Dana White says Nick Diaz will fight top Welterweight before title shot
Posted on October 18, 2012, 11:56 AM by Mike Drahota
It looks like if Nick Diaz does indeed make his return to the UFC Octagon, his long called-for title shot will have to wait until he beats a top-level opponent. Last seen in a razor-thin and controversial loss to Carlos Condit last February, Diaz stated he would retire from MMA. Either way, he was put on hold when he failed a test for marijuana metabolites, prompting his much-publicized battle and subsequent suspension with the NSAC. Dana White recently revealed the following:
"When Diaz gets off suspension, he'll probably fight one of the top guys at 170 pounds," White said Wednesday. "Then we'll see what happens." - via MMAJunkie.com
Diaz was then supposed to face Braulio Estima in a BJJ superfight, but was a no-show due to some discrepancies he had with the match. Always outspoken and standing firm in his beliefs, Diaz and famed trainer/head coach Cesar Gracie have recently been heard discussing a fight with Anderson Silva. Diaz has been quoted as saying that he felt it was ridiculous that Silva was fighting Stephan Bonnar instead of him. This bout is most likely very far from happening, if it ever does.
While many fans would like to see Diaz face the winner of Condit-GSP immediately upon his return, this will not be the case. Alistair Overeem will receive a spring title shot after returning from his own suspension, but he won by convincing victory over Brock Lesnar in his last bout. Diaz lost, albeit closely. Diaz will be eligible to return in February, Overeem in late December. The UFC Welterweight division is chock-full of top-level fighters, who should be the man to welcome Nick Diaz back into the fray? Jake Ellenberger is a fighter that comes to mind who could give the fans a very exciting bout against Diaz. Perhaps he could face Jon Fitch now that he is back on the winner's track.
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I will believe it when it happens
Rory vs Diaz
That would be baddass!
Awesome...
Diaz title shot right away after a Marijuana conviction: Bad.
Overeem immediate title shot after failing for PED's: Good.
Rashad Evans facing off against Anderson first fight at 185: Bad
Sonnen getting an immediate title shot at LHW: Good.
Shameful.
Youre missing the obvious fact that diaz lost before being suspended. Overeem won convincingly.
if you are a loser like chael and get a shot is bad but if you are diaz he has to fight some one at the top ? dana sucks diaz got robed on his last fight. dana said in chael behalf that the people want to see it? ok we want to see diaz gsp . dana and chael are lovers.
Really, that's the obvious fact? Not that one was on a drug that enhances a performance, and one was on one that enhances your appetite....
C'mon there buddy you can get it.
It is arguable if Weed is a PED or not
@Keith Weed being a PED? You're serious?
Weed doesn't make sh*itty fighters into good fighters.
I can't speak from personal experience but high level competitors, much higher than any of us will ever be, claim it enhances their game (grappling at least).
Like i said I don't know for certain but if some elite guys say it then that makes it at least arguable.
Ever try BJJ ....on weed man?
Thats actually true according to joe rogan....... ....the weed smoking conspiracy lunatic.
Ah, I guess if that's the point you're trying to make it is then. Although I'm not of the opinion that anybody making an argument (with the only evidence coming from people who smoke every day) makes a topic "arguable".
Weed is not performance enhancing for any physical activity---speaking from experience--especially fighting.. It's sort of similar to drinking beer not being performance enhancing.
I've seen some body builders who like smoking weed, but they do 8 reps, then sit for 10 minutes, and repeat. I think it just helps them with the boredom of weight lifting.
For an intense workout--especially cardio workout--weed is definitely not performance enhancing. For sparring--weed reduces your situational awareness and slows you down--makes you a duller fighter. It actually makes you weaker in grappling.
If one wants to smoke weed or drink a beer--make sure all your workouts are done for the day. Weed, like beer, should be used in moderation, and only when all the work is done and it is time to relax.
I've done it several times, was like, whay is he trying to twist my joints, can't he see that I am cillin' out here.
Eddie Bravo and Joe Rogan have..
he needs to go to chaels school. course subject includes, how to get pass a steroid exam(dope for less suspension), fight promotion wwe style and how attend events high. final assignment is a title shot
Yes, but Evan is showing how inconsistent they are. Yes Diaz lost so it makes sense but so did Chael and he's fighting for the 205 belt. That doesn't make sense.
Good call.
Would lvoe to see him against MacDonald if he beat Penn but someone like Fitch or Ellenberger.
Hopefully it does pan out like this so that winner of Kampmann/Hendricks gets the next title shot and say if Diaz wins his fight he'll get the following one.
Without taking anything away from the kid, I think Macdonald lacks the maturity to handle Nick's intimidating style..
After his last performance Fitch seems like a top dog in the division, seeing him fight Diaz would be very interesting.
Good to have Nick back in the game!
Hmm I dunno, he handled Condit for 2 rounds and he is one scary dude
Rory did i mean
Rory also demolished Nate Diaz
I guess 170 is the division where belt integrity still matters.
The winner of Kamp/ Hendricks won`t get a title shot.
Why not the winner of Kamp/Hendricks against Diaz?
That sounds good to me. Another possibility would be the loser of Condit V GSP.
agreed
I would like to see Diaz vs Fitch!!!!!!
Let's see if Diaz can win over a topnotch wrestler with great sub def ...
Has he worked on his takedown defense or not...
We know now that a smart fighter can win by sticking and moving if its more of a standup type matchup...
You don't need to tell us Dana,we know! your favorite line is: we'll see what happens! ;D
Who cares who he fights as long as hes back and fighting again. We need more guys like Nick that will stand and trade and put on a good show.
Bull shit all fighters from Strikeforce get treated like shitt.Did Sonnen foght top LHW and won to fight Jones nope all rubish talking
Finally a fight Fitch can't ruin Diaz will win by Omaplata get suspended for peeing green again Cesar will stick up for him Dana will bash him so he should get a title shot by late 2013 or eary 2014..
Diaz suggesting a fight against Anderson? Test him again!!
Fitch vs Diaz? **** that borefest. I wanna see Diaz vs Kampman in a 5 round war. Fitch can go lay on top of dan hardy or something for all I care.