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Originally Posted by Provolone
I'm not sure why people are so high on Cerrone's chin, Diaz, who isn't a power puncher by any stretch, had him badly wobbled in the opening minutes. I guess Cerrone gets credit for fighting on, but Guillard has tons of power. Just seems like a closer fight than 3 to 1.
Well anyone that hasn't been finished in 23 fights due to KO/TKO probably has a decent chin. Secondly, in the fight vs Nate, he didn't get rocked or knocked down in the first round, he just got tagged consistently w jabs and combos and I think that says a lot about his chin, the amount of dmg he took and he didn't go down.
While the diaz brothers aren't known for power punching, a well placed punch can still KO/knock down an opponent, just look at Nick vs Daley, Lawler or when Nate faced Gomi or Miller(who is also known for having a good chin) and dropped him with his combo.
So yeah, I def think his chin reputation is well deserved and is going to be a factor in the match. With that said, I agree with guillard being too much of a dog(though this was before the weigh-ins, idk now).