GSP vs Anderson Silva in 2016... Who would win?

[SamboRedBelt]

Anderson is shot and lost a lot of his speed and reflexes. His chin might be gone and he was getting outboxed by Bisping.

GSP is ring rusted, hasn't fought in years.

This is still an interesting and intriguing match up, it's strange that it wasn't even considered for UFC 200. I mean it's still GSP vs Silva, right? They should both be equally shot at this point so it's a fair match up.

Who do you think wins it and how?

 

[priderulez]

Honestly, GSP imo. AS fools around too much. More than he fights anyway. I am pretty sure GSP can pull it off

 

[BisexualMMA]

I feel like GSP would hold him down and treat him to 25 minutes of dry missionary 6 times out of 10.

 

[SamboRedBelt]

I really don't know why no one came up with this idea for UFC 200. I'd rather see this than Tate vs Nunes or those two rematches.

 

[LukeSkyRutten]

Anderson is shot and lost a lot of his speed and reflexes. His chin might be gone and he was getting outboxed by Bisping.

GSP is ring rusted, hasn't fought in years.

This is still an interesting and intriguing match up, it's strange that it wasn't even considered for UFC 200. I mean it's still GSP vs Silva, right? They should both be equally shot at this point so it's a fair match up.

Who do you think wins it and how?

Equally shot? Anderson has had far more fights, a far longer career and is in his 40's.

 

[IMSAYIN]

GSP wins easy, imo.

Wins the same way he's won for the last 6 yrs ( technically 4 yrs. Retired for 2 ). Takedown, pass guard, elbows.

 

[Brockster]

I think GSP would put Anderson on his back and maul him for five rounds.

 

[Spath]

I have no idea. GSP would probably try to turn it in to a grappling contest. AS is bigger and GSP obviously has better wrestling. Silva isn't known to relentlessly attack from the bottom, but he has a dangerous submission game. If GSP could hang on for 25 minutes I think he takes it via UD... But could he?

 

[SamboRedBelt]

Equally shot? Anderson has had far more fights, a far longer career and is in his 40's.

GSP has bum knees and is ring rusted, maybe not "shot" from wear and tear but definitely not in proper fighting shape like he was in his prime

 

[camelfarmer1]

How could we possibly know, 'cause gsp isn't an active fighter.

 

[LukeSkyRutten]

GSP has bum knees and is ring rusted, maybe not "shot" from wear and tear but definitely not in proper fighting shape like he was in his prime

He wouldn't be in his prime, but Anderson is completely busted now. It's sad, but he probably isn't even top ten… He lost to a busted, one eyed Bisping.

 

[roman510]

Nobody knows If GSP still got it...

But if they fought when they were both champions, GSP would Sonnen him all day long.

 

[Koimpact]

GSP would 50-45 him easy nowadays. AS doesn't have the reflexes to and a flash KO him anymore

 

[Drake]

Honestly, GSP imo. AS fools around too much. More than he fights anyway. I am pretty sure GSP can pull it off

I feel like GSP would hold him down and treat him to 25 minutes of dry missionary 6 times out of 10.

Theessss

 

[lhx58]

Silva still has power when he try to strike. But honestly he is gun shy....he wasn't even trying to strike over 1 minute he was just dancing in Bisping fight. If Anderson actually get his groove to strike he can won. But most likely GSP win via Silvas lack of offence and GSP wrestling. GSP get busted and blooded but win des.

 

[The Accuser]

Well, the best MMA wrestler in the history of MMA vs a guy who can't defend a takedown.

In 2016 the same guy would win who would have won in the last 10 years.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Jab
Takedown
Pass Guard
Elbow
Repeat

50-45 50-45 50-45 GSP

 

[daniel san]

This could be a pretty good fight, maybe boring but it still would be a legendary fight. Even if Silva's chin is gone, I don't think that GSP would be able to knock him out. GSP's plan would of course be to take Silva down. Don't see GSP being able to sub Silva. Silva will have 5 rounds where he can land a KO punch/kick before being taken down. I think the fight is pretty much 50/50 at this point.

 

[RJK]

Always GSP.

Wrestling, stronger mental game.

 

[Andy Capp]

I have no idea. GSP would probably try to turn it in to a grappling contest. AS is bigger and GSP obviously has better wrestling. Silva isn't known to relentlessly attack from the bottom, but he has a dangerous submission game. If GSP could hang on for 25 minutes I think he takes it via UD... But could he?

I disagree with your statement about Silva attacking from the bottom. He aggressively fucked Chael up from the bottom so much it opened up that triangle opportunity, imo. However, I think GSP has much better top control and he would take Silva down and keep him there for 5 rounds and win the fight. You never know though. After 3 knee surgeries, I don't know if GSP would have as easy a time with takedowns on Silva as I might like to think.