Thread: GSP vs. Anderson Silva, both at 185lbs?
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ninjastix View Post
I just find it funny that back when GSP was using his striking predominantly, there were all these questions about his ability to work his ground game, and now that he's gone wrestling/grappling heavy, now there's questions about his striking...

I'm not accusing you of anything, if you feel his striking is over-rated... cool... but how so? I'm certainly not claiming he's god's gift to striking... so who's doing the over-rating? Fans in general? Journalists?
Fans for sure. I don't see a lot of credible journalists overrating him, but I disregard a lot of stuff I read.

I think anyone who saw his jab against Serra and felt that would work against Silva is overlooking the fact that Serra was giving up 5 odd inches of reach...GSP would be the one giving up the reach if he was to stand with Silva. That's what immediately comes to mind when I think of over-rated.

GSP is improving. By the time he sorts out the WW mess, he might be ready to stand with a bigger striker. But I think BJ will have gone through the LW's first, and will be stepping up to challenge him at WW.

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