Khabib vs current GSP at 170

[D 1 Wrestler]

Would this prove khabib wrestling is overrated and he is simply over powering smaller fighters at 155? Or would he beat GSP?

 

[Sansnom]

GSP would beat hit ass. He's probably one of his worst match ups stylistically.

 

[ThEiCeMaN6791]

See second Koscheck fight.

 

[TheLastEmperorReurns]

Would this prove khabib wrestling is overrated and he is simply over powering smaller fighters at 155? Or would he beat GSP?

Neither of the above in all likelihood considering that GSP is a weight class bigger than him and size/strength is a huge difference-maker in all combat sports.

Khabib is, in fact, overpowering smaller fighters at 155 lbs. He's also doing so to fighters that are roughly equal to him in weight (like RDA and Pat Healy).

The real question to ask is who would win if they were the same size.

The answer to that is probably GSP, but it doesn't mean that Khabib is overrated in any sense because GSP is consensus UFC GOAT whereas Khabib is arguably the best LW of all time in terms of ability (and soon, if all things go well, in accomplishment).

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

Neither of the above in all likelihood considering that GSP is a weight class bigger than him and size/strength is a huge difference-maker in all combat sports.

Khabib is, in fact, overpowering smaller fighters at 155 lbs. He's also doing so to fighters that are roughly equal to him in weight (like RDA and Pat Healy).

The real question to ask is who would win if they were the same size.

The answer to that is probably GSP, but it doesn't mean that Khabib is overrated in any sense because GSP is consensus UFC GOAT whereas Khabib is arguably the best LW of all time in terms of ability (and soon, if all things go well, in accomplishment).

They walk around similar weight and are same height, khabib just cuts on the verge of death

 

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

GSP most likely. I'd be surprised if Khabib could get/keep him down.

 

[Sansnom]

GSP is more of a wrestler type of fighter, similar to Khabib in a way. But his takedowns are just on another level, his ground game too.

No way Khabib could do to GSP what he does to 155ers. GSP would dominate him.

 

[TheLastEmperorReurns]

They walk around similar weight and are same height

 

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

They walk around similar weight and are same height, khabib just cuts on the verge of death

They used to be similar walking weights but GSP was always much bigger in shape. Besides GSP has bulked up while Khabib slimmed down.

 

[sb413197]

See second Koscheck fight.

Exactly this. GSP has a knack for exploiting the weaknesses of his opponents. It would be a long and horrific night for Khabib. Add the lack of any real power and threat from the standup of Khabib, poor head movement, and his short range...that would go very very badly.

I like Khabib but GSP is just custom-made to beat him.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Love me some Khabib but GSP wins this

 

[blewgums]

Ain't nobody better than a prime GSP.

 

[Se4n]

Firas would cook up some defensive gameplan for GSP to win a boring decision lol

 

[The guest]

 

[Mixedfights]

GSP....and I cant stand GSP.