Would MW be different if they stopped Anderson vs Bisping after the knee?

[Gensoking]

I'm of the opinion it should have been stopped.

That aside, imagine how the middleweight picture may have changed if they had stopped it and Anderson was the winner. Bisping wouldn't have gotten a title shot, very possibly never becoming champion in his career. Rockhold wouldn't have been KOd by Bisping, potentially changing his future if you believe that loss changed him. GSP may never have moved up for a title chance or, if he still did, he may have lost against a stronger champion. Romero may have fought Rockhold for the actual belt and won a belt before retiring.

Anything else you can think of that may have been affected?

 

[13Seconds]

Don't even wanna think about it. Bisping becoming the champ was a beautiful moment. Sure, it was the beginning of a messy frustrating title picture in the MW division, but damn. Rockhold needed to get his ass knocked out.

 

[beephin]

Had Anderson followed up with punches I really believe the fight would have been stopped.
Andy goofed horribly by going to celebrate instead of finishing Bisping.

 

[TheSpider]

Obviously. Bisping wouldn’t have been able to cherry pick #13 46 year old Hendo and GSP wouldn’t have come out of retirement to fight for the MW title against anyone other than 39 year old one eyed Ping.

 

[Gensoking]

Had Anderson followed up with punches I really believe the fight would have been stopped.
Andy goofed horribly by going to celebrate instead of finishing Bisping.

Wouldn't be Anderson if he didn't clown

 

[TheMessiah]

Bisping is one of the most overrated fighters ever. Just a gatekeeper who had a ton of luck on his side

 

[Swarthy]

LOL these threads are so full of salty Anderson fans bahahahahahaha

Bisping Schooled Anderson from start to finish. Anderson took advantage of a miscommunication and still lost.

PS Prime Bisping beats the breaks off of Prime Anderson.

War the Count
Bisping Bless
Yeah Buddeh

 

[Slapchoppin]

they couldn't have stopped it

the knee landed on the horn if he had followed up with punches they would have been illegal

 

[Gensoking]

they couldn't have stopped it

the knee landed on the horn if he had followed up with punches they would have been illegal

If you're out after the bell or judged to be unable to continue then it can be stopped. Machida vs Thiago Silva is an example

 

[Slapchoppin]

If you're out after the bell or judged to be unable to continue then it can be stopped. Machida vs Thiago Silva is an example

well he was clearly able to continue seeing as he came back the next round like it never happened and got back to business

 

[aali14]

Despite resorting to the dirty knee he still lost

GSP >> Bisping >> Anderson

 

[arcadeperfect]

If Anderson won that fight he would've fought Rockhold next and won back his title.

 

[Gensoking]

well he was clearly able to continue seeing as he came back the next round like it never happened and got back to business

This isn't the point of the thread. Regardless, that's not how "able to continue" works

 

[Deleted member 576123]

I'm of the opinion it should have been stopped.

That aside, imagine how the middleweight picture may have changed if they had stopped it and Anderson was the winner. Bisping wouldn't have gotten a title shot, very possibly never becoming champion in his career. Rockhold wouldn't have been KOd by Bisping, potentially changing his future if you believe that loss changed him. GSP may never have moved up for a title chance or, if he still did, he may have lost against a stronger champion. Romero may have fought Rockhold for the actual belt and won a belt before retiring.

Anything else you can think of that may have been affected?

Dude. Your imagination is legit.
Great post.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

Bisping finally getting a title shot and winning was one of UFC's greatest moments. it shows that against all odds you can make your dreams come true with a lot of hard work, determination, and a little luck.

on the contrary, if Anderson beat Bisping and had gotten the shot vs Rockhold and Matrix'd Luke to regain the championship, that would've been unbelievable too.

 

[KingBeef]

Yes.

 

[Lonestar73]

LOL these threads are so full of salty Anderson fans bahahahahahaha

Bisping Schooled Anderson from start to finish. Anderson took advantage of a miscommunication and still lost.

PS Prime Bisping beats the breaks off of Prime Anderson.

War the Count
Bisping Bless
Yeah Buddeh

Prime Matt Hamill beats them both.

 

[Chosen]

If Anderson won that fight he would've fought Rockhold next and won back his title.

Rockhold would’ve Knocked Anderson out again. Just like the guy luke beat for the title did

 

[Chosen]

Obviously. Bisping wouldn’t have been able to cherry pick #13 46 year old Hendo and GSP wouldn’t have come out of retirement to fight for the MW title against anyone other than 39 year old one eyed Ping.

Lmao you keep living in the past cause Anderson couldn’t do shit without his PEDS.

 

[Swarthy]

Prime Matt Hamill beats them both.

I can live with this. Hamill definitely beat Bisping. And he had the toolkit to beat Andrrson.