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Most people clearly agree that GSP would lose to GOAT prime Anderson Silva at 185. However, how would he do against 185's greats that weren't GOATs? Prime Franklin? Prime Hendo? Prime Wanderlei cut to 185? Prime Filho? Prime Bustamante?
I have him winning:
- Wanderlei
- Filho
- Hendo
I see him taking Wanderlei, Filho, and Hendo down all night. I don't see Filho submitting him either. Wanderlei and Hendo will look like Sonnen vs Wanderlei and Shields vs Hendo.
Losing against:
- Bustamante
- Franklin
I see Bustamante and Franklin beating GSP on the feet just like Wanderlei and Hendo. However, unlike Wanderlei and Hendo, their TDD (takedown defense) combined with their size advantage will let them avoid the takedowns just enough to win the fight.
Tie:
- Saku
I'd give GSP a slight edge to win vs Saku because he can decide where the fight takes place. I see Saku and GSP being 50/50 on the feet, and 50/50 on the ground though. So, the fight will be almost 50/50 wherever GSP takes it. But if it's 51/49 somewhere.. GSP could take it there and that might give him the victory.
I think his natural size disadvantage would hurt him a bit at 185, and styles make fights.
I have him winning:
- Wanderlei
- Filho
- Hendo
I see him taking Wanderlei, Filho, and Hendo down all night. I don't see Filho submitting him either. Wanderlei and Hendo will look like Sonnen vs Wanderlei and Shields vs Hendo.
Losing against:
- Bustamante
- Franklin
I see Bustamante and Franklin beating GSP on the feet just like Wanderlei and Hendo. However, unlike Wanderlei and Hendo, their TDD (takedown defense) combined with their size advantage will let them avoid the takedowns just enough to win the fight.
Tie:
- Saku
I'd give GSP a slight edge to win vs Saku because he can decide where the fight takes place. I see Saku and GSP being 50/50 on the feet, and 50/50 on the ground though. So, the fight will be almost 50/50 wherever GSP takes it. But if it's 51/49 somewhere.. GSP could take it there and that might give him the victory.
I think his natural size disadvantage would hurt him a bit at 185, and styles make fights.
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