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.
Following St-Pierre’s most recent title defense against Diaz’s training partner and friend, Jake Shields, at UFC 129, Shields requested that Diaz become the next opponent to face the champion.
However, St-Pierre is one of the most methodical and technical fighters to enter the Octagon, and with Jackson by his side, his camp will certainly formulate a game plan to breakdown his opponent.
Jackson said Diaz will be a formidable opponent, but he assures St-Pierre will be well-prepared to defend his title on Oct. 29.
“He’s got a great chin, a frenetic pace, just keeps going, a very good ground game so we’re going to have to really do our homework to win that one,” he said.
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