View Full Version : Hughes vs GSP set for Dec 29
demzor
11-24-2007, 10:18 PM
I’m going to fight Georges St. Pierre on December 29th. I’ve got a couple reasons why I’ve made this decision and I will share those at a later time. I’ve asked for this to be for an interim title and if Matt Serra can’t fight in a year, then this would just be the title fight; but I don’t know if that is going to happen right now. I will keep you all posted.
-Matt
EDIT: This WILL BE for the interim title, so it will be a 5-round fight. -Matt
What looked like a disaster.. turns into a MEGA FIGHT for the UFC.
Beebs
11-24-2007, 10:49 PM
Amazing.
rekcutnevets
11-24-2007, 11:09 PM
I'm happy to see this fight, but this still kind of sucks.
I would really like to see Serra vs. Hughes. Serra is less of an athelete than is GSP, and I would liket to see how he would match up against Hughes. If GSP wins, which I'd predict, I don't know it Serra and Hughes happens. GSP vs. Serra II probably would. I'd like to see that as well, just not now.
jimmie
11-24-2007, 11:43 PM
Good this is the biggest fight out there in the UFC right now.
J_Roth
11-24-2007, 11:59 PM
Good rubber match. I really wanted to see hughes slam that midget though.
fatcity
11-25-2007, 09:50 AM
Great rematch,but alas,same result.GSP much too athletic for Matt.:good
Donut62
11-25-2007, 09:56 AM
Fuck yeah, UFC 79 rocks.
achillesthegreat
11-25-2007, 11:35 AM
This is an amazing fight. Time to end the trilogy before both go for the title. Amazing. I just hope Serra doesn't beat the winner cos Hughes and GSP are amazing fighters. Time for GSP to comeback with a vengence. Winner of this trilogy and Serra fight is best Welter ever me thinks.
can't wait, I'm surprised Hughes took this fight...he better have a different game plan this time around....it's possible GSP could retire Hughes if he should give him another beating.
Donut62
11-25-2007, 12:21 PM
can't wait, I'm surprised Hughes took this fight...he better have a different game plan this time around....it's possible GSP could retire Hughes if he should give him another beating.
Honesty if Hughes gets whipped real bad I could see him going up to 185 to maybe take a crack at Anderson. At least he's alluded to such a possibilty before if Rich was to lose their rematch.
J_Roth
11-25-2007, 12:22 PM
can't wait, I'm surprised Hughes took this fight...he better have a different game plan this time around....it's possible GSP could retire Hughes if he should give him another beating.Yes it's true. Hughes better show he can adapt. GSP is not easy for anyone. I really like both of these guys too.
Honesty if Hughes gets whipped real bad I could see him going up to 185 to maybe take a crack at Anderson. At least he's alluded to such a possibilty before if Rich was to lose their rematch.
that wouldn't be a bad idea.....his wrestling ability is nulled by GSP, but I'm sure he would have a decent shot at getting Anderson off his feet. If Lutter can get Silva down I'm sure Hughes wold have a shot.
BewareofDawg
11-25-2007, 06:47 PM
GSP will be the recognized P4P #1 by this time next year. After he beats Hughes and then destroys Serra, I'd like to see him move up and challenge Anderson. Thats if Anderson is still champ, which is unlikely being that Hendo is moving down.
BIGTIMETIMMY
11-25-2007, 07:06 PM
i hope hughes wins this one then beats the piss out of serra
Should be an awesome fight. And by awesome I mean I like watching Hughes KOed by high kicks.
achillesthegreat
11-26-2007, 03:25 AM
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.
theunderdog
11-26-2007, 05:23 AM
wow. any of the three top fights of 79 could have main evented 78
achillesthegreat
11-26-2007, 07:37 AM
UFC79 is big.
achillesthegreat
11-26-2007, 07:37 AM
UFC79 is big.
WiDDoW_MaKeR
11-26-2007, 11:35 AM
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.
ufoalf
11-26-2007, 11:49 AM
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.
BewareofDawg
11-26-2007, 12:10 PM
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.
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 :lol: I think he should retire on top :D
Scorpion
11-26-2007, 06:28 PM
I hope GSP is ready though i mean its sorta a short notice fight
chimba
11-26-2007, 07:58 PM
Dana said "Matt you need to fight GSP, our last few shows sucked ass and people are noticing""
Matt "Fuck man"
Dana "You owe me, do this for Lorenzo"
Serra: "you guys are unbelievable!"
Wilhelm
11-26-2007, 08:36 PM
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.
Nah. Serra didn't do this "on purpose" or any bullshit 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...
ufoalf
11-26-2007, 09:05 PM
Nah. Serra didn't do this "on purpose" or any bullshit 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...
You take what you get.
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
BewareofDawg
11-27-2007, 07:47 AM
Nah. Serra didn't do this "on purpose" or any bullshit 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...
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
WiDDoW_MaKeR
11-27-2007, 02:13 PM
Nah. Serra didn't do this "on purpose" or any bullshit 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...
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.
ufoalf
11-27-2007, 06:24 PM
Serra vs Hughes will be made no matter the outcome of the next fight.
Serra vs Hughes will be made no matter the outcome of the next fight.
You mean for the title even if GSP beats Hughes or just after GSP beats them both?
ufoalf
11-27-2007, 07:45 PM
You mean for the title even if GSP beats Hughes or just after GSP beats them both?
Im saying its a profitable fight for Dana. They have a Reality-TV rivalry so people know them well. They know they hate each other and they are both at least top10 fighters in the world.
Obviously its not gona happen right away if Hughes loses next fight. I don't know the scenario in which Hughes and Serra meet but it will happen.
Wilhelm
11-27-2007, 08:44 PM
Im saying its a profitable fight for Dana. They have a Reality-TV rivalry so people know them well. They know they hate each other and they are both at least top10 fighters in the world.
Obviously its not gona happen right away if Hughes loses next fight. I don't know the scenario in which Hughes and Serra meet but it will happen.
Yeah, I agree. If it makes money, it will happen. That's one nice thing about the UFC.
The only problem I see is if GSP beats Hughes and then Serra beats GSP again. Then Hughes would almost certainly have to win another fight agasint a contender to get a shot at Serra, espacially in that stacked division.
It should just be GSP beats Hughes, then Serra in Canada, then after THAT (which should be next summer I guess) Serra and Hughes would fight. I wonder if they'll make them do another round of TUF to re-hype it to the level it's at now? :lol:
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