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[joeodd2]

I think out of the three GSP would give Anderson the most problems. His Jab is world class and his Take Downs are almost Olympic Level. But his mental strength and Planning are his biggest assets. He doesn't talk a lot of smack, probably the nicest guy in MMA, but he executes game plans with precision. I think a fight between these two at 178 or 180 would be ideal. If Anderson Loses, he probably retires or begins the process toward it anyway.

[initial_zen]

I think wiedman has a better shot than gsp.. but thats only because i havent seen gsp at mw.

[cosmicsunn]

I voted for gsp.
If it's his last fight why not make it a superfight with another p4p greatest? Lately, gsp's been talking about fighting silva so why not make the fight.

[rivethead]

Originally Posted by RearNakedStroke

Fighting a champ at a lighter weight class would do absolutely nothing to help his standing in the P4P category.

Exactly.

The issue is that most people don't understand even a rudimentary concept of p4p. When GSP beat Penn--and Penn was still widely considered top 3 p4p--it should have done nothing to cement him as p4p. If Penn had beaten Georges, it would have been HUGE. By the same token, if Anderson beats GSP, it does nothing for his p4p status: a bigger fighter is always supposed to beat a smaller fighter if their skills are equal. But if Georges were to beat Anderson, it would have a huge impact. If Anderson were to face Jones and win, that would be a great illustration of his p4p status.

Originally Posted by cosmicsunn

Lately, gsp's been talking about fighting silva so why not make the fight.

Wait, what? Georges--when asked directly--mentioned Silva years ago. What has he said "lately?"

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[VimyRidge]

Originally Posted by RearNakedStroke

Fighting a champ at a lighter weight class would do absolutely nothing to help his standing in the P4P category.

I know Silva doesn't like fighting anyone who might actually beat him or challenge him, but GSP? Is this a joke??? There is no way I would pay to see this.

Beating up the 5-10 , 190 lbs GSP doesn't add much to his resume. GSP has had enough problems with people at WW. If he can't finish Hardy, there is no way in hell he is going to finish Silva.

He should move up and fight Jones. Silva's resume is pretty thin for the number of fights he has had and to be considered p4p champion/goat is a joke. A lot of hand picked opponents. If he is too scared to fight Jones, at least fight Rashad or Shogun.

[lwbrewer]

My pick was done in reverse who shouldn't get it. Nicks suspendend lost his last fight a weight class below Anderson, and giving him a shot just supports bad actions.
GSP Injuried not up to full potential for his weight div., and if it happens I would like GSP at his best not a ? on it.
So in the end Wiedman all do to the fact he earned it. In the end it gives the sport more creditability by not jumping over fighters just for money.

[MIZjitsZOU]

I chose GSP. If it is his last fight ever then I think the spectacle of GSP vs Silva to declare a P4P champ would be great. That way Weidman could go ahead and fight whoever for the MW belt assuming Anderson concedes it..

To the follow up question. I have already said I chose this for the spectacle, even though I think GSP could win. I would have AS as a favorite, maybe like -220. GSP could grind on him and force him to tire.

I think Weidman has more of a shot at beating Anderson, but if it is his farewell fight then he is not going to get.

[VimyRidge]

Originally Posted by MIZJUDOZOU

I would have AS as a favorite, maybe like -220. GSP could grind on him and force him to tire.

Force him to tire? He didn't look to tired at the end of the 5th against Sonnen despite his broken ribs.

If this fight happends, I would happily give you those odds as long as you are putting money on GSP.

[VimyRidge]

Given the poll, it looks like all the GSP talk by the Silva camp has worked and distracted people from talking about the only real interesting fight, Silva-Jones.


Jones doesn't want to fight Machida because he says it is not a good money fight.

Silva's camp keeps saying they don't want to fight a bunch of fighters because they are not worthy of a title shot

Well.... this fight would meet both fighters criteria.

[MIZjitsZOU]

Originally Posted by VimyRidge

Force him to tire? He didn't look to tired at the end of the 5th against Sonnen despite his broken ribs.

If this fight happends, I would happily give you those odds as long as you are putting money on GSP.

Vinny, maybe I don't remember it, but Chael stayed content to stay in the guard of AS during that fight. I think GSP would try to pass. Half guard or side control would put more chest to chest pressure and tire him out, IMO in this make believe scenario.

Depending how GSP looks in November I might put money on him at +250 or so.