How would Diego Fare with Edgar?

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CodieLynn21
Date: October 25, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

diego best chance to win a belt is right now against Edgar IMO.His tenacity and pace would create alot of problems for edgar.Idont think Frankie has the power to hurt him like Bj did. He is pretty good with his tdd,I think if were to ever win a title now is the time to drop back with BJ out of the picture and Gulliard coming of a loss.Those are his worst matchups in the division.

 

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Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: October 25, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

He'd probably lose. Diego's striking doesn't compare and he'd have a tough time taking Edgar down. I don't think he'd beat Gray , Bendo or Cerrone either.

 

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Originally posted by: KungFuHustle
Date: October 25, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

no just no, Diego looks so emaciated at this weight 170 is perfect for him

 

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Originally posted by: PsychoIcon
Date: October 25, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

Anyone fast or faster than him can give him a run for his money. Im not sure if Aldo has the wrestling to mess with him, but i would like to see that fight.
I just think athletically its hard to beat a guy like edgar at that weight with his speed and strength.
He uses his size and physical attributes to his best of his ability as well as anyone. Once again thou, hes all technique and a points fighter. Even thou he did show me some heart in Maynard 3 and baredown into a punch for once instead of playing pitty pat.

 

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Originally posted by: themmasupreme
Date: October 25, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

For me Edgar wins this fight all day IMO.
Frankies striking is far more crisp & clean compared to Diegos, Edgar would frustrate Sanchez with his in-out style of boxing.
Couldn't see the Champ being in a lot of trouble in the fight..... but as a fan of both fighters it would make an entertaining match-up.

 

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Originally posted by: noobMMAfan
Date: October 25, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

I don't like Edgar much as a fighter, but I cannot say Deigo would have any better chance vs. him than he did against BJ. In fact, I'd expect almost a repeat of that fight, except with Diego taken down several times in the deep rounds after he's slowed down a bit. He just charges forward with 1 2 headkick wayyyyy too often, it's like a free takedown for a skilled guy like Frankie. That is not a good fight for Sanchez at all imo.

 

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Originally posted by: Reignman91
Date: October 25, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

I felt that Diego was at his best when he was at 155...I would've liked to seen him stay in the LW division for a lil while longer, before he moved back up. His only lost was to B.J. Penn which at the time he was on a tear and at his peak.Given that both divisions are tough as hell and full of title contenders, I think he could made his way back to a title shot at 155 quicker than he can at 170, but the LW division is 5X tougher than it was when was back then and I don't see him beating GSP or any of the top guys ahead of him.
As for this fight.....I think it would be a 5 round afair of Edgar out-pointing him, standing up and on the ground. Edgar is techinical boxer and likes to picks his shots carefully, where as Diego is a brawler type that would ultimately be left punching air. Its honestly a fight that could be one-sided in Edgar's favor.
But I would like to see that happen though, because Diego is one of my favorite fighters. I would like to see him fight for a title one more time before his career is done

 

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Originally posted by: Boxer82
Date: October 25, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

Diego would have a shot. This fight is going to the judges scorecards for sure. I'd say 50/50.

 

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Originally posted by: mma_guru333
Date: October 25, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

Bad, but Diego is better at 155 imo.

 

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Originally posted by: Thak27
Date: October 26, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

I'm a Diego fan, but Edgar is on a different level and is better in almost every aspect (stand up, wrestling.......). Edgar wins this fight easily and anywhere/anyway he wants.

 

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Originally posted by: dark_mcleod31
Date: October 26, 2011 at 07:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

It would be like the Kampmann/Sanchez fight with Edgar being beating Diego with technical striking and dodging most of Diego's attacks. Grappling could also be thrown out the window for Diego as Edgar is the superior wrestler. Only chance Diego would have is if he catches Frankie with an uppercut/punch like Gray Maynard did, he would probably have the tenacity to keep chasing and jumping on Edgar to put him away. But really, the end result will be Frankie raising his hand in victory and Diego standing there with two very swollen eyes.

 

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Originally posted by: Siroth
Date: October 26, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

edgar is WAY to fast,
but if he was at 100% and was in rage mode or something, he has a good chance

 

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Originally posted by: LitesOutPHX
Date: October 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

I love how Frankie has such great striking all of a sudden. His striking is nothing special he just moves a lot. He doesnt put much power behind his striking and he doesnt even connect on a lot of them. He tries to wear people out with his movement and striking, that wont happen against Diego. Even when Diego got his *** beat by BJ, he didnt look exhausted.
He beat guys like Guida and Stevenson who have similar styles to Frankie in the sense they like to move/bounce around and throw strikes that arent really meant to put people away.
Diego has cardio for days, he mixes up his striking, throws power behind his striking, and is very good at BJJ. Frankie would have a tough time getting Diego to the ground and if he does it will be tough to keep a dominate position. Diego is one of the better grapplers and he has shown it against guys like Diaz, Parysian, and Thiago.
I think Diego could certainly beat Frankie and he could certianly beat anyone in that division.

 

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Originally posted by: LitesOutPHX
Date: October 27, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

noobMMAfan said:
I don't like Edgar much as a fighter, but I cannot say Deigo would have any better chance vs. him than he did against BJ. In fact, I'd expect almost a repeat of that fight, except with Diego taken down several times in the deep rounds after he's slowed down a bit. He just charges forward with 1 2 headkick wayyyyy too often, it's like a free takedown for a skilled guy like Frankie. That is not a good fight for Sanchez at all imo.
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You are saying Frankie could do the same thing as maybe the most viscous striker to ever fight at LW? Come on man. Frankie's in and out style wears people down and thats what he did against BJ. Diego has cardio for days so thats not going to work on him. Diego's boxing is just as crisp and he actually knows how to throw effective kicks and mixes it up a lot better. And even if he did get taken down, the guy is an extremely good grappler and could get off his back all day.

 

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Originally posted by: CodieLynn21
Date: October 27, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

IMO Diego brings in that crazy factor more than Guida/benson hendo win IMO Hendo is impressive as of late but look at Diego/Guida fight Diego/Edgar would be much the same.

 

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Originally posted by: dark_mcleod31
Date: October 27, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

LitesOut13 said:
I love how Frankie has such great striking all of a sudden. His striking is nothing special he just moves a lot. He doesnt put much power behind his striking and he doesnt even connect on a lot of them. He tries to wear people out with his movement and striking, that wont happen against Diego. Even when Diego got his *** beat by BJ, he didnt look exhausted.
He beat guys like Guida and Stevenson who have similar styles to Frankie in the sense they like to move/bounce around and throw strikes that arent really meant to put people away.
Diego has cardio for days, he mixes up his striking, throws power behind his striking, and is very good at BJJ. Frankie would have a tough time getting Diego to the ground and if he does it will be tough to keep a dominate position. Diego is one of the better grapplers and he has shown it against guys like Diaz, Parysian, and Thiago.
I think Diego could certainly beat Frankie and he could certianly beat anyone in that division.
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Guida and Stevenson have as much reputation as Sherk and Bj Penn in the LW division today? Guida wrestle raped his way to #5-10 contendership. No one has even said that Edgar has more devastating striking then Diego, but the consensus is that he has the way better technical striking. Diego cooled down in the 5th and got headkicked while Edgar kept going to win the decision. I don't know about you guys but if you think Edgar has no punching then don't you think all his opponents would just rush him instead of being cautious? I think BJ knows he has some kind of power.

 

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Originally posted by: LitesOutPHX
Date: October 28, 2011 at 02:09 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

darcandkharg31 said:
LitesOut13 said:
I love how Frankie has such great striking all of a sudden. His striking is nothing special he just moves a lot. He doesnt put much power behind his striking and he doesnt even connect on a lot of them. He tries to wear people out with his movement and striking, that wont happen against Diego. Even when Diego got his *** beat by BJ, he didnt look exhausted.
He beat guys like Guida and Stevenson who have similar styles to Frankie in the sense they like to move/bounce around and throw strikes that arent really meant to put people away.
Diego has cardio for days, he mixes up his striking, throws power behind his striking, and is very good at BJJ. Frankie would have a tough time getting Diego to the ground and if he does it will be tough to keep a dominate position. Diego is one of the better grapplers and he has shown it against guys like Diaz, Parysian, and Thiago.
I think Diego could certainly beat Frankie and he could certianly beat anyone in that division.
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Guida and Stevenson have as much reputation as Sherk and Bj Penn in the LW division today? Guida wrestle raped his way to #5-10 contendership. No one has even said that Edgar has more devastating striking then Diego, but the consensus is that he has the way better technical striking. Diego cooled down in the 5th and got headkicked while Edgar kept going to win the decision. I don't know about you guys but if you think Edgar has no punching then don't you think all his opponents would just rush him instead of being cautious? I think BJ knows he has some kind of power.
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You can rush him or attack him but he moves away and bounces in and out. He doesnt get hit which is the best part about him. He wore BJ down and still couldnt finish him but somehow you think Diego will get worn down? Diego will keep bringing it to him, mix up his strikes, and make take down attempts. Frankie never saw mixed up striking with different punches and kicks when he faced BJ or Gray. Those guys tried to straight up box him where Diego will use diifferent things to beat him

 

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Originally posted by: Reacher
Date: October 28, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

I'm a huge Diego Sanchez fan, but I think Edgar would get a decision purely due to the contrast of styles. That said, I would LOVE to see it or Diego vs Ben Henderson, that would be an awesome fight.

 

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Originally posted by: vfrex
Date: October 28, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

Diego lacks power and fades at 155. Edgar is too hard to hit, let alone finish, for Diego to put the fight away. The longer it goes, the better Edgar's chance.

 

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Originally posted by: LitesOutPHX
Date: October 28, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/how-would-diego-fare-with-edgar.42854/

vfrex said:
Diego lacks power and fades at 155. Edgar is too hard to hit, let alone finish, for Diego to put the fight away.
The longer it goes, the better Edgar's chance
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I would love to hear why.
Maybe if we are talking Frankie vs any other LW but Diego has cardio for days just like Frankie does. He isnt Gray or BJ and will gas out