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Post by James Hetfield on Jan 20, 2012 16:42:54 GMT -5
For the first time in a couple years, the welterweight division will have a new champion, as top 10 welterweights Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit fight for the Interim Welterweight Championship! And in the co-main event, top 10 heavyweight, Fabricio Werdum makes his octagon return against "Big Country" Roy Nelson. Plus, Josh Koscheck battles Mike Pierce for their future shot at the welterweight title. UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit - Saturday, February 4, live on Pay-Per-View! Don't FORGET: UFC Primetime - Diaz vs. Condit premiers TONIGHT (January 20th) at 11pm on FX, with repeats going on throughout the week, along with a new episode the next 2 weeks leading up to the fight! UFC Primetime: Diaz vs. Condit, Episode 1 - 1/20/2012 11pm ET on FX
UFC Primetime: Diaz vs. Condit, Episode 2 - 1/27/2012 11pm ET on FX
UFC Primetime: Diaz vs. Condit, Episode 3 - 2/3/2012 11pm ET on FX
UFC 143 "DIAZ VS. CONDIT", 2/4/2012 (PPV/FX/Facebook.com Stream) Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas NV1. Middleweight bout: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper 2. Welterweight bout: Daniel Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson 3. Welterweight bout: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope 4. Bantamweight bout: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa 5. Welterweight bout: Matthew Riddle vs. Jorge Lopez 6. Featherweight bout: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 7. Middleweight bout: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks 8. Bantamweight bout: Renan Barão vs. Scott Jorgensen 9. Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 10. Heavyweight bout: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum 11. Interim Welterweight Championship: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit
*Fights 1-2 will be broadcasted live on UFC's Facebook page at 7pm ET; fights 3-6 will be broadcasted live o FX at 8pm ET |
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Post by hammer on Jan 20, 2012 17:36:50 GMT -5
bruce leroy, barao, country vs werdum, and diaz vs condit... could not be more in.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jan 21, 2012 11:00:31 GMT -5
GREAT episode of Primetime last night. Very interesting look at Nick.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jan 21, 2012 12:57:05 GMT -5
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Post by shenmue on Jan 21, 2012 20:07:23 GMT -5
Condit vs Diaz will be a great fight, entertainment wise maybe even better than the planned Diaz vs GSP fight.
I'm really looking forward to it and i hope Condit wins by KO/TKO but this is a hard fight to predict the winner. Diaz has looked great recently as well.
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Post by Rated NC-17 on Jan 22, 2012 4:23:40 GMT -5
Diaz vs. Condit will be a war with Diaz becoming the new champ. Then GSP's first match back from his torn ACL, he'll never be the same. I see Diaz upsetting the world by beating GSP in his first match back. 2012 will turn Diaz into a mega star.
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Post by SteveHulk on Jan 22, 2012 19:35:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads-up on the Primetime series... I didn't even know they were doing one for this(!). Should be a great event... I favor Diaz though, especially the longer it goes. Werdum Vs Nelson should be interesting too... I can see Nelson getting submitted if it goes to the ground. Diaz vs. Condit will be a war with Diaz becoming the new champ. Then GSP's first match back from his torn ACL, he'll never be the same. I see Diaz upsetting the world by beating GSP in his first match back. 2012 will turn Diaz into a mega star. I hope GSP comes back healthy - and Diaz continues to win... GSP Vs Diaz is just too good a fight not to happen. I was certain GSP would win - but this injury/lay-off does add a few question marks... |
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Jan 28, 2012 0:36:05 GMT -5
Tonights episode of Primetime was interesting. I was suprised at all the time spent on GSP. I felt like i was seeing the build up for the first ever 3-way MMA fight lol. But im still on the fence with who i, pulling for in the main event. I love both guys so i dont want to see either lose but i know one is going to unless theres a miraculous draw but theres no way i can see that happening with these two.
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Post by 1992 on Jan 28, 2012 0:50:06 GMT -5
Tonights episode of Primetime was interesting. I was suprised at all the time spent on GSP. I felt like i was seeing the build up for the first ever 3-way MMA fight. Diaz vs. Condit vs. St. Pierre  |
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Jan 28, 2012 1:31:45 GMT -5
Tonights episode of Primetime was interesting. I was suprised at all the time spent on GSP. I felt like i was seeing the build up for the first ever 3-way MMA fight. Diaz vs. Condit vs. St. Pierre Way to take the lol out so that it seems like i meant that literally  |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jan 30, 2012 19:30:27 GMT -5
...will the winner of this have to fight again/defend the interim-title before facing GSP? I've just read that GSP said he'll probably be back around November...  |
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Post by 1992 on Jan 30, 2012 19:40:15 GMT -5
If health permits, then I'd imagine so.
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Post by Sonnen on Jan 31, 2012 23:55:05 GMT -5
I don't see the point of an interim championship, no one gives a crap as soon as the real champion is back. =/
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Feb 1, 2012 0:54:38 GMT -5
Yeah the winner automatically gets GSP when he's ready so its essentially a number one contender fight. In all honesty though i see whoever wins weather it be Diaz or Condit defeating GSP.
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Post by Sandy on Feb 1, 2012 1:29:35 GMT -5
I feel the same way...oddly.
I just feel this is a weird period in the WW division...Fitch has fallen from Grace...numerous legit contenders that GSP hasn't faced...and GSP is out for a very loooong time.
I feel that when he comes back he will not be the same. Whoever wins on Saturday has the potential to stay champion for a very long time.
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Post by MuffFuzz on Feb 2, 2012 20:01:05 GMT -5
Nick Diaz Vs Carlos Condit - Third Round TKO
Roy Nelson Vs Fabricio Werdum - First Round KO
Josh Koscheck Vs Mike Pierce - Unanimous Decision
Renan Barao Vs Scott Jorgenson - Unanimous Decision
Ed Herman Vs Clifford Starks - First Round Submission
I agree that whoever wins this Saturday, between Diaz and Condit, may very well beat GSP upon his return and stay champ for awhile. So if that's the case, I so hope it's Condit. But man is it hard to go against Diaz. I don't like the guy, but not only does he not put on boring fights, he is a legit fighter! Rooting for Carlos all the way, but I think Diaz takes this.
Nelson Vs Werdum is pretty hard to call. Both guys ju-jitsu pretty much cancels out the possibility of a submission, so I think this will be decided on the feet. I don't see Werdum finishing Roy standing and knowing Roy's suspect conditioning, he might gas before he gets a chance to finish Fabricio. So I'm thinking it will be a decision, but I'm going with a first round finish for Roy, because I think he will actually show up in pretty good condition like his previous fight with Mirko.
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Post by 1992 on Feb 2, 2012 21:11:42 GMT -5
 Condit making everyone look bad in that sexy ass suit. |
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Post by demolitionman on Feb 2, 2012 22:02:15 GMT -5
Condit making everyone look bad in that sexy ass suit. I know. He looks like a champ already. I really hope he wins. I have no problem with the Diaz Bros personally..or as fighters. I just really like Condit. |
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Feb 3, 2012 6:46:28 GMT -5
I think Diaz/Condit will be a a great fight, but I gotta go with Diaz. I just think he's too tough for Condit.
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Post by tnafan17: The Total Package on Feb 3, 2012 9:42:37 GMT -5
I think Diaz/Condit will be a a great fight, but I gotta go with Diaz. I just think he's too tough for Condit. Same here. I do not know much about Condit, but Diaz is a tough cookie. Can't wait to see this fight. |
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