Cesar, what is Nick’s side about this whole bad blood situation?
Gracie: “I don’t think he has time for that. It’s not something that has bothered him over the years. He pretty much has bad blood for everyone who steps in the cage with him. That is what motivates him, it’s not a personal thing. They are going into battle, and they are not friends with the person they are fighting. That is what makes him exciting.” Why in particular did you take this fight with Noons? Gracie: “This matchup is the matchup that STRIKEFORCE said they have for us. Nick is the champion, and they said you are fighting this guy. If it was a different weight class we might have more of an opinion on who he fights, but he is the champion at 170 so he is fighting what is before him.” What is Nick’s objection to being on the phone with the guy he is fighting? Gracie: “He just doesn’t operate in that mindset. It is contrary to what makes him tick. He is going to fight, but not on the phone. With Nick the rivalry is never a fake thing. Talking to his opponent doesn’t motivate him
