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Dana: "Diaz is next for GSP, if the challenger will accept"

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#1 ·
Nick Diaz may still be on suspension, but when he returns in early 2013, he'll return to an instant title shot according to UFC President Dana White.

"Georges St-Pierre went on vacation, but when he came back we were talking about Anderson Silva," White said. "He said, ‘I want Nick Diaz. Me and Nick Diaz have unfinished business. We were supposed to fight. That's the fight that I want.'

"So, Georges St-Pierre has been a phenomenal champion, just a great guy to deal with for us. He doesn't ask for things. So if he wants to fight Nick Diaz, and Nick Diaz wants to fight him, then that's probably the fight we'll make."

Much of the recent talk around St-Pierre has revolved around a potential superfight against UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. A title defense against Diaz obviously ends that discussion for the time being, however White is sure both sides will revisit it if St-Pierre emerges victorious.

"Georges has been off for a year," White explained. "(Silva is) a tough fight for him to come back to. He asked personally for the (Diaz) fight."

White would not pinpoint a date or venue for the bout -- in fact, he said he had yet to even talk to Diaz -- however the idea of holding the event at Toronto's Rogers' Centre was intriguing to him.

As for the forgotten man in this situation, Johny Hendricks, White says the bearded contender won't be allowed to wait on the sideline and will likely fight once more before receiving a title shot.

"Listen, Johny Hendricks has had great fights," White said. "You talk about winning in spectacular fashion, this guy hits people so hard they skid across the Octagon. (But) he's no position to demand anything. Georges St-Pierre is the champ, he has been forever. If that's the fight he wants, then that's probably the fight we'll give him if Diaz accepts it."
Source: MMAFighting.com
 
#4 ·
The integrity of the UFC is slipping with this kind of shit. Diaz beats Penn and loses to Condit both by decision, Hendricks KOs Fitch and Kampmann and Diaz gets the next shot?

Dana is going for PPV buys and nothing more with that fight. As much as I'd love to watch GSP put a beating on crybaby Diaz, Hendricks deserves the next title shot plain and simple.

A sad day.
 
#6 ·
The integrity of the UFC is slipping with this kind of shit. Diaz beats Penn and loses to Condit both by decision, Hendricks KOs Fitch and Kampmann and Diaz gets the next shot?

Dana is going for PPV buys and nothing more with that fight, as much as I'd love to watch GSP put a beating on crybaby Diaz, Hendricks deserves the next title shot plain and simple.

A sad day.
reading down your post you seem like the crybaby here..
 
#7 ·
Johny Hendricks, three top 5 welterweights later and shafted once again. They probably feel that Nick is a more favorable match-up for GSP and want to get this fight out the way seeing that this is a marketable rivalry that brings a lot more money to the table than a Hendricks/GSP match up that GSP has a real shot at losing. In any case, I feel bad for Hendricks. There's not a single contender in the UFC that deserves and has rightfully earned a title shot more than this guy.
 
#99 ·
Totally agree... UFC is about Marketing now...

the "now" made me chuckle :laugh:

if you want a promotion that puts "deserved" fights together, Bellator is what you're after. UFC is all about the show.

I'd pay for Diaz vs GSP 10 times before I'd pay for Diaz Vs Hendricks.

Agreed, Hendricks wins in spectacular fashion, however, who really saw what else he has than his 1 punch KO power? I'm sure he has plenty, but we have yet to see him tested (especially lately). I like Hendricks vs Shields, why not. Or maybe Hendricks vs Penn/McDonald winner
 
#11 ·
Yes. This is what I want.

Silva vs Weidman
St. Pierre vs Diaz

Much much better than:

Silva vs St. Pierre
Weidman vs Bisping/Belfort
Diaz vs Hendricks

GSP was going to get clowned by Silva and we all know it.
 
#13 ·
I've come to understand that the UFC is show business at the end of the day. They need to put on shows that generate the most revenue although sometimes it doesn't necessarily make sense at all.

Diaz getting the title shot is strange when it comes to ranking or wins and losses. But there isn't a sanctioned ranking system.

In the grand scheme of things it's a lot better enforced than Elite or Pride. The latter being heavily corrupted although we got to see some crazy fights in that org.

Besides, this fight was suppose to happen anyways.

GSP by brutal GNP for all 25 minutes straight.
 
#17 ·
Meh.

Just gonna have to support Bellator as much as possible, and honestly if I was Hendricks I'd tell Dana to shove it. Viacom has as much money as Zuffa does he could probably even make more money or just as much in Bellator as he does in the UFC.
 
#21 ·
Relax. He needs to win one more fight to get his shot (maybe he could just wait and not fight at all). His earning potential is obviously way higher in the UFC than it is fighting in front on 1000 fans in an org that might not even exist in a year or two.
 
#23 ·
Add the Karate kick out of nowhere. He throws the most obnoxious strikes...almost to get a reaction from the crowd and opponent...roflz! Then he raises his hands up egging em on...

There's nobody quite like them. I don't see fear in them even when they're getting beat up...that's a incredible rarity.
 
#22 ·
Hendricks is a rightful #1 conteder.

But I can do nothing but laugh at people who are getting their panties in a bunch because it "isn't fair".

Life ain't fair kids. If you believe this stuff has anything to do with fair then you have been kidding yourself for a long time. The UFC and MMA, boxing, WWF, kickboxing has done this for years. It is about what sells. The UFC is a business for gods sakes.

People say well it "isn't becoming a sport". Well not many "sports" have a format where a matchmaker picks fights. They have a regular season to determine seeding. And then a playoff or tournament to crown a champ. The NFL would send a combo of the Patriots, Steelers, Cowboys and Giants if they had a format that picked a "worthy" opponent. But that isn't the format so please don't compare it.

Diaz fought about even with a guy who got the shot. GSP would rather fight Nick. Majority of fans would rather it be Nick. The UFC would make more money off a Diaz fight. GSP's trainer calls Diaz the #1 contender.

WHAT THE HELL MORE DO YOU WANT? All parties involved in anything to do with MMA would rather have that fight besides a smaller minority of fans.

Sorry but majority wins out every time. Sorry you fell in the 18% of people that would rather see Hendricks.
 
#24 ·
It's pathetic that the UFC makes fights all based on money now. I know some idiots will defend it by saying "it's a business of course it's about money!" Well guess what, if it's all about money and money is everything then I'm going to save mine by streaming this fight online FREE instead of giving any money to Dana. See? Two can play at the game of maximizing earnings!
 
#25 ·
Awesome. Johny Hendricks is a bad mother****er, and does deserve a shot at the belt, hell, he's knocked out Fitch and Kampmann in successive fights, but come on, GSP vs Diaz is an immense fight, a dream fight. Nick has been talking shit about GSP for years, and GSP wants this bad. If there is any fight that will light a flame under GSP, and bring back the old Rush style, it's a fight with Nick Diaz. I hope this happens, because I would love to see it!
 
#27 ·
Diaz lost his last fight, hasnt beaten a top five welter weight in a very long time, has had a very long layoff, and is an increbily favorable match up for GSP (he has horrible wrestling and GSP has the best top game in mma). I understand GSP's reasoning for wanting that fight instead of Silva or Hendricks, but it is still disappointing.
 
#40 ·
Eh GSP/Diaz is the bigger fight so I get it. But it's getting a little ridiculous. Edgar loses and gets an instant LW rematch. Diaz loses and gets an instant WW title shot. Sonnen loses and gets an instant LHW title shot. It's getting a little much. I strongly dislike both so I don't know who I will be rooting for.
 
#45 ·
No it's not.

I know there's a lot of Diaz fanboys out there but get real, GSP doesn't get submitted and he's so much more athletic than Nick it's not even funny, he could probably out-strike him too.

He will probably take him down, bust him open with elbows and everyone will complain because he "lay n prayed".

What the hell's next seriously? Aldo/Edgar was at least plausible because many people think Edgar is the Lightweight Champion.

But then Chael got a title shot, and I like Chael but that's bullshit what they did to Hendo especially since Jones can't fight until April anyway, and now Diaz is getting a title shot over a guy on a five fight win streak. Dana and company better hope Bellator doesn't get big on Spike like they did or I truly think a bunch of fighters will leave, if I was Hendricks I'd leave for sure after this.

I've listened to Rampage bitch and complain for months and I thought he was just being a sore sport but honestly he's got a point, UFC is all about money and they aren't even trying to hide it now. Really hope Bellator makes it at least they treat MMA like a real sport.
 
#51 ·
I am in the I don't see it as a big deal crowd. GSP wants it, so he gets it. Many people feel Nick Beat Condit, I am not one of them, but many people did. So I don't see how this hurts the UFC. Personally seeing Diaz get pummeled for 5 rounds will be an enjoyable night's entertainment. It sucks for Hendricks, but I am sure he is being taken care of. He will get his shot.
 
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