Condit/Diaz rematch? Not so fast......

So now Cesar Gracie (Diaz's manager) says point blank that the rematch is not happening, but didn't elaborate. Sounds like we're not going to know for sure until Friday at the earliest.

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Just as quickly as the saga twisted from no rematch between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz to the rematch being agreed to, the plot thickens and the rematch is once again off the table.

Condit’s manager, Malki Kawa of First Round Management, on Tuesday told MMAWeekly.com that he and Condit’s camp didn’t think a rematch with Diaz following UFC 143 was the right move for Condit, who captured the interim UFC welterweight championship on Saturday night.

A few hours later, UFC president Dana White was tweeting about said rematch being offered to Condit and Condit accepting.

The light of Wednesday dawns an all-new scenario, however, as it appears that, from Diaz’s side of the story anyway, the rematch is not going to happen.

Diaz’s manager and trainer, Cesar Gracie, told MMAWeekly.com point blank on Wednesday, “There is not going to be a rematch.”

He would not elaborate on the subject, but flatly denied that the two are set to fight again any time soon. MMAJunkie.com first reported word from Gracie that there would not be a rematch.

What that means is purely speculation at this point, as no one appears to have a clear answer, other than Gracie saying the rematch is off, countering what seemed to apparent Tuesday night.

“All I know for sure is that we’re meeting with Dana on Friday,” Kawa told MMAWeekly.com on Wednesday when asked about the status of the fight.

So, for now at least, it appears the rematch is once again off. Where that leaves Condit, hopefully we’ll know following his meeting with White on Friday. There are clearly options on the table.

http://mmaweekly.com/cesar-gracie-says-condit-vs-diaz-2-off-before-its-on-there-is-not-going-to-be-a-rematch

I don't know what to believe anymore, I feel like I am being pulled in 3 or 4 different directions; another day in the life of an MMA fan I suppose.

Have no clue what Friday will bring but I'll be on the look out no doubt.

One thing you can say about Diaz;

He does keep you on your toes!!

LOL

Either Condit got popped with PEDS
OR
Diaz got popped with POT

Just a guess

The only thing I have gathered is that there is a reason "in the Diaz camp" why they can't take the fight. Which is weird, considering a date hasn't even been set yet.

Don't be scared homie!


Sorry I couldn't resist!

I heard Cesar on the radio the other day and he made it sound like Nick was seriously burnt from fighting every few months and he wanted him to take time off. That could be it OR like you guys said maybe he got busted for pot again, but if it were pot I would assume that would of been made public knowledge already wouldnt it?

So we are all holding our breath until tomorrow.......

Hopefully I can sleep tonight, the anticipation will keep me up without a doubt.

BREAKING: Keith Kizer of NSAC confirmed to @themmashow w/ @mauroranallo there was one positive drug test from #UFC143. Couldn't say who, but they will release a statement later this afternoon. Oh boy, let the speculation begin...

No doubt buddy, good vision; then again we don't know who yet........

Chrom wrote:

Either Condit got popped with PEDS
OR
Diaz got popped with POT

Just a guess

DING DING DING!

WE HAVE A WINNER!

If it is not Diaz, then what the hell is the deal going to be with tomorrows Dana interviews with Condit and/or Diaz.

Oh FFS......


I hate to say it, but judging by Cesar's tight-lipped comment about no rematch and the fact that Diaz isn't screaming for it, this would fit the bill.....

This topic is making my head spin.

Marijuana!

Nick Diaz

FistK wrote:

I heard Cesar on the radio the other day and he made it sound like Nick was seriously burnt from fighting every few months and he wanted him to take time off. That could be it OR like you guys said maybe he got busted for pot again, but if it were pot I would assume that would of been made public knowledge already wouldnt it?

The irony of this statement makes me giggle...

It's good Nick didn't win otherwise the mess would be even bigger lol..