Carlos Condit Explains Timeline Leading To Nick Diaz Rematch Falling Through
Carlos Condit was recently interviewed and provided a timeline of what happpened leading up to him agreeing to a rematch with Nick Diaz and how it all fell through within hours:
On agreeing to the rematch:
“I called him, [UFC President Dana White]” Condit said. “…We talked about [the fight] a little bit. He said he thought that I won, but at the same time a lot of people were calling for the rematch and it would be a huge fight. The day before I had told my manager that I’d be into a rematch, and I told Dana White the same thing. I said I’m down. Let’s just figure out the details and we’ll do it.”
On why he agreed to the rematch:
“I don’t think I need the rematch. I won the fight; I think I’d win a rematch. But the thing about it is, I want to be in big fights, fights where there’s a lot of buzz, a lot of people wanting to see the fight, and a rematch with Nick Diaz fits the bill.”
On Diaz failing the drug test:
“I don’t care,” Condit said. “The thing about it is, it’s something they test for. It’s against the Nevada [State] Athletic Commission [rules]. I don’t really consider it to be a performance-enhancing drug, but the fact is, they’re testing for it. And you know they’re testing for it. Whatever you do in between camps, if you know they’re testing for this stuff then you’ve got to figure something out. In the past, he’s said, ‘Oh, I can smoke and I can pass these tests no problem.’ That attitude kind of came back and bit him in the ass.”
On his next goal:
“Ultimately, I see Georges St-Pierre as the champion,” Condit said. “I’m not satisfied until I fight and beat the champion and I’m the undisputed welterweight champion. That’s when I’ll be satisfied.”
Source: CNNSI
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