GSP breaks down why he has trouble finishing fights

Sakara=Excitement · 09-13-2012, 12:36 PM

MiddleEasy.com | GSP breaks down why he has trouble finishing fights

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Despite clearing out an entire division, GSP remains one of the most criticized champions in the UFC outside of Jon Jones, but that’s only because St. Pierre has taken most of 2012 off with a knee injury and folks tend to forget about you when you’re not actively competing. Fans are brutal critics when MMA fighters coast to victory in place of taking chances and finishing fights. In an interview with the Toronto Sun, GSP breaks down why it’s not always that easy to finish fights...

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“I want to finish because of the criticism,” said St. Pierre, who has seen five of his last six fights go to decision.

“I’ve listened to the critics and I want to become more opportunistic,” says St. Pierre.

“(It bugs me) but at the same time, my last fight wasn’t that great. I got poked in the eye,” said the 31-year-old of his five-round domination of Jake Shields at UFC 129.

“I can make up a bunch of excuses but the truth is I’m fighting the best guys all the time and it’s tough competition. You cannot always win by beautiful fashion. The guy that is in front of me is a very good guy. He’s the No. 1 contender all the time and now I’m fighting the (interim) world champ in Carlos Condit. I’m working a lot more on being more opportunistic and it’s going to pay off I’m sure.”

“When I see an opportunity, I don’t need to overthink it and I need to go for it,”

“I think that my opponents have become better in time. Sometimes, when you break a guy mentally, he doesn’t fight to win anymore, he fights to not lose and to survive. That minimizes the opportunity for him to be finished. And that’s what’s happening in a lot of my fights and it’s hard to finish a guy who doesn’t fight to win.”

Luc1an · 09-13-2012, 01:20 PM

Although i havent been happy with his last few fights, i understand his reasoning. It does make sense that he is always fighting the best guy. But he did admit that he has become too cautious.

Y2JUBAE · 09-13-2012, 01:32 PM

I have criticized him for that reason, mainly due to how dominant he is in his fights.

I think GSP is a super-classy guy and an amazing fighter and I really respect him for addressing this criticism.

I blame Greg Jackson.

Fe1 · 09-13-2012, 01:32 PM

No room to be cautious when he's fighting Condit. He's going to need to find the right opening and go for a finish because I think. Carlos will probably out point him. I'd like to see Condit win but if GSP finishes this fight I'll be happy.

TheDoucheyWun · 09-13-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fe1

No room to be cautious when he's fighting Condit. He's going to need to find the right opening and go for a finish because I think. Carlos will probably out point him. I'd like to see Condit win but if GSP finishes this fight I'll be happy.

Huge NBK fan but IMO there isn't a single man in the UFC that could beat GSP on points. He is like the king of point fighting lol...And I dont believe Carlos is the guy to stop GSP's gouble leg considering KOS, Fitch, Shields all couldn't & people seem to forget that GSP started as a striker has a striking base and is most likely the best striker in his division or in the top 3.

We just havent seen GSP's pure striking ability since Serra took his head off.

Fe1 · 09-13-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoucheyWun

Huge NBK fan but IMO there isn't a single man in the UFC that could beat GSP on points. He is like the king of point fighting lol...And I dont believe Carlos is the guy to stop GSP's gouble leg considering KOS, Fitch, Shields all couldn't & people seem to forget that GSP started as a striker has a striking base and is most likely the best striker in his division or in the top 3.

We just havent seen GSP's pure striking ability since Serra took his head off.

I see what you're saying but I think Carlos is going to be able to stick and move, use his footwork to avoid giving GSP an opportunity for a double leg. Condit is easily the most well rounded fighter that GSP has fought to date. It's going to give him trouble for sure

I do have to disagree with you about GSP being one if the best strikers in the division. He's good but not even close to top three

W.Silva>C.Norris · 09-13-2012, 02:14 PM

I think in a 5 round fight, gsp wins a decision. Im a big fan of carlos, but GSP is _very_ good at imposing his game plan, and scoring when he needs to score.

I think the biggest danger GSP will face in Condit is a killer instinct. I dont think many of his recent opponents brought that to the table, at least not the same way Carlos does. If Condit can wobble GSP, or get him in a bad position, its gonna be a short night.

I'll most likely end up rooting for Carlos, but a GSP win would be far from upsetting at the same time.

WAR!

SwordofAres · 09-13-2012, 02:57 PM

Is Joey Chestnut fighting GSP? Or is GSP entering the world of competitive eating? Maybe a competitive eating contest immediately followed by a 5 round MMA fight the winner takes on Kobayashi.

W.Silva>C.Norris · 09-13-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SwordofAres

Is Joey Chestnut fighting GSP? Or is GSP entering the world of competitive eating? Maybe a competitive eating contest immediately followed by a 5 round MMA fight the winner takes on Kobayashi.

If we're working competitive eating into MMA, my money is on Roy. In both. First man to hold 2 championships since Hendo.

tucker50 · 09-13-2012, 03:22 PM

I get that he's always fighting the best guys the UFC has to offer, but he's been doing that since his first fight in the UFC. He's never fought anyone that didn't have a successful MMA career, but he used to be great at finishing fights. I still think it's all about that Serra KO and training with Jackson.

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