Still think gsp takes it again, but people are too quick to count kos out. Gsp is NOT the best wrestler in mma, he has the best takedowns in mma. If there is anybody(at ww) that can beat gsp it is kos. He has wrestling on par if not better than shields and fitch(they wouldnt get gsp down, and have atrocious striking with no power.) He is also faster, stronger, and quicker than they are. It is a daunting task for anybody at ww to be able to stop gsp's takedowns but if somebody is able to stop them it will be a great wrestler. Keep in mind that kos has great college wrestling credentials and admitted to not training his wrestling much at all after he started mma, and was surprised that gsp was able to take him down so much. also keep in mind that kos was the last guy to take a round from gsp and the last guy to take him down in a LONG time. Kos has said that he is going to get his wrestling to a point where gsp is going to be forced to stand with him. will he do it, dont know, but he has a better chance than anyone else. now lets just say that gsp is forced to stand with kos. neither of them have stellar standup. gsp is technical but doesnt have great speed or power, his kicks and punches dont seem to have much power on them. I suspect gsp's chin as well(not that serra doesnt hit hard) but he should be able to take a shot like that, his chin has been protected his whole career before that fight(a little damage from penn in their first fight, not nothing that rocked him) If gsp is forced to stand with koscheck i would be willing to pick kos because he has a lot more power and speed, even though he doesnt set up as well. I just wonder if he tags gsp, drops him, and starts pounding on him if gsp will tap again. Most likely gsp will win a decision by takedowns, but i wouldnt be surprised to see kos get him down atleast once.
If gsp is forced to stand with kos he will probably get tko'ed.
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