Diaz Camp Slam KJ Noons - MMAUniverse.com

Karl James Noons recently issued a statement detailing his reasons for not taking a rematch with arch rival Nick Diaz. Now, the Diaz camp have had their say.

A full response to Noons has been posted on GracieFighter.com - a website operated by Nick’s mentor Cesar Gracie.

The GracieFighter.com statement addresses the points raised by Noons one by one.

Noons’ claim that EliteXC have not promoted his boxing career. The GracieFighter.com response pulls no punches:

“1) Earth to KJ; you don't have a boxing career. No one in the boxing world knows who you are.

2) Another MMA company would have paid you less and not given you a title shot, especially when you were 1-1.

3) If you will not fight Diaz due to a breach of contract by EliteXC then why would you fight Alvarez for the same terms?”

The statement also rubbished Noons’ claims that he has been treated disrespectfully by EliteXC.

“Promoters will sue when you don't fulfill the terms of your contract, just ask Randy Couture. By the way, you are not Randy Couture and the fight world is not holding it's breath waiting to see if you will fight again.

2) $83,000? There are several fighters that are a lot better than you fighting for a lot less. Pay your dues and quit being a little bitch.

3) You are paying your management too high of a percentage and here's some advice you should consider, "they are completely incompetent".

4) Chuck Liddell makes 100s of thousands more than Keith Jardine even though he lost to him. Diaz does not complain that Kimbo makes much more. He understands marketability, why can't you?

5) Divide this and then multiply it several times: KJ = little bitch > KJ = real champion.

6) We agree you do need more Vaseline. You are used to it and damn those EliteXC guys for not using it when they bend you over.”

GracieFighter.com rubbish Noons claim that Nick Diaz is not the number one contender.

"It is not up to you to decide who the #1 contender is. That is EliteXC's sole discretion. Patrick Cote will soon be fighting Anderson Silva at the UFC's sole discretion. Silva is not complaining because he fights whomever they put in front of him. Silva fought Rich Franklin after wrecking him the 1st time. Serra rematched GSP his very next fight after demolishing him. Serra got paid less than GSP even though he was the Champion after the 1st fight. These men are true Champions and fight anyone. This is a concept you cannot seem to grasp.

2) You are scared because Diaz, despite having a terrible showing last time was stopped by cuts. God forbid the doctor that let the fight continue against Gomi had been calling the shots at your fight. In your heart you know what would have happened and you would rather live the lie of being a paper champion.

3) What will EliteXC ever do without you? I guess you will have to watch from your couch. Drink a beer. Prepare to make a ritual of it."