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He hasn't really fought any guys like that though
Now that I think about you're right. I am guessing a bit but I'm basing it off the success he's had in the clinch throughout his career.
He hasn't really fought any guys like that though
I'm sure he would like to fight diaz. It's an easy high profile win for him.
Agreed on all counts. For Nick, it puts him right back into title contention and for Maia its a big win that puts him really close to a title shot.
I really don't think Maia will be able to take down Nick that easily. He does his best work in the clinch, where Nick is great at landing those body punches. He was even able to bully GSP a bit in the clinch. Nick has more trouble with explosive takedown artists who shoot from the outside, not guys like Maia who wade into the clinch and get takedowns from there.
Maia wins by having a ground game that is LIGHT YEARS ahead of Nicks and that is superior in every way, shape, and form.
Yeah, come at me Diaz fans.
Your a idiot.
Demian is awesome. I don't really have much more to add than that. I guess Maia by UD.
eh if Maia couldn't submit Fitch, he's not going to submit Diaz either.
It's not really the same, though; Fitch gave up his back right after every take down and then did nothing but defend the RNC, something he has worked really hard on getting better at since the BJ Penn fight. Nick on the other hand is unlikely to be content with surviving, and will be trying to attack, and create scrambles, splitting his focus, and creating opportunities for Maia to get a submission.
Still between Maia's inconsistent cardio and Diaz's legendary work rate, Maia could easily lose this fight. I'm not even sure I would have him as the favorite.