Both guys are great gameplanners with tremendous fight IQ's, along with having top notch athleticism and all-around fight skills. It would be a fascinating matchup IMO... but yeah, I'm inclined to believe that prime GSP would win a decision over Tyron.
I disagree.
Been watching GSP since the first Hughes fight... he’s one of MMAs GOAT candidates BUT his resume is littered with bloated LWs(Serra x2, Sherk, Penn x 2, etc) and he DUCKED Woodley.
GSP turned into a repressed wrestler after the Serra KO... he wouldn’t take down Woodley and his chin wouldn’t hold up against Tyrons power.
matt serra . / threadThe thing about Tyron is that he has had some very unimpressive performances and then some incredibly impressive ones, like against Till.
The thing about GSP was that, even when boring, he was extremely dominant. He never had questionable victories, like Woodley had against Wonderboy 2, until the very tail end of his reign (Hendricks). Woodley would need to defend the title a solid two or three more times to be in contention.
the same kos that woodley ko`d ?no one in the history of WW from any era could hold a candle to GSP in his prime. the TDD and grappling that he showed against Kos in their first fight was nothing short of superhuman. no one had an answer for his game.
the fact that people try to hold the Hendricks fight against him so vehemently speaks volumes - the best they can come up with is "but someone finally gave him a close fight".
the one that was in loss 3 of a 6 fight career ending losing streak, yes.the same kos that woodley ko`d ?