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Is GSP the greatest MMA fighter of all time?
With his win over one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world in Jake Shields at UFC 129, Georges St-Pierre showed why he is considered one of the two best fighters in the sport today. Some would argue that St-Pierre has already surpassed Anderson Silva as the best fighter in the world at this time.
What makes a well rounded fighter?
To be considered a well all rounded fighter, you should have a great knowledge of grappling and stand up. You should have a great knowledge of Jujutsu, grappling and throws, you should have a great knowledge of Bjj, locks and submissions.
Was GSP’s fight with Josh Koscheck the best in UFC history?
While GSP’s UFC 124 encounter with Josh Koscheck was not the most thrilling fight in the sport’s history, it perfectly exemplified GSP’s brilliance. Going into the fight, GSP had won his last seven contests, most of which came by way of unanimous decision thanks to the Canadian’s extraordinary ground control.
What is GSP’s career record?
A fine-tuned machine inside the cage, GSP has obliterated challenger after challenger during his lengthy stint as 170-pound king. He presents an impossibly difficult task for his foes with crisp, accurate stand-up and world-class grappling skills. GSP’s career record is 23-2, but even that record only conveys part of his dominance.
What was the result of the GSP vs Trigg fight?
Going into this fight, both GSP and Frank Trigg had recently lost to then-champion Matt Hughes, and this bout was arranged to prove who belonged in title contention and who needed to hit the gym and beef up his game. The result could not have been more clear.
Did GSP learn something from his loss to Matt Serra?
When discussing a fighter’s “top” performances, a loss should not leap to mind. That said, if any fighter ever learned something from a loss, it was GSP. Sure, the knockout defeat at the piston-like hands of Matt Serra at UFC 69 tainted GSP’s legacy a bit, but it also gave the young Canadian an opportunity for reflection and for improvement.