Best takedown artist: GSP, Sonnen or Velasquez?

GSP's UFC division has more wrestlers, so it is difficult for his TDs to look good in that setting,

Sonnen seems like the most capable TD "artist" out of the 3, never really seen him have many problems,

Velasquez not sure, we will see against JDS



I think Evans and Jones deserve shouts as well

 

GSP, hands down.

 

I would have like to say GSP (not lately) but the way Sonnen took Nate down like he did was incredible. Nate was thrown around, and hes a big dude with good TD defense.

 

Edgar and Lawal are pretty good too...if you made that kind of thread

 

Mo have tremendous credentials outside of MMA, but he struggled pretty badly with Feijao. He took Gegard down with ease, but that was aided by Gegard's utter lack of TDD. I don't know if I'm ready to rank him with the other top MMA wrestlers.

 

Ya, being a Gegard fan, that fight is still imprinted on my memory, he is not so proven I guess

 

Another thing to note is that Chael never struggles for a takedown whereas GSP, Kos, Edgar has.

Jon Jones has a young career but his takedowns are ballistic and seems to be unstoppable so far.

 

Yeah, I think that Jones may prove to be the most effective wrestler in the sport. I don't recall him ever not completing a takedown that he has committed to, and I don't believe that he has ever been taken down.

I'm actually quite interested in seeing him fight off of his back. I envision a lot of Anderson-like movement (elbows to the top of the head, body triangles, etc.)

 

You know, this kid is so explosive and strong, I wouldnt be surprised if he didnt bridge out or sweep violently out of a guard.

 

GSP in my opinion

 

gsp because technically sound his takedowns are ****ing impressive, as sonnen and velasquez kinda just use brute strength.