I would like to see this fight as well. Seems like a logical choice since they've both emphatically defended their belts.
I just can't see GSP winning. Honestly, how does he avoid catching anything big for 5 rounds? Anyone saying GSP will simply take him down and control him for 5 rounds straight is delusional.
Yah, not really a good idea for GSP. He should concentrate on being the welterweight champ for as long as possible. I don't think anyone should feel compelled to move up in weight if they aren't comfortable doing so. This isn't boxing where jumping to the next division means gaining 5-7 pounds. (although I'm not implying that's necessarily easy either).
My fear is size. If GSP was 6 foot then he'd rip Anderson up. Anderson is a slim 185 who can carry 205. GSP is a built 170.
I don't see anyway for GSP to win this fight. It would be an exciting fight but I just don't see him coming away with the "W".
Id pick GSP to win I cant imagine Silvas weak takedown defense holding up agianst GSP whos probablly the best wrestler in MMA and by far the best without a actual wrestling background. On the ground hes as good as it gets at passing guard,striking on the ground and his submissions are high level as well. IMO GSP mauls him.
What's stopping it is the fact that GSP would get KTFO. He's great and all but it would be like BJ moving up to WW. Except GSP doesn't end it on his terms.
Don't be so sure... I think GSP is skilled enough on the ground to make it competitive and even come up with a win.
GSP doesn't have the power or chin to beat Silva over 5 rounds. He may well be able to keep Silva on his back most of the time....and that is the only way I see him beating Andrson. At some point, Silva lands a shot(hands, feet, elbow or knee) that stuns him bad, and Silva finishes him imo.
I've heard that GSP doesn't want the fight right now. Says he'd need time to gain weight and what not.
