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I havent seen held guys how does he beat diego? Can he out strike him? Can he get takedowns?
Yes to both.
Held is an absolute stud. He has like 30 fights Alrdy and he's only 25ish. He used to be a BJJ/leglock guy exclusively, but now he has damned good takedowns and serviceable standup.
His tds have truly gotten awesome when hes fresh. Might call him the maia of 155 in that regard. If he gets ahold of you, hell and up on top somehow. But he also has an excellent guard. Hell attack with subs from everywhere, even when tired.
5 years ago this would be a much closer matchup.
Held has shown big gastank dumps in a few fights, but has improved that as well. Mexico city altitude could play a factor, tho.
If held doesn't get an early sub it could conceivably be a rd 1 held, rd 3 diego situation... But I think he'll be alright
I think held will be first guy to tap diego, but decision could totally happen
If held NSC was -150 I might make my biggest bet since 2008. Diego never finishing him.