THE STORY
In September 2011, UFC fighter Nick Diaz failed to attend scheduled press conferences in Toronto and Las Vegas promoting UFC 137, where he was set to face Georges St-Pierre for the welterweight title. As a result, UFC President Dana White removed Diaz from the title fight, replacing him with Carlos Condit. (bleacherreport.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
Diaz's absence from promotional events led to his removal from a high-profile title bout, highlighting the importance of media obligations in the UFC.