Nick Diaz vs. GSP on the rocks again with Diaz skipping tapings

speeds · Feb 24, 2013

This time around, the former Strikeforce champ missed three separate interview sessions, leaving a video crew hoping to produce a "UFC Primetime" series without a subject to tape.

"He did not (show up) – neither did his brother Nate," White said. "And we spent over $50,000 in production costs and guys cruising around Stockton, Calif., and not interviewing people.

"It's not funny. We're very cool and very lenient in a lot of ways. Look at this company. Look how we are. We let a lot of things fly. But that's just absolute bulls---."

Diaz's attorney, Jonathan Tweedale, initially claimed his client did not, in fact, miss any scheduled appointments. However, White said he has since spoken with Tweedale and the two are now on the same page. He also said Diaz has since complied with video requests and that his brother, Nate, is also expected to do the same.

Should that all go according to the current plan, then the much-anticipated contest will not be in jeopardy. But for now, White seems a little tense, especially on the heels of the commendable media efforts of UFC 157 headliners Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche.

"We've treated Nate and Nick with respect," White said. "Anytime they come in and want to negotiate their contracts, we do the things, we're good to everybody. At least give us the respect to show up and not blow $50 grand on not showing up for interviews you're supposed to do.

"All the fans are like, 'Shut up, Dana. Let Nick fight.' You shut up, idiots. This is how it works. This is the job. This is what we do. Go to your f---ing job and tell your boss, 'I don't want to this or that.' That's not how it works. It's part of the job. I've shown the Diaz brothers a ton of respect. They can show some respect back. I hope I don't even have to think about that. It's the last thing on earth I want to do."
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Mamba · Feb 25, 2013

I don't buy it. I think Dana is trying to hype this fight.

Why would they do a primetime for this event? I get its two big stars, but they realize one guy hates doing media. Why couldn't they stick to just a countdown show and the press conference.

speeds · Feb 25, 2013

I think people are interested in Diaz and want to know more about him. He's a mysterious character.

deception · Feb 25, 2013

speeds said: ↑

I think people are interested in Diaz and want to know more about him. He's a mysterious character.
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he's a child. most kids are more fascinating than him. cant wait until gsp destroys him.

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