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Bring It On Fedor!
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Career record: 97-53
Season: 26-14 (#878)
Location: In Gina Carano's Dreams
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As we all now know, Nick Diaz is fighting Hayato "Mach" Sakurai @ DREAM 5 for the WW Title.
Diaz is coming off an impressive TKO victory over Katsuya Inoue while Sakurai is coming off a submission loss to David Baron.
I took Sakurai out fo my top 10 after the loss, although i feel he still has the goods to demolish his opponent, however i feel he is very unfortunate to run into Nick right now. Nick has something to prove since his loss to Noons & I personally have always thought Nick seems to be on his A game when fighting in Japan.
I see Nick winning this one by Sub somewhere in the 2nd. how about u guys?
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Post #1 5/13/08 12:21:16PM
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Cladrix
Standup Guy
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Career record: 137-74
Season: 25-13 (#651)
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Nick Diaz by submission late in the second round.
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Post #2 5/13/08 12:49:57PM
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Twenty20Dollars
MMA Sensei
Career record: 148-81
Season: 27-13 (#781)
Location: KC,MO
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ill take nick diazzzz by UD because he's krafty haa
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Post #3 5/13/08 12:59:06PM
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In Full Mount
Career record: 49-55
Season: 17-23 (#4358)
Location: So Cal
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Posted by CantAndleDaRiddum
As we all now know, Nick Diaz is fighting Hayato "Mach" Sakurai @ DREAM 5 for the WW Title.
Diaz is coming off an impressive TKO victory over Katsuya Inoue while Sakurai is coming off a submission loss to David Baron.
I took Sakurai out fo my top 10 after the loss, although i feel he still has the goods to demolish his opponent, however i feel he is very unfortunate to run into Nick right now. Nick has something to prove since his loss to Noons & I personally have always thought Nick seems to be on his A game when fighting in Japan.
I see Nick winning this one by Sub somewhere in the 2nd. how about u guys?
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Post #4 5/13/08 1:52:33PM
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coldchillin
Standup Guy
Career record: 142-68
Season: 25-15 (#1544)
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this could end up being Fight Of The Year.
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Post #5 5/13/08 3:49:40PM
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nickcuc547
MMA Sensei
Career record: 203-114
Season: 29-11 (#527)
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i know sakurai just got subbed, but i think he will be pumped for this fight. mach is the better striker and better wrestler, and his sub defense will be good enough to pull out a win. will be a war though.
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Post #6 5/13/08 4:46:58PM
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NatedawgThaM
MMA Sensei
Career record: 131-80
Season: 25-13 (#1134)
Location: New Providence, Pa
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My brain says Sakurai by decision since Diaz just does not have the striking to stand with Sakurai even though it's improved greatly and Sakurai is stronger and has good takedowns and I have always feared for Nick if he's gone against a strong wrestler with good sub defense. I'm not sure if he could sub Sakurai once it got to the ground.
My brain say Sakurai but heart says Diaz 2nd round sub. I just can't choose right now until the event get very close, I like the Diaz brother a lot!!!
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Post #7 5/13/08 7:34:06PM
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Career record: 149-80
Season: 16-9 (#4678)
Location: Regina SK
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If he stands with Mach he will be demolished, that waving in the air could get him on a HL reel similar to Wand vs Sakuraba. I think Diaz could sub him but I'm going to guess Mach will do his best to take his legs out early to prevent the shot.
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Post #8 5/13/08 8:12:49PM
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89vision
In Full Mount
Career record: 39-20
Season: 12-6 (#5628)
Location: Pangea
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Posted by coldchillin
this could end up being Fight Of The Year.
im still going with sakurai
i dont really want to see either of them lose, two of my favorites (dislike for nate tho)
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Post #9 5/13/08 8:28:02PM
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fedorwins1
MMA Sensei
Career record: 215-102
Season: 27-13 (#626)
Location: Amish Country aka Pennsylvania
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Diaz by submission. His only problem will be taking Sakurai down IMO.
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Post #10 5/16/08 8:40:45AM
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pv3Hpv3p
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 183-125
Season: 23-17 (#2452)
Location: East St. Paul, MN
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Sakurai has good balance and awesome standup... I could see this fight going a lot like Diaz vs Noons... They're both a couple of my favorite fighters, so it's tough for me to pick... I'll be happy either way as long as it's a good fight.
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Post #11 5/16/08 4:41:39PM
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