Power Ranking Every Fight on the UFC 158 Fight Card

Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz is far from being a typical UFC main event.

Grudge matches are few and far between in the sport of MMA, so when two fighters headline a pay-per-view event with animosity, excitement builds. 

But this isn't just a grudge match. This has the classic hero versus villain storyline attached to it, combined with the magnitude of two huge draws fighting for a world championship.

As big as this fight is though, is it really the most anticipated bout on UFC 158's main card this Saturday? Or is Carlos Condit vs. Johny Hendricks the real main event?

5. Mike Ricci vs. Colin Fletcher

This is a fight of contrasting styles, and no, we're not talking fighting styles.

This contest features a man who has the style of David Beckham going against a fighter who perfectly fits his nickname—"The Freakshow."

In terms of the actual fight, it's time to see what the stylin' and profilin' Mike Ricci is actually made of. He came up short in the finals of last season's TUF, but don't write this kid off just yet.

At 26 years old (a few days shy of being 27), Ricci has a sharp left piston and a great training partner in Rory MacDonald to help refine his tools.

Watching TUF fighters evolve is always something to keep an eye on. So if Ricci can watch out for those chokes that Fletcher has won 88 percent of his fights with, the evolution of Ricci might take place at UFC 158.

4. Nick Ring vs. Chris Camozzi

Chances are this fight is going to a decision.

If Nick Ring controls the pace, that is.

Ring, who's had a decision finish in most of his UFC bouts, went to the scorecards once again against Court McGee in his last outing. Many felt the judges robbed McGee of a victory. One wonders if the judges will favor Ring in his home country.

No added pressure for Chris Camozzi. Camozzi, who's coming off of a decision win against Luiz Cane, enters this fight on a three-fight win streak, including two finishes.

Both fighters like to stand and trade punches, so chances are this will be a three-round slugfest.

3. Jake Ellenberger vs. Nate Marquardt

Welcome back to the land of juggernauts, Nate Marquardt. How fitting it is that his first fight back in the UFC is against Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger.

Here's the deal with Marquardt from a fan's standpoint. You can either get the exciting, flashy Marquardt, who looks like he's one of the best fighters on the planet, or you can get the Marquardt that fights patiently and complacently.

Basically, it's either fireworks or hardly any action at all with Marquardt. For the fireworks side of it, see his bouts with Demian Maia, Wilson Gouveia and Tyron Woodley. For the disinterested, wrestling-oriented Marquardt, see his fights with Yushin Okami and Dan Miller.

Luckily for the fans, there's a good chance Marquardt comes out like he did against Maia, Gouveia and Woodley. Because if he doesn't, he's going to get wrecked by a man with incredible power at 170 pounds.

Because of Ellenberger's wrestling, Marquardt will have to take it to him with his striking. That should result in a spectacular striking battle between two great knockout artists.

2. Carlos Condit vs. Johny Hendricks

Condit vs. Hendricks is worthy of main-eventing a card, but it's no GSP/Diaz.

The co main event at UFC 158 is just as appetizing as the main event in terms of the actual fight. Condit is a slick striker that has awkward angles and can "throw spinning s***."

Hendricks, on the other hand, is completely different. Instead of being a finesse striker like Condit, he is a head-hunting boxer with the best knockout power in the welterweight division.

If Hendricks decides to not use his wrestling and remain standing, Condit might pick him apart. Condit is the more skilled striker, and he can give as well as he can take.

But then again, if Hendricks closes the distance well enough to land one of his haymakers, Condit's lights will dim. Hendricks only needs one shot, but can he endure Condit's unorthodox strikes in order to land it?

1. Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz

This is what we've all been waiting for.

Besides Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II at UFC 148, no other fight in the past couple of years has captured the fans' attention quite like this one.

Think about it. It's Diaz, who is almost like an anti-hero in the way he opposes the lay and pray imitators inside the Octagon, going against GSP, who is finally showing some personality for a change.

GSP's dark place basically means "No More Mr. Nice Guy." Quite frankly, that's awesome. It's nice to see someone get under GSP's skin bad enough to make him talk like a tough guy.

As far as the fight goes, GSP will likely take Diaz down and batter him with ground-and-pound for five rounds. Even if that does happen, the fight will still be entertaining because of Diaz's ground game and trash talk. Will the emotions get to GSP? Will we have another Matt Serra-type moment?

Ah, is it fight time yet?