And So It Begins...
(Signaling the arrival of spring, Nick Diaz throws out the first "Stockton Heybuddy" of the year. Photo courtesy of Strikeforce.)
“Someone asked me the other day how my comeback was going so I guess I’ve come back. I love fighting. I love this art. I want to thank Nick Diaz for the opportunity and just warn him that when I punch his head and he lands in the second row he’ll need someone to catch him." — Frank Shamrock
“Frank can talk all he wants, but I’m going to beat him up. Let’s see how much he fights back.’’ — Nick Diaz
The fighters on Strikeforce's April 11th Showtime card had their first public face-offs yesterday, with Shamrock, Diaz, Josh Thomson, Gilbert Melendez, Robbie Lawler, Jake Shields, Scott Smith, and Benji Radach exchanging words during a press conference. Among the suits in attendance were Ken Hershman — Showtime's Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports and Event Programming — who announced that the commentary team for their upcoming series of MMA broadcasts would include Gus Johnson (lead play-by-play announcer and host), Mauro Ranallo (play-by-play duties for the "up-and-comers' series"), Stephen Quadros, Frank Shamrock, and Pat Miletich. More pics from the press conference are below, and footage of the presser is after the jump, courtesy of Esther Lin via Fightlinker.
AllElbows: Shamrock vs Diaz Presser in Hollywood from All Elbows on Vimeo.
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Crap Factory Says:
Shamrock will have his ass handed to him. My money is on Diaz (unfortunatley)
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Vincent D Says:
phurst durrrr.
JK
cant wait for this fight.
Vincent D Says:
crap factory cannot be beat, this guy be cage potato-ing it at 9 in the AMzzzz
TUF Guy Says:
Why doesn't this shit site have anything about Ken Shamrock testing positive for roids yet?
LukeTheDuke Says:
^^ Too easy.
But anyways, why is Nick Diaz such a cock nose?
mayhem420 Says:
Diaz is going to lose this one. Dont care much for either fighter but Frank can hold his own on the ground and has much better striking than Nick.
Wandering Wade Says:
I have my money on Shamrock. Diaz is good, but Shamrock is on a different level. Diaz takes a nap in the 2nd or 3rd round.
google Says:
for as much a shamrock talks shit, i hope he beats this punk into the ground. The diaz brothers remind me so much of a young tito, no respect for the other fighter.
Aussiejosh Says:
TUF GAY...
TUF Guy Says:
Fri, 03/13/2009 - 06:10
Why doesn't this shit site have anything about Ken Shamrock testing positive for roids yet?
Because you like to take 10inch hard man cock up the ass then suck the shitty dick with all the cum and shit mix on it, thats why....
go to www.TUFGuytakesituptheassfromShamrockthensuckstheshitandcumoff.com
you should find what your looking for!
Cut Is Better Says:
@ TUF Guy
They posted an article yesterday.
HAHA Says:
Oh Diaz, always so classy.
Jenna Jamesons Labiaplasty Says:
Does anyone actually like Mauro Renallo as an announcer?
B Says:
These guys are so fucking grimy. I love it.
Anonymous Says:
Wow did anyone read what anonymous just wrote?
[b]BEN READ THAT ARTICLE I CANT FIND A GOOD TRANSLATOR FOR CROATION BUT IT LOOKS LIKE GOLD[/b]
Kadumel Says:
Er not me Anonymous but the one up top with the Cro-Cop / Fedor link
Anonymous Says:
Glad to see Stephen Quadros back commentating in the big show.
PingPong Says:
Oh Jesus the "cool" guy is back.
Either way I am psyched for this fight b/w Shamrock and Diaz.
SteelCitySlicker Says:
Anybody else think that in the photo here, it looks like Diaz's case of Down Syndrome hs intensified/worsened??
He now looks 3/4 retarded as opposed to only half retarded...........
randy watson Says:
yeah, he knows you never go full retard......
shamrock 2nd rd stoppage...
the glza Says:
frank is an arrogant ass and nick has no sense of humor, but babalu is completely unintelligible... that press conference was the highlight of my day.
Dangada Dang Says:
This fight is like one of those "celebrity" reality shows on Vh1 that features the downfall of people who in their prime held side roles on Whats Happening
Snapple Lady via kimura in the 2nd
mexican arm bar Says:
well that pic made me laugh this morning, thanks cage potato.
Machete for hands Says:
wtf babaloo wants to fight tito?? potato head tito?? DIAZ ALL THE WAY BABY
Anonymous Says:
great fight,great post fight interviews,this is just what fans like me want.more mma the better.i dont have a dresssis ass suit ether.lmao
GSP's WITCHDOCTOR Says:
lol Nick Diaz is such a waste of a human being. The guy has no education and barely any skills to be in the MMA world.
I cant wait to see Franky wipe the floor with him. Honestly, in what aspect of his game does Diaz trump Frank? Answer, NONE.
kevin Says:
this is fight is like a sword fight.
just too many dicks
Anonymous Says:
Frank held his own with Cung Le, hard to see how Nick can match Cung.
Judge Holden Says:
Nick Diaz is the epitome of white trash. I hope Frank destroys him.
Joo Says:
lol
@
"stockton heybuddy"
classic
Mike` Says:
diaz is not white trash...or a bitch, stupid, etc.
he is a FIGHTER, and to get you guys to watch he does shit like that. how many people want to see nick get beat up by frank? i bet itll put asses in seats.
i, on the other hand, have confidence in my favorite fighter nick. HATERS
agentsmith Says:
LOL at them introducing Diaz as a "slugger".
Ouch! That hurts Says:
Hey TUFGUY,
This just in, the Beatles broke up!
Thoughts Says:
"So how was that drug test Nick? have you passed it yet?"
"I think they are going to let me fight anyway"
classic...and people think Nick isnt funny.
Thoughts Says:
.....full ten second pause.
"My take down sucks?"
lol I cant get enough of this....
newotnek Says:
Nick and Nate are two of the more exciting fighters around right now. Whether you want to see them kick ass or take an ass kicking, definitly fun to watch. The interviews are pretty entertaining too.
WAR DIAZ
NateGetsIrate Says:
Just got in to work and saw the caption... hahahahahahahah!!!! That's it for me. No more "flippin the bird" or "flickin someone off". Nope. It is now giving someone the old "Stockton Heybuddy". Hahahahahah!!!!
Criminally Negligent Says:
Maybe it's the "I just don't give a fuck attitude" or his unapologetic approach to smoking weed...I have no idea what it is, but i'll never miss a Diaz fight.
Meohfumado Says:
Shamrock vs Diaz....classiest fight ever!!!
mentasm Says:
"Frank held his own with Cung Le, hard to see how Nick can match Cung."
Yeah, cos gogoplataing Gomi or KOing Robbie Lawler gives you no cred.
Has Frank fought anyone besides Cung Le since Diaz has been fighting?
skidding Says:
That was the most elegant middle finger gesture I've ever seen.
And what's up with not giving Diaz any oil?
Some dude that knows too much about shoes Says:
Holy shit
Nick Diaz runs in the Brooks Ghost. I hate him slightly less now.
BuckWild Says:
That was probably the most entertaining mma press conference I have ever seen!
gesus Says:
honestly, i just see diaz breaking frank's body and spirit for 2-3 rounds...
BuckWild Says:
I see a sub by Frank or KO by Diaz. This wont go to the judges !
Grey Says:
Nick is doing the hulk hogan pose i though he was gonna big boot him lol
Ample Says:
I hate to say it but i think Frank is gonna win. His hands are better, he's bigger and stronger and i think just tougher.
Anyone seen Englishman? Its time for like 10 a.m. dick suckin....if you see him tell him to put on some chapstick and get to work cuse i get pretty crankey when i go with out head.
Big Frank Says:
Grow up.
Anonymous Says:
Nate and Nick Diaz have the best poses in MMA. No homo.
Anonymous Says:
Diaz trumps Frank by being more hilarious. I don't even know if he's trying to be funny. But the dude is just funny.
Some dude that knows too much about shoes Says:
Nevermind. I watched the video. I remember how intensely I hate the Diaz brothers.
I hope Frank knocks the shit out of that inbred-looking fuck. I hate that he reps Norcal