UFC 143 BREAKDOWN

Condit vs Diaz

(my pick) Diaz via Decision

I think early in this fight Condit will control with low kicks and punch combos and potentially continue for the duration of round 1 & Diaz last few fights slow start vs Cyborg - Daley all action and got dropped first - I also had Penn taking round one. I dont see Carlos having too much for Diaz on the feet as the fight progresses past round 2 and think the Diaz boxing will get him the W.

Werdum vs Nelson

(my pick) Nelson via TKO

This is one of the fights I would not be putting my money on ether guy Werdum slick in guard and improving stand up demonstrated vs Overeem. Nelson a solid grappler with an Iron chin and can hang with most in the striking department I think in this one on the feet Werdum will have a slight edge as well as an edge on the ground but I can't help think if Nelson catches him with a powerful shot he might get the KO.

Josh Koscheck vs Mike Pierce

(my pick) Koscheck via dec

Another close fight in my eyes with two wrestlers turned strikers. I think in this fight if Kos fights a similar type of fight as he did vs Anthony Johnson and gets it to the ground he might be able to work a submission. If it stays on feet I think he can edge him in striking for the decision but I cant see him finishing the fight in stand up. Pierce solid chin traded shots in last fights with Bradley also Hendricks had Fitch worried but I dont think he will be fast enough on feet to out point or get the KO on Koscheck.