GSP responds to interview about Anderson Silva

[PH|LLA]

Q: We both know that from now on, all fights that you take are about your legacy. Silva should be your next opponent but based on a few interviews, it appears that his camp is not interested. Do you feel that they are worried to fight you? Or that they don't think you are worthy enough to fight him?

GSP: I don't know about that. Right now its because Anderson Silva is trying to go to light-heavyweight I think. He's a pretty big guy, he walks around at 230 pounds. I think right now its just a question of timing. I don't think its a question of being scared. Because I'm not afraid. I don't think he's afraid and I'm not afraid as well. We respect each other but we're not afraid of each other. Maybe one day, but right now the timing might not be right. We'll see what happens in the future.

[Vitor Belfort]

true silva is concentrating on forrest griffin who is a former ufc light heavyweight champion. He has his hands full in his next fight. Let's not forget that silva moved up to fight griffin cuz he is not being challenge at 185.

Sorry GSP fans but silva would murder gsp if they ever fight. Silva is just too big for gsp and he is just as talented.

[Shouldering]

I'm just gonna come out and say it: I don't think Silva is the best p4p fighter, I think he's fought a lot of guys that were a perfect matchup for him. I think GSP owns him. Silva's wrestling has always been very weak, and I think GSP would be too much for him on the ground. I don't think he'd finish Silva, but I could definitely see GSP getting a decision. To me he's just a better fighter. As for the size issue, it could come into play, but I still think GSP is the more powerful fighter, and too well conditioned to let a little extra weight tire him out. Not to mention Silva would be on his back, where his weight advantage wouldn't be working for him at all.

[Dynamite Kid]

I'm just gonna come out and say it: I don't think Silva is the best p4p fighter, I think he's fought a lot of guys that were a perfect matchup for him. I think GSP owns him. Silva's wrestling has always been very weak, and I think GSP would be too much for him on the ground. I don't think he'd finish Silva, but I could definitely see GSP getting a decision. To me he's just a better fighter. As for the size issue, it could come into play, but I still think GSP is the more powerful fighter, and too well conditioned to let a little extra weight tire him out. Not to mention Silva would be on his back, where his weight advantage wouldn't be working for him at all.

Anderson Silva is 6'2, walks around at 230 or a little below that, Muay Thai specialist and BJJ black belt. GSP is great but he'd get murdered. Silva would knee GSP's nose to the left or right side of his face and GSP would be a pool of blood worser than when Penn broke his nose. And if he took anderson down he'd have to worry about getting subbed. Kinda unlikely Silva subs GSP because if he beat him Silva would TKO him, but the chance of him subbing GSP is there.

This is no way a diss to GSP because he's one of my favorite fighters, but it's a bad matchup for him. He should stay the king pin at 170 and surpass Matt Hughes in title defenses. And Anderson is a total gentalman, I don't think he'd enjoy bashing GSP's face in. Kinda like with Franklin, Silva broke Franklin's nose and seemed sorry about it:lol: GSP has never fought a fighter like Anderson Silva. Ever.

[scatterbrain]

i like both fighters but the fight disparity is simply too big.

gsp looks quite powerful but silvas kickcs, knees and elbows would keep gsp at bay.

[radab]

Gifted
Superb
Perfectionist



Arrogant
Son of a....

[TheChamp1000]

Silva is just too big for GSP.
GSP himself said at ufc 100 that he is comfortable at this weight class and mentioned the size reason for him taking his time to move up, I think he knows that a move up against the very top is too much of a disadvantage.

[radab]

GSP has cleared out his division. There's nothing left for him there. If it's legacy he's concerned about, he has no choice but to move up

[TheChamp1000]

GSP has cleared out his division. There's nothing left for him there. If it's legacy he's concerned about, he has no choice but to move up

Does moving up and being brutally ko'd by anderson silva enhance his legacy :huh

[radab]

Does moving up and being brutally ko'd by anderson silva enhance his legacy :huh





so what should he do? stay where he is and fight guys he's already beaten?

[rekcutnevets]

I really don't think it is fair to say Anderson Silva is more talented than GSP. Silva is isn't really dominating his competition any better than GSP, Silva is just different stylistically. If you compare them in their respective divisions, I think you'll find they're fairly equal in terms of effectiveness. I'll say both are even on the ground, since I really can't come up with examples that would lead me to think one was any better than the other there. I will say there stand up is even as well. Sure, Anderson Silva is a better striker; but GSP is better at takedowns. GSP is no slouch when it comes to striking, as he demonstrated against Alves. GSP also blends his take downs with his striking; like low kick, straight right, double leg is just a normal combination.

Size would be a factor, and would most likely tilt some of their above mentioned equalities to the larger fighter. I don't believe that Silva would be as lean at 230 as GSP would be at 200, so I don't believe Silva is going to have quite the size advantage other's are giving him.

I would favor Silva significantly if this fight were to happen. Silva's precision and reach advantage would be difficult for GSP to overcome. GSP has never had to overcome a height and reach disparity while facing a stronger opponent.

GSP has some interesting choices to make. He can wait on the welterweight division to make new challengers, but how much will his legacy benefit for it? What up and comers can really make him seem better for having beaten them? Supposedly the winner of the Swick fight is going to get a shot at GSP. Marius Zaromskis is not in the UFC, and would take a little time to hype. Zaromskis twice lost to a guy named Che Mills that is even lesser known.

I think that if GSP wants to make a real run at Silva, he needs to commit to the middleweight division. GSP vs Silva is not the only intriguing fight to be made at 185. GSP and Hendo is a great match-up.

[Shouldering]

I don't know why people place so much emphasis on what a fighter walks around at. Silva at 230lbs is not in shape, he's got quite a bit of a belly. I've seen pictures. If he fought GSP at 185, he'd like only be going into the fight at 200-205 tops. I believe that's where he actually cuts weight from. GSP said he'd like to be at 200 for the fight too, which I'm sure he could get to. So I really can't see Anderson having more than 5lbs or so on GSP. And even if he is 4'' taller, I don't think there's more than an inch or two difference in reach (GSP has 76'').

[BewareofDawg]

Why doesn't GSP move up and fight a couple other guys at middle first? I'll say it again, he can fight the winner of Hendo/Franklin II or the winner of Bisping/Wandy or Leben who he'd fucking murder, or many others.

[Grievesy]

Why doesn't GSP move up and fight a couple other guys at middle first? I'll say it again, he can fight the winner of Hendo/Franklin II or the winner of Bisping/Wandy or Leben who he'd fucking murder, or many others.

Exactly. He should move up and test the waters at MW as Silva did at LHW imo.

[Vanboxingfan]

I personally think GSP should go to 185 and fight a few name fighters before taking on Silva.

I'm not sure if he should start with Hendo cause he's a tough SOB but maybe Franklin, or Nate Quarry, or Lebren. Bascially a named fighter (to bring in revenue) near the top of the divsion,who he should be able to beat.

Basically the same thing Silva did when he fought Irwin.

Took me so long to write this damn post others beat me too it...lol

[BewareofDawg]

I personally think GSP should go to 185 and fight a few name fighters before taking on Silva.

I'm not sure if he should start with Hendo cause he's a tough SOB but maybe Franklin, or Nate Quarry, or Lebren. Bascially a named fighter (to bring in revenue) near the top of the divsion,who he should be able to beat.

Basically the same thing Silva did when he fought Irwin.

Took me so long to write this damn post others beat me too it...lol
The downside to this, for the UFC, will be if GSP loses or looks ordinary up at MW the superfight loses it's luster. But it is good for the fans, or else we get what we got with BJ and GSP....an illusion of a SUPERFIGHT, but not an actual superfight. BJ is an elite fighter....at his weight, at WW in todays division GSP is the elite fighter and BJ would just be a top contender. Had BJ fought Fitch and Alves prior to facing GSP we would've seen this. And if GSP fights Franklin and Hendo prior to Anderson we might see that AT MIDDLEWEIGHT GSP is on their level, and not on Andersons level. :deal

[chimba]

I'm just gonna come out and say it: I don't think Silva is the best p4p fighter, I think he's fought a lot of guys that were a perfect matchup for him. I think GSP owns him. Silva's wrestling has always been very weak, and I think GSP would be too much for him on the ground. I don't think he'd finish Silva, but I could definitely see GSP getting a decision. To me he's just a better fighter. As for the size issue, it could come into play, but I still think GSP is the more powerful fighter, and too well conditioned to let a little extra weight tire him out. Not to mention Silva would be on his back, where his weight advantage wouldn't be working for him at all.

:lol::rofl

[chimba]

I really don't think it is fair to say Anderson Silva is more talented than GSP. Silva is isn't really dominating his competition any better than GSP, Silva is just different stylistically. If you compare them in their respective divisions, I think you'll find they're fairly equal in terms of effectiveness. I'll say both are even on the ground, since I really can't come up with examples that would lead me to think one was any better than the other there. I will say there stand up is even as well. Sure, Anderson Silva is a better striker; but GSP is better at takedowns. GSP is no slouch when it comes to striking, as he demonstrated against Alves. GSP also blends his take downs with his striking; like low kick, straight right, double leg is just a normal combination.

Size would be a factor, and would most likely tilt some of their above mentioned equalities to the larger fighter. I don't believe that Silva would be as lean at 230 as GSP would be at 200, so I don't believe Silva is going to have quite the size advantage other's are giving him.

I would favor Silva significantly if this fight were to happen. Silva's precision and reach advantage would be difficult for GSP to overcome. GSP has never had to overcome a height and reach disparity while facing a stronger opponent.

GSP has some interesting choices to make. He can wait on the welterweight division to make new challengers, but how much will his legacy benefit for it? What up and comers can really make him seem better for having beaten them? Supposedly the winner of the Swick fight is going to get a shot at GSP. Marius Zaromskis is not in the UFC, and would take a little time to hype. Zaromskis twice lost to a guy named Che Mills that is even lesser known.

I think that if GSP wants to make a real run at Silva, he needs to commit to the middleweight division. GSP vs Silva is not the only intriguing fight to be made at 185. GSP and Hendo is a great match-up.


With Silvas length, Id even give him the advantage on the ground. He'll bust GSP up with some elbows. Hughes bothered GSP with some elbows from the bottom let alone Silva whos 6'3 he'll fuckin sit up while locking GSP with a body triangle.

Everytime this thing is stood up and it will from time to time. GSP is in danger of getting hurt. I cant imagine Silva being a counterpuncher in this one. With his size difference and ability to get the fight stood up, I can envision flying knees all over the place.

After Silva makes Forrest (whos a huge LHW) cry, you'll know how much of a fantasy this matchup is.

[rekcutnevets]

Posted by chimba
With Silvas length, Id even give him the advantage on the ground. He'll bust GSP up with some elbows. Hughes bothered GSP with some elbows from the bottom let alone Silva whos 6'3 he'll fuckin sit up while locking GSP with a body triangle.

Everytime this thing is stood up and it will from time to time. GSP is in danger of getting hurt. I cant imagine Silva being a counterpuncher in this one. With his size difference and ability to get the fight stood up, I can envision flying knees all over the place.

After Silva makes Forrest (whos a huge LHW) cry, you'll know how much of a fantasy this matchup is.
Chimba, the main point I was trying to make is that both fighters are equally impressive in their respective weight divisions. I acknowledged that size would come into play if they were to fight each other.

I think that Silva vs Griffin is a gross mismatch. Let me emphasize the "gross" part. I believe that Silva is going to bust up Griffin in a way beyond sporting chance type of manner. Henderson's last pundh on Bisping won't hold a candle to this bludgeoning.

[chimba]

Chimba, the main point I was trying to make is that both fighters are equally impressive in their respective weight divisions. I acknowledged that size would come into play if they were to fight each other.

I think that Silva vs Griffin is a gross mismatch. Let me emphasize the "gross" part. I believe that Silva is going to bust up Griffin in a way beyond sporting chance type of manner. Henderson's last pundh on Bisping won't hold a candle to this bludgeoning.

:lol: only if Griffin cries in his corner ala Jardine fight. Otherwise Hendos still king of ownage

[Shouldering]

:lol::rofl
what's so funny? you seem like quite the expert.

[chimba]

what's so funny? you seem like quite the expert.

Far from it. It doesnt take an expert btw:lol:

[J_Roth]

Anderson Silva is 6'2, walks around at 230 or a little below that, Muay Thai specialist and BJJ black belt. GSP is great but he'd get murdered. Silva would knee GSP's nose to the left or right side of his face and GSP would be a pool of blood worser than when Penn broke his nose. And if he took anderson down he'd have to worry about getting subbed. Kinda unlikely Silva subs GSP because if he beat him Silva would TKO him, but the chance of him subbing GSP is there.

This is no way a diss to GSP because he's one of my favuorite fighters, but it's a bad matchup for him. He should stay the king pin at 170 and surpass Matt Hughes in title defenses. And Anderson is a total gentalman, I don't think he'd enjoy bashing GSP's face in. Kinda like with Franklin, Silva broke Franklin's nose and seemed sorry about it:lol: GSP has never fought a fighter like Anderson Silva. Ever.Not being rude or taking anything from Anderson but where has all this been the last few fights? GSP has a legitimate shot here.

[Rattler]

The hope is that Silva will move up to 205, establish himself, while GSP eventually moves to 185 and establishes himself there - then have a catchweight fight at about 195 a few years down the road.