Nick Diaz returns to the Octagon against Carlos Condit for the interim Welter Weight title, with Georges St-Pierre down for the count with a torn ACL. Carlos Condit has really gotten the short end of the stick here, as he was scheduled to fight GSP twice now, with both fights cancelled due to one reason or another. Now, again, he’s fighting for the “title” in quotes. This guy has more than proven himself, but his promotional skills are lacking, which is why he’s been overlooked so many times. Guys like Diaz and Sonnen are masters at the art of promotion, whether they know it or not, so they get all of the attention.
However, on February 4th, when they both step into the Octagon and the cage closes, nothing else will matter. The best man will walk out with his hand raised. To be honest with you, I’d like to see Diaz win and go on to face GSP. Condit may have a chance, but I think Diaz will make a better show. And who cares about anybody else on this card?
Main Card: Nick Diaz (26-7, 1 NC) vs. Carlos Condit (27-5) [Interim WW Title] Roy Nelson (16-6) vs. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) Mike Pierce (13-4) vs. Josh Koscheck (16-5) Renan Barao (27-1, 1 NC) vs. Scott Jorgensen (13-4) Ed Herman (19-7) vs. Clifford Starks (8-0)
Preliminary Card:
Max Holloway (4-0) vs. Dustin Poirier (11-1)
Edwin Figueroa (8-1) vs. Alex Caceres (6-4)
Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Matt Riddle (5-3)
Rafael Natal (13-3-1) vs. Michael Kuiper (11-0)
Justin Edwards (7-2) vs. Mike Stumpf (11-3)
Matt Brown (12-11) vs. Chris Cope (5-2)
