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Gegard Mousasi says he would drop to 185 if offered Anderson Silva - Bloody Elbow

That's a really big fight, so if I were offered a fight like that, I would go down in weight for it. I know there are a lot of other guys that are in line for him, so I'm just going to stay at 205 for now. If I'm not succeeding at 205, then I'll drop, but at this moment, I feel great at 205.

Training camp

This training camp I worked really hard and I was really professional. I'm right here at 210. I only have a few pounds to cut. I mean, I'm not really that big of a 205er to begin with. I started the camp at 225 or 230, and didn't have to cut down too much. I don't mind not being the biggest fighter, because I'll feel better with the cut, and I'll make up for it with speed, stamina and explosiveness. I feel like I've done everything right to win. The hard work is done, the training is done. Now it just comes down to going in there on January 12th and getting the job done.

2013

I already have this fight in January, so if I could fight three more times, that will be great, but honestly, even if I fight two more times, that will work, too. I'm still gonna be happy that I fought three times in a year, but of course, four times would be even better.

After this fight, if everything goes well, I don't mind fighting anybody. I'm not choosy. I know the fans have some fights they would like to see, or think would be fun fights, so hopefully, those are the fights that the UFC will put together for me.

UFC Title

My only goal is to win the title. It's not to be the absolute, pound for pound guy. I just want to win the belt, whether it's 205 or 185. If I win one, then maybe I can set my goals even further, and maybe go for the belt in two divisions. Those things are for later, though. At this moment, I'm just focusing on Mike Kyle.

[Luc1an]

so would i.

[hass]

Long way to go for that... Remember his fight with King Mo?

[beardown98]

Originally Posted by hass

Long way to go for that... Remember his fight with King Mo?

Two completely different fighters you can't compare the fight against king mo because neither Silva or Gegard would take the fight to the ground IMO. Also quite a few people had Mousasi winning the fight on points because he did more damage off his back than Mo did in the top position.

I like the match up but see it ending badly for Mousasi he would get picked apart on the feet unless something crazy happens.


Mousasi belongs at 185 in the UFC or just in general that weight seems to fit his body type the best. There would be some great match ups at 185 for him.

[optimusjoel]

Originally Posted by hass

Long way to go for that... Remember his fight with King Mo?

Yeah that fight was horrendous. King Mo took a beating laying on top of him for 5 rounds. Mo's face was busted up bad.

[Bork_Lazer]

If I was offered a million dollars to play Lebron in basketball.... I would do it!

[0mega1]

Originally Posted by beardown98

Two completely different fighters you can't compare the fight against king mo because neither Silva or Gegard would take the fight to the ground IMO. Also quite a few people had Mousasi winning the fight on points because he did more damage off his back than Mo did in the top position.

I like the match up but see it ending badly for Mousasi he would get picked apart on the feet unless something crazy happens.


Mousasi belongs at 185 in the UFC or just in general that weight seems to fit his body type the best. There would be some great match ups at 185 for him.

I was one of them... King Mo didnt do a damn thing in that fight.

[Kimbo> Rampage]

No he wouldnt... If i remember correctly Anderson and Soares paid Mousasi off to move up to LHW, because they were so scared of him.

[MickeyKnox]

Originally Posted by hass

Long way to go for that... Remember his fight with King Mo?

That fight is number one in my book when it comes to a guy getting his face beat in while on top the entire fight. It was not a good fight.

I'd rather see Mousasi at 185 in the future.

[beardown98]

Originally Posted by rampage9712

No he wouldnt... If i remember correctly Anderson and Soares paid Mousasi off to move up to LHW, because they were so scared of him.

Not sure if serious

Mousasi is a good fighter with a very good stand up game but what about him would scare Anderson anymore than say some of the guys he's already fought and demolished.