Elite XC strips KJ Noons

Zapp Brannigan · 09-20-2008, 01:00 AM

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=7153&zoneid=2

They should have just awarded it to Nick Diaz from the beginning.

DingoBrigade · 09-20-2008, 01:17 PM

He might not want to have to fight Diaz twice, but I don't know what other options he thought he had. Now he has a reputation as a primadonna. It will be interesting to see who scoops him up. He honestly just comes across as a little afriad of Diaz.

leglace · 09-20-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DingoBrigade

He might not want to have to fight Diaz twice, but I don't know what other options he thought he had. Now he has a reputation as a primadonna. It will be interesting to see who scoops him up. He honestly just comes across as a little afriad of Diaz.

Its pretty funny. At first it was about fighting a worthy top contender. Now it is all about being disgruntled for being paid less than Diaz.
He is not going to make more money if he isn't getting more exposure. Its that simple.

DingoBrigade · 09-20-2008, 05:47 PM

He's going to start out as a nobody, basically on WarMachine's level, in the UFC, provided they even take him. Dumb, dumb, dumb. CBS exposure is good no matter what other factors are in place.

Zapp Brannigan · 09-20-2008, 06:48 PM

I wouldn't want to fight Diaz either. They created a weight class just for Diaz, they promote him much more heavily, they pay him more, and regardless of whether you agree, a lot of people perceived favoritism the last time one of their money trains was in danger (Thompson-Kimbo). Perhaps he's worried about a screwjob.

Pimach · 09-20-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

I wouldn't want to fight Diaz either. They created a weight class just for Diaz, they promote him much more heavily, they pay him more, and regardless of whether you agree, a lot of people perceived favoritism the last time one of their money trains was in danger (Thompson-Kimbo). Perhaps he's worried about a screwjob.

I agree. Diaz and Kimbo are their bread and butter. and after the Kimbo/Thompson debacle, I would be worried about the screwjob too.

MetsFan · 09-20-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

I wouldn't want to fight Diaz either. They created a weight class just for Diaz, they promote him much more heavily, they pay him more, and regardless of whether you agree, a lot of people perceived favoritism the last time one of their money trains was in danger (Thompson-Kimbo). Perhaps he's worried about a screwjob.

Good point. But if he puts up a good fight and gets screwed, he still gets exposure and perhaps a fan following that believe he is the rightful champ. If he's confident that he can beat Diaz again as he's been saying, he should have just fought him - and if he got screwed, he would at least be a little higher profile for another org.

leglace · 09-20-2008, 08:37 PM

The fact is, the fighters get paid according to their reputation and draw. That is why Brock gets paid the big bucks. KJ is not a big name draw. Diaz is a draw because of both his success in Dream and UFC and for his infamy. The same would be said if they signed Tito. He would get paid more than Feijao, regardless whether Feijao had the title.

KJ needs to make up his mind. First he refused to fight Diaz no matter what because he didn't feel Diaz deserved it. Now its the money. If it were the money, they could have negotiated.

I call BS, and that this punk is grasping for straws. Every fighter has a chip on their shoulder for something. He is just using his an an excuse. He knew full well EliteXC needed him to fight Oct 4 to help save the company. And that the Diaz debacle made waves around MMA that could be cashed in. He refused the fight knowing full well it would hurt their event.

I say hold his contract and let him box. After he loses a fight in the ring, he'll come crawling back.

MetsFan · 09-21-2008, 12:59 PM

I can't get the article to open. Did they strip him of his title but retain him under contract? Or cut him altogether?

leglace · 09-21-2008, 08:16 PM

He is still under contract for 2 fights. He owes them 2 fights or he could wind up pulling a Randy. I am sure he is crossing his fingers for Elite to go out of business. He better not hold his breath because Showtime is looking to purchase EliteXC.

09-20-2008, 01:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,700	Elite XC strips KJ Noons http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=7153&zoneid=2 They should have just awarded it to Nick Diaz from the beginning. __________________ Rest in Peace Adam Frey, you left us far too soon Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

09-20-2008, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
DingoBrigade National Finalist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 902	Re: Elite XC strips KJ Noons He might not want to have to fight Diaz twice, but I don't know what other options he thought he had. Now he has a reputation as a primadonna. It will be interesting to see who scoops him up. He honestly just comes across as a little afriad of Diaz. __________________ I heart Jazzy B. White. Indianamat.com

09-20-2008, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
DingoBrigade National Finalist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 902	Re: Elite XC strips KJ Noons He's going to start out as a nobody, basically on WarMachine's level, in the UFC, provided they even take him. Dumb, dumb, dumb. CBS exposure is good no matter what other factors are in place. __________________ I heart Jazzy B. White. Indianamat.com

09-20-2008, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,700	Re: Elite XC strips KJ Noons I wouldn't want to fight Diaz either. They created a weight class just for Diaz, they promote him much more heavily, they pay him more, and regardless of whether you agree, a lot of people perceived favoritism the last time one of their money trains was in danger (Thompson-Kimbo). Perhaps he's worried about a screwjob. __________________ Rest in Peace Adam Frey, you left us far too soon Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

09-20-2008, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
leglace AA Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 665	Re: Elite XC strips KJ Noons The fact is, the fighters get paid according to their reputation and draw. That is why Brock gets paid the big bucks. KJ is not a big name draw. Diaz is a draw because of both his success in Dream and UFC and for his infamy. The same would be said if they signed Tito. He would get paid more than Feijao, regardless whether Feijao had the title. KJ needs to make up his mind. First he refused to fight Diaz no matter what because he didn't feel Diaz deserved it. Now its the money. If it were the money, they could have negotiated. I call BS, and that this punk is grasping for straws. Every fighter has a chip on their shoulder for something. He is just using his an an excuse. He knew full well EliteXC needed him to fight Oct 4 to help save the company. And that the Diaz debacle made waves around MMA that could be cashed in. He refused the fight knowing full well it would hurt their event. I say hold his contract and let him box. After he loses a fight in the ring, he'll come crawling back.

09-21-2008, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
MetsFan NCAA Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,208	Re: Elite XC strips KJ Noons I can't get the article to open. Did they strip him of his title but retain him under contract? Or cut him altogether? __________________ Shea Stadium 1964 - 2008 http://www.theopenmat.com/

09-21-2008, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
leglace AA Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 665	Re: Elite XC strips KJ Noons He is still under contract for 2 fights. He owes them 2 fights or he could wind up pulling a Randy. I am sure he is crossing his fingers for Elite to go out of business. He better not hold his breath because Showtime is looking to purchase EliteXC.

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