UFC 143 'Primetime' episode one on FX discussion thread for 'Diaz vs Condit'

by Jesse Holland on Jan 20, 2012 10:45 PM EST in UFC Programming

UFC 143: "Primetime" at 11pm ET on the FX Channel.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns with its "Primetime" preview for UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit," a three-part series featuring a behind-the-scenes look as former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz prepares to fight fellow division number one contender Carlos Condit for the Interim title on Feb. 4, 2012, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Episode one premieres TONIGHT (Fri., Jan. 20) at 11 p.m. ET on the FX Channel. Episodes two and three of "UFC Primetime" air Jan. 27 and Feb. 3, respectively.

"Diaz vs. Condit" was booked after UFC welterweight champion George St. Pierre suffered a devastating knee injury, one that was severe enough to require surgery and several months of rehab.

His ACL tear marked the second time St. Pierre has been forced to withdraw from a headlining title defense against Diaz, which will no doubt do little to convince the fiery Stockton slugger that he ain't "scared."

"Rush" pulled out of their UFC 137 main event back in October after spraining his medial collateral ligament (MCL). It was not torn and St. Pierre was quickly re-booked to face Diaz, who bumped Carlos Condit from the number one contender spot after retiring B.J. Penn back on Oct. 29.

Now both Condit and Diaz get the opportunity they've wanted since day one: To fight for the UFC welterweight title. In fact, PPV buys notwithstanding, this 170-pound war could meet and perhaps even exceed the fireworks expected in the original billing.

Time will tell.

For more on UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our event archive right here. See the current fight card and rumors here.

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8=Danago

Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.

Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8

by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 20, 2012 12:23 PM EST reply actions

Cant wait for this fight

Just to think first nick diaz wins the interim championship, then the niners win the superbowl, what a way to kick off 2012!!!! 49ERS+DIAZ BROZ 2012 CHAMPS!!

by abe209 on Jan 20, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions

another 209? wtf?

8=Danago likes the REEM JOB.

by OilCheck on Jan 20, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions

You have more babies via rape , ruhyphnol , and incest .

Their population grows faster than normal peoples

209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!

by wooly shambler on Jan 20, 2012 12:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

speaking of 209, what happened to that dude that looks like fredy mercury?

8=Danago likes the REEM JOB.

by OilCheck on Jan 20, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks wooly for explaining how you were born

You idiots think the 209 is just stockton, The 209 has over a million people, its atleast 30 different cities and towns, Not to mention Modesto is almost as big as stockton.

by abe209 on Jan 20, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not from stockton chode smack

I was born from a virgin pregnancy

by wooly shambler on Jan 20, 2012 1:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

i thought 209 is stockton's population.

8=Danago likes the REEM JOB.

by OilCheck on Jan 20, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

209 is the collective IQ score of the Stockton population

by wooly shambler on Jan 20, 2012 1:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

+ 8=Danago

8=Danago likes the REEM JOB.

by OilCheck on Jan 20, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

You are banned from Bloody Elbow.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.

Insulting staff and using the word "fag" are both completely inappropriate. So long.

by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 20, 2012 11:02 PM EST up reply actions

There's not a room dark enough.

by Mayhem chimpanzee on Jan 21, 2012 2:01 AM EST up reply actions

What a fuckin fight

Just like Biz Sonnen (or other top 5 / wrestler) I was concerned I wouldn’t get to see it. Just Maia/Palhares I can think of off the top of my head to go. Reem/JDS coming up.

by grapplefan on Jan 20, 2012 1:08 PM EST reply actions

Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.

Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8

by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 20, 2012 1:17 PM EST reply actions

Rediculous

by wooly shambler on Jan 20, 2012 1:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

All of a sudden I like Katy Perry

I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick

by Starr788 on Jan 20, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions

by ElStIkO on Jan 20, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.

Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8

by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 20, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

Keep it up

by wooly shambler on Jan 20, 2012 1:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.

Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8

by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 20, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

fap that shit

Dont act like your shit dont stink

by MegaReem on Jan 21, 2012 3:28 AM EST up reply actions

lol at guy in the back

Dont act like your shit dont stink

by MegaReem on Jan 21, 2012 3:29 AM EST up reply actions

that's great

he’s not ashamed of a thing

by grapplefan on Jan 21, 2012 6:56 AM EST up reply actions

one of my favorite GIFS

by Frank Lee on Jan 21, 2012 12:07 AM EST up reply actions

oh my!!!!

"I always said a team who drinks together, wins together." - Richard Gough

by CDSmid on Jan 20, 2012 11:04 PM EST reply actions

You are banned from Bloody Elbow.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.

Insulting staff and using the word "fag" are both completely inappropriate. So long.

by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 20, 2012 11:04 PM EST reply actions

finally

you should totally twitter that on your facebook

by ~Peregrine on Jan 21, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

Anyone have a link to watch this? Email: raymondedwardflaherty@gmail.com.

Thanks!

by RayRayJr on Jan 20, 2012 11:18 PM EST reply actions

Lol at Diaz talking about pulling fire alarm in the 2nd grade

by 49erEmpire on Jan 20, 2012 11:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions

4sure

that shit was hilarious..as is his 2nd grade pic. Fist up ready to fight already

by JonBon Joey on Jan 20, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions

And he still thinks its funny. My wife was watching it with me and was in shock at the class picture it showed. His little fist up, that dude is a true fighter he doesn’t want to be popular he just wants to survive. I like condit but diaz all day so he can fight gsp and sub him

by zesotheclown on Jan 20, 2012 11:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Yea i like carlos alot

but the diaz bros r easily 2 of my favs of all time already, fuckin real ass fighters whether it be striking, rolling, clinching, scrambling, they get it done, especially nick but nate is on the rise

by JonBon Joey on Jan 20, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions

Yes sir. The diaz brothers are awesome their whole team is really cool, shields seems kinda gay but whatever they all seem really cool. They always come to just fight. Nick reminds me of one of my friends I grew up with. He always told me nobody understood him but me and everyone was against him he was always on high alarm. He and I would always fight with all the gangs at my school since elementary. I was the needy dude that threw down and he was the silent crazy dude. Idk when i hear Nick talk it reminds me of my friend

by zesotheclown on Jan 20, 2012 11:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions