Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones?

Haggis McJackass · 04-03-2011, 07:45 AM

Discuss.

Kittikasem · 04-03-2011, 08:21 AM

Would much rather see Anderson vs GSP.

Silva is a great fighter, but he couldn't deal with the takedowns of Chael Sonnen, so how is he going to deal with the takedowns of a much bigger, much stronger wrestler like Jon Jones? That fight would be boring, it would begin, Jones would take him down, and gradually wear him down with strikes on the ground. Over.

Silva vs GSP is much, much more interesting.

Would a smaller guy like GSP be able to get the TD on Silva? Or would Silva catch him on the way in and knock him out? Or would GSP try to stand up and jab and box Silva like he did in his most recent fight?

This would be much more competitive on the ground, which is where both fights would surely end up, since Jones and GSP are both Jackson fighters and will revert to type eventually.

Flash Jab · 04-03-2011, 10:03 AM

Jon Jones. I absolutely have no idea what would happen in that fight.

Kittikasem · 04-03-2011, 10:49 AM

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Jon Jones. I absolutely have no idea what would happen in that fight.

It's the most predictable fight I can think of.

196osh · 04-03-2011, 11:45 AM

GSP does not have the whiskers not to get tagged by Anderson at some point, I cannot see GSP winning.

Vitor Belfort · 04-03-2011, 11:50 AM

Jon Jones is a better match up. Silva is a big middleweight and has proven he can fight at a high level at 205. He knockout irvin and griffin @ 205. It would be interesting to see jones vs silva @ 205.

GSP is too small @ 185 and will get KTFO worst than the serra fight if he steps in the octagon with the spider.

Vitor Belfort · 04-03-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kittikasem

It's the most predictable fight I can think of.

How so? Silva has a good stand up and can bang with jones. I haven't seen him hurt yet and his been in there with a lot of good strikers. He is a black belt in bjj so he'll be ok if this fight goes to the ground.

Everybody just wants to talk about the sonnen fight when judging silva's ground game. Take a look at his other fights that went to the ground. He submitted dan henderson(wrestler) and lutter(BJJ black belt). This dude can fight anywhere hence(undefeated since coming in the ufc).

Jones likes to strike every now and then and even the rua fight the fight wasn't on the ground all the time. I could see silva and jones trading blows until someone gets KTFO.

GSP won't take a chance striking with silva. This is more predictable than a jones fight. GSP will do what he does best. Take you down and try to win on points. He won't outmuscle silva like he did with the PRODIGY and matt hughes. SILVA by FIRST DEGREE MURDER

yaca you · 04-03-2011, 12:02 PM

Neither are great match ups stylisticly.

Both will take anderson down and try their best for lay and prey to decision. Jones will probably be successful and Gsp wont be.

Haggis McJackass · 04-03-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by yaca you

Neither are great match ups stylisticly.

Both will take anderson down and try their best for lay and prey to decision.

When has Jones ever given any indication that he is happy to lay and pray?

He tries to destroy guys, starting at 1 second into the fight and finishing when the ref stops it.

yaca you · 04-03-2011, 12:11 PM

true enough. but remember anderson silva is very good at shutting down his opponents GNP which will make Gsp infective and jones, coached by jackson, will simply try to hold his advantage from top position.

Vitor Belfort · 04-03-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yaca you

Neither are great match ups stylisticly.

Both will take anderson down and try their best for lay and prey to decision. Jones will probably be successful and Gsp wont be.

Jones will be going for the knockout or submission and have a much better chance of knocking out silva than gsp does.

yaca you · 04-03-2011, 12:20 PM

anderson will be able to counter jones striking.

If jones is smart, which I think he is, (also greg jackson is smart) he will go for takedowns which he will get and then do his damage from a more safe position.

I just dont think he will do much damage from andersons guard which is one of the best in MMA= lay and prey decision.

greathamza · 04-03-2011, 12:39 PM

jones has not proven himself to be that great, yes he has dominated every of his fights but much of it is the zuffa hype, gsp has proven he is great so A. Silva vs GSP is and will be the super fight but dana has backed down on it now after they bought strikeforce

chimba · 04-03-2011, 02:18 PM

I really cant stand Anderson anymore, feed him to Jones asap. If he has another leites/Maia type fight. Dana would make the move.

Atlanta · 04-03-2011, 04:10 PM

GSP, the fight has been building up for years and Jones needs to replicate what he did to Rua a few times. For all we know Evans can put him to sleep(I'm not betting on it) in his next fight.

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04-03-2011, 07:45 AM	#1
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04-03-2011, 08:21 AM	#2
Kittikasem Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,255 vCash: 500	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? Would much rather see Anderson vs GSP. Silva is a great fighter, but he couldn't deal with the takedowns of Chael Sonnen, so how is he going to deal with the takedowns of a much bigger, much stronger wrestler like Jon Jones? That fight would be boring, it would begin, Jones would take him down, and gradually wear him down with strikes on the ground. Over. Silva vs GSP is much, much more interesting. Would a smaller guy like GSP be able to get the TD on Silva? Or would Silva catch him on the way in and knock him out? Or would GSP try to stand up and jab and box Silva like he did in his most recent fight? This would be much more competitive on the ground, which is where both fights would surely end up, since Jones and GSP are both Jackson fighters and will revert to type eventually.
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Flash Jab Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,175 vCash: 100	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? Jon Jones. I absolutely have no idea what would happen in that fight.
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196osh Mendes Bros. East Side Guru Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,291 vCash: 277	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? GSP does not have the whiskers not to get tagged by Anderson at some point, I cannot see GSP winning.
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Vitor Belfort Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,167 vCash: 1000	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? Jon Jones is a better match up. Silva is a big middleweight and has proven he can fight at a high level at 205. He knockout irvin and griffin @ 205. It would be interesting to see jones vs silva @ 205. GSP is too small @ 185 and will get KTFO worst than the serra fight if he steps in the octagon with the spider.
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04-03-2011, 12:02 PM	#8
yaca you Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,153 vCash: 75	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? Neither are great match ups stylisticly. Both will take anderson down and try their best for lay and prey to decision. Jones will probably be successful and Gsp wont be.
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04-03-2011, 12:11 PM	#10
yaca you Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,153 vCash: 75	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? true enough. but remember anderson silva is very good at shutting down his opponents GNP which will make Gsp infective and jones, coached by jackson, will simply try to hold his advantage from top position.
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04-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#12
yaca you Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,153 vCash: 75	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? anderson will be able to counter jones striking. If jones is smart, which I think he is, (also greg jackson is smart) he will go for takedowns which he will get and then do his damage from a more safe position. I just dont think he will do much damage from andersons guard which is one of the best in MMA= lay and prey decision.
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04-03-2011, 12:39 PM	#13
greathamza Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sweden Posts: 5,332 vCash: 117	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? jones has not proven himself to be that great, yes he has dominated every of his fights but much of it is the zuffa hype, gsp has proven he is great so A. Silva vs GSP is and will be the super fight but dana has backed down on it now after they bought strikeforce
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04-03-2011, 02:18 PM	#14
chimba Off the Somali Coast East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,025 vCash: 800	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? I really cant stand Anderson anymore, feed him to Jones asap. If he has another leites/Maia type fight. Dana would make the move.
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04-03-2011, 04:10 PM	#15
Atlanta Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9,351 vCash: 528	Re: Would you rather see Anderson versus Georges St Pierre or versus Jon Jones? GSP, the fight has been building up for years and Jones needs to replicate what he did to Rua a few times. For all we know Evans can put him to sleep(I'm not betting on it) in his next fight.
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