Greg Jackson Talks Strategy and Upcoming Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz Bout
Bleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:
Georges St-Pierre’s next opponent may very well pose as a potential threat to his title, as the champion will look defend his UFC welterweight title against challenger, Nick Diaz, at UFC 137.
St-Pierre, who will be making his seventh title defense against Diaz, is well-aware of what his opponent brings to the Octagon, and so does his coach, Greg Jackson.
In an interview conducted by LowKick.com, Jackson commented on the abilities of Diaz and he believes the Strikeforce welterweight champion will provide a challenge for St-Pierre.
“Nick Diaz is an incredibly tough fighter,” Jackson said.
“It’s gonna be a real challenge for Georges (St-Pierre) to be able to overcome all the tools that Nick Diaz brings.”
Since being cut by the UFC in 2006, Diaz competed in multiple organizations before being acquired by Strikeforce in 2009, that has seen him go on a 10-fight win streak, along with capturing the organization’s welterweight crown. Diaz has been outspoken in the past, considering himself as the top welterweight in the world, while calling out the Saint-Isidore, Que. native.