UFC 143: People are focusing on Georges St. Pierre, not Carlos Condit, and that makes Nick Diaz sick
by Jesse Holland on Feb 3, 2012 12:26 PM EST
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 143 is just around the corner, featuring a welterweight Interim title fight between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit this Saturday night (Feb. 4, 2012) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
So why is everyone talking about Georges St. Pierre?
Well, it was originally the Canadian's event to headline. That is, until he shredded his knee in training camp and had to withdraw in favor of surgery. It also has a lot to do with the well-documented bad blood between "Rush" and the fiery Stockton slugger, who share a professional disdain for one another that can only be settled inside the cage.
That's probably why St. Pierre played such a prominent role in hyping this 170-pound match-up, holding court during the UFC 143 media junkets and starring alongside Diaz and Condit in the "Primetime" television special.
There continues to be a lot of talk about a St. Pierre vs. Diaz superfight, while the pending bout against Condit has become something of an afterthought.
And it makes Diaz sick, according to comments he made at yesterday's UFC 143 pre-fight press conference.
"It makes me sick. This is Carlos' time to be here and be part of this main event. Half of this show is built up around me fighting Georges St. Pierre, but I'm fighting Carlos Condit. I don't like it. You're more in danger of losing a decision to Georges St. Pierre. I think you're more in danger of losing your teeth if you're fighting Condit."
To his credit, Condit has quietly kept on truckin' with nary a complaint, showing up when he's supposed to and answering his questions with succinct and diplomatic answers.
The good news is that Diaz doesn't appear to be overlooking him and recognizes he's not fighting anyone else in the UFC until he gets past Condit, a task that may be easier said that done.
Anyone think GSP, who gets the winner of this weekend's headliner, has been a distraction to this event? Or an important piece of the welterweight puzzle?
Thoughts?
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The perfect quote:
“You’re more in danger of losing a decision to Georges St. Pierre. I think you’re more in danger of losing your teeth if you’re fighting Condit.”"
Irony is the clash of opposites. It is the juxtaposition of what is expected against what happens; what you know and what you think you know. And... Most people don't get it.
Orbital?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. - Herm Albright
Orbital was a decision. Watch that fight again. GSP had so many opportunities to most likely finish him in the 1st. He would aggressively jab for 10 seconds then move away for 30 seconds when Kos was vulnerable. Unfortunately, I think getting KO by Serra has made him a different fighter
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by DJF on Feb 3, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
That fight was a finish
The doc said it was over, then Koscheck and his corner screamed at the doctor… and the doctor changed his mind.
The doctor failed to do his job and protect Kos. GSP finished him.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Feb 3, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
You're a delusional nut hugger.
The only finish GSP will get is the one to his career. His knee is shot. No more gymnastics, power lifting, etc., so no more dominating his opponents with his strength. He’ll have to fight now; and there are FAR BETTER fighters in the ww division.
Nick Diaz or Carlos Condit
I’d pick either to beat him 2012
Here is a rule of thumb from Chinese martial arts: Hard strikes soft, soft strikes hard. In other words - use hard weapons (fists, albows, knees, fingertips) on soft targets like muscles, torso, eyes etc. Use soft weapons (palm, sole of the foot) to strike hard targets like the head, elbows and knees, and other bony surfaces.
there’s some truth in the quote but I’d rather lose some teeth than have my orbital shattered (technically speaking)…
Bc he shatters so many orbitals!
Staff shouldn't be aloud to ban members that have been around longer than they have! Especially just because they were butt hurt! Long live Kevin!!!
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by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Feb 3, 2012 1:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
lol
If people think that weed has a withdrawal than they have never had to withdrawal from anything!!!
Staff shouldn't be aloud to ban members that have been around longer than they have! Especially just because they were butt hurt! Long live Kevin!!!
I have
And yes I have been around weed my whole life, family and friends. I never partook but I have seen people I know go through marijuana withdraws. No I am not someone who is against drug use, its your body, do what you want.
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by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 3, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
Marijuana withdrawls are purely psychological.
by PotOfGold on Feb 3, 2012 1:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thats propaganda
Im not against people that want to smoke either but when sommeone cant sleep at night because they are trying to quit… Thats physical.
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by JasonFahQ on Feb 3, 2012 2:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's not physical
I’ve smoked weed on and off for years. Every time I feel like taking a break I just stop. There’s no withdrawal at all. Quitting smoking was extremely hard. That was a genuine addiction and the only thing I’ve ever been unable to give up on the first try.
Roller was robbed. He was held up at knifepoint by Herb Dean, stripped naked, and sodomized with a stainless steel dildo.
It hits people differently just like any substance.
It’s like someone saying I am deathly allergic to peanuts and you going, no your not, it’s all in your head. Or saying someone is a liar that they were drunk after 4 beers because you have had 8 or 9 and are fine. Clearly nicotine is more addictive to you than THC. Everyone is different, come on now.
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by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 3, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Im not saying marijuana is less addictive than cigarettes
It’s not a matter of degrees. I’m saying there’s zero physical addiction to marijuana.
Roller was robbed. He was held up at knifepoint by Herb Dean, stripped naked, and sodomized with a stainless steel dildo.
weed is a lot less addictive than nicotine....
it actually has some medicinal benefits in some cases, I don’t smoke but I believe it should be legalized….alcohol and cigarettes are way worse than weed
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by rooseveltdunn on Feb 3, 2012 2:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Like any chemical your body can become dependant and used to have the THC in your system.
I have had friends and family stop and get more nervous, get the sweats have way more vivid nightmares for a few weeks after stopping that affects there sleep. That shit occurs in the brain but it affects them physically. Not saying there is a physical addiction but the withdraw symptoms can be physical indirectly.
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by Edgecrusher71 on Feb 3, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
NO WAY!!!
“The sweats”??? Not from weed, no way! Nightmares and the sweats sounds more like an opiate or alcohol withdrawal, def not weed.
Staff shouldn't be aloud to ban members that have been around longer than they have! Especially just because they were butt hurt! Long live Kevin!!!
as with all things...its individual...
Chemical make up of the body leads some people to be more vulnerable to addiction. The same is true for alcohol correct? You know a family or 2 that are boozers by the generation correct? The method of delivery is diff but toking on weed can lead to addiction as well.
Years ago I smoked weed daily. Then I entered an apprenticeship in which I was subject to random testing thru the duration.. 5 years! I dropped cold turkey & believe me when I tell you I FELT it! My wife at the time would tell me it was just something I was used to doing & so felt I should still be doing, but I felt it inside..as a purely physical need.. I’m glad its easy for you to kick, but trust me you’re one of the normal ones, it ain’t easy for all of us! Listen to Daddy!
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 3, 2012 2:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was thinking of smoking again because it's a great sleeping aid
Ever since I quit I find it hard to get my brain to shut down
Roller was robbed. He was held up at knifepoint by Herb Dean, stripped naked, and sodomized with a stainless steel dildo.
fuck it! go for it!
A while back me & my brothers went in on a volcano vaporizer….shit changed the way we get down! I’m down to once or twice a month but that vape makes it a party everytime!
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 3, 2012 3:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It makes me sick to my stomach
and it pisses me right off cause either of these guys would murder GSP
Just Do It
-Nike
Its highly likely that both will get their chance within the next year
Its also highly likely that St Pierre will come away un-murdered
"Ahh shit. I need to pull out." -G.S.P. (Regarding the need to postpone his title defense at UFC 137, and NOT the immanent need to squirt outside of a lady's vagina)
by DH. on Feb 3, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
if you think both will have a chance, you are essentially implying that the first to challenge will lose
you can say “no i mean, GSP will lose and then face the loser of this match” but we all know that’s not what you meant. If GSP beats the winner of this match, what would give anyone the idea that he would then have to face the loser after he’s already clearly beaten the better man?
GSP wins, reclaims his title and depending on who it is…fights Condit 4 fights later(if he can start ko’ng ppl again after losing to Diaz) or Condit beats Diaz, then Diaz loses to a wrestler inferior to GSP and he never gets his shot.
"There are no pacts between lions and men."
I think either dude has a good chance of beating Gsp, I think kos would have had a good chance if he used his wrestling because gsp failed to get him down. Nobody sees that stuff they just see a guy winning yeah he is winning and dominating but with every fight if you actually use your mma knowledge you can see gsp has holes in his game like anyone else he isn’t some god. I think condit or diaz can beat gsp. They aren’t one dimensional like a lot of dudes he has been fighting
by zesotheclown on Feb 3, 2012 2:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is GSP getting inside Diaz' head?
Oh my.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. - Herm Albright
Can't get inside this man's head. You should know that.
by jewjiffshoes on Feb 3, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
sounds like the press is pissing him off...distracting him with irrelevant questions.
His mental game is so important to him & trying to remain focused on anything is probly hard enough. Diaz may be lucky in that this fight with Condit isnt having any longer build up bcuz he doesn’t have much time left before he cracks & goes all “Dave Schultz” on a reporter.
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 3, 2012 12:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
At least Cesar Gracie already has the perfect excuse if Diaz fails.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. - Herm Albright
Maybe..
But idk the last time diaz has been this respectful & aware of an opponent. Seems pretty focused
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 3, 2012 12:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ya I can't believe people are looking past Condit
I’m glad that Diaz isn’t tho, this is the most respect he’s shown to an opponent before a fight.
by KCmmaBadBoy on Feb 3, 2012 12:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
he showed bj a lot of love
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2 week sig beat goldmouth/evans nightmare/davis
i thought it was pretty wack to put gsp.in the countdown.
The ufc isn’t even trying to hide that it wants diaz to win. Classy of diaz to give condit his props. I used to be a huge gsp fan, but diaz tapping him out would be the 2nd best thing of 2012. #1 will be silva retiring sonnen.
Anderson Silva is going to retire Sonnen in Brazil!
Women are at home with their husbands and children. Whores are at the club getting smacked by the Reem.
I agree with you about Silva,
Before the Bisping fight, I was kind of on the ChaelWagon, but that sloppiness isn’t going to cut it against the GOAT.
Anyone can have an off night dude. Quietly get back on the ChaelWagon and enjoy the ride.
This is two thousand and Chael.
by jewjiffshoes on Feb 3, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
apparently chael cut too much weight (which is new to mma ‘sigh’)
by steady2wheels on Feb 3, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
thats the1st i have heard about chael cutting 2 much weight
So chaels excuse led him to almost losing to bisping. While silva’s excuse led him to subbing chael. Interesting.
Anderson Silva is going to retire Sonnen in Brazil!
Women are at home with their husbands and children. Whores are at the club getting smacked by the Reem.
A lot of people seem to have "bad nights" against Bisping...
Maybe he’s not as shit as everyone seems to think.
In the same way Diaz hates GSP getting mentioned over Condit I hate it when fighters don’t get props for doing a good job and the other guy must have been ill etc. I remember thinking Bisping looked really ill and like he hadn’t hydrated properly against Hendo (and we know what happened there) but he never said a thing about it.
"Matt Serra has unwittingly changed the face of MMA forever, with his KO of GSP he heralded the "Safe Win" era and all are starting to jump on that bandwagon. Good for them, bad for the majority of us brain-dead fans who don’t appreciate the intricacies of man laying on man action." - Jimrod 3/27/11 (Post Johnson/Hardy "Fight").
Word to that!
"Ahh shit. I need to pull out." -G.S.P. (Regarding the need to postpone his title defense at UFC 137, and NOT the immanent need to squirt outside of a lady's vagina)
by DH. on Feb 3, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah i think bisping is really under rated, I tihnk he looked really good against chael all things considering
by steady2wheels on Feb 3, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
bisping got my respect inthat fight
I just find it funny that sonnen has an excuse,
Anderson Silva is going to retire Sonnen in Brazil!
Women are at home with their husbands and children. Whores are at the club getting smacked by the Reem.
hendo s night was pretty good i think against bisping
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2 week sig beat goldmouth/evans nightmare/davis
TOTALLY
those countdown promos are part Diaz’s backstory, some of Condit’s backstory, and then a focus on GSP wanting to fight Diaz.
totally disrespecting Condit here- looks like Diaz isn’t making the mistake of getting lost in that though and is keeping his focus.
Imagine GSP vs Diaz and Condit vs Kos this weekend. Damn.
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by DJF on Feb 3, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. It’s not cool on the ufc part and on Gsps part. He is trying desperately to remain in the spot light. I never liked gsp as a fighter he is a great athlete but he always seemed very respectable. But now he is playing into diazs game and acting stupid. Diaz is one of the only few guys that can pull that kind of attitude off gsp can’t he just seems like a desperate pre Madonna
by zesotheclown on Feb 3, 2012 2:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
nick is. 100% focused on carlos he will murder carlos and GO ON TO DEFEND HIS BELT multiple times in exciting fashion something we have been definetly needing in the ww division
NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012
by 209stk on Feb 3, 2012 12:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I seen u askin bout or sig bet the other day
I didn’t get back to u in time.. u know its nate/miller and bot this fight right?
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by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Feb 3, 2012 1:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
just making sure...ima rape ur sig when its time
NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012
by 209stk on Feb 3, 2012 2:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
gsp is the after thought here and he will get murderd too
NICK DIAZ.... champ early 2012
by 209stk on Feb 3, 2012 2:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is a great match-up
My 2 fav welterweights. I have to take Diaz. I’ve said Carlos will be a UFC champ as soon as he came into the UFC, but probaby in a year or 2.
Has anybody else heard Condit has the flu?
Maybe just just a rumor, but that would suck for Carlos. You need all the energy you can possibly have when fighting Nick
by PotOfGold on Feb 3, 2012 1:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Let's hope so!
Roller was robbed. He was held up at knifepoint by Herb Dean, stripped naked, and sodomized with a stainless steel dildo.
lol
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by Khaos_Warrior on Feb 3, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
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