JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz' striking IS better. He will ream GSP on the feet, there is no doubt about that. GSP WILL go for takedowns in this fight... Typical. The key to this game is weather or not Nick Diaz can do reversals. If he can gain dominant positions on the ground, GSP is in a lot of trouble, because if he gets hasty and tries to scramble, the BJJ expert in Diaz will see an opportunity, and snake a choke somewhere out of the blue. I can see Diaz reversing the ground situation. It could happen. If he does, and ends up on top, GSP will have to be careful navigating his way out so he doesn't get caught in a gogoplata or some crazy thing like that. Since GSP will have to be careful, Diaz would be able to score more points. I do not see Diaz scoring a submission from the bottom. Plain and simple. There you have it. If your lazy, Diaz' sweeps will be the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobbo Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I see this as GSP Penn 2, but going all 5 rounds tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz will win either by gogoplata or TKO bank on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz will win either by gogoplata or TKO bank on it I flippin hope so. GSP is in a lot of trouble this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleindemnity Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz cant handle the wrestling of GSP The only way he can win is to find the weakness of GSP which is his heart. Pressure Pressure Pressure dont give GSP a room to breathe that will be the key to Diaz victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz cant handle the wrestling of GSP The only way he can win is to find the weakness of GSP which is his heart. Pressure Pressure Pressure dont give GSP a room to breathe that will be the key to Diaz victory GSP has two weaknesses, actually. One that nobody can exploit except for this man. Chin and Heart. We already know Diaz will apply pressure, but if he does, his back is gonna be hitting the ground with Gay Safe Pierre on top of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think GSP will take Diaz down but Diaz will immediately counter with a gogoplata attempt, GSP will be able to stand up but he'll be scared and turn it into a kickboxing contest. Diaz will pepper him and finish him in the 4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think GSP will take Diaz down but Diaz will immediately counter with a gogoplata attempt' date=' GSP will be able to stand up but he'll be scared and turn it into a kickboxing contest. Diaz will pepper him and finish him in the 4th[/quote'] You're very confident of this... You're gonna feel dumb if it doesn't happen, which is more than likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomanyhuggers Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz is not the guy. Diaz would lose to any top wrestler in the div. Fitch, Hughes, or even Rick Story. Heres the thing, and I don't love GSP at all. GSP is a boring, safe, points fighter now, and it disgusts me. It appears as if he has no killer instinct left at all. But don't be stupid. GSP has amazing top game. His explosiveness and ability to gain posture is second to none in the div. If diaz tries to lock up a sub, GSP will explode out of danger, and most likely stand up and get away from him. Then wait for another take down. When GSP is on top, his posture and control will prevent Diaz from getting rubber guard (which he likes to do) and/or attempt a triangle. Diaz has really effective striking, but not crisp accurate boxing, he will not beat GSP on the feet. I am not saying GSP will beat Diaz on the feet, but I am saying that Diaz isn't going to be outstriking GSP. We might see GSP act alot like Lyoto here, he will stay elusive so he doesn't get clipped by Diaz, and he will try for more kicks and superman punches, to set up a takedown. Diaz has mediocre takedown defense. This normally doesn't hurt because his BJJ is very strong. But Sanchez and SHerk both beat him because he doesn't defend the takedowns well. Both Sanchez and Sherk had the explosiveness to avoid Diaz's subs. GSP is even better than that. Diaz is not the guy. He has a chance sure, I'm not a moron. Anything can happen in MMA. But I give Diaz a 20% chance at best. Because Diaz doesn't mind being on his back (he is confident in his BJJ), I actually think GSP has an opportunity here to get a finish. GSP needs to ground and pound the way he did with Hughes and Penn. If GSP can get a little bit of that killer back, he will have the chance to pound on Diaz. Diaz's win will be either by clipping GSP on the button, or like the OP stated, sweeping into top position and getting a sub. Both of those things seem unlikely with how safe GSP fights these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bear413 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 This is going to be GSP's toughest fight to date. Should be a good watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosnianbjj Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 gsp is on roids he will probably win by using his roid strenght but i hope diaz makes him tap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 You're very confident of this... You're gonna feel dumb if it doesn't happen' date=' which is more than likely.[/quote'] I'll feel disappointed, not dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I have GSP for this one. However, Diaz has a great chance. I think the way he wins the fight is by putting constant pressure on GSP. Judging by St. Pierre's last fight, he crumbles under pressure. Nick Diaz needs to be on him at all times, trying to pin him against the cage and lighting him up with strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I have GSP for this one. However' date=' Diaz has a great chance. I think the way he wins the fight is by putting constant pressure on GSP. Judging by St. Pierre's last fight, he crumbles under pressure. Nick Diaz needs to be on him at all times, trying to pin him against the cage and lighting him up with strikes.[/quote'] I have GSP as well, but if Nick Diaz shows poise off his back, and does reversals, I will instantly change sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhys_ufc Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz is overrated, wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker_Kid Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 GSP will beat him on the feet, and if he needs to he will beat him on the ground. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestGriffinFan101 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I have GSP as well' date=' but if Nick Diaz shows poise off his back, and does reversals, I will instantly change sides.[/quote'] Eh, I don't think he'll be able to do that. He needs to put GSP against the cage and batter him to death. ^IMO If he does get the reversals and what not though, GSP can say good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Eh' date=' I don't think he'll be able to do that. He needs to put GSP against the cage and batter him to death. ^IMO If he does get the reversals and what not though, GSP can say good night.[/quote'] I know it's a fools hope. I got GSP winning, but I'd love it if he lost. Canada would have another riot. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwGSP Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 The key to winning the WW title is GSP moving up. Diaz has a chance, but realistically he's probably the second worst fighter GSP has defended his title against. I have him right above Hardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 The key to winning the WW title is GSP moving up. Diaz has a chance' date=' but realistically he's probably the second worst fighter GSP has defended his title against. I have him right above Hardy.[/quote'] *shakes head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwGSP Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 *shakes head* Glad you agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via_gogoplata Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 my forum name says it all! via gogoplata ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman151406052170 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz will probably land some punches, but he doesn't have the knockout power to get the KO. So, when Diaz does land, I see him getting taken down for his efforts, and getting beat up pretty badly on the ground. With all the knocks on GSP not finishing fights, I think he will be extremely motivated to finish Diaz with some vicious ground and pound. So, that's my call...GSP by vicious GNP...I'll even go out on a limb and call the round...Round #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz will probably land some punches' date=' but he doesn't have the knockout power to get the KO. [/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 on paper it is impossible for Diaz to win. GSP will do the following: 1. On their feet he will jab and keep distance, which will frustrate the crap out of Diaz (who needs people to attack) 2. When or if Diaz starts landing shots, GSP will instantly take him down and lay on top of him for the rest of the round. Diaz has nothing to counter the wrestling of GSP... 3. IF GSP has finally had enough of the online haters he will try to finish this fight with a submission... G&P will not happen as it will allow Diaz room to stand up.. So.. GSP via decision..or GSP via submission.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamaw Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think being a 5 round fight it'll give Diaz plenty of time to work the sub, if gsp uses his takedowns. Diaz round 4 sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousmat Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 hmm... well if the sweeps are the key Diaz's chances are very thin because I don't see him him putting what is probably the most difficult fighter to put on his back.... on his back... let alone controling him there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think he will be extremely motivated to finish Diaz with some vicious ground and pound. So' date=' that's my call...GSP by vicious GNP...I'll even go out on a limb and call the round...Round #4[/quote'] GSP finishing a fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbkidsthesedays Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz won't sweep GSP. GSP will sit in guard and do small and safe ground and pound for 5 rounds and win a UD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz won't sweep GSP. GSP will sit in guard and do small and safe ground and pound for 5 rounds and win a UD. With Diaz, small, safe GnP isn't safe enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGS17 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 The only way GSP will lose his belt ever is if he gets caught on accident via sub or flying knee/ head kick. Anyone saying tht a fighter in the WW class will have a game plan tht works and successfully beast GSP is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 The only way GSP will lose his belt ever is if he gets caught on accident via sub or flying knee/ head kick. Anyone saying tht a fighter in the WW class will have a game plan tht works and successfully beast GSP is an idiot. Accidental flying knee? BTW, nobody means to get caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGS17 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Exactly...he'll get caught on accident by something like a flying knee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Exactly...he'll get caught on accident by something like a flying knee.... Carlos Motha'uckin Condit is who's gonna throw down the ream! Watch out GSP, your days are numbered! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGS17 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Carlos Motha'uckin Condit is who's gonna throw down the ream! Watch out GSP' date=' your days are numbered! >[/quote'] Only way he'll do tht is with another flying knee lol complete luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Only way he'll do tht is with another flying knee lol complete luck Luck? Clearly he's got the SKILL to do it. GSP is gonna get iced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz has a bigger chance than Condit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGS17 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Luck? Clearly he's got the SKILL to do it. GSP is gonna get iced. Anyone can throw a flying knee....it's all about how lucky you are by landing it square to the jaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GN_FDU Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz is not the guy. Diaz would lose to any top wrestler in the div. Fitch' date=' Hughes, or even Rick Story. Heres the thing, and I don't love GSP at all. GSP is a boring, safe, points fighter now, and it disgusts me. It appears as if he has no killer instinct left at all. But don't be stupid. GSP has amazing top game. His explosiveness and ability to gain posture is second to none in the div. If diaz tries to lock up a sub, GSP will explode out of danger, and most likely stand up and get away from him. Then wait for another take down. When GSP is on top, his posture and control will prevent Diaz from getting rubber guard (which he likes to do) and/or attempt a triangle. Diaz has really effective striking, but not crisp accurate boxing, he will not beat GSP on the feet. I am not saying GSP will beat Diaz on the feet, but I am saying that Diaz isn't going to be outstriking GSP. We might see GSP act alot like Lyoto here, he will stay elusive so he doesn't get clipped by Diaz, and he will try for more kicks and superman punches, to set up a takedown. Diaz has mediocre takedown defense. This normally doesn't hurt because his BJJ is very strong. But Sanchez and SHerk both beat him because he doesn't defend the takedowns well. Both Sanchez and Sherk had the explosiveness to avoid Diaz's subs. GSP is even better than that. Diaz is not the guy. He has a chance sure, I'm not a moron. Anything can happen in MMA. But I give Diaz a 20% chance at best. Because Diaz doesn't mind being on his back (he is confident in his BJJ), I actually think GSP has an opportunity here to get a finish. GSP needs to ground and pound the way he did with Hughes and Penn. If GSP can get a little bit of that killer back, he will have the chance to pound on Diaz. Diaz's win will be either by clipping GSP on the button, or like the OP stated, sweeping into top position and getting a sub. Both of those things seem unlikely with how safe GSP fights these days.[/quote'] I'm glad someone is still analytical when it comes to what may happen in future fights. There are far too many dumb, biased, ignorant MMA fans out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP24 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Diaz has a bigger chance than Condit LOL No. Anyone can throw a flying knee....it's all about how lucky you are by landing it square to the jaw Condit's landed that bad boy on more than one occasion. I'm glad someone is still analytical when it comes to what may happen in future fights. There are far too many dumb' date=' biased, ignorant MMA fans out there.[/quote'] Wasn't that what he was doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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