MMA News - Nick Diaz Breaks Silence, Talks No-Show At UFC 137 Presser

Nick Diaz Breaks Silence, Talks No-Show At UFC 137 Presser

Posted on Sep 8, 2011

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By MATT MOLGAARD
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer

Nick Diaz has broken his silence in regards to his no showing at the UFC 137 press conference.

In a video shot by Diaz himself, the Stockton native speaks on the current situation, stating “All I know is that I'm ready to fight. I'm sorry I didn't make it to the beauty pageant, but I've never not showed up to a fight. I've never backed out of a fight in my life. That's not what I do."

Diaz also states (from his car, while driving) that he did indeed try to land a flight to get to the press conference. His inability to catch a flight is never truly cleared up, but Diaz is certainly not pleased with the ordeal.

“The UFC wanted me to fight for the title against Georges St. Pierre, and now they’re telling me that they’re going to give the fight to Carlos Condit, which I think is ridiculous. And Georges thinks it’s a great idea, because Carlos Condit poses an even greater threat, so I guess that leaves me out.”

You can check out the actual video over at YouTube.com.

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Elias Armendariz
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It's a job

I don't know why he's bitching about the whole situation. It was all his fault. The fact that Dana is even letting him fight at all is ridiculous. I don't care what people say, it's a job and he's required to fulfill all his obligations. I mean if someone is paying you a large sum of money quit being a bitch and do whatever media is required. People need to quit dick riding this guy and stop making up excuses for him. No matter what sport you're in, you have to do the same things.