Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard Rematch to Headline UFC Fight Night 20
After landing big wins at UFC Fight Night 19, Nate Diaz and Gray Maynard have been booked to face each other in the main event of the UFC's next Fight Night show, which will go down January 11th at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. But it won't be the first time the two lightweight contenders have gone toe to toe. During his dominant run on TUF 5, Diaz submitted Maynard by guillotine choke in the semi-finals. Since then, Maynard has surpassed Diaz in the 155-pound pecking order, going 6-0 with one no-contest, including decision wins over Frank Edgar, Jim Miller, and Roger Huerta. Diaz went 4-0 after winning his TUF contract, but then lost back-to-back fights to Clay Guida and Joe Stevenson before breaking his skid against Melvin Guillard last month.
If he's victorious, Maynard could find himself squarely in title contention, though a match against the winner of Florian/Guida at UFC 107 seems like a logical eliminator fight. Fun fact: Diaz has won an end-of-night bonus (either Submission of the Night or Fight of the Night) in each one of his last five appearances. Any predictions on how this one will go down?
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Clinch-Smash Says:
Maynard will not get caught again, Gray GNP TKO R2
ksgbobo Says:
I hope that piece of shit Diaz loses!
Clinch-Smash Says:
just got ya ksgbobo, sorry
GEE-yuh-TEEN Says:
Maynard via decision (as usual).
Squirrelnuts Says:
Diaz via Don'tgiveafuckoplata, 2nd round.
Clinch-Smash Says:
@ squirrelnuts
NICE!
Crap Factory Says:
Maynard by decision.
I wonder how many MMA fighters read CP. I wonder if the Stockton Shitbag realizes how many people actually hate his guts.
ArmFarmer Says:
Fucking awesome.. the patriot center is literally 15 minutes from my house I go there for small shows every now and then. I'm getting tickets the day they go on sale.. can't wait.
agentsmith Says:
Maynard will maul Diaz. Diaz got the shit wrestled out of him by both "The Energizer Blanket" Guida and "Threehead" Stevenson, and I highly doubt he's figured out how to handle wrestlers since then.
nicey Says:
@ArmFarmer I agree man I live in Annandale and work in Fairfax so I will definitely be going, it's awesome that the first event I finally go to is local and I'll get to see Diaz! Regardless of personal opinion on the guy he usually puts on a good show. I'll be there for sure.
A. Silvas Heat-... Says:
"You see this face, homie? Herpes ain't penetratin' shit up in my bloodstream. What? (flinch head-jerk forward)" —Nathan
Old_Bald_and_Irish Says:
Nice rematch, UFC.
These UFC Fight Nights just keep getting better and better. The last 3 have been outstanding; better than some recent PPVs.
common sense Says:
i dont hate diaz's guts crap factory. in fact, i think a lot of people like him, especially the UFC. They keep giving him all these main events and bonuses and stuff.
portland mma Says:
I am a big Nate fan and one of the few people that actually like Gray and I think this fight is going to be horrible. Silva usually makes good match ups but I think this one is ridiculous.
google Says:
Diaz better watch out. A few more pics like that and he may get sued by the makers of Skeletor.
Defender Says:
I understand that Fight Nights are suppose to be a home for the up-and-comers. But really? Diaz again!?
Watching that guy is like watching paint dry. Yes, obviously it works...his style that is. But goddamn it's boring, and honestly it looks like he's afraid of getting his lil frame hurt.
Maynard can at least throw some bombs...I guess.
Best case scenario in this? Maynard has a herpes outbreak and leaks some into Diaz' mouth.
*too much?*
Defender Says:
Oh, but a serious outcome?
Maynard TKO ground n pound in the second.
skeletor Says:
I hope diaz submits him, or at least wins. If maynard keeps winning he will eventually get a title shot and who the fuck wants to pay to see that shit? He is a boring herpe infested glorified wrestler.
Nippletwist Says:
maynard will put him on his back and keep him there probably. diaz will still be 6-2 after this, he'll still be right in the conversation at the top of the division.
guida shouldn't be fighting any of these guys, he's not in the same league as florian & maynard and he already lost to diaz.
One Two Says:
this fight will end with a record number of quit holding me motherfuckers
anyone wanna take bets I got $ on 4 to 6 "quit holding me motherfuckers" at -689
Mike Milbury Says:
Maynard wins here. Say what you will about Diaz's lanky-ass build and his mouth, but the fucker is a zillion times more marketable than Gray, both interview-wise and fight-wise.
PhilDZnutts Says:
Never put your lip HIV on Nate Diaz.
ArmFarmer Says:
@nippletwist
Guida lost to Diaz? I'm guessing you meant Diego. Also don't get the statement above that.. actually I don't think any part of that post makes sense lol.
@Defender
Gotta disagree with your post as well. Diaz is neither a boring fighter or afraid of getting hurt, you don't get much more game than Diaz was against Guillard. He was taunting him while eating shots and getting bloodied up and being tossed around and he never backed down and ended up finishing him. He throws down and goes balls to the walls every time he fights. He's aggressive and well rounded, stylewise I don't get what's not to like. His only boring fights were due to his opponents game plan.
@nicey
Agreed. It'll be my first one too and even though it's not the best card I'm really pumped that diaz/maynard/koschek/leben ect. are all going to be fighting right down the street from my house. Can't complain about that.
portland mma Says:
Well technically Guida beat Diaz since the judges gave him that fight but I thought Diaz won that fight too.
clutchy hopkins Says:
diaz is the shit and hes gonna put maynard away weeeeeo!
Defender Says:
@ArmFarmer
Fair enough. I'll give Diaz a fair shot for sure. Maybe I just hold his brother in too low a regard...it's a strong possibility. To be fair to Diaz, his submissions are pretty strong in terms of what they are. On the other side of the coin, Maynard is stronger physically which may cause problems in the submission category.
But then again...Guillard his size didn't seem to be factor.
I still give the fight to Maynard, but I can't disagree with a lot of what you said.
T.Bone Says:
Maynard via Herpes.
831 Son Says:
I hope Diaz wins.
ArmFarmer Says:
@Defender
I think Maynard will win too, I was just saying I like his style and I think he's entertaining. Nate has only lost by being bullied and out muscled/wrestled. Seeing as he's fighting "the bully" who's biggest weapons are strength and wrestling.. yeah I see it being a frustrating night for Nate.
Oh, and I do think that Melvins strength was a factor. He was handling Diaz for most of it.. but strength can't save you from a neck that just LOVES to get choked lol. We'll just have to see if Maynard learned from their first fight or if he leaves his neck hanging out there.
UFC fan Says:
hey Nate is that your gay pot smoking brother over there? WHERE? ( turns to look) POW! Sucker punch!!!!
831 Son Says:
Yea you would sucker punch someone you cowardly pussy.
UFC fan Says:
That was suppose to be Maynard since its HIS fight. (you wouldn't know that cause you are dumbass, but I digress)
you wouldn't sucker punch anyone you would just SUCK them, cause that is what cali-fags do. Oh I am sorry I called you that again, I know how you hate it, don't cry now.
Fred Reeva Says:
Nate Diaz is a filthy little cat rapist. End of story.
831 Son Says:
You obviously would sucker punch someone if you are thinking it would be cool if it happend to Diaz. You would get fucking rocked if I ever saw you.
imakeutap Says:
hi im a millionaire and i will fly 831 son and ufc fan to a location of their choosing and make arrangements for the keyboard warrior fight of the century
knee_strike Says:
@ Crap Factory:
Hey, man! Respect the 209! (Just kidding.)
Diaz and his brother are both demented, but that's exactly why I like them. Their whole attitude gets silly at times, but they're good fighters. They're skilled, confident, and tough as nails. I'd pay to see either of them fight anybody.
Maynard will win, however. Diaz has a lot of stamina, but Maynard is stronger and more compact. It'll be a great fight, but it'll be Maynard over Diaz by decision.
reddog Says:
spreadin the herp vs. smokin the purp
UFC fan Says:
"imakeutap Says:
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 13:29
hi im a millionaire and i will fly 831 son and ufc fan to a location of their choosing and make arrangements for the keyboard warrior fight of the century"
this has already been discussed, try to keep up with all the posts if you wish to stay in the loop on these things.
besides you couldn't pay that child enough money to get smashed like "titties" from rampage. Cali-fags can't fight all they can do is jaw-work.