"Joe Riggs has pulled out of his fight with Nick Diaz after suffering a bad reaction to an as of yet undisclosed drug. According to sources close to the fighter, Riggs will be recovering in the hospital for the next couple of weeks and therefore unable to fight Diaz. At this time it is unclear if Riggs' problem is physical or mental."
"Nick Diaz however, will still be fighting on the card and it is expected that Strikeforce will be announcing Diaz's new opponent in the next couple of days."
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Joe Riggs has freak accidents all the damn time. Seriously, it’s ridiculous.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 24, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As an card-carrying lardass
I’ve wondered if his years as a fattie haven’t put too much stress on his skeletal system. Joints, and tendons don’t just take all that abuse and then feel 100% afterward. I’m sure he felt stronger and faster, since he was, but he still had years of abuse to recover from. But he’s fighting or training for fighting all the time, so he’ probably doesn’t rest enough for his history.
by asa on Jul 24, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who did not see this one happening. Joe Riggs fighting 2 tiems within the past 3-4 months.. come on now we all know better.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jul 24, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If they say Vitor Belfort is a possibility, I’m going to hurt someone.
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by themachiavellian on Jul 24, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
well, they actually CAN fight in the hospital
by greco-roman airlines on Jul 24, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
mmmmmmm, STEROIDS?
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jul 24, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has he ever tested positive for steroids before?
("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)
by mythbuster on Jul 24, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No idea, just thought it was funny joke to make. And I may or may not have watched some old SNL last night.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jul 24, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I may or may not have watched some old SNL last night.
Well isn’t that special!?
by asa on Jul 24, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Probably not...
I wonder if GSP is in fighting condition?
I'll be back to add more in the next twenty-four...unless, by some mishap, someone K.O s FEDOR.
by prideUFCfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…it has been thrown out there
Still, that was before the injury.
I'll be back to add more in the next twenty-four...unless, by some mishap, someone K.O s FEDOR.
by prideUFCfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Midol.
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by BadB on Jul 24, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who else at WW is there for Nick to fight? The Goat?
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by Beer Monster on Jul 24, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by AJB on Jul 24, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has this been confirmed by anyone other than Diaz's camp?
by Patrick79x on Jul 24, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
recovering for the next couple of weeks? That’s a hell of a ‘bad reaction’…
("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)
by mythbuster on Jul 24, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One could say an overdose….
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by Well Read Idiot on Jul 24, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most people would be shocked at the things normal perscription drugs can do to your body if your allergic.
by Rabbit915 on Jul 24, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Affliction: If they call, Nick will fight!”
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by Lyrias on Jul 24, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Diaz vs Fedor? 
("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)
by mythbuster on Jul 24, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
most one-sided prefight trashtalk ever?
by woooburn on Jul 24, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Followed by the most one sided beating in the ring?
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jul 24, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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