Diaz v Miller discussion thread

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Stoo, May 5, 2012.

  1. One Punch KO

    One Punch KO Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Awesome finish from Nate Diaz, he looked every bit as good as his brother tonight.
     
  2. Tko4

    Tko4 Left high kick Full Member

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    Nice of Nate to promote another organization's fight while on FOX. :rofl
     
  3. Lefthooktommy

    Lefthooktommy Natural Born Killer Full Member

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    Nate says Gilbert Melendez is the real Lw champ!
     
  4. PrinceN

    PrinceN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    diaz brothers are legit
     
  5. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล

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    If Nate and Gilbert didn't know each other, Nate would kick Melendez's ass.
     
  6. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    Nice shout out to El Nino there. lol
     
  7. Ooooofft, that was awesome!!
     
  8. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    I was thinking the same thing. Nate has just become as relevant at 155 as his brother is at 170.
     
  9. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Lavar dropped bombs but his ground game and stamina surely mean he'll always struggle when he steps up a level, maybe even the same level but against a good grappler.

    Loads of credit to Belcher for going into the Lions den and winning that way. There were some close calls where clearly his knowledge of the nuances of defending and attacking in BJJ helped him to survive.

    Diaz was a Diaz. Lets fight. Great win over Miller. He deserves his shot at the title now. In the meantime Edgar can get his rematch and Pettis notch up another good win.
     
  10. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Just amazing performence by Diaz. Ive never seen anyone hurt Miller with punches as much as Diaz did let alone actually go on to tap him. Miller has top level BJJ Blackbelt skills but damn Diaz is really putting it together. Diaz's return to Lightweight just keeps getting better and better and im going crazy thinking of him vs Edgar or Bendo.
     
  11. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And the problem thanking god is ? The guy has foot, water, clothing and shelter so already god is good to him. Add in the bonus of being one of the top Welterweights in the UFC knocking on the door of a title shot. Id thank god to.
     
  12. Barlivia

    Barlivia War Froch Full Member

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    Diaz submission was excellent considering he had only 1 arm around his neck to begin with and to move his body and miller the way he did was fantastic. To submit jim miller is a fantastic achievement :clap:
     
  13. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Hendo has a fighters mindset so I'd be intrigued to see that match up. Bendo won't back down from striking but Diaz is effective and longer.
     
  14. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Diaz vs Edgar is a mismatch Nate is like a lesser Nick and Edgar is all stick and move it would be like Condit/Diaz all over again but Edgar doing his thing for all the rounds
     
  15. timmyjames

    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    good lord....as big miller fan i hate to say, diaz made him look like a last minute replacement type fighter