Diaz 'sick' of GSP overshadowing bout with Condit

by Mike Chiappetta | source: mmafighting.com

But this Diaz was different: quiet, mellow and reserved. There were no outbursts or complaints about respect. There were no scathing criticisms of anything surrounding the sport. In fact, he saved his only prolonged oration to defend his opponent.

Yes, Diaz came to the side of Condit, after being asked about Georges St-Pierre overshadowing Condit in the lead-up to UFC 143.

"Yeah, I think it makes me sick," he said. "This is Carlos’ time to be here, and to be a part of this main event. This is ... half of the show is built up around me fighting Georges St-Pierre. But that's not [right]. I’m fighting Carlos Condit. So, I don't like it."

As Diaz observed, St-Pierre has been noticeably visible during event week, even holding court with reporters on Wednesday to offer a status update on his injured knee. Of course, he also spoke about the UFC 143 main event, saying that he "hopes and prays" Diaz wins, so that he eventually gets to fight him.

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2/4/12 5:52 PM by Jaybrone

What would make me really laugh is if Nick lost this weekend and the people bashing GSP saying he faked the injury would REALLY jump on the hate machine because their boy wont get to fight GSP. With that said I think Nick wins a close fight. Carlos BETTER have a better gameplan then Cerrone had for Nate though.

2/3/12 3:34 PM by disbeliever

GSP is a swagger jacker

2/3/12 3:27 PM by BzGrappla

GSP is becoming incredibly annoying

2/3/12 2:58 PM by chroniccomics5

Completely agree. I didnt understand the GSP focus on the countdown show either.

2/3/12 2:29 PM by Reasonable Discourse

Huh?

2/3/12 2:27 PM by ShadoKhan

it's the media/UFC's fault :)

2/3/12 2:22 PM by SOO72

He's right, but it doesn't have much to do with GSP, nor does Nick accuse GSP of being behind it. It's simply Zuffa reminding everyone watching that "GSP is still the UFC champ so all you GSP fans don't tune out.. whoever wins this fight for this fake belt still isn't the real UFC champion.. even though GSP won't have fought in over a year and a half if he does face the winner of this fight, he's still the champ (and our #1 PPV draw.)"They are also banking on Diaz winning, a good bet but not a lock, it could bite them in the ass again.

2/3/12 2:01 PM by sadisticsoldier

Diaz didn't show up for a couple press conferences. Not showing up for a fight is much different. Nick Diaz still fought on that card. GSP didn't. The whole reason this fight is happening isn't because of that anyway. It is because GSP isn't fighting. Also, this fight happening isn't a bad thing, so I don't really understand why there is a need to blame anyone for it happening. On top of that, it really has nothing to do with the point of the topic, which is why GSP is featured so heavily in all the media and how it is disrespectful to Condit.

2/3/12 1:37 PM by Gnarly219

To say that he isn't an integral part of this whole storyline would be foolish. The whole reason we are seeing this fight OR that Condit was finally given a shot was because Diaz didn't show for the fight with GSP we was already supposed to have. I agree that the 10 minute working out bullshit was annoying, but from a business and marketing stand point, genius. Argo - GSP has to be there and in the countdown show. The casual fans will have no reason to care about this fight without knowing it's for GSP's belt. (That crazy Nick whatever guy vs who?) GSP will help put some "get paid" into Nick's wallet this weekend.

2/3/12 1:19 PM by JeffersonDArcyChoke

Just like Sonnen was NEVER losing to Bisping. The UFC needed Sonnen -Silva 2 in a soccer stadium. Condit ain't beating Diaz. If Dana has to add up the scorecards on Lorenzo's calculator it adds up to Diaz versus GSP this summer. Carlos Condit doesn't sell a PPV. Nick vs GSP does. That's what is next.

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