However, Penn has looked like a monster ever since the St. Pierre fight and would be a safe bet to defeat Maynard when they eventually throw down. Team Tate Finale Nov. 30, 2013 KO/TKO Punches 1 2:38 loss. 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. Mike Guymon: $6,000, Rafael dos Anjos: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus) def. Maynard vs. Diaz at UFC Fight Night 20 on Tapology. 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If Nate Diaz wins, No. ^ Both fighters earned show money; bout declared majority draw. Maynard was already defeated by Diaz in the semifinals of season five of TUF in an exhibition bout that didn’t count against his professional record. Or will the teacher lay a schoolyard beating on his former disciple? 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. View Maynard vs. Diaz fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. One, a wrestler who is seemingly on a … 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. Due to a scoring error, this bout was initially announced as a majority decision. Gray Maynard by Guillotine Choke at 1:17 of Round 2. Brad Blackburn: $13,000, Chris Leben: $60,000 ($30,000 win bonus) def. [7], The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. UFC Fight Night 20 - Maynard vs. Diaz pits Gray The Bully Maynard vs Nate Diaz fight in Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, United States on Jan 11, 2010. Efrain Escudero: $15,000, Aaron Simpson: $22,000 ($11,000 win bonus) def. [2], Nik Lentz was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at the event. Instead, they were given opponents lower on the food chain. On paper, Penn would seem like the odds on favorite. 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. Last night's Fight Night main event between Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz may as well have been decided by a coin flip. 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. Diaz wouldn’t be the No. Saturday, Nov. 30 at Las Vegas' … However, Stephens pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Thiago Tavares. 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. 1 contender because of his previous losses, so he would need at least another big win or two to earn that spot. ... Gray Maynard defeats Nate Diaz via 3 Round Decision Maynard Decision Round 3. Promo Video | TUF 18 Finale: Maynard vs Diaz Preview report dead link Watch the history of the rivalry between Nate Diaz and Gray Maynard. Kyle Bradley: $8,000, Gerald Harris: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. 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. Undefeated Gray Maynard and jiu-jitsu wizard Nate Diaz have travelled much different journeys on their way to this bout. Maynard was caught in a triangle choke when he fought Diaz on season five, but it isn’t likely to happen again. Shortly thereafter, Maynard earned a spot on the fifth season of TUF and was Penn’s very first pick. This is why Joe Silva’s matchmaking for the lightweight division has been questioned by critics; because situations like this make things extremely confusing when it comes time to pick title challengers. Neither has tasted defeat at the hands of Penn yet, so either would be intriguing matchups for “The Prodigy.”Edgar was defeated by the bigger wrestler in Maynard in 2008, but has since bounced back with impressive victories over Hermes Franca, Sherk and Matt Veach. It’s that type of unpredictability that makes MMA so much fun to watch. 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. Nate Diaz Gray Maynard 0 0 33 5 0 1 0 0 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Much has changed since then, so it’s going to be interesting to see how this fight plays out. Both fighters had arguments for winning each of the three rounds. Nate Diaz first met Gray Maynard on the fifth season of The Ultimate Fighter, when Diaz won by guillotine choke to advance to the show’s finals. Last updated 04.08.2014, 8:36 AM ET. 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 . UFC 262 full fight card unveiled, including Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz. 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. Maynard is set to collide with Ultimate Fighter winner, Nate Diaz, at UFC Fight Night 20 next week on Spike TV. The card will start around 6PM ET, the televised portion of the show will start at 9PM ET on Spike, and the main event of Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz will start around 11. Maynard is the strongest athlete in the lightweight division and is also the division’s best wrestler. 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. 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. Penn has already demolished four top contenders in Joe Stevenson, Sean Sherk, Florian, and Sanchez. Gray Maynard and Frankie Edgar are on hot win-streaks. [5], Mike Massenzio was expected to face Gerald Harris, but was forced off the card with an injury and replaced by John Salter. Episode 12 Nate Diaz def. John Salter: $6,000, Nick Catone: $14,000 ($7,000 win bonus) def. The poster for UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz. Gray Maynard vs Nate Diaz. Team Tate Finale Nov. 30, 2013 KO/TKO Punches 1 2:38 loss. [6], Fighters were awarded $30,000 bonuses. If that were the case, Maynard would be determined as the new number one contender and would challenge Penn in mid-2010. Nonetheless, both will have to win one more fight before earning the proverbial shot at Penn’s title. You just can’t count out a guy like that, especially after watching Penn succumb to another powerful wrestler in Welterweight champ, St. Pierre at UFC 94. Nate Diaz: $24,000, Evan Dunham: $18,000 ($9,000 win bonus) def. TUF 18 main event winner Nate Diaz give some shout outs following his first round TKO of three-time foe Gray Maynard. Tom Lawlor: $10,000, Amir Sadollah: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. 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. 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. Edgar is rumored to compete in front of his hometown crowd in New Jersey at UFC 111 against a to-be-announced opponent. Gray Maynard Nate Diaz "The Bully" 8-0-0 Pro Record At Fight : 11-4-0 Climbed to 9-0 Diaz … Maynard, on the other hand, boasts an unbeaten record with wins over Edgar, Rich Clementi, Jim Miller and Roger Huerta. 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. A preview of The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale headliner and rubber match between Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz. 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. 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. Currently there are two fighters being considered for a title shot against Penn. Maynard would be forced to take Diaz down; an area of the battlefield where Diaz is most dangerous. In fact, if it weren’t for “The Prodigy,” Maynard may never have transitioned into MMA. The rubber match between Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz was a personal affair. Jesse Lennox: $7,000, Nick Lentz: $7,000 vs. Thiago Tavares: $15,000 ^, Rory MacDonald: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. 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. Nate Diaz and Gray Maynard -- how both have evolved since TUF 17:02. Jay Silva: $6,000, Rick Story: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus) def. This five … 11 years 3 months ago. [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. In 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. No matter how much a fighter is favored to win, anyone can be beat on any given night. 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 … Watch Gray Maynard discuss his third fight with rival Nate Diaz. If Gray Maynard is victorious, “The Bully” will get the next title shot Maynard’s nickname “The Bully” is a picture perfect way to describe his fighting style. 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. Maynard fell in love with the sport and made his MMA debut in 2006. Amir Sadollah not sweating the small stuff (or eating junk food for breakfast) 17:02. Will the pupil be able to surpass his master and claim the championship? It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[8]. Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz 3 full fight results online stream from UFC Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 Finale main event on Nov. 30, 2013, from Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring round-by … Therefore Edgar will be pushed into war with Penn, unless “The Answer” loses his next fight before that. With strength that would make Hercules jealous, Maynard bullies his opponents around the cage with his powerful wrestling base and overwhelming ground control. Diaz has already submitted Maynard before so he very well could do the same thing again. Gray Maynard Nate Diaz 0 0 5 33 1 0 0 0 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. He usually will always find a way to submit his foe. It’s mind-boggling that everyone is looking past Diaz in this fight. Wiki Contributors: Gray Maynard News View All. What's interesting about that matchup is the fact that Penn and Maynard have trained together in the past and are actually longtime friends. But MMA isn’t a paper sport. 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. On the chance that Diaz catches him and submits him once again, it would change the title picture drastically. # OnThisDay in 2013: Nate Diaz took just one round to earn this KO of the Night! 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. The UFC can bill this as a contest, pitting student against teacher, for the ultimate prize. 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