Diaz’s master plan
Nick Diaz missed four flights to get to Las Vegas this week, and skipped the media open workouts, but was it all start of some mischievous plan to build hype?
Nick Diaz missed four flights to get to Las Vegas this week, and skipped the media open workouts, but was it all start of some mischievous plan to build hype?
I’ve pulled the same card a couple of times, Diaz said. It’s pretty inconsiderate of me. Again, I apologize to all the fans, especially people who were anticipating a show on Wednesday. My apologies.
Diaz did offer a few reasons for his decision, labeling the entire situation a bit of a miscommunication but also saying he didn’t really have any type of workout skit prepared for his fans (in contrast, Silva brought an entourage of some 20 people to assist in his presentation) and that he left the airport because he simply needed to go back home for some things he realized he forgot.
But was the no-show Diaz simply declining to worry about any bothersome media commitments, or is it all part of an expertly executed strategy to bring the spotlight directly in his direction?
Diaz almost gives a wry smile as he answers.
It’s a big deal not showing up to something, Diaz said.