Imagine GSP and Hendo fighting between 2006-2008. GSP would have been H-bombed back to WW within a round.
Bisping was legit half blind. His final two losses were to left hooks he never even saw coming.
The Bisping that fought Chael and either Rockhold fight, I'd like to have seen him fight GSP.
Bisping was a badass for fighting under those conditions.
There are some easily offended liberals in the War Room.GSP disagrees
How did you earn that double yellow?
That's not saying much and champ( prime) Rich vs Gsp would be interesting. I wouldn't say that's a gimme for gsp based on size alone.....and I dont even have Rich in my top 7-8 mw of all time. He might MIGHT get inside 10. There s a reason why a small wet spot appeared on the left side of Georges pants when he was being postured in a fight with the bigger and BETTER Anderson. The Franklin fight would be interesting
I wouldn't call it a " punchers chance " .Before I go any further- gsp is one of the goats, Rich is not. When u say " punchers chance " then that would equate gsp being a massive favorite over Rich. No - Rich is a 185er/ 205er .....and a quality one at that. Gsp is a better fighter than Forrest Griffin but Griffin had the size to bully Rich for 2/3 rounds in a very boring nothing happening fight. Does gsp have the same kind of success on the ground ? probably not.....only because Rich had great sub defense and he could probably get up vs the gsp .....so would gsp score takedowns? Yes and probably would be the difference in scoring even if he couldnt keep rich down ( especially back then[ scoring] ). I dont even know if that would be a fight on the gsps radar because of the size. " punchers chance " just does not apply here.Franklin could make it interesting. He used to get better as the fight goes on and his size, power and conditioning could be a problem for GSP in later rounds.
Technically, I think he could keep it competitive standing but he has been taken down like 20 times in UFC, I do think GSP could have his way to decision via TDs and top control. Rich has a legit punchers chance though, GSP was hittable.
He also beat Silva with that condition. Whats your excuse for this one too?
I wouldn't call it a " punchers chance " .Before I go any further- gsp is one of the goats, Rich is not. When u say " punchers chance " then that would equate gsp being a massive favorite over Rich. No - Rich is a 185er/ 205er .....and a quality one at that. Gsp is a better fighter than Forrest Griffin but Griffin had the size to bully Rich for 2/3 rounds in a very boring nothing happening fight. Does gsp have the same kind of success on the ground ? probably not.....only because Rich had great sub defense and he could probably get up vs the gsp .....so would gsp score takedowns? Yes and probably would be the difference in scoring even if he couldnt keep rich down ( especially back then[ scoring] ). I dont even know if that would be a fight on the gsps radar because of the size. " punchers chance " just does not apply here.
Absolutly, and he also take out Anderoid Silva lol
He was never a super confident fighter, was probably overly humble, and typically played everything very safeif gsp was so confident why did he never ask to fight silva..... case. Closed.
Andy vs GSP would be a 50/45 fight to me
GSP's wrestling would be tough for Andy to deal with (Chael Sonnen)
Andy's size and range is the biggest reason I'd probably have Anderson winning, but it's a lot harder of a pick than a lot of people seem to think
Meant to say 55/45, but I don't think Anderson's guard would be such a problem that GSP would lose the fight if he was able to consistently get a takedown and get on top. I think that would be his path to victory. Winning on bottom against prime GSP is an almost impossible task IMO, to me the hard part would be getting Anderson down every round without getting KO'dIt's a bad stylistic match-up against the GOAT of the division above. Definitely not 50/50 imo.
Where does GSP take the fight to Silva? There is no place where GSP will like to be, same reason why his toughest fight - according to GSP - was Condit.
Silva is the kind of guard player and movile, long-range striker Condit is...but larger, stronger, more talented and experienced.
GSP had problems in Bisping's guard, actually took more damage than he delivered there. Silva was not as good as Bisping scrambling to his feet but better at playing the guard and delivering elbows off his back.
GSP was such a talented fighter and a great tactician so he has a chance, I just would not favour him. I favour him vs any other pre-Silva UFC MW champion except maybe Bustamante, and of course over any WW
Meant to say 55/45, but I don't think Anderson's guard would be such a problem that GSP would lose the fight if he was able to consistently get a takedown and get on top. I think that would be his path to victory. Winning on bottom against prime GSP is an almost impossible task IMO, to me the hard part would be getting Anderson down every round without getting KO'd
GSP gonna fail his drug test too?The power of positive thinking. And Silva-Sonnen 1. If Sonnen can dominate Prime Silva for 24 minutes, GSP can do it for 25.