MMA Fighting<\/a>. “They wanted somebody to kiss their boots. They’ll pat you on the head, then after you kiss their boots, they give you a lighter sentence. Who knows? I mean, it’d be really corrupt and telling if that was it, and me speaking about this now, if consequences come down on me, we’ll all know that there’s some serious truth to it.”<\/p>\n“I think fighters are starting to have enough. We’ve had enough of being treated the way we’re treated.”<\/p>\n
Fitch went on to compare the Diaz\/NSAC sitiuation with the pre-season hoopla between Tom Brady and the NFL. “It’s just sad, especially when you contrast the Nick Diaz situation, no fighters’ association to help him out and have his back, to Tom Brady and the NFL Players’ Association having his back and getting the suspension overturned.”<\/p>\n
Do you think Fitch has a point? Is it time for players to stand up for themselves against the powers that be? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!<\/p>\n
MMA’S Best React To Nick Diaz 5 Year Suspension<\/strong>
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