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GSP vs. Nick Diaz 10-Point Breakdown
Wolfmanhowl asked me to do this, and I know many of you love and appreciate my 10-point breakdowns, while many of you don't. The fun thing about these, is that it's just my opinion, and more than likely completely debatable. Anyways, without further delay, here is my 10-point breakdown for GSP vs. Nick Diaz.
1. Mental Edge/Confidence/Gameplan - When it comes to being a cerebral assassin, there is noone better than Nick Diaz. Inside and outside of the cage, ring, or wherever the fight takes place Diaz knows how to get into his opponent's head, throw them out of their gameplans and comfort zones, and taunt his opposition. GSP is always confident in himself and his ability, but when it comes to overall mental strength GSP has had problems in this area. This area has been GSP's achilles heel in his losses to Matt Hughes and Matt Serra, and was almost his demise in his last fight against Jake Shields. It is in this area where Diaz could be the biggest threat to GSP. When comes to preparation and gameplan, there is noone better than GSP. He studies his opponents, figures out how to expose their weaknesses, finds new methods of training to push himself to become a better fighter, and push the pace further and faster than any other fighter in MMA. If I was to break this up into 3 seperate categories, Mental Edge would go to Diaz, Confidence would be dead even, and Gameplan would go to GSP. The mental edge area I think gives Nick Diaz a very slight advantage. GSP 8/10, Diaz 9/10
2. Experience/Level of Opposition - Nick Diaz has fought 32 fights, and GSP has fought 24. Both fighters are riding some very impressive win streaks. Diaz with 10, and GSP with 9. Both have faced some very tough opposition, but I honestly believe that GSP has faced the better opposition consistantly, and let's not forget GSP is the current, most dominate, defending UFC WW Champion of the World. Yes, Nick Diaz is the Strikeforce WW Champion, but we all know that the UFC has the best talent pool of fighters in the world. The number of fights definitely goes in Diaz's favor, and he's had some big wins over some very well-known, tough opposition, but GSP has faced the better opposition period. The advantage is in GSP's corner here. GSP 10/10, Diaz 9/10
3. Heart/Determination to Win - This is an area that could go either way. Nick Diaz is one tough fighter who always has the true determination to win, but if GSP, dominates the fight, pushes the paces, and take Diaz down at will, can Diaz still find the will to win? GSP has been known to lose his heart in fights at times as well. If Diaz tags him with a good shot, will GSP want or be able to continue, or will he lose his will to win? I think that Diaz has a slight advantage here. GSP 8/10, Diaz 9/10
4. Stamina/Cardio - There is no doubt both fighters have no problem going a 5 round distance, and still remaining just as fresh in the 5th round as in the 1st, but GSP has a work ethic like no other fighter. He knows how to push the pace beyond what any fighter can handle. GSP has a clear cut advantage in this area here. If I could rank higher than 10, I would give GSP a 20 in this category here, but my point system only goes to 10, so GSP 10/10, Diaz 9/10
5. Endurance/Toughness - Other than his TKO loss to Jeremy Jackson, and the highly contested doctor stoppage loss to KJ Noons (which he avenged both losses) Nick Diaz has never been finished. Both GSP's losses came in the first round. We all know that Diaz can take a punch. He's shown that against many fighters. GSP's chin and toughness is still somewhat questionable. I believe that Diaz has the advantage in this area here. GSP 8/10, Diaz 9/10
6. Overall Striking - Both fighters are very good technical strikers, but Diaz has some of the best boxing adapted for MMA. GSP is very quick and knows how to use every available strike in his arsenal. Some of them are very hard to defend. Just ask Matt Serra and Matt Hughes. However, I have to give Diaz the slight advantage in this area. GSP 9/10, Diaz 10/10
7. Wreslting/Overall Grappling - This is where GSP just plain and simply can completely dominate and control Nick Diaz. Diaz has some of the best BJJ adapted for MMA, but GSP has shown that his overall wrestling, BJJ, and grappling completely adapted for MMA. Nick Diaz's biggest weakness, is his wrestling and takedown defense. GSP 10/10, Diaz 8/10
8. BJJ/Overall Submissions - Nick Diaz trains with Gilbert Melendez, Jake Shields, his brother Nate Diaz, and is a product of Carlson Gracie. GSP has shown a ton of improvement in his overall BJJ game and submission defense, but this is where many have underestimated and forgotten that this is Nick Diaz's biggest weapon. GSP 9/10, Nick Diaz 10/10
9. Speed/Athleticism - With the best cardio, being one the most well-trained athletes, and becoming a pioneer and innovator of new training methods to make himself a better fighter GSP clearly takes the cake in this category, and GSP has the speed of a FW or quite possibly a BW. This is a man who walks around at about 200 lbs., and moves as quickly as a 135er. Massively clear cut advantage for GSP here. GSP 10/10, Diaz 8/10
10. Strength/Size - There is no doubt in my mind who the bigger, stronger fighter is here. GSP has overpowered fighters like Matt Hughes, Josh Kosccheck, Frank Trigg, Jon Fitch, and Sean Sherk. Diaz has had problems with fighters like Diego Sanchez, Sean Sherk, and Joe Riggs. Fighters who I believe aren't anywhere near as strong or as big as GSP. Massive advanatage for GSP. GSP 10/10, Diaz 7/10
Overall Score - Georges "Rush" St. Pierre = 92/100, Nick Diaz = 88/100
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