A heated conversation between Nick and a UFC fighter (likely James Toney or Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, though it isn't explicitly stated) took place in a press conference setting. The conversation escalated into a verbal dispute about the fighter's absence, with Nick questioning the fighter's intentions. The fighter responded by accusing Nick of instigating conflicts and not showing respect to fighters.
Later, James Toney appeared, and Nick asked him about his hand injury, but James responded that he didn't want to discuss it, saying Nick was trying to show off his education by using complex language.
Frank Mir was mentioned, and Nick recalled a story about trying to have him on his show.
The conversation then shifted to a discussion about a fight between Cheick Kongo and another fighter. The speaker, possibly a fighter or a coach, expressed surprise at how quickly Kongo was knocked down but praised his determination to continue fighting.
Finally, a fighter discussed an upcoming match against John Jones, stating that they are not intimidated by Jones's skills and are prepared to fight.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The conversation is between James, Nick, and Dana.
2. James is a reporter for UFC.
3. Nick and James have been talking about a fight on Nick's show.
4. Ariel Helwani is present at the UFC 135 event alongside Quinton Rampage Jackson.
5. James asks Nick about his absence at the previous day's event.
6. Nick says he wasn't there because of Aaron.
7. James asks Quinton Rampage Jackson about his loss to John Jones.
8. Quinton says he lost via submission.
9. Ariel Helwani asks James about his prediction for the fight.
10. James says he picked Quinton to win.
11. Ariel asks James if he's disappointed that Quinton didn't win.
12. James says he's not disappointed because he wants to see a good fight.
13. Ariel asks Quinton if he's going to fight the winner of Conor vs. Eddie.
14. Quinton says he wants to fight Nick.
15. The conversation shifts to a discussion about James and Nick's relationship.
16. James says he's been talking about Nick on his show for two years.
17. Nick says James only talks about him because he wants to instigate a fight.
18. James says he's just doing his job as a reporter.
19. The conversation becomes heated, with James and Nick exchanging insults.
20. Ariel tries to intervene and steer the conversation back to the fight.
21. James asks Quinton about his injury and whether he's going to be okay.
22. Quinton says he's going to see a doctor on Tuesday.
23. Ariel asks James about his prediction for the fight between Frank Mir and Cheick Kongo.
24. James says he thinks Frank Mir is going to win.
25. Ariel asks Quinton about his thoughts on John Jones, his opponent.
26. Quinton says he's not worried about the altitude in Denver.
27. Ariel asks Quinton about his thoughts on John Jones' recent win over Shogun.
28. Quinton says he got an ass-whooping from John Jones in their previous fight.