Why doesn't GSP

[MikeMcMann]

@FlyingDeathKick,

Fighting for a third belt (Khabib at LW) right now is BY FAR the biggest fight and win GSP could get right now. It is worth far more than the GOAT WW getting yet another WW belt and win and just upping that number by one. Don't get me wrong as Woodley would be a good win but everyone already knows GSP is the GOAT WW.

Fighting Conor or Anderson could be money fights if that is all GSP cares about but he seems more focused on legacy fights and that is ok. If the UFC holds firm (and it is their choice) and says no to a LW title shot, you may see GSP retire but come back, once again but only for money/fun fights. Anderson, Conor, Nick Diaz, etc.

 

[SuperNerd]

You think Georges turned down a McGregor fight?

 

[wlu.29]

The age-old question of why doesn't GSP fight Silva...

at this point it's about dollars and stock market

gsp is still high, anderson is low

if gsp were to fight khabib and then lost, i bet he would be open to fighting silva then as his stock would take a hit

right now GSP is on dividend mode

 

[sbhatt]

Fight Silva or Conor rather than trying to put another division on hold for even longer than it already has been? Not as much to lose against Khabib? Would beating Khabib do more for his legacy than beating Woodley? Fight Woodley or do a superfight with somebody that doesn't have a belt.

Why even bring Silva up when it's well known that gaining weight to move up to fight Bisping caused him health problems? Moving up isn't an option for GSP, and Silva has too many losses now for it to be considered a superfight. Woodley is yet another WW title fight win; he has a slew already, so it doesn't really add anything new to his legacy. As for Conor, his loss to Khabib means the fight lacks the lustre that a Khabib fight would have. Being the man to defeat the previously undefeated Khabib was the only cherry out there to put on top of GSP's career sundae, and if Dana isn't going to let it happen, there's no reason to stay active.

 

[TrueBias]

Fight Silva or Conor rather than trying to put another division on hold for even longer than it already has been? Not as much to lose against Khabib? Would beating Khabib do more for his legacy than beating Woodley? Fight Woodley or do a superfight with somebody that doesn't have a belt.

He wanted khabib, but after taking another read of his suspension, khabib could fight as soon as the summer. But oh noooo, khabib wants none of that. He doesnt want to donthe anti bully gig, doesnt want to come back until his teammates are back, and doesnt want to fight in nevada.

Gsp was likely working WITH UFC, but since khabib is being a drama queen, gsp is like, fuck it, im out.

 

[kickpuncher]

Fight Silva or Conor rather than trying to put another division on hold for even longer than it already has been? Not as much to lose against Khabib? Would beating Khabib do more for his legacy than beating Woodley? Fight Woodley or do a superfight with somebody that doesn't have a belt.

GSP is too scared to fight anyone that poses a threat to him. That is why he is ducking Woodley and only fought Bisping at MW and then like a little puppy with his tail between his legs. Dude needs to retire and STFU about fighting or come back and cement his legacy. IMO, he should come back to WW and clean out the division and then retire. If he does that, then he is the GOAT, with only Jon being his competition. But GSP is too scared to do that.

 

[thobra]

Gsp is a smart guy that never does anything by chance. Fighting Anderson or Tyron is just too risky. Khabib is a fight he is very confident he will win.

 

[kickpuncher]

Why even bring Silva up when it's well known that gaining weight to move up to fight Bisping caused him health problems? Moving up isn't an option for GSP, and Silva has too many losses now for it to be considered a superfight. Woodley is yet another WW title fight win; he has a slew already, so it doesn't really add anything new to his legacy.

What bullshit you just posted.

Woodley would smerk GSP. So how has GSP already slew Woodley?

Moving up in weight caused GSP health problems? LOL Wut? Did Whittaker moving up cause him health problems? What about Gastelum? DC moved up to HW and no known health problems for him. If anything, I think Bisping lighting his ass up gave him some CTE like symptoms and that may be what he really means about it affecting his health. lol

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

GSP is too scared to fight anyone that poses a threat to him. That is why he is ducking Woodley and only fought Bisping at MW and then like a little puppy with his tail between his legs. Dude needs to retire and STFU about fighting or come back and cement his legacy. IMO, he should come back to WW and clean out the division and then retire. If he does that, then he is the GOAT, with only Jon being his competition. But GSP is too scared to do that.

He doesn't really need to do anything I just wish he'd not try for these easier stylistic matchups that will look amazing on his record years down the road. He could have fought Silva when he was champion or Weidman, or even Rockhold. However he decided to fight the guy who was always considered a gate keeper before catching Rockhold on his glass chin and winning a controversial decision over 90 year old post retirement Hendo.

 

[VAfan]

because khabib is easily the biggest challenge of the 3?

he gets shit on for supposed 'ducking' and now there's a thread about how he should fight conor or old man anderson over khabib. you can't win here.

 

[kwd1253]

The age-old question of why doesn't GSP fight Silva...

Because a.s. Is a cheat and washed up. Not. Worth gsp time. Gsp beat m.w. Guy that beat Anderson. Plus he beats Anderson 90% say that should happen when Anderson was in his prime and say he should have fought woodly or khibib or ect.?gsp loses with sherdog if he beats Anderson, woodly and khibib.

 

[kwd1253]

He doesn't really need to do anything I just wish he'd not try for these easier stylistic matchups that will look amazing on his record years down the road. He could have fought Silva when he was champion or Weidman, or even Rockhold. However he decided to fight the guy who was always considered a gate keeper before catching Rockhold on his glass chin and winning a controversial decision over 90 year old post retirement Hendo.

Lol it’s not gsp fault that bisping ko Luke for the belt or whitter was out.

 

[ThunderStruck]

True which is why he wanted no part of Silva back in the day but jumped at the chance to face Bisping.

GSP doesnt want to fight ROIDERS.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

GSP doesnt want to fight ROIDERS.

GSP is suspect as hell himself and Silva never tested positive until GSP was already retired.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Lol it’s not gsp fault that bisping ko Luke for the belt or whitter was out.

Yes but let's not pretend Bisping being champ wasn't the entire reason he went for that fight.

 

[fightfan70]

didn't he just retire?

 

[Stevanchez]

Fight Silva?

He's coming off a loss(1-5(1 NC) in last 7) and is not a big money draw.

or Conor?

He just loss to Khabib(2-2 in his last 4).

Not as much to lose against Khabib?

He obviously doesn't think he'll lose.

Would beating Khabib do more for his legacy than beating Woodley?

Yes. Especially if he can make 155.

Fight Woodley or do a superfight with somebody that doesn't have a belt.

Why would he, when he could possibly make a superfight for a belt?

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

He's coming off a loss(1-5(1 NC) in last 7) and is not a big money draw.

He just loss to Khabib(2-2 in his last 4).

He obviously doesn't think he'll lose.

Yes. Especially if he can make 155.

Why would he, when he could possibly make a superfight for a belt?

All of those are good points but Tony deserves it and the GSP fight doesn't do anything for me.

 

[Stevanchez]

All of those are good points but Tony deserves it and the GSP fight doesn't do anything for me.

I want the Tony fight too.

But people need to stop acting like Khabib and GSP are hypocrites for "choosing money over legacy" by wanting to fight each other.

Other than one of them going up to LHW and fighting Jones(which, c'mon, isn't even realistic for either of them), their is no other fight for either of them that would do more for their legacy.

There is no fighter that Khabib could realistically fight that has had as great a career or name value that GSP has.
There is no other undefeated, overwhelmingly dominate champion that gives GSP a chance at a 3rd championship(if he makes 155) that he could realistically fight.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

I want the Tony fight too.

But people need to stop acting like Khabib and GSP are hypocrites for "choosing money over legacy" by wanting to fight each other.

Other than one of them going up to LHW and fighting Jones(which, c'mon, isn't even realistic for either of them), their is no other fight for either of them that would do more for their legacy.

There is no fighter that Khabib could realistically fight that has had as great a career or name value that GSP has.
There is no other undefeated, overwhelmingly dominate champion that gives GSP a chance at a 3rd championship(if he makes 155) that he could realistically fight.

Well Khabib is also trying for fights with Pacquiao, Mayweather and wants 3x as much for a Mcgregor rematch. The GSP fight would improve his legacy I agree but the thing is I don't want to see him improve his legacy, or at least not in this way. If he wants to face GSP in November why not do the stupid anti bullying psa and fight Tony in April?

Also if this fight does end up being for the belt we know GSP isn't going to stick around, he's admitted it himself. If he beat Khabib he'd give the belt up and then if Khabib manages to win it back against Tony or whoever else it wouldn't feel legit.