This makes me really respect Hughes. He is 1-1 with GSP and doesn't need him at this moment. Hell, no one needs any of GSP at any point in their career. Hughes is a ballsy man, as is GSP. They are just true fighters who want to be the best.
I am not happy with this. I think that Serra knew this is what would happen. It is obvious that the UFC would look to put this fight together... and I think that Serra counted on that as a way to get out of fighting Hughes. One last way to try and get under Hughes' skin without having to fight him, himself. Serra is counting on GSP beating Hughes, and then being able to fight against GSP thinking that he has some sort of mental advantage over GSP.
I disagree. I don't think Serra is the type. Herniated disk is no joke. You make it sound as if he wanted to get injured.
Why would anybody RATHER fight GSP then Hughes? I don't think this was planned or easily accepted by Serra. I think Serra most likely knows he has little chance of beating either one, but I'm sure he feels his chances are better against Hughes. Hughes or St. Pierre are going to come in seriously focused and really look to blow Serra out. He's not in a good position, he has possibly the 2 best welterweights ever NEEDING to beat him to save face I think he should retire on top
Dana said "Matt you need to fight GSP, our last few shows sucked ass and people are noticing"" Matt "**** man" Dana "You owe me, do this for Lorenzo" Serra: "you guys are unbelievable!"
Nah. Serra didn't do this "on purpose" or any bull**** like that. Why would he? This puts him in a bad position no matter what. Besides, I think he really thinks he can beat Hughes and wants to prove it. Just my impression. By the way, does anyone else think this may be a little too balsy/arrogant on GSP's part? Taking such a huge fight with only four weeks to train for it doesn't seem like the smartest choice...
I wouldn't wory about GSP's shape, he trains full time so that shouldn't be an issue....besides he asked for the fight so i'm sure he's ready
If GSP hadn't lost to Serra, I would be worrying. But I really think he is still eating some humble pie and wouldn't do anything to further jeopardize all he's accomplished. I think he is still in the "I'm gonna destroy everyone until I'm back to where I was...." mode and is probably in better shape now then he was when he fought Kos and Hughes for that matter. GSP is the best fighter in the division, maybe the organization and maybe the sport. He will beat Hughes again and then Serra. Then it is either a champ vs champ with Penn or a champ vs champ with Silva :yep
GSP trains all year round. Having 4 weeks to gear his training towards fighting Hughes is no big deal. Hughes is doing the same thing. He was also in training, but now has 4 weeks to gear his training towards fighting GSP. They already fought twice, so it isn't as if they don't know each other well, and haven't gameplanned on fighting each other before. Both of these guys are ALWAYS training, and always in shape... so that part won't effect this at all. I would think if anything it hurts Hughes more than GSP. You know damn well that Hughes was on fire, and couldn't wait to fight Serra, AND to get that title back. Now, he has an interm title fight, against GSP. I would think that is a bit of an emotional letdown, that Hughes will have to recover from. GSP on the other hand is sitting around training his ass off trying to get back into the title hunt, and this oppurtunity falls in his lap... he will be amped up.