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UFC 143: Diaz V Condit Official Thread Discussion

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    weigh-ins are on in about 50mins. might see some tomfoolery from diaz

    i'm on the lash fairly early tomorrow in london, i don't know if i'll be watching the event live :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    theteal wrote: »
    weigh-ins are on in about 50mins. might see some tomfoolery from diaz

    i'm on the lash fairly early tomorrow in london, i don't know if i'll be watching the event live :(

    I don't think there'll be anything from him at the weigh-ins this time. He respects Condit a lot and he stuck up for him at the press conference and even shook his hand at it too.

    LINK
    Feb 2, 2012 - One thing can be certain after Thursday afternoon's UFC 143 press conference: Nick Diaz has a great deal of respect for Carlos Condit. Breaking custom, he even shook Condit's hand after the two posed for photographers at the conclusion of the event, held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. It was a noticeable change for Diaz, who has flipped off, shoved and otherwise attempted to menace several prospective opponents in the days before a fight.

    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
    . 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.

    Because of that, along with the contrasting archetypes the two represent, Condit has been something of an odd-man out, even though he has the chance to play spoiler to the story line and capture the interim welterweight title in the process.

    Diaz reiterated his belief that Condit is actually a more dangerous foe than St-Pierre is, meaning that quite literally. As in, Condit is much more likely to do physical harm in an octagon than St-Pierre is.

    "You’re more in danger of losing a decision to Georges St-Pierre," he said. "I think you’re more in danger of losing your teeth if you're fighting Condit here."

    Aside from those two telling answers, Diaz seemed a bit unengaged in the proceedings, asking reporters to repeat questions on at least two occasions. Contrary to his normal, digressive speaking style, he was short and concise, rarely offering more than a one-sentence response.

    Of course, that's not that unusual for fighters who are making their final weight cut, but Diaz is facing a whole new level of scrutiny as he's ascended up the welterweight rankings and become seen as a real threat to St-Pierre.

    All of that buildup will essentially be wasted if Condit pulls the mild upset (Diaz is about a 2-to-1 favorite). Condit has won 12 of his last 13 fights, so the suggestion that the fight is a gimme for Diaz is a ridiculous assertion.

    Condit himself admitted that at times, it's felt that the St-Pierre vs. Diaz fight is being planned "before this one even happens," but likes his chances of playing spoiler. Regardless, he suggested that while fans may be clamoring for St-Pierre vs. Diaz, they may be missing a gem right under their noses.

    "I expect a war," he said. "Honestly, Nick is probably the toughest dude I've ever fought. He's well-rounded, he has a pretty dynamic skill set. He's pretty similar to me. We both come to fight. No matter who wins, fans are going to win because it’s going to be a phenomenal fight."


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭Deus Ex Machina


    sheehy83 wrote: »
    Slightly off topic, anyone know whats going on with Mayhem these days?

    He's been cut from the UFC and he's now becoming a full time contributor to the Joe Rogan experience podcast.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,261 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    He's been cut from the UFC and he's now becoming a full time contributor to the Joe Rogan experience podcast.

    Source?

    I don't think he's been cut. and he's still up on the UFC website in their fighters section?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 260 ✭✭Indie.


    The final prime time installment



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,122 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Not that it needed any more hype, but that last PrimeTime was an excellent way to cap it all off. I've really enjoyed the shows leading up to this PPV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Source?

    I don't think he's been cut. and he's still up on the UFC website in their fighters section?

    He hasnt. Been in Holland a lot working on his striking and conditioning.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Mayhem did an interview with Middleeasy. Apparently the beef with Diaz is squashed and he is training hard to make up for his last fight.

    Back on topic, looks like it's gonna be hard to get a stream of this event tonight. Bad news for for a lot of people, good news for the Boards lawyers :D

    http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7079:it-just-became-infinitely-harder-to-illegally-stream-ufc-pay-per-views&catid=34:organizations


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 944 ✭✭✭loremolis


    sheehy83 wrote: »
    Mayhem did an interview with Middleeasy. Apparently the beef with Diaz is squashed and he is training hard to make up for his last fight.

    Back on topic, looks like it's gonna be hard to get a stream of this event tonight. Bad news for for a lot of people, good news for the Boards lawyers :D

    http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7079:it-just-became-infinitely-harder-to-illegally-stream-ufc-pay-per-views&catid=34:organizations

    It's on ESPN which is freeview this weekend. That should make it easy for most.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,008 ✭✭✭rabbitinlights


    Can anyone give me a breakdown of what times the prelims are on facebook & UFC.TV before ESPN?

    Thanks,

    S.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭Easy Rod


    Not that it needed any more hype, but that last PrimeTime was an excellent way to cap it all off. I've really enjoyed the shows leading up to this PPV.
    The last 3 minutes of the final prime time shows always get me excited for the fights. Their choice of music and editing is always top notch. Love that Manchester Orchestra tune for this one aswell.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    loremolis wrote: »
    It's on ESPN which is freeview this weekend. That should make it easy for most.

    Not freeview for me :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,963 ✭✭✭Cherry_Cola


    Has anyone watched a UFC event through Sky Player on the Xbox? I know some events are restricted but can't find any info on whether UFC events are.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,166 ✭✭✭Stereomaniac


    You can come up to my house to watch if you want. Just bring me some sort of a gift in exchange.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    Any chance we can do the same as last week and edit the first post to say when and where to watch so we don't have every second post asking "when is Brock fighting?"


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    "when is Brock fighting?"

    That won't be asked anymore anyway :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 322 ✭✭Leo Dowling


    "when is Brock fighting?"

    Moved to WWF Forum.

    :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Easy Rod wrote: »
    Love that Manchester Orchestra tune for this one aswell.

    Never knew they released an album last year, must check it out!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,864 ✭✭✭empacher


    I have a basic sky package is espn free for me for the weekend or tonight or something?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Interesting link here on all the ways you can watch this tonight. It said you can watch the PPV on facebook if you have facebook credits. Anyone every get these? Can't see how much it will cost to watch

    http://www.ufc.com/news/ways-to-watch-ufc-143


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,447 ✭✭✭weemcd


    empacher wrote: »
    I have a basic sky package is espn free for me for the weekend or tonight or something?

    Yourself and most people with freeview should have espn for the fight, its pretty much free across the board this weekend, watching some Bundesliga atm :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Any chance we can do the same as last week and edit the first post to say when and where to watch so we don't have every second post asking "when is Brock fighting?"

    Good idea. And possibly change the title too.

    For everyone wondering how to watch the event:

    Prelims start at 12 on Facebook LINK HERE

    Or you could watch on UFC.tv if you prefer that. LINK HERE

    Main event starts at 3am on ESPN. It's ESPNs freeview weekend so just about everybody shouldn't have a problem watching it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭Encrypted Pigeon


    Dean09 wrote: »
    Main event starts at 3am on ESPN. It's ESPNs freeview weekend so just about everybody shouldn't have a problem watching it.

    unless you cancelled sky :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 322 ✭✭Leo Dowling


    Sintel wrote: »
    unless you cancelled sky :(

    I've never had it or UPC. I shall be streaming as usual.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Sintel wrote: »
    unless you cancelled sky :(

    Well you can still watch it if you have an Xbox you can download the app and watch it for "free", (not sure if the app costs money. I don't have an Xbox so I dunno how it works.)
    Or you can get the event with Facebook Credits (again I've never used it so I'm not fully sure how it works)
    Or I'm sure there's streams available too if you look hard enough.


  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Hide the Rum


    Hey everyone, first post!

    Anyone having trouble with ESPN? Other channels seem fine but everytime I switch to ESPN it says loss of signal. Hope this is fixed by 3am :/

    Edit: Nevermind seems to be just the HD version. Stockton!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Coverage starting now on Facebook.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    Foaming at the gash for this :pac::D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    What time this start at any anyone got a link?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    What time this start at any anyone got a link?
    Look at the previous page


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    I meant on freeview ;););)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Will Wonder Boy live up to Joe and Goldies expectations?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    I meant on freeview ;););)

    Check the previous page (;)), 3am.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    HOLY SHÍT!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Crap! was actually wishing hairy chest would take him down and pound him out


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭Deus Ex Machina


    Lil beauty!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    Boom. Lights out. Sweet kick


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Elysian


    sheehy83 wrote: »
    Will Wonder Boy live up to Joe and Goldies expectations?

    Yup!!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Hide the Rum


    Welcome to the Stephen Thompson era?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Wait til he fights a proper striker, he will get KTFO with that low guard. Also, sorry for going off topic but I heard Hendo turned down a fight with Lil Nog to wait for a shot at Jones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Really nice start to the night anyway! And an early contender for KO of the night. That one will be very hard to beat.
    It'll be interesting to see him up against some stiffer competition.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    According to wiki, there are only 2 facebook fights, the next 4 prelims are on fx. Balls!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 944 ✭✭✭loremolis


    Dean09 wrote: »
    Really nice start to the night anyway! And an early contender for KO of the night. That one will be very hard to beat.
    It'll be interesting to see him up against some stiffer competition.

    His record is ridiculous!

    Sixty something straight wins in kickboxing.

    That's not a fluke by anyone's standards.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    sheehy83 wrote: »
    According to wiki, there are only 2 facebook fights, the next 4 prelims are on fx. Balls!

    www.ufc.tv will also be showing them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Excellent, thanks Minstrel.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Hide the Rum


    Picks for this? Sounds like Kuiper has some great credentials.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,026 ✭✭✭docdolittle


    Dam.. I went to ESPN on upc and even though it has Free Weekend in the title it say's I'm not a subscriber to this channel :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Dam.. I went to ESPN on upc and even though it has Free Weekend in the title it say's I'm not a subscriber to this channel :rolleyes:

    Got the same, sickner when I saw free weekend an all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    loremolis wrote: »
    His record is ridiculous!

    Sixty something straight wins in kickboxing.

    That's not a fluke by anyone's standards.

    Yeah I agree. He obviously has some serious talent. It will be interesting to see how he does against some higher level guys though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Good 2nd round, Netal looks wrecked though


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