Condit vs. Diaz: Epic Matchup Will Be One of UFC's Best Fights of 2012

Nick Diaz versus Carlos Condit is one of the best matchups the UFC can put together right now, and their fight on Saturday night could easily be the best of 2012.

Both of these fighters are going to be aggressive from the start, and the fist-pounding action could be immense.

Diaz is a confident fighter who is very well-conditioned and likes to take the fight to his opponent early. Condit has absolutely no chance to win this fight if he allows Diaz to dominate him early.

As TSN points out, these fighters are all-around talents who are experienced at fighting strong competition:

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"Saturday's bout pits two of the UFC's most well-rounded fighters in something of a mirror-image battle. Diaz (26-7, one no-contest), is one of MMA's best boxers and has superior jiu-jitsu. He's won 11 straight since a controversial stoppage loss to K.J. Noons in 2007, a loss he later avenged.

"Condit (27-5) boasts a similar skill set and has won 12-of-13 fights dating back to 2006. He has finished each of his last three foes."

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With the welterweight championship on the line, Diaz's competitive fire will burn brightly in UFC 143 Saturday night.

Condit's recent success will certainly give him a boost in this fight. He has rarely lost over the past several years, and stands up well to pressure and superior competition.

His bout with Diaz in UFC 143 will be an amazing fight that has a real possibility to be one of the biggest spectacles the sport will offer this year.