I think he would. I’m sure he was hoping for Maia to beat Woodley. He even picked Maia to beat Woodley beforehand.
What’s the consensus?
Absolutely he would have. I love GSP, and I'm very disappointed that he chose to duck Woodley, the obvious fight in a division where GSP rules as GOAT, in favor of an obvious victim in Bisping. No one thought Bisping would win that fight or even the next fight he took regardless of who the opponent was. (McGregor "Fans", do you see how I don't pretend that every decision a fighter I like makes is a genius decision? Do you see how real MMA fans can admit fighters are fallible and not just gargle balls and make excuses?). Anyway, I never recall GSP ducking a fight even when I was worried the opponent could beat him (Hendricks). So I have no idea why he wouldn't have demanded Woodley unless maybe he has become more timid with time.I think he would. I’m sure he was hoping for Maia to beat Woodley. He even picked Maia to beat Woodley beforehand.
What’s the consensus?
Edit: So why doesn’t GSP wanna fight Woodley?
I think he would.
no. GSP is looking for big name, big money fights. and who can blame him?
maia is a big name to hardcore fight fans, but not to casual fans.
Woodley is probably the worst match up for gsp. Hes stronger, with better wrestling and has way more power in his hands. Gsp would have better cardio, technical striking, speed and kicks. I would think its almost a 50/50 fight giving gsp a slight edgeI think he would. I’m sure he was hoping for Maia to beat Woodley. He even picked Maia to beat Woodley beforehand.
What’s the consensus?
Edit: So why doesn’t GSP wanna fight Woodley?
I agree for the most part. Woodley holds some weight, cause recapturing WW gold solidifies his spot that people like woodley are trying to argue these days. But that has no dependancy on woodley holding the strap for it. Getting it back from any of the WW top 3 would hold the same weight basically. But I do feel a 3rd WW title, recapturing the belt he never officially lost would be the legacy cherry on top.Bingo. GSP had stated that he was only coming back for big money and/or legacy fights. Maia & Woodley fit into neither of the above. With the possible exception of Robbie Lawler, there's really no one at WW with name value for GSP to fight, and even Robbie is borderline since he's mostly a favourite of the hardcore Just Bleed fans.
GSP would never fight anyone he didn't believe himself to be able to beat.I think he would. I’m sure he was hoping for Maia to beat Woodley. He even picked Maia to beat Woodley beforehand.
What’s the consensus?
Edit: So why doesn’t GSP wanna fight Woodley?
Fuck yeah he would have. Totally winnable fight for the GOAT.