Donald Cerrone vs. Nate Diaz Lined Up for UFC 141
by Scott Haber on Oct 31, 2011 10:33 AM EDT
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Less than 24 hours removed from his dominant first-round victory over Dennis Siver, it looks like Donald Cerrone already has his next fight planned, and it will be no easy task as he's expected to face Nate Diaz at UFC 141 on December 30th, according to Heavy.com
HeavyMMA has confirmed that both fighters have verbal agreed to square off at at UFC 141 in December. MMAjunkie.com first reported the news on Sunday night.
Cerrone told Joe Rogan in his post-fight interview on Saturday night, that he wanted to get another fight in before the end of the year, and it appears he'll get his wish. Riding a four-fight winning streak, with three of those coming via stoppage, Cerrone has proven to be one of the most promising lightweight prospects to emerge from the UFC-WEC merger. Diaz, on the other hand, has revitalized himself at lightweight after dropping consecutive fights at 170 lbs. Fresh off his own dominant performance against Takanori Gomi at UFC 135, Diaz brings a similarly well-rounded skill set to the cage as Cerrone, along with a similar propensity for finishing fights.
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone (17-3)
Win Dennis Siver (submission - rear naked choke) - UFC 137
Win Charles Oliveira (TKO - punches) - UFC on Versus 5
Win Vagner Rocha (unam. decision) - UFC 131
Nate Diaz (14-7)
Win Takanori Gomi (submission - armbar) - UFC 135
Loss Rory MacDonald (unam. decision) - UFC 129
Loss Dong Hyun Kim (unam. decision) - UFC 125
UPDATE: The UFC has now confirmed the booking, and also announced that it will serve as the co-main event of UFC 141.
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perfect fight for both fighters
and the fans
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I agree
This is going to be a great fight ! i cant wait
by Jason Robillard on Oct 31, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Great fight, but who do I cheer for?
I don’t want either to lose!
by paythefighters on Oct 31, 2011 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
wow thats crazy because
I want them BOTH to lose
by OneFitchTwoFitchRedFitchBlueFitch on Oct 31, 2011 3:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Definitely
awesome fight. I actually like Cerrone, he gon kick Nate’s legs right out from under him!
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by ElliotMatheny on Oct 31, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantastic fight
Those guys are NOT going to like each other.
Diaz by UD.
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I would too
but Nate is a step up for him I think. Cerrone won’t have a reach advantage, and we’ll see how he handles the old Stockton slap.
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
He doesn’t have a reach advantage but he does have a range advantage w/ his kicks, which Nate cannot match.
by dribblebib on Oct 31, 2011 10:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Right, but once Nick walks through a couple inside leg kicks (nutshots)
I think he eats him up boxing. I see this as a close, close fight.
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Nick has the more diverse boxing game for sure but Donald may punch harder and can support his boxing w/ dangerous knees (insert another nutshot crack here) and elbows inside. I think Cerrone wins outside & inside while nate wins mid-range, and who knows who’s the better grappler? Close fight for sure.
by dribblebib on Oct 31, 2011 10:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Over Siver?
Siver has had a more impressive run recently than Diaz has. Prior to the Cerrone fight, he had won 4 straight and 9 of his last 10. Diaz has had 2 wins in his last 5 fights at LW, and had lo2 of his last 3 fights. Not saying this isn’t a good match up, but rankings wise, this has to be considered a pretty big step down for Cerrone.
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by Pyrgz Krum on Oct 31, 2011 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 7 recs
I have some doubts
I don’t know if this will be awesome, kickass or epic.
by IRodC on Oct 31, 2011 10:04 AM EDT reply actions 12 recs
I'm going with
Epically kickass.
But it could be awesomely epic.
I’m torn.
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
so glad the put this fight on this card.
it’s the antidote to all things Fitch.
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by F'n Clownshoes on Oct 31, 2011 10:05 AM EDT reply actions
They could just put them in the cage w/ Hendricks and Fitch and run both fights at the same time. Fitch/Hendricks will only be using one corner anyway.
by dribblebib on Oct 31, 2011 10:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 25 recs
Hahaha, this is great.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Haters man
Fitch/Hendricks is going to be a dog fight
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I don't like the fight...
Because it seems like a dangerous one for Fitch, and if he loses he’s back to square one… And if he wins, it doesn’t really do much for his title aspirations unless he somehow beats Johnny impressively and decisively. I think the UFC is just dying for the upset to happen.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you are exactly right about Fitch, and
that they are doing it for those very reasons. Hendricks is 1 of the 3 or 4 most dangerous match-ups for Fitch at WW right now imo. He is not going to be out-wrestled, and he has better stand-up than Fitch. Fitch has a better gas tank, and better BJJ (even if you only really uses it for positional control), but I would take Hendricks in this fight.
If he manages to get past Johny, I expect him to have to take on Ellenburger next, unless they are grooming him for a title shot…and maybe even if they are.
The fact of the matter is, we have rarely seen Fitch (who I like) fight a truly high level opponent, and he has never faced a truly high level MMA Wrestler (sorry Mike and Diego, but y’all aren’t) aside from GSP.
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by The American Ronin on Oct 31, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Fitch has gotten some nice opponents who fit perfectly into his gameplan. I have a bad feeling about this fight. Fitch just went to a draw with one of the best fighters ever though, so I think experience might come into play. Plus Fitch’s ability to take hard shots and keep pressing forward, tied in with Hendrick’s average cardio.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
GET SOME DONALD CERRONAY!
I think this is a pretty easy win for Cerrone. Nate is good, but yeah, Cerrone I think wins…probably in an awesome FOTN candidate…but he wins…he’s got too many tools.
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by Chris Groves on Oct 31, 2011 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't see how he has any more tools than Nate
They both have very good striking and jits, and neither of them can wrestle. I don’t see it as easy at all. I think Nate’s length is going to give him trouble.
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Cerrone has actually been using offensive wrestling as of late, and it showed in the second Jamie Varner fight, and I think the Paul Kelly fight. Also, unlike Nate, Cerrone uses many kicks, and with Nate’s stance in the standup, he is very susceptible to leg kicks. As far as length goes, both fighters are tall and lanky.
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by chrisbboy82 on Oct 31, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Cerrone mixes up strikes much better than Nate. Diaz mainly boxes while Cerrone is going to be a ton of kicks and knees with his punches. I believe he’ll win an easy decision over Diaz, though Nate will get his shots in.
Both guys negate each others ground game, but Cerrone showed in the second Varner fight that he can wrestle, at least better than Diaz probably can.
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i don't agree
Cerrone uses a higher volume of kicks but Nate, much like brother Nick, uses his kicks perfectly. not a high volume but well timed and placed just enough to set up his body shots and jabs.
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by F'n Clownshoes on Oct 31, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Just bc his standup is more diverse doesn't mean it's better.
Its hard to get off knees and kicks when a guy is standing in the pocket tagging you with straight punches. The Diaz bros straight up boxing style works so well because most fighters learn to strike for mma using may Thai, but in a traditional MT stance and style you are very open to combination punches and it is impossible to throw power shots ( wich is what MT is all about when yr getting tagged..
by bert44 on Oct 31, 2011 1:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Cerrone wins via decision OR (T)KO
The trash talk before this fight will be interesting.
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So . . . Bernard Hopkins was stopped via single leg takedown?
Also, Cerrone will get 6 fights in just over 12 months
7 fights in 15 months. 5 fights in the calender year of 2011.
I think Huerta was the last(perhaps only?) guy to get 5 fights in a year and win every fight.
Awesome stuff.
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I know nates isnt on nick’s level. But i think people might still be giving cerrone too much credit. Regardless, this matchup is awesome!
by mpk46 on Oct 31, 2011 10:22 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm amazed that people are finally giving Cerrone any credit.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Running through his last three opponents didn't hurt.
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, my wording was a little stupid there
there wasn’t supposed to be a “still” in there. it is a little surprising how long it took for people to say “oh maybe he doesn’t suck”. However, i still don’t see him beating any of the top 5ish, frankie, gray, miller, guida, and bendo all are too good of wrestlers and have good enough defense to not get subbed.
Agreed, but you never know... He's constantly improving his striking...
If his TDD can improve as well, he could become a legit contender. He’s only 28 years old.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
You say Nate isn’t on Nick’s level, but Nate has faced the tougher competition.
by discoandherpes on Oct 31, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
As stated
this looks like an entertaining fight for all the reasons listed – style, skill set, trash talk – and let’s not forget that there’s a tiny bit of history. According to Leonard Garcia, he and Cerrone once engaged in a tense staredown of sorts with the Brothers Diaz on an elevator. Maybe the UFC could stage that four-man elevator match for the Super Bowl weekend?
by SteamboatWillie on Oct 31, 2011 10:22 AM EDT reply actions
This makes me giggle.
Maybe because I’m picturing this…
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by woooburn on Oct 31, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
After one fight?
Diaz, on the other hand, has revitalized himself at lightweight after dropping consecutive fights at 170 lbs.
MMA writing is so reactionary. It’s feast or famine for these fighters after each fight. If you go back to his previous lightweight fights it was (in reverse chronological order) Loss-Maynard, W-Guillard, L-Stevenson and L-Guida. Now after beating Gomi, he’s somehow “revitalized”?
I think it’ll be a great fight but let’s be realistic about Nate’s career.
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by azruavatar on Oct 31, 2011 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
He didn't have anything to "revitalize"
He’s always been a good fighter. Those were split decisions against maynard and guida, who are now at the top of the division. he’s surely not top 10 yet, but give the guy some credit, he’s a skilled fighter, and only 26 years old
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by Piru P on Oct 31, 2011 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Lol. Youtube comments.
Jackson is just as annoying of a human being as Mike Goldberg – shitty boring coach. Fuck the whole Jackson team,
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I love reading youtube comments.
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It's a guilty pleasure of mine.
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by ElliotMatheny on Oct 31, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Paulo Filho's Psychiatrist on Oct 31, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Mind.
Blown.
So much ’tude in the cage will be unreal!
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by SentientAndroid on Oct 31, 2011 10:31 AM EDT reply actions
Awesome fight.
I’m excited for the staredown nevermind the fight because these guys are going to talk some serious shit.
I’ve been really impressed with Cerrone since he moved over from the WEC but i’ll be rooting for Nate here. Diaz looked outstanding on the feet last time out.
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Great matchup. I wanted this fight to happen. Should be epic. if cerrone uses his leg kicks. This should be his….if not the man will be getting his face lit up. I got nate if it goes to the ground though.
by XingYi on Oct 31, 2011 10:32 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Also,
you know Nick’s going to be cageside. Gonna be a lot of bad blood floating around.
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by SanFranpsycho on Oct 31, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
For the inveterate gamblers out there
are their any sites that offer propositions on who wins FOTN? Because I’d happily put money down on this fight.
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i personally
will give you -340 odds on it.
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 31, 2011 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
seems a little lean
there are what, a dozen fights on the card?
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
it's a little early
perhaps the line will shift when the card is actually finalized, as opposed to being half speculation
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 31, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I could have sworn it was 5dimes that did so...
Because the odds for Beltran/Miocic winning FOTN were +1700 and I almost threw 10 bucks on it. But now I can’t find any prop bets like that for upcoming events.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
the props don't happen
until much closer to the card
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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 31, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, that explains then. I thought I was going crazy.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Bookmaker usually offers FOTN props.
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Without getting into the details
is it pretty easy to withdraw and deposit money on those things? (I’m in the US). I played online poker for awhile, but the financial vehicles got really bad.
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by Monte Fisto on Oct 31, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Bookmaker’s kind of a pain now that the DoJ thing went down. I switched over to Bodog for most of my betting because it’s way simpler for Canadians. I know it’s easy to deposit with Bookmaker, but withdrawal’s are tougher. Might have to get a check sent to you.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Should be an exciting fight, but I can’t help but to feel it’s a bit inappropriate at the time being. Cerrone should be fighting someone higher ranked, Nate has been very up-and-down lately and has only one win since returning to LW. I think Nate would be better served to fight someone not quite as high up as Cerrone, he needs to get some wins under his belt.
by Horselover Fat on Oct 31, 2011 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
It's a great move by the UFC, in terms of potential outcomes
Nate will instantly become more popular now that is brother is getting more recognition(among the mainstream), and Cerrone is quickly rising through the ranks. If nate wins, he just beat a guy on a huge streak, and they can push him into a big fight, and him being nick’s brother makes him more marketable. As for Cerrone, this gives him a quick fight like he wanted, and if he wins it leaves time to make a matchup with the loser of guida vs. bendo.
Oh, and this fight will be a WAR, so we all win. the ufc, the fans, cerrone(he’s making bank bro), and nate if he puts on a good performance
Not sure I see Nate getting a huge boost in popularity because his brother is getting a big fight. Cerrone vs Diaz will certainly be an exciting fight but rankings wise I can’t say it makes sense. Diaz has a mixed record at LW and is 1-2 in his last 3 fights overall. I would rather have seen Cerrone fight Pettis or even Jim Miller/Gray Maynard to test his wrestling. All that said, I can’t wait for this fight because it will be a lot of fun.
I kind of see the popularity coming as a “oh is that nicks brother?” then after him and cerrone WAR, people will become instant fans(of his fighting, def not the personality). But in terms of who Cerrone should have fought, i definitely agree it should have been against better competition, but i have a sneaking suspicion the UFC is trying to push him into a title shot after the winner of bendo/guida gets theirs. he’s on a streak, and has been tooling guys lately(even if they’re not top ranked)
Good fight but..
I like this fight a lot because it should obviously be exciting and action packed. However it seems like odd matchmaking for Cerrone. Cerrone’s won 6 in a row, 4 in the UFC, and he gets a guy who is 1-2 in his last 3 with the only win coming over a washed up Gomi. Granted Cerrone really wanted to fight before the end of the year so maybe that played a part in it but to me Cerrone is on the cusp of title contention and Diaz has a long way to clim
Fuck man
lw is great! Pettis/Lauzon winner vs Cerrone/Diaz winner!
Make Melvin/Maynard
Give Miller the loser of Bendo/Guida perhaps?
Give Frankie the winner of Bendo/Guida
Make Pearson/Oliveira
I would say make Barboza/Makdessi, but Makdessi is already tied up with Dennis Hallman, so I guess make Barboza…hell, who should Barboza get next?
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by SentientAndroid on Oct 31, 2011 11:00 AM EDT reply actions
Pearson and Oliveira are both planning to drop to featherweight,
but there’s no reason they couldn’t fight down there.
by Scott Haber on Oct 31, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Where
are the WEC haters now huh that these guys wouldent do good in the ufc :S pfffffffff there beating up ufc fightters left and right
Most of them have a .500 winning percentage or below in the UFC.
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by Zachary Kater on Oct 31, 2011 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
But Bendo and Cerrone are both doing great.
I also still have faith in Pettis, he can come back and be a contender.
So you've got 3 out of probably over a dozen WEC LWs
Not a good hitrate.
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by SSreporters on Oct 31, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude give it up.
When we were talking about WEC fighters making the transition we were talking about the cream of the crop over there. Stop bringing up 2nd tier WEC fighters that haven’t passed the grade in the UFC. There are plenty of UFC lightweights that shouldn’t be there either.
by Crazynutts on Oct 31, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
UFC Lightweights have a .500 winning percentage in each of the last 10 PPV events – and this streak might go back even longer!
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by FightingFighting on Oct 31, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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by mountaineers101 on Oct 31, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else watch Cerrone's post-fight interview?
http://www.mmafighting.com/video/donald-cerrone-ufc-137-post-fight-scrum/
Found his thoughts on money kind of interesting. I hope he is actually setting something aside for when he’s done fighting. Never know when that day might come.
That interview is delightful.
I love that Leonard Garcia attempts to give him financial advice. Isn’t Cerrone’s ranch an actual working ranch? I saw the pics of the new little piglets he had. I guess he could always stick with ranching. Maybe?
Also, he is Hud, if Hud was a fighter.
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What a fight, I have heard people saying this is a step down for Cowboy and he should fight Miller but Miller and Maynard are coming off a loss, why let Maynard possibly beat Cowboy, then you have two guys who arent gonna get a title shot.
Diaz is coming off a great win, style wise they match up great, its a fun fight and if Cowboy wins then he could fight someone like Miller, Maynard etc.
Great fight, exciting fight, will probably be FOTN.
Wow. Great fight.
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by mountaineers101 on Oct 31, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions
Am I the only one here who thinks Cowboy is gonna kill poor Nate ?
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by MidWayMonster54 on Oct 31, 2011 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
OK , I though I may be the only one who saw it this way .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Oct 31, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno, Kid Nate has a good chin.
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by SSreporters on Oct 31, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup I'll give that to Nate , he most certainly does have a great chin . But .......
…… Cowboy has better stand up , knows how to use distance , has great takedown defense , has good enough BJJ to stall Nates submission attempts & is overall the better fighter . Cerrone is just plain good & I love & respect the fact that he’ll take any fight any time .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Oct 31, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Donald Cerrone will have fought 5 times in 2011 when this fight happens
GSP is exposed.
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You shouldn't be
He’s young and very talented. people keep talking about his record, but look who he was facing. when he ends the cerrone hype train before it even gets a chance to start, people will finally pay attention to nate
Even though it was 2007
You look at the way Nate stood out of the TUF 5 cast and how everyone on the show recognized his talent, it really does indicate the massive potential he has. The jump to 170 was fun but ultimately he would have been better served bulking up and learning to cut more efficiently at 155 to deal with the top wrestlers. I think if he can improve his TDD and impose his will on the feet, he can go a long way. He was dominating Guida on the feet before being controlled by him.
I've paid attention to Nate
And he’s still the same Nate who lost to Joe Stevenson. He’s still the same Nate who would lose to every wrestler in the upper LW division. He already lost to Guida.
Until he figures out takedown defense he can’t be a contender. His boxing is improving from that slappy mess it used to be, and his jits is so fun to watch, but wrestling is a must.
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Hype Train ? Cerrone has earned his spot and beat some quality guys to do it .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Oct 31, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I just think Nate is overhyped because of his older , more talented brother . Nates ....
….. stand up is decent at best , his TDD is horrid , his submissions are crazy good & honestly I just feel hes an average fighter that will never win a title ( kinda like Kenny Florian ) .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Oct 31, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
No his use of distance looked good , but his overall stand up was decent .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Oct 31, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
was the Nat’s last fight the ass kicking from rory mcdonald? wouldn’t a better match up would be someone who won their last fight, or is this another lets see if the cowboy can handle ufc talent?
A fight I want to see Diaz winning.
Cerrone is that big a douche…
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by Hendo_One-Shot on Oct 31, 2011 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This is an awesome bit of match making.
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by Doomrider on Oct 31, 2011 5:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cerrone is having a hell of a year
If Cerrone maintains his form against Diaz, he could reach $500K in 2011:
UFC 126: $111K ($18K show / $18K win / $75K FOTN)
UFC 131: $40K ($20K show / $20K win)
UFC Live: $109K ($22K show / $22K win / $65K KOTN)
UFC 137: $129K ($27K show / $27K win / $75K SOTN)
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 1, 2011 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess Cerrone doesn't leave town without his next fight arranged...
You hear guys all the time saying that they want to stay busy, and do this and that, but it never happens. Then you see Cerrone actual stay busy, and you wonder if everyone else is just blowing smoke when they make those comments.
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