UFC
Jake Shields: Nick Diaz has calmed down, he's going to fight again
Originally posted by
Joey Santosus
on February 22, 2012, 12:11 PM CDT
Former Strikeforce Champion Jake Shields, who will look to get back in the win column against Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144, discusses his opponent, as well as his training and preparation for the bout. Shields also talks about his Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teammate, Nick Diaz, explaining that, though "The Stockton Bad Boy" is a little "burned-out," he is unlikely to retire.
Jake Shields
"He's calmed down. I think he's going to fight again. He's just a little burned out. They've been fighting him like crazy, keeping him busy - I think he just needs a break. Unfortunately, he'll probably be suspended for a little while, but the time off, I think will make him love the sport again and want to get back in there."
With that being said I would love to see them both fight but so does everyone else Reply 2 months ago
But sometimes the guys who hate a loss that much are also highly motivated....not so sure about Rampage lol Reply 2 months ago
BTW, I'd love to know how much weed was required to get him calmed down. Reply 2 months ago
And i'm a huge Diaz fan.
Dont be scared homie. Reply 2 months ago
And I am glad Diaz will not call it quits. He was a bit whiny for losing a close fight, but I put that down to massive frustration with not being able to unload on Condit. I don't know why, but I find myself cutting Nick Diaz more slack than I would another fighter. Maybe it was the carefully crafted PrimeTime show.
I do want to see GSP vs. Diaz -- and I am pretty sure we will see that, whether or not GSP retains his title in his fight with Condit. Diaz has some money in his pocket after his last two fights--so he should hire the best MD's to test and advise him when to stop smoking pot before the fight. Don't be scared to stop smoking ganja for a couple of months homie. Reply 2 months ago
Just look at how Dana took him off the card and then immediately put him back on the same card. And this coming from the Guy who fires people for tweets never mind failing to do the obligations of your job multiple times like diaz did.
The way I picture it is GSP smashes condit and by then Nick is off his suspension and then either he immediately fights GSP OR fights once then fights GSP (if he wins).
Once GSP is recovered I don't even see them even caring to do a condit vs diaz II. Perhaps and if, Diaz loses to GSP. Reply 2 months ago
The only person high profile enough really would be BJ (if he decides to "unretire" and do lightweight again)
Other than that...Maybe AOKI II or Guida II? I hope not... I mean it can't be a number one contender b/c if they lose to Gil and come back to the UFC then it would be strange for them to be still a number one contender and would screw up the UFC's pecking order. Reply 2 months ago