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GSP vs Anderson Silva speculation

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#1 ·
I want to see Anderson Silva vs. GSP

I think it's only a matter of time before we see it. I say the fight happens within the next year and a half.
 
#2 ·
I think it's only a matter of time before we see it. I say the fight happens within the next year and a half.
Soon, but possibily a catch weight. Silva has mentioned that he would go down in weight class rather than fighting in 205 as an insinuation that he feels GSP poses the biggest challenge. You know what though let GSP enjoy his hard earned victory and clean up a few more contenders namely Jon Fitch and possibly Alves or Sanchez if they make it to title contention. Then GSP will have officially mopped up the WW division if he hasn't already and so ends the "Rocky" story. In Rocky the main character wasn't half as arrogant. Perhaps it's time for Serra to reflect on everything. What a great finish by GSP!
 
#3 ·
It would make a great new years eve main event!

Only thing is, which title would be on the line, if any. and if no titles on the line, is it worth it making one of your champion loose a fight while he's champion?
 
#4 ·
GSP Vs Silva a big possibility, BJ vs Silva not so much

Props: The Sun

Quoteworthy:

“If GSP beats BJ then you’ll see Silva v GSP — possibly at a catch weight. But if Penn beats GSP there’s no way I’d let him move up to 185lbs, no way. He’ll f***ing fight, argue and cry about it but there’s no way – it ain’t gonna happen, I can tell you that right now – it ain’t gonna happen.”

UFC President Dana White is all about a superfight between welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and middleweight champion Anderson Silva sometime in 2009. Of course, St. Pierre — who next fights lightweight champion BJ Penn at UFC 94 on January 31 — and Silva — who fights Patrick Cote next week — both more than likely need to win their next bouts for that to happen. Great idea and a colossal moneymaker. But here’s where it gets a little weird — White says he will not let Penn — a former welterweight champion who has competed against light heavyweights in the past — fight “The Spider” if he bests “Rush.” Penn has said numerous times that he would like to hold every belt in the UFC, but according to an emphatic White, it’s not going to happen. White is right in that Penn will more than likely raise a stink if he is not allowed to fight Silva … as he should be. It doesn’t make much sense, especially since Penn would have to vacate at least one title for it to happen. Hopefully, White will elaborate on the thought process in the near future.
 
#9 ·
Yeah man, BJ thinks Lyoto whipped his ass when he moved up? Let him bang with Silva, he'll get eaten alive! BJ wants every belt in the UFC, thats laughable. BJ is one of the most talented fighters in the world. Ever. But he just keeps trying to get too big for his britches.

GSP vs Silva at a catch weight(180?) would be my most cherished super fight after Wand's and Chuck's clash. GSP would be very wise to take Anderson down and sub him with the quickness though. As much as I'd love to see them bang it out, Silva is too much for many guys bigger than him, let alone a guy naturally 15 lbs lighter. If it stays standing I think Silva walks it, no problem, KO. However, my gut wants to root for Georges just because the guy is absolutely the full package right now.

GSP via "hows a taste of your own medicine Matt?" armbar
 
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GSP via "hows a taste of your own medicine Matt?" armbar
Don't hate the nitpicker :D but technically, GSP's never armbarred Matt.. he put him in a kimura / keylock. An armbar is when the arm is stretched out straight like a bar and the pressure is on the elbow (which is what Matt did), the kimura is when the elbow is bent and the pressure is on the shoulder (which is what GSP did). Yah I know sherdog says armbar, they got it wrong.
 
#14 ·
GSP vs Silva would be a must watch kind of fight, but I don't think GSP would have much of a chance. Anderson's ability to keep you at the end of his punches and kicks, or pull you into the MT clinch if you get too close, would probably be too much for GSP. Regardless though, that would be one hell of a fight, and worth the PPV price.
 
#27 ·
Silva's biggest weakness is his take down defense. Lutter took Silva down pretty easily and GSP is far above Lutter's skills when it comes to takedowns and wrestling overall. Watch GSP vs. koscheck fight to see some awesome TDD & TD by GSP, basically he totally schools and outwrestles a guy with one of the best wrestling backgrounds in UFC. If GSP can take Koscheck and Hughes down so easily I doubt Silva is much harder.

My prediction is that GSP takes Silva down almost instanly, G&Ps him a bit and eventually subs him. My money is on GSP on that fight basically, but if Silva catches GSP when he goes for that take down it could be the end of the fight too.
GSP's stand up is pretty solid but I think he is smart enough to not try trading with Silva at all. It'll be very similiar with second GSP vs. Serra fight, except Silva doesn't have as good ground game (specially sub defense) as Serra has.
 
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I would LOVE to see GSP/Silva as I think both men would have chances to win and it would be super competitive but the catch weight confuses me. Silva already cuts from over 205 so could he get lower than 185?

While I am excited to see GSP/Penn I wouldnt really care too much to see Penn/Silva so whether that statement is true or not I am ok with it.
 
#21 ·
Silva has destroyed the UFC middleweight champ Rich Franklin twice, and completely dominated Pride Light Heavy and Middleweight Champ Dan Henderson with relative ease.

I have a hard time believing that GSP and especially Penn, can move up from welterweight and lightweight respectively to take Silva's belt.

Both would be out like a light once Silva gets them in a muay thai clinch and knees them in the head.
 
#23 ·
I have a hard time believing that GSP and especially Penn, can move up from welterweight and lightweight respectively to take Silva's belt.
Correction: If it happens, it'll be a catchweight bout, for pure money and prestige, no belts on the line.

Although I agree, the other two would be disadvantaged moving up to a higher weight against someone who is quite comfortable there.

I'd love to see this match even though I see it in Silva's favour. These two guys are great at bringing down violence on their opponents, and are always improving, so it would either be over in the blink of an eye, or an absolute war.
 
#22 ·
Good fight but I HAVE to see Silva fight Okami before he retires (and possibly Marquardt too).
 
#24 ·
I don't see why GSP v Silva would need to be a catchweight. GSP is already heavy enough to be a MW before the cut. Why bother with making it a catchweight fight unless you specifically want to remove the belt from the situation.
 
#28 ·
silva has the advantage on the feet and gsp has the advantage everywhere else and i think the jitz is a tie (mma bjj) i dont think size is gonna come into play at all seeing as st pierre wrestles with rashad and jardine in practice and takes them down.

that being said silva likes to take his time and feel his opponents out where gsp usually starts quickly and in this case should start with a quick takedown. his pace on the ground could tire anderson out. anderson has great cardio but fighting off your back tires anyone out.

im going with st pierre in this fight because of his wrestling and top game. i think if he gets caught on the feet his chin is good enough to hold up for a takedown. and i dont think silva can stop gsp's takedowns.

i also think this fight with penn will show how much gsp has improved as a striker, wrestler, and bjj practitioner.
 
#29 ·
Now that I think of it, does this remind anyone of back in the day when Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme were at the height of their stardom with action movies?

When asked if the two ever fought who would win, they would both pretty much say this: If only allowed to use hands, Steven, if it was just feet Van Damme.

Makes me think of the comparison. Silva's striking is just downright lethal, and GSP's groundgame is getting to the point of total domination, so I guess it's all about who can pull the trigger first really.


/weird ramble off
 
#32 ·
Is there more to the story then this? This is a... strange thing to hear. I only read the first post so there might be an update... but you'd think that money loving Dana would let Anderson fight big names, no matter who they are. Excluding BJ sounds very strange to me.. is it because it stands a GREAT chance at beating him?

I don't think Rush can beat him, although I know it's possible. But I think that BJ has a better shot at it, I guess I can throw that fight idea out the metaphorical window.
 
#33 ·
Do some of you guys actually hear what you are saying,,hahhaha,,, do you guys really think BJ or GSP would have a chance againist Silva, , Anderson would kill them,, I like GSP and BJ I think they are top notch fighters of course, but compare apples to apples,, Silva would have a size, strength, etc,etc, avantage even at a catch weight,, and he would kill those to, :praise01:
 
#37 ·
I'm with ya. They're both excellent fighters. GSP although dominate Fitch was unable to finish him along with BJ before. Silva on the other hand comes to FINISH FIGHTS. The margin for error is too great for any of the two. I have never seen a fighter who capitalizes with such precision. As an instructor told me he's like in the "Matrix where he sees everything in slow motion and knows what's coming before it even lands." Irvin is a great example. Don't know if you guys noticed this, but Anderson is a south paw, but he was in a different stance with his left leg forward blocking the low kick and he knocked him out with his off hand. Mind you a fighter who use to fight at 225. Anderson takes it 8 out of 10 matches. The ONLY chance for them is on the ground.
 
#34 ·
I have stated this before, but i really think GSP could give Silva a run for his money.

GSP would need to take Silva down and keep him there. I think Silva's ground game is good enough to prevent a sub, but i think GSP would be able to grind out a decision.

the huge concerns for GSP would be to avoid trying to stand with Silva. We all know GSP has a very good stand up game, but Silva is elite (the most complete striker on his feet.) I mean Silva has great quickness and pin point precision with all of his strikes. GSP would simply be out classed on his feet.

Another concern would be going in and getting the takedown. I mean Silva is so quick that GSP is going to have to pick his spots carefully and once he is able to close the distance. He's going have to make sure he is able to get him down before Silva can manipulate him into the clinch(probaly one of the scariest places to be).

However like i said if GSP is able to get Silva down i really like his chances of being able to grind out a win.
 
#36 ·
GSP/Silva could be a very interesting fight considering the fact that GSP's strongest part of his game is by far Silva's weakest.

Penn/Silva could be interesting, however I'd rather see a 170 lb Penn against a 185 lb Silva in that fight, simply for the fact that despite the massive size different I think a non-obese Penn would be much more dangerous!
 
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