Garcia took to Instagram to express his frustration at Diaz's longtime coach. According to Garcia, Diaz wasn't in a good place physically or mentally in the leadup to his rematch with former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. He revealed:. Garcia is convinced that Gracie has his personal interests ahead of Diaz's.
For that reason, Garcia believes Diaz shouldn't have involved the Brazilian coach in his preparations. The physical therapist added:. After more than six years away from the octagon, Diaz made his return fight against Lawler at UFC To the dismay of Diaz's supporters, the former Strikeforce welterweight champion was stopped in the third round via TKO.
Seventeen years earlier, Diaz drew first blood when he knocked Lawler out in the second round at UFC However, Diaz never wanted a rematch against Lawler in the first place. Although Diaz looked sharp in the first round, ring rust appeared to be a factor as the fight went on. Jiu-Jitsu Times. Home Articles Cesar Gracie. Subscribe To Our Newsletter. Strategizing Your Jiu-Jitsu. Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here. You have entered an incorrect email address!
Nick was not as enthusiastic but agreed on the condition that whoever was picked to go against him was not an mma fighter. Nick believes a reputation as a fighter should only be earned in a ring or cage.
I relayed this to Junior and he agreed to arrange for a strict jiu-jitsu competitor, Gracie wrote. Gracie went on to explain how he felt betrayed and that he feels the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation is organized by "cronies" and that American Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are not treated fairly compared to their Brazilian counterparts. Gracie would then address Diaz's actions and he did not think the former Strikeforce welterweight champion handled the situation appropriately.
His lack of communication with his team and coach was inexcusable. This will be addressed privately. There has been no statement from Diaz regarding his reasoning for not attending the event, as Gracie looks to handle the situation internally.
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