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Nick Diaz criticizes UFC champion Georges St-Pierre for calling him disrespectful

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Welterweight UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre, left, and Nick Diaz flex their muscles during a news conference Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Montreal. St-Pierre says Diaz is the most disrespectful fighter he has ever met. Diaz says if he speaks out, he\'s just trying to get the respect he deserves. GSP and Diaz face off next week at UFC 158 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

TORONTO – Nick Diaz says UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is out of line when he calls him the most disrespectful fighter he has ever met.

Diaz says if he speaks out, it’s just because he wants to get his due in the sport.

The California fighter says he doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

GSP and Diaz face off next week at UFC 158 in Montreal.

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