Showed great toughness not tapping. But he should have tried to be more positive standing up. Every one knew (including himself) that he would end up on his back. I just don't understand why he didn't try and push forward when on his feet. Surely it's better to get took down all guns blazing rather than just standing there waiting for the inevitable to happen any way?The only chance he had if he were to catch him with a decent shot. Just a shame he didn't look for it at all. The slight chance he had, he let it pass him by.
Yea he showed GSP a ton of respect on his feet, something he said he wouldn't do like everyone else who fought GSP did. Funny how things change once you're in the ring realizing who's in front of you.
He showed him too much respect. This was his big chance. And he never went for it at all. I doubt he'll get another chance.
yeah everyone is saying people are afraid of GSP's takedown and they don't let their fist go....yet when they are in face of him in the octogone, that **** is thrown out the window. GSP's takedown are just too good. Best takedown artist of MMA
Why didn't he press forward? Well, the answer is fairly esoteric, but not really... If you're pressing forward, even semi-aggressively, it creates forward momentum, and that makes you more apt to get taken down via ankle snaps/single/doubles.
Doesn't take a warrior to lie on your back and almost get your arms ripped off. I could do that too. lol He could have at least shown something offensive
I think he tried. Everytime he stood up he got taken down. On the ground he was busy defending himself. He did try to be offensive when in guard and safe moments but other than that GSP was always 1 second from locking a sub. It's not smart to get ballsy when someone could choke you. It does take a warrior to not when his arm is about to get ripped off.
Did you notice that GSP had Hardy's back numerous times but never went after the choke? I thought that was strange
Yea, he looked like he was going to set it up but never followed through. He had tons of opportunities it seemed to sink one in but he didn't. Maybe I'm wrong but a fighter of his talent should have been able to get those chokes in anytime he wanted when he had Hardy's back
