Strikeforce Champ Nick Diaz Considering Leaving MMA for Boxing (updated)

Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz says he's considering leaving mixed martial arts for a career in boxing following his latest title defense over Paul Daley less than one week ago.Diaz's manager, Cesar Gracie, said Diaz would "definitely" turn to boxing unless he's offered a shot at UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18236/strikeforce-champ-nick-diaz-considering-leaving-mma-for-boxing/

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Bellator 41 Results: Warren Escapes Defeat, Makovsky Dominant, Straus, and Freire Advance

Despite temperatures reaching 99 degrees in Yuma, Arizona, Bellator 41 took place outdoors Saturday night. Bellator champions, Joe Warren and Zach Makovsky, were victorious in their respective non-title super fights. Also on the card, the season four featherweight tournament final was set with Patricio Freire and Daniel Straus advancing.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18254/bellator-41-warren-escapes-makovsky-dominant-straus-and-freire-advance/

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Jake Ellenberger vs. Sean Pierson now set for UFC 129

A welterweight match-up has recently been added to the upcoming pay-per-view event dubbed UFC 129. The card will take place on April 30 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. The main-event of the evening pits current UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre defending his title for a fifth time against number one contender Jake [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/14/jake-ellenberger-vs-sean-pierson-now-set-for-ufc-129

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Daley interview: Diaz has no idea of the power punching coming his way

Nick Diaz has been unbeatable since 2007. He's badly outclassed some pretty solid fighter with his combination of volume striking and cardio. Paul Daley thinks he has the Diaz antidote - dynamite in his fists.

Daley challenges for Diaz's Strikeforce welterweight title, looking looks to put an end to the Californian's nine-fight win streak (Showtime 10 p.m. ET/PT). He'll do so by testing Diaz's ability to take a punch.

"Has he got an iron chin? We're going to see," Daley told Cagewriter.com (3:57 mark). "He's been dropped in numerous fights against 155ers. I always say to people 'you gotta get hit by me to realize it's a whole different ballgame.' I think Nick Diaz is going to have that same experience."

Daley (27-9-2) says all the training in the world can't effectively prepare you for his power.

"He's probably sparring with big, heavy guys who hit hard, but it's completely different when you're actually in there," said Daley, who's got 20 knockouts on his ledger. "And I've seen the look in people's eyes and the reaction on their faces when I land a shot. I don't know what i've got, but it certainly makes people scared."

Daley respects what Diaz has done, but questions the level of his opponents during the win streak.

"I don't think he's fought anyone that I wouldn't have beat. I think I would have beat any of those opponents, and with more ease," said Daley."

The exciting part for Daley is that Diaz isn't afraid of him and is probably going to fight to the Brit's strength instead of taking the fight to the ground.

"Initially people were hating on Nick Diaz for his pitter, pat style, but I've always been an admirer of his style, probably since the Gomi fight," Daley said. "He has a fantastic boxing pedigree and he trains with some good guys. He's a good fighter. He fights everywhere [and] I'm not just blowing smoke up his ass."

Daley expects a stand-up war.

"As a fighter myself, I'm excited to be in a fight like this," Daley said. "I hope that the Zuffa money is gonna come over and they're dishing out some of them Fight of the Night bonuses. I think that this could be it."

Strikeforce has never handed out public post-fight bonuses. Three weeks ago, the UFC purchased the promotion. This will be the first official "Strikeforce" event fought under Zuffa management. The UFC has traditionally handed out bonuses between $10,000-$100,000 for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and Knockout of the Night. Daley got a UFC bonus of $50,000 for his KO of Dustin Hazelett at UFC 108.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Daley-interview-Diaz-has-no-idea-of-the-power-p?urn=mma-wp1000

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Champions past and present earn six-figure paydays at ?Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley?

Nick Diaz has never been afraid of letting his opinion known, especially when discussing the need to increase pay in MMA with a specific focus on his own per-fight income. However, his cause may have taken a hit this week when the California State Athletic Commission released salary information for last weekend?s ?Strikeforce ? Diaz [...]

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Jake Ellenberger Steps in for Injured Foster, to Face Pierson at UFC 129

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Jake Ellenberger has agreed to step in on short notice and face Sean Pierson at UFC 129 later this month.

The UFC confirmed the change late Wednesday night.

The opponent switch was necessary after Pierson's original opponent, Brian Foster, was forced to withdraw after a pre-fight MRI discovered a brain hemorrhage.

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/14/jake-ellenberger-steps-in-for-injured-foster-to-face-pierson-at/

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