Only advantage i see Diaz have in this fight is strength and cardio. It seems only world class wrestlers give Penn trouble and this is not one of Diaz strong points. The world class wrestlers like Fitch, Hughes and GSP give Penn trouble in the later rounds. The only one with hands that ever gave BJ trouble was Frankie and that was all speed. Yes GSP gave him a little trouble with his hands but that was because of the wrestling beat down he gave him. I couldn't bet any other way but Penn in this one. If i knew that Penn came into the fight in the same shape as he did in the Sanchez fight i would be all over him. To me Diaz head movement is taylor made for a Penn onslaught. Now if this was his brother Nate i would think differently. Nates footwork and head movement are way better than NIcks. Nicks body work is top notch but will he be able to use it against Penn? I wouldn't be surprised if Penn rocks Nick early and if Nick dives to the ground like he did with Daley he is in a world of trouble. I don't see Nick catching Penn early at all and Penns beard is no weak point in his arsenal. Penn is on of those rare guys that can train a year at something and become very good at it. Who in the world would have ever thought he could take down Fitch and it wasn't like he struggled. If he can take down Fitch he sure as hell can take down Diaz. If im Penn and im in good shape i take Diaz right down to the ground. He isn't submitting Penn. I also think Penn is in Diaz head a little when Diaz said "now i got to fight this tricky mother fuker" This to me may say's that Diaz willl not use his jujijiz offensively.
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