Twenty four hours away from the highly anticipated welterweight showdown between former two-division UFC champion BJ Penn and the unpredictable Nick Diaz, the main event stars came together at Friday's weigh-in from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. To no one’s surprise, things quickly got explosive. Who needed it most ? Did Diaz need to get himself fired up against the man who was once his idol ? Will stirring the pot against Penn work against him ?
The 32-year-old Hawaiian and the 28-year-old from Stockton, Calif. came nose to nose in front of the capacity crowd, then Diaz put his head in on Penn, who responded by bulling back with his forehead. They were rapidly separated.
Penn is the marginal favourite, but the experts are split on who will take this.
Dan Hardy spoke to The Telegraph and gave his UFC 137 picks…and says he'll be back in action next May. He needs to regroup in his fighting style and development.(Hardy video interview up later today).
Hardy said his heart was for Penn, but his head says Diaz. "I just think Nick has the tenacity to upset BJ's rhythm. If it was a five rounder I'd strongly favour Diaz. But it will be close. And I'm really looking forward to it."
Dan Hardy Picks: Nick Diaz, Mitrione, Nelson (Hardy cornering), Jorgensen-Curran 50/50, Hioki, Cerrone…
Telegraph Picks for UFC 137 this weekend: Diaz, Kongo, Nelson, Jorgensen, Hioki, Cerrone, Griffin #MMA #UFC137
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