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[Kimbo> Rampage]

i really hope this is a standup fight, they both have some of the best boxing in mma. diaz's boxing is great, he can land, is hard to hit, and has a good chin, but daley has insane power(for ww) and would be a huge threat even to diaz standing. yes if nick gets him down i can see him subbing him fast, that would be the easiest way to win but nick will probably let the talk get to him and we will have a great fight.

[TheKidInside]

and now it's 100% guaranteed that Nick will stand with Paul :P

[mattyc]

Whenever Nick Diaz faces a striker, I always think, "ok, THIS will be the time where Nick gets KO'd."

He went to fight Zaromskis. Didn't happen. Then he fought Noons. Didn't happen. Then he fought Santos. Didn't happen.

Despite all this, I keep telling myself, "ok, this is Daley... Nick will get knocked out this time... right?"

Disclaimer: I'm a Nick Diaz fan.

[The Natural994]

Originally Posted by mattyc

Whenever Nick Diaz faces a striker, I always think, "ok, THIS will be the time where Nick gets KO'd."

He went to fight Zaromskis. Didn't happen. Then he fought Noons. Didn't happen. Then he fought Santos. Didn't happen.

Despite all this, I keep telling myself, "ok, this is Daley... Nick will get knocked out this time... right?"

Disclaimer: I'm a Nick Diaz fan.

EVERYONE, especially Paul Daley overvalues his striking. Diaz has rocks in his head and takes a phenomenal punch...and thats if you can even hit him. And once he does get hit...His biggest concern isn't separating himself from consciousness, it's making sure he isn't split open and in danger of the Dr. stopping the fight. Daley's explosive bursts with his combos aren't going to be able to touch Diaz. I see Diaz sitting back and picking him apart with his punches. Diaz's movement is going to be the difference here. And if Diaz does get in trouble, I don't know what Paul Daley is smoking but Diaz will get him to the ground. I just don't think Daley is anywhere near the level of Diaz....I'd have to say after GSP....Shields... and Fitch...Diaz is probably the next best ww in MMA today. Thats a whole other discussion though...

As for Daley...wellllp...he's 4 for 7 in actually MAKING weight his last 7 fights....

And...

He is literally a one-trick pony fighting a guy who doesn't get knocked out and is one of the most well rounded fighters in the sport...

With the exception of Shields...This is Daley's toughest challenge to date...

That being said I say after a round of Daley being jabbed, Diaz wins in Rd 2 via any submission he wants because he is fighting Paul Daley

[Malice]

Nick's chin < Daley's power

Nicks ground >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Daley's ground.

Yeah I have to go with Daley on this one, Nick won't stand with him ...Diaz with a sub in round 2.

[dbader08]

I think Nick can take Paul Standing. All Nick has to watch out for is the left hook. He just has to jab, jab, straight, mix in some hooks, but he CANNOT exchange with Daley. He just has to get in and out and be weary at all moments for the huge left hook. Nick is very quick on his feet and he should be fine as long as he pays attention and doesn't get caught with something huge before he really sees it coming. Nick will probably bring the fight to the ground early which is smart, and may or may not sub Daley. Either way it will make Daley think about the takedowns, though.

Nick has fought 3 guys in a row who have very good power and he has whooped all their asses on the feet, and that's an impressive enough striking resume at this point as far as I'm concerned. Daley has too much power to try and box for 5 rounds, if Nick fights smart he should win by sub early. I don't think he'd get ko'd if he did decide to box for 5 rounds, but why go that route when he can mix his striking with his ground game and put Daley away early.