I really like Nick, but until he learns some take downs and rudimentary striking defense, I've got Dustin all day in this fight.
If Dustin makes a mistake on the ground, Nick can capitalize, but I think Dustin would fight conservatively and look to just outpoint him standing, becaues Dustin is really one big fight away from tossing himself into the WW mix, a win over a "name" like Diaz [or Karo] would put him on everyone's radar and on the crowded shortlist.
It has potential to be a FOTY if it's a throw-caution-to-the-winds, up and down back and forth battle, but I think that wouldn't be a smart fight for Dustin, and I think he's a smarter fighter than people give him credit for.
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