GSP is way better than Khabib

[rex kramer]

Even now GSP would maul Khabib I think. Pretty sure that's why Dana wasn't ever gonna let that fight happen while Khabib was champ.

But if they can get Khabib to come back for one more, I think they might try to make it happen now. It would make a ton of money and there's literally no downside for the UFC. Both GSP and Khabib are retired anyway. So why not?

Plus if Khabib wins, it's likely the most impressive win of his career, and would help his case for GOAT at LW. And if GSP wins he's the first guy to ever beat champs at 3 different weight classes in the UFC, maybe in the whole sport. Which helps his case for GOAT. They need to set this thing up.

 

[Brca031]

I doubt GSP goes 0/17 on takedowns against Gleison.
GSP would jab his face off..

 

[Dbreiden83080]

I doubt GSP goes 0/17 on takedowns against Gleison.
GSP would jab his face off..

Maybe this fight can still happen, but GSP is 40 it is kind of pointless now... Dana in typical Dana fashion blew it big time about 3 years ago, when GSP was all in on getting this fight.. He was too scared GSP would win, and walk again.

 

[TheSpider]

I doubt GSP goes 0/17 on takedowns against Gleison.
GSP would jab his face off..

Gleison might make GSP tap to strikes like fellow LW Serra did

 

[eddymotto]

30 year old GSP vs 30 year old Khabib at say 165? I would heavily favor GSP

would absolutely love to see that fight. 2 great champs. it would be a dream match up

I am still fascinated by a GSP-Khabib fight now. Above 155. but let's be honest and say that the fight would be more about how much GSP can still fight at 40.

I don't get all the posts in this thread trying to insult either fighter. even if you don't like them, they are both easily and obviously 2 of the greatest fighters to ever compete in the UFC

 

[Call-of-Cthulhu]

I am a GSP fan, but if you really watch the Hendricks fight (GSP's prime), GSP would have nothing for Khabib, (who is now in his prime).

The shorter Hendricks was able to get in on GSP, and really won the first three rounds. Hendricks faded in the end, but that would never happen to Khabib. I don't think GSP could take Khabib's constant pressure and pace, and even if GSP got the takedown, Khabib without grapple him from the top, or bottom, it wouldn't matter.

BJ Penn was a much smaller man than GSP, and was nowhere near Khabib's level as a grappler or physical force. Khabib's striking now is competitive with pretty much anyone, but GSP could not compete with Khabib and the grappling department.

 

[BRASIL WAND]

I doubt GSP goes 0/17 on takedowns against Gleison.
GSP would jab his face off..

I doubt Khabib ever taps to ground and pound from Matt Serra...

 

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The wrestling would be interesting