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From Dana:
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I just land in NYC and what do I always say!? I have to deal with bad shit everyday!! GSP is out with an injury!!! It's GSP'S knee. We will sit Carlos to wait for GSP. It's looking so far like he could be ready in a couple months. Still early to tell tho
From Ariel Helwani:
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UFC president Dana White has already stated that the new UFC 137 main event between BJ Penn and Nick Diaz will not be a five-round fight because "they haven't trained for five rounds."
However, Diaz's manager and trainer Cesar Gracie thinks otherwise.
"If they can't fight five rounds against each other, how are they going to fight five rounds against GSP?," Gracie said.
"Dana is good with it," he said. "We've agreed to it. If BJ agrees to it, we'll make it happen."
"These guys have to prove they are ready. These guys are fighters. BJ has always said he's a warrior. ... The old school days of MMA, back when it was NHB, they fought forever.
"Don't be scared, homie. Let's make it five rounds."
From Zahabi on sherdog.com:
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“He was sparring today and he hurt his knee,” Zahabi confirmed to Sherdog.com. “I had a feeling it was bad, but then, once he cooled down, he started limping. There’s no way he would be able to fight.”
According to Zahabi, the injury is currently being classified as a “bad sprain” following a trip to the doctor. The trainer said that the sprain would significantly limit St. Pierre’s ability to punch or kick.
St. Pierre’s injury occurred during a shoot boxing session, which mainly consists of standup sparring but also incorporates takedowns. Asked exactly how St. Pierre hurt his knee, Zahabi said that he could not adequately describe the sequence of events over the phone due to the complexity of the activity.
“It was a weird thing. I can’t really explain it. I’d have to show you,” said Zahabi.
Well that takes a little of the shine off this card but the Diaz/Penn fight should still be entertraining. Hopefully they do make it a 5 rounder.
Yeah thats a bit of a kick in the nuts it was looking like a really stacked card. Still really looking foward to Kongo vs Mitrione, Cro cop vs Big country, Siver vs Cerrone and Griffin vs Palaszewski!Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorCharlie