Gray Maynard and Frankie Edgar are on hot win-streaks. One, a wrestler who is seemingly on a … UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz UFC 109: Relentless UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz (also known as UFC Fight Night 20 ) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 11, 2010 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia . [3], A bout between Josh Koscheck and Mike Pierce was expected to take place on this card. Nate Diaz Gray Maynard 0 0 33 5 0 1 0 0 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. menu. The poster for UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz. Saturday, Nov. 30 at Las Vegas' … Surely, Maynard seems more deserving of a title shot than Edgar does, considering he already holds a victory over him; but Edgar’s win over former champ Sherk could give “The Answer” an edge as far as title contention is concerned. In a bout that could have title implications, undefeated TUF 5 contestants Gray Maynard (9-0 1 NC) and Nate Diaz (11-4) will meet in the main event at UFC Fight Night 20 from Fairfax, VA. Maynard, a former Michigan State wrestler, had only three bouts under his belt before his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter 5. Due to a scoring error, this bout was initially announced as a majority decision. Penn’s supremacy in the 155-pound weight class is similar to the domination displayed by Welterweight champ, Georges St. Pierre, and Middleweight ruler, Anderson Silva. His long reach-advantage frustrated Maynard in the first fight; and while Maynard has developed his striking over the years, the long reach of Diaz will still be a problem for him in the octagon. Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz fight preview for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 Finale lightweight mixed martial arts (MMA) main event bout that will take place on … Nate Diaz went on BJPENN.COM Radio, after his loss to Josh Thomson at UFC on Fox 7, and he had a lot to say about his loss, about his future at 170, and much much more. Episode 12 Nate Diaz def. 1 contender will be undetermined If there’s one thing that can be learned from this sport, it's that there is never a sure-thing for any fight. Amir Sadollah not sweating the small stuff (or eating junk food for breakfast) 17:02. Mike Guymon: $6,000, Rafael dos Anjos: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Jesse Forbes: $6,000, This page was last edited on 14 March 2021, at 00:45. Instead, they were given opponents lower on the food chain. However, Stephens pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Thiago Tavares. Maynard’s wins are certainly impressive, but unless he’s finishing fights, fans aren’t going to view him as a legitimate threat to Penn’s throne. Undefeated Gray Maynard and jiu-jitsu wizard Nate Diaz have travelled much different journeys on their way to this bout. Top ranked fighters should be competing against other top ranked fighters; Edgar and Maynard should have been paired for a rematch to determine a clear-cut number one contender. Therefore Edgar will be pushed into war with Penn, unless “The Answer” loses his next fight before that. A preview of The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale headliner and rubber match between Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz. Shortly thereafter, Maynard earned a spot on the fifth season of TUF and was Penn’s very first pick. Efrain Escudero: $15,000, Aaron Simpson: $22,000 ($11,000 win bonus) def. [4] However, Koscheck was shifted from this event to a bout with Anthony Johnson at UFC 106, while Pierce would face Jon Fitch at UFC 107. John Salter: $6,000, Nick Catone: $14,000 ($7,000 win bonus) def. Maynard should be expected to defeat Diaz much like Clay Guida and Joe Stevenson did, by out-wrestling the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace to earn a decision victory. Both fighters had arguments for winning each of the three rounds. After Lightweight champion B.J Penn’s demolition of Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 and a dominant performance prior to that over Kenny Florian at UFC 101, it’s difficult to imagine anyone in the division standing a chance against “The Prodigy” in 2010. In fact, if it weren’t for “The Prodigy,” Maynard may never have transitioned into MMA. Maynard would be forced to take Diaz down; an area of the battlefield where Diaz is most dangerous. If both Maynard and Edgar suffer defeats in their next fight, the UFC will either be forced to put someone into the title picture too early (such as Diaz) or they will have no other choice but to set up a rematch between Penn and someone he has already vanquished, such as Florian or Stevenson. Maynard was caught in a triangle choke when he fought Diaz on season five, but it isn’t likely to happen again. # OnThisDay in 2013: Nate Diaz took just one round to earn this KO of the Night! The UFC can bill this as a contest, pitting student against teacher, for the ultimate prize. Diaz has already submitted Maynard before so he very well could do the same thing again. Maynard might be able to neutralize Diaz’s Jiu-Jitsu and stay out of submissions, but Diaz is like an electric eel off his back. TUF 18 main event winner Nate Diaz give some shout outs following his first round TKO of three-time foe Gray Maynard. Will the pupil be able to surpass his master and claim the championship? Gray Maynard Nate Diaz "The Bully" 8-0-0 Pro Record At Fight : 11-4-0 Climbed to 9-0 Tavares had 1 point deducted in round 3 for a second kick to the groin. Gray Maynard by Guillotine Choke at 1:17 of Round 2. The manner in which he disposed of them doesn’t make it easy for the UFC to promote rematches between any of the four fallen contenders and the reigning champion anytime soon; so Penn is running out of challenges at lightweight. Tom Lawlor: $10,000, Amir Sadollah: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Kyle Bradley: $8,000, Gerald Harris: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. In Maynard vs. Diaz may not seem like a high-profile bout on paper; but it is a very important matchup for the lightweight division and will set a blueprint for all future title fights in 2010. Storylines can do wonders for promoting fights, so the UFC will jump all over the teacher vs. student plot and get the fans pumped up for the bout. It’s becoming increasingly difficult for the UFC to market legitimate contenders when the reigning champs are running through them as if it were a walk in the park. [6], Fighters were awarded $30,000 bonuses. Maynard vs. Diaz at UFC Fight Night 20 on Tapology. He usually will always find a way to submit his foe. Jay Silva: $6,000, Rick Story: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus) def. TUF 18 Finale November 30, 2013 Lightweights: Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz By Reed Kuhn, @Fightnomics Big Picture: It’s a sneaky trilogy matchup dating back to 2007. Nate Diaz: $24,000, Evan Dunham: $18,000 ($9,000 win bonus) def. Promo Video | TUF 18 Finale: Maynard vs Diaz Preview report dead link Watch the history of the rivalry between Nate Diaz and Gray Maynard. Maynard failed to earn a berth on the 2004 US Olympic wrestling team and was considering retirement when he was recruited to be a sparring partner to help Penn prepare for a fight against Renzo Gracie. In the main event at the UFC TUF 18 Finale, Gray Maynard (11-2-1(1) MMA; 9-2-1(1) UFC) and Nate Diaz (16-9 MMA; 11-7 UFC) square off in the Lightweight division. Recently, the All-American wrestler has tightened up his boxing ability along with his submission defense, making “The Bully” even more difficult to deal with than before. 1 contender because of his previous losses, so he would need at least another big win or two to earn that spot. That fight was at a higher weight class against a much larger opponent; but still, Maynard is a huge 155-pounder and presents similar problems to Penn. Watch Gray Maynard discuss his third fight with rival Nate Diaz. 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Last updated 04.08.2014, 8:36 AM ET. LAS VEGAS — The old version of Nate Diaz returned Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, while the old version of Gray Maynard may be gone for good. Much has changed since then, so it’s going to be interesting to see how this fight plays out. With strength that would make Hercules jealous, Maynard bullies his opponents around the cage with his powerful wrestling base and overwhelming ground control. [2], Nik Lentz was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at the event. ... Gray Maynard defeats Nate Diaz via 3 Round Decision Maynard Decision Round 3. Penn has already demolished four top contenders in Joe Stevenson, Sean Sherk, Florian, and Sanchez. The rubber match between Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz was a personal affair. [5], Mike Massenzio was expected to face Gerald Harris, but was forced off the card with an injury and replaced by John Salter. On paper, Penn would seem like the odds on favorite. Diaz faced Gray Maynard on January 11, 2010, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 20, a rematch from when the two met in the semi-finals of the TUF 5 lightweight tournament, which Diaz won. View Maynard vs. Diaz fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. Let’s take a look at the scenarios for the winner of the bout and what it would mean for the 155-pound division in the next few months. Diaz wouldn’t be the No. Jesse Lennox: $7,000, Nick Lentz: $7,000 vs. Thiago Tavares: $15,000 ^, Rory MacDonald: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. Then again, we’ve seen Diaz controlled on the ground by strong wrestlers such as Guida and Stevenson...so perhaps Maynard will be able to follow the same game-plan. 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