP will feel it. GSP will make space. Then GSP will take Nick down and drop elbows on him till either the round is up (in which case he will repeat in the next round) or until the ref has seen enough.
But Diaz won’t quit. And GSP won’t get subbed from the bottom.
The more I think of it, the more I think Nick’s best chance is to completely rush GSP from the bell and get him against the fence with his striking, and keep unloading – give it everything to try and get the early TKO. he needs to take away space from GSP to stop him shooting, and he needs to try end this early. The longer it goes, the easier it will be for GSP to keep space, jab and shoot.
"I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers." - Mark Pavelich gives a practical example of irony.
BS
that he is getting auto title shot. He needs at least one contender to see if he is up to the UFC standards.
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses off my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Jun 9, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe we don't want Diaz to suffer a loss like Shields almost did vs K-man.
People apparently want to see that fight. Big dollars are on the line, let’s not chance Diaz losing against somebody else.
Shields never eyepokes his opponent, so why all of a sudden is he throwing eyepokes every round against a guy he knows he can’t takedown?? Highly suspicious.
Two_Words.
And that's the word.
True
And I think there is something to what someone else already posted that this is also Dana’s way of keeping Nick’s crazy ass in UFC before he ends his career by trying to be a boxer.
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses off my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Jun 9, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Improbable Come from Behind Victory?
Why does the media always call Diaz’ tko over Daley an “improbable come from behind” victory? It was pretty close up to the TKO. It definitely wasn’t improbable and probably wasn’t too much of a “come from behind.”
Diaz got knocked down and everyone thought it might be over.
I personally thought it was over. Hence the comeback.
Shields never eyepokes his opponent, so why all of a sudden is he throwing eyepokes every round against a guy he knows he can’t takedown?? Highly suspicious.
Two_Words.
And that's the word.
Hmm...
He was covering up well and scrambled up shortly after. It was definitely a bad spot but I guess I’m just picking nits on the hyperbole in news articles.
by Jon Estrada Sr. on Jun 9, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know which fight you saw, but at one point Nick was out. Not covering up. They could have called the fight.
by PML on Jun 9, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not hyperbole when it's accurate.
That fight easily could have been stopped when Daley dropped Diaz and jumped on top of him, rendering a subsequent Diaz win “come from behind”.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
copy and paste
That’s the same little paragraph that gets used in every mention of their fight. People don’t feel like writing anything new, I guess.
Not to mention..
The guy stood with Daley.. Not many UFC wrestlers would do that if any.. Diaz beat him at his own game, would GSP stand with Daley?? No. Not saying he should but give the guy some credit. GSP could and will take Nick down but Nicks BJJ is on a different level and will always make him a threat on the ground. Santos took him down and within 15 seconds that fight ended. I wish he would utilize his BJJ much MUCH more
Not everyone can easily take opponents down.
Don’t assume Diaz willingly chose to stand with Daley. Diaz is a terrible wrestler. Terrible. Now he’s about to face the best mma wrestler. One thing is fore sure, he won’t be deciding shit in that fight. He only has one possible choice, to stand or to jump guard. That’s it. The rest is up to St-Pierre to call.
Shields never eyepokes his opponent, so why all of a sudden is he throwing eyepokes every round against a guy he knows he can’t takedown?? Highly suspicious.
Two_Words.
And that's the word.
Behold. GSP is the poison. 209 is the cure.
by JCVD jr on Jun 9, 2011 7:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Take it from somebody who has been to Stockton
The only thing that place cures is chronic happiness.
by jestermarcus on Jun 9, 2011 7:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The thug will finally get paid,
at the price of a massive beating. I hope he still has a face after GSP fulfills his part of the contract.
Shields never eyepokes his opponent, so why all of a sudden is he throwing eyepokes every round against a guy he knows he can’t takedown?? Highly suspicious.
Two_Words.
And that's the word.
+1.
he’s beat up guys far better than GSP since he left the UFC. This will be another sparring session for Nick. For GSP’s safety the ufc should really consider letting Georges wear head gear.
You can't rape the willing.
by arm.bar.bandit on Jun 9, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think its a stand up thing, Nick vacating the SF title..Why be selfish. He will have the UFC WW title soon, he dont need both
I like bacon...
#1 Quinton Rampage the Dragon Slayer Jackson fan for LIFE..FTW!!! Nick Diaz would mop the floor with GSP and the fight with Sheilds confirms it!!!
The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his"
..."Son...you gotta panty on your head"...
dumb. he should've been able to keep the belt
so who recently lost that will be put in the fight for the now vacant strap?
daley, duh
probably against t-wood. Should be a pretty exciting scrap
fedor, bitches!
LOL it's adorable that people actually think Nick's gonna take the title from GSP.
No fucking way! What the hell is NIck going to do against the take downs of GSP? I’ll tell you, nothing. He’s going to try to outstrike GSP and get his ass taken down and beaten the fuck up. It’s going to be beautiful!!!
Tito Ortiz sucks...
I'd love to think this fight will be competitive
I think Nick is a great fighter.
But I think we’ll see the same level of competition between Strikeforce Welterweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion as we did WEC Lightweight Champion against fifth-best Lightweight, at best, in the UFC.
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