Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch UFC 87 fight set for main event
by MMAmania.com on May 22, 2008 6:46 PM EDT
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UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on August 9 has main event.
Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (16-2) will put his 170-pound strap on the line against top contender Jon Fitch (17-2), setting the stage for what should be an exciting showdown in the "North Star State."
St. Pierre recently reclaimed the belt, defeating Matt Serra at UFC 83: "Serra vs. St. Pierre 2" via second round technical knockout in front of a hometown crowd in Montreal, Canada, last month.
"Rush" -- who is widely considered the top pound-for-pound mixed martial artist on the planet -- has a ridiculous hit list inside the Octagon. He has been in against the best in the world such as Matt Hughes (three times), BJ Penn, Sean Sherk, Josh Koscheck and Jason Miller, among others, and has been successful.
His opponent, too, has had his share of success within the eight-sided cage. In fact, Fitch is undefeated in eight attempts, tying him with Royce Gracie for the most all-time consecutive UFC wins.
Fitch outlasted Chris Wilson at UFC 82: "Pride of a Champion" back in March, earning a unanimous decision nod from the judges. He boasts wins over Diego Sanchez, Thiago Alves and Brock Larson, among others, during a three-year stretch for the promotion.
It should be interesting to see how this fight unfolds -- St. Pierre has made a point recently to beat his opponents at their strengths. And Fitch has a strong wrestling background.
Or will St. Pierre take the bait that Fitch served up recently, saying St. Pierre is now afraid to get knocked out after the loss to Serra in their first encounter.
I can already here the hype machine warming up with the sound byte.
The title bout between St. Pierre and Fitch will join the co-feature of the evening -- a heavyweight clash between Brock Lesnar and a soon to be named opponent -- recent Hall of Fame inductee, Mark Coleman, has been scratched from the bout because of an injury.
In other action, a lightweight eliminator match between Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta has been booked for the pay-per-view (PPV) to determine the top seed in the 155-pound division.
Stay tuned for more details.
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Can someone please start tracking GSP’s personal life, because after Fitch pulls the biggest upset of ‘08 I don’t want to hear a bunch of guys on this site talking about how GSP’s best bottle of wine went bad, or his dog had a bad case of the shits…
Fitch will bring 110% heart and will make for a great fight!
by Arnold on May 23, 2008 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed – no f’n excuses when Fitch pulls the upset. I know that very few people think he has a shot, but he’s got an intangeable way of going about his business. NO EXCUSES!
by TonyDrip on May 23, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so sick of GSP’s excuses when he loses. He always has some bullshit reason. Does he think that none of the other fighters has anything going on in their lives? But they don’t blame it on outside influences when they lose. Everyone says he is such an awesome fighter but he couldn’t even defend his belt against a chump like Matt Serra (which by the way I pray they give Matt Hughes his shot at Serr). I’m picking Jon Fitch to shock the world and I think he is gonna make a lot of bloggers eat their words.
by Shurn12 on Aug 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know you can’t be serious…Fitch has about less chance of winning than Serra did…
by Liddell-GSP-Edgar on May 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take Florian….and Brock, there not gonna match him up against anyone worthy….I’m waiting to see who GSP will take on next. It wont be Penn cause Sherk is gonna dismantle him this weekend. But in all honesty Fitch really has no shot at beating him, 8-0 which I will say is very impressive…But other than Diego ( which i think diego won) who has he beat ? Hughes ? Kos ? Serra ? Davis ? NO !
by Liddell-GSP-Edgar on May 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL he bet Alves. What fight were you watching when he fought Diego. He handled him pretty easily in my opinion. I think GSP will handle him as he handled Sherk who is a strong wrestler about the caliber of Fitch.
by halljam2 on May 22, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that Fitch is GSP’s next highlight finish, but I do agree that Fitch CLEARLY won the fight against dirty sanchez. Was that a split decision?? I remember it being pretty one-sided.
by ufcmn89 on May 23, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Fitch have an advantage in any aspect of this fight? I dont think so.
by GasManShad on May 22, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this fight will last exactly 1 minute 34 seconds…and then we will finally get to see BJ become the ww champion sometime around the new years show!!
by kevin on May 22, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really love the BJ vs George match up. I will pray for it every night till it happens.
by DB on May 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And St. Pierre Silva is almost as good. Either one of those has the potential to be the greatest fight of all time
by DB on May 22, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why everyone thinks champions should start jumping divisions. Would watching those fights be cool? Yeah. But if it aint broke, don’t fix it. I don’t see it happening. Lord knows TUF puts a belt on hold for 9-10 months each year. Can you imagine the holdup if 1 guy held two belts?
by chefdaddy on May 23, 2008 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GSP will most likely win this fight but it will not be over quickly. Funny how so many people are hating on Fitch, but I see Fitch as GSP’s stiffest competition out of anyone currently fighting in the UFC’s Welterweight division….This will be the most competitive GSP fight that we have seen him in since he fought BJ Penn. I think GSP will hold on to the title but it wont be over in a round or 2, I bet anything on that!.. I can see GSP winning in the 4th round or via decision.
Easy fight to bet on IMO, but it will be a very competitive and exciting fight to watch that will probably last over 20 minutes.
My wager will be GSP/OVERS and I wont change my mind about that.
As a matter of fact, I will probably bet the OVERS straight as well because neither fighter can beat the other in less then 12 minutes and 30 seconds…This fight will be a WAR and will give us fans our money’s worth for sure!
by john on May 23, 2008 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitch wont make it out of the second. Bank on it.
by Harry Triangle on May 23, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John, you said the same thing about GSP’s last 2 fights Hughes and Serra , that they would be close fights. They were so one sided that Hughes and Serra looked like amatures and they didn’t even belong in the UFC. Fitch is good, but GSP is on another level now. Hughes and Fitch would be a good fight, but GSP will roll through Fitch within 2 rounds. Don’t make that bet.
by Gord on May 24, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to who ever thinks st pierre has a chance with silvea has to be smoken something good and i want some cause that seems to me to be just another victim of silva.
cause yeah st pierre is good but if the same silva that fought DANGEROUS DAN HENDERSON i would expect PIERRE to get knocked out for a record breaking time of 6 seconds
by true mma fan on May 31, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you could possibly make the argument that Fitch is relatively unflappable. I don’t know if that would be enough to slow down the speeding GSP train, but it may be worth considering as St. Pierre has yet to successfully defend his title.
by RogueSpear on May 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s to consider? The one time he attempted to defend it, he was going through the worst time of his life and he lost to Serra, big deal. Did you miss his last 3 fights? That loss made him into the animal he is now. Mark my word, he will run through Fitch like he did Hughes and Serra.
by Gord on May 23, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just turned into a very good card! St. Pierre vs. Fitch and Florian vs. Huerta are two really good fights. Anything else is just icing on the cake. And Brock vs. Coleman is a really big cherry on top.
by UFCAddict on May 22, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
make that Brock vs. Carwin… I hope
by UFCAddict on May 23, 2008 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa when did Coleman get hurt? I guess the McCully vs. Lesnar fight will more than likely happen.
by "Mr. NC-17" on May 22, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad card at all! Ken vs Roger is solid, if not great match up and Fitch is a good 1 contender. I can deal with out Coleman vs Lesner. As long as I get 2 solid match ups with implications, I’m satisfid with my pay per views.
by Robert on May 22, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GSP will OWN his ass so F*cken bad I almost don’t want to watch.
by Rumbler on May 22, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Mania… You guys gonna throw up some fight rankings or just leave those to sherdog?
by GasManShad on May 22, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Mania you should have your own fighter rankings! Do it now.
by Macho Bullshit on May 22, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats an awesome card Fitch will definately give St pierre a run for his money. Ya fitch looked horrible in his last fight but he will perform different against GSP. Huerta is gonna get outclassed by Florian very good fight though
by Maximus on May 22, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If i was Coleman, I would have hired a friend to hit me with a bat. What was he thinking having his comeback fight be against a younger, faster, stronger, wrestler? He should just focus on making my camping stove work better.
by mattchupichu on May 22, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey mania… You guys gonna throw up some rankings or leave those to the “other guys”?
by GasManShad on May 22, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so going to get this though…on the pay per view.
by mattchupichu on May 22, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i knew something more was gonna get added just not wich one.
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very interesting fight Fitch will give GSP a run for his money for sure. He looked awful his last fight but this time he’ll be prepared. Huerta and Florian awesome fight
by Maximus on May 22, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only advantage Fitch has is that he’s the underdog, so less pressure.
by Captain Insano on May 22, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s not an advantage, GSP thrives on pressure.
by Gord on May 23, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok how does pierre thrive on pressure yeah he had a bad time of the year when he lost to serra in their first fight but the pressure there shuold have made him better in your mind i don’t understand and for some reason all you pierre lovers seem to only pass on the fact that PIERRE makes the most excuses out of anyone i have seen fight even the women in elite XC don’t make excuses case in point
1.when he fought hughs the first time he said i lost the fight befor it started cause i was fighting someone i look up to BULLSH*&
2.when he fought BJ PENN he said he was poked in the eye with a punch thats why PENN dominated him in the first round BULLSHYTE if you watch the match in slow play it was a knuckle not a finger just another excuse
3.when he fought serra the first time he was having problems in his life and he supposedley took the fight lightley now thats funny complain more when you get the shyte knocked out of you
people who think he may lose this fight may be right cause he hasn’t shown anything to say he will be able to defend the title again cause fitch has nothing to lose and pierre has everything to loseso i think this fight is going to be a good one but i see no way that PIERRE is going to dominate FITCH he may win but either late choke maybe round 4 or 5 or decision but this fight will show how good FITCH is and show alot of holes in PIERRES game
by true mma fan on May 31, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta be kiddin’ me… GSP accepts his losses gracefully, just as Fitch will when he loses this next bout.
by Jayward on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
colemans’ out the best news i’ve heard today.. its hard to get up for a lesnar v. coleman fight..
by it.dont.stop on May 22, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah when did Coleman get hurt?? Well Maniacs twist your mind on this how about Brock Lesnar Vs. Andre Arlovski if the UFC signs him… it’s lesnar’s home town so they might do like when they gave Bisping Elvis Sinosic I hope not Brock needs quality opponents how about Kongo?
by TapSnapOrNapBJJ on May 22, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All I can say is nice! The UFC comes through! Who cares about Coleman anyways. If Carwin lives up to what I have heard about him this weekend they should throw him at Brock. Those 2 are real HW.
by bnf on May 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you look at Carwins fights he’s basically a Lesnar. The only reason he’s stopped 8 guys is cause they were chumps. Lesnar would put Carwin on his back and GnP his ass.
by JV on May 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who has Brock fought that makes you so sure he would win?
by bnf on May 23, 2008 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possible replacements for Coleman:
Eddie Sanchez
Justin McCully
Gabriel Gonzaga (Not likely but still)
Shane Carwin/Christian Wellisch winner
by "Mr. NC-17" on May 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s hope it’s Carwin. I don’t think they’d take a chance on Gonzaga knocking out another one of their golden boys. Unfortunately, McCully or Sanchez will most likely serve as a sacrificial lamb chop.
by UFCAddict on May 23, 2008 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell with that last post I say GABRIEL GONZAGA VS BROCK LESNAR NOW THATS A FIGHT!
by TapSnapOrNapBJJ on May 22, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me.
how about HERRING V. LESNAR.
by it.dont.stop on May 22, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody hates Lesnar. Even the people that like Lesnar, actually hate him.
by GodDamnMike on May 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Fitch but he is going to get out-wrestled and pounded into submission. GSP via TKO in 2.
by kneetotheface on May 22, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the suckiest main event ever!!!!Fitch dont even have a chance what a waste ….Man dana you must be desperate now….i sure hope the undercard has something to it!
by ORTIZ!!!!!!08....BABY! on May 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
This is an awesome fight to headline. I know your boy has a beef with Dana, but damn Ortiz, you really are just a blind follower of a washed up has been.
by Cool Hand Chad on May 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about? What other fighter at 170 deserves a title shot more than Fitch? What are you on? lol
by Toms Bombs on May 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah this is awesome news. GSP vs Fitch finally, sweet. And i think Herring would be best to face Lesnar, i mean it could put him off being a contender if he loses, no one wants to see Nog Vs. Herring 4. They should give Gonzaga someone really easy, easier than Lesnar. They don’t want him losing 3 in a row, that usually means your gone if that happens but hey if he loses 3 in a row that’s his own fault right, but i can’t see the ufc wanting to get rid of Gonzaga seeing as they’re isn’t many HW’s right now in the ufc.
by Macho Bullshit on May 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If GG fought Lesner it would more likely be 2 loses in a row for Lesnar (His first 2,to boot). Herring would be the perfect opponent for Brock, but GG has way to many ways to win for the UFC to risk their new (WWE fan pleasing) star.
by Gord on May 23, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes! GSP back in action and no way fitch is taking that belt!
by newfie-mma-fan on May 22, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GSP. Easy fight, easy money. Just like I said the last 3 GSP fights. A walk in the park, a slice of pie. There’s a slight breeze, the birds are chirping, just a very simple walk in the park.
by GodDamnMike on May 22, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like you said in his last 3 fights. I guarantee you said that about his last 4 fights, and you’re shootin 75%. Not gonna be a walk in the park, but he should come out victorious.
by Craig on May 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah you’re right hahahaha. I did say that 4 fights ago. But I honestly think he is head and shoulders above everyone alse at WW.
by GodDamnMike on May 22, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this will be gsp’s toughest fight since b.j., but i cant see fitch winning this one. how good can he fight off his back(where he will be) is the big question.
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe the fight of the year,winner fights jake sheilds ,cuz after his xc bill is done, hes comin
by GV on May 22, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I heard. Four more fights, I think.
by UFCAddict on May 23, 2008 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GSP vs Fitch is gonna be a heck of a fight. Jon Fitch can (but wont in my opinion) beat GSP. Thing is, GSP is not gonna be losing that belt this time around. He’s gonna be on a mission to wreck the welterweight division and set up the mega-fight between Anderson Silva and himself.
Also, I’m pretty impressed that the UFC is possibly creating the best card of the year outside of Vegas. Along with GSP vs Fitch, you’ve got a huge fight in Lesnar vs Coleman, and Florian vs Huerta is a huge fight setting up the next showdown for the winner of Penn vs Sherk.
Also, everyone who just said that BJ Penn was gonna be reclaiming the welterweight title, you’re delusional. BJ Penn has beaten two top fighters: Matt Hughes, who he later lost to, and Gomi, who Sherdog still ranks as the top lightweight fighter in the world.
Sherdog isn’t the end all be all of MMA coverage (MMAMania is, correct?) but according to their independent rankings, Penn isn’t listed in the top 10 welterweights, and he’s #4 in lightweights, which is his division.
BJ Penn is a good fighter. Great Skills. Great ability. Absolutely 0 heart. He’ll never be a great fighter, only a good fighter, because he has no heart. Once the bell sounds for round 3 of any fight, you’re gonna see BJ give up. And Saturday night, if BJ doesn’t finish Sherk in the first 2 rounds, you’re gonna see it again.
by Craig on May 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow you know yourstuff about mma huh cause against the cardio machine you were dear wrong penn didn’t gas he looked the same at the end of round 3 after he knocked the shit out of sherk as he did befor the fight and for your information that makes him #1 light weight and the reason he isn’t in the top 10 ww is cause he isn’t considered a ww but he can handle almost all if not all the ww division when he trains for it and he does have heart how do you explain him during hughs -penn 2 he was getting pounded in the face in a reverse iron cross and he never gave up now GSP if he were in that situation he would tap quick and easy
by true mma fan on May 31, 2008 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The UFC paid Colman to retire and the "pitbull" will be fighting Brock…Mark my golden words!
by Rumbler on May 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
too soon. herring or gonzaga 1rst, then a.a. this is assuming arlovski is still alive! what gives?
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitch has earned it.
He will get better from fighting GSP.
I don’t think anyone will outclass George standing or on the ground right now, so I see things going way of tko (strikes) Deep into the 3rd round.
I think Fitch could potentially beat George, but like GSP himself had to do, Fitch hasn’t really had any UFC bumps yet. I think if he does lose to the champ, he will really tighten up his game and pose a real threat in a rematch
scenario.
Then again, He’s good enough to be #1 and it’s always just a fight. Everyones capable at this level.
by Big Zino on May 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All the trigger happy moaners that were bitching about this being a low quality event have just been shut up. Love em or hate em UFC delivers more quality fight nights more regularly than anyone else and we should be grateful. I think they will also add another high quality bout or two just to flex their muscles in light of the new ‘competition’.
by The_Bantam on May 22, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, who else is giving us good fights almost every month.
by UFCAddict on May 23, 2008 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jon fitch is good but hes only fought one top ten guy and that was diego sanchez, which he bearly won by decision,
GSP ALL THE WAY!!!
by Ramon on May 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t Thiago Alves just stop Karo? Fitch destroyed Alves.
by TonyDrip on May 23, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
F GSP. i hope Jon RNC this fairy and pops his head off. for some reason before i even clicked on the headline i knew there was gonna be extreme amounts of GSP nutsuckers.GOD i love hating GSP!!! GO FITCH
by jdawg on May 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know what ya mean. I love to hate Liddell. lol
by Toms Bombs on May 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why you love hating GSP. All that has come of this hatered, is you have looked like a tool, constantly saying he is overrated and being WRONG on all the guys you said would beat him. You’re just in for another dissapointment when GSP OWNS Fitch. You would be MUCH better off to hate him SILENTLY, because you have been nothing but WRONG, when you talk about GSP.
by Gord on May 23, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relax Gord, Everyone on this site has a successful fighter they can’t stand for some reason or another. Sometimes it’s just fun to root against somebody. Makes it interesting. Me? It’s Bisping. Don’t even hate the guy, just a lot of his fans. lol
by chefdaddy on May 23, 2008 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt, everyone is entitled to their opinions and it wouldn’t be much fun debating if everyone shared the same ones, but to say “GSP is overrated” and “who has he fought” is just PLAIN DUMB and if you say DUMB things on this forum you will be called on it,sorry.
by Gord on May 24, 2008 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now bispig is one of the most over rated fighter UFC has he clearley lost to the deaf matt hamill and didn’t do to bad against rashad but he did lose in my eyes and he complained so after that he got scared of being cut from the UFC so he went to the middle weight division wich if he gets a championship fight after awhile he will lose to SILVA and go down in weight but i bet he loses in middle weight befor that ever has a chance to happen
by true mma fan on May 31, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!! What a tool! You have no clue how stupid you sound do you?
by Darth_Fedor on May 23, 2008 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitch will be the new champ in August. hate to tell you guys, but he a more durable fighter and a better wrestler imo. And Coleman being out is even better news, lets see a real fight, Carwin or Arlovski or Kongo.
by BLOodyMEss on May 22, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t matter if he is a better wrestler, because Hughes, Sherk, Kos, Trigg where all better wrestlers,(SUPPOSEDLY)LOL. What makes Fitch more durable? How much more durable can you get than RAPING the only 2 guys that beat you. If something isn’t durable, it breaks down, wears out prematurely or can’t go the distance.LOL This is exactly what GSP does to his opponents, he makes THEM nondurable.
by Gord on May 23, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is the forum closed on the coleman replacement? oh well. someone already said herring. i like that best so far. gonzaga( best 1 rnd fighter alive) us 2nd.
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Herring got raped by O’Brien for three rounds because he is a terrible wrestler. I don’t think the UFC would have him fight Brock. And since Gonzaga knocked out the UFC’s previous HW new golden boy (CroCop), I really don’t see them taking a chance at deja vu. Therefore, I think they’ll either serve him up a big plate of lamb, or go for the biggest PPV draw ever and give him Carwin.
by UFCAddict on May 23, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yessssssss!!!!!!!! We always knew it was gonna happen, ive been waitnig for this announcement since the death of Matt Serra.
by The Anomaly on May 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lesnar vs Hearing won’t be good. Remember Hearing likes to brawl and Lesnar is a wrestler. Lesnar vs Congo would be a better fight.
by Vette on May 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kongo likes to keep it standing as well and herring beat him. chiek is already signed to fight soon anyway.
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and lesnar doesnt semm to mind throwing punches for a little while. he might brawl heath.
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could take herring pretty easily imho
by UFCmn89 on May 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Lesnar in the WWE before I got the MMA Bug it is bad for him there is not any warm ups for him to gain experience in the cage.
by Vette on May 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally fitch is getting his shot. To bad it won’t amount to nothing because GSP has been on a tear as of late. He raped kos, owned hughes and manhandled serra. Sorry to all you fitch fans but is rush has regained his focus and there is no one that can stop him right now. Well except for BJ but he has to to get through that roided up freak fist so we might not see that fight until the end of the year……..
by Homeslice on May 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think chiek kongo will step in to face brock both coming off loses.
by Colin D on May 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kongo is signed to fight dan evenson on that same card. not that they(zuffa) couldnt change it, it wouldnt be the 1rst time.
by b.w. on May 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
st pierre always seems to do well against wrestlers like fitch. so he will probably win this fight. i think that it’s gonna take a striker with some ground skills like the Irish Hand Grenade to dethrone him. i’m not saying that Marcus could beast gsp today but maybe with a little more improvment oneday he might be the Wwt champ.
other possible threats include – Mike Quick Swick – Thiago predator Alves – Chris LightsOut Lytle
by the Levi on May 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All the guys you mentioned are SECOND rate to the guys GSP has already spanked. It’s going to take more than a striker with some ground skills, because GSP is a striker who OWNES the ground and is a cardio and athletic freek.
by Gord on May 23, 2008 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooooooh … you’re reaching to say these guys are in GSP’s league…
by DJ on May 23, 2008 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit I wanted this match up to be the headliner of UFC 88 in Atlanta, Oh well. I will be in Atlanta on sep 6th and plan on going to it. My boy GSP will have alot tougher match up with Fitch that people think. But I dont expect it to get past the 3rd round. Prediction is 2:33 seconds into 3rd round GSP via Kimura…
by Chris on May 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot see Fitch winning this fight in any aspects. I love Fitch but i just see GSP being better in every area. Fitch has some good kickboxing so maybe he can keep it standing and get the tko or ko but other than that i just don’t see much luck for Fitch here.
by facethemusic321 on May 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fitch will do better than serra..im gonna pull for fitch. i guess its gonna be silva vs. okami for the next boring fight of the year. i hope they put kongo against lesnar!!!
by tuffguy01 on May 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict Anderson SIlva’s reign will end similar to Chuck Lidell’s…both were so dominant at striking and KO ing guys….I just think Silva will get what hes been dishing out and someone will KO him a few years from now when he is passed his prime. Who knows, but I sure do like watching him KO guys.
by Chadx23 on May 22, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why everyone is shooting down herring if you recall he had Big Nog Layed out then got all tim sylvia on me and let him back up and Big Nogs chin is legendary yeah herring is a good test for lesnar and I believe that the Herring that showed up against congo would ko brock
by TapSnapOrNapBJJ on May 22, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
… The heath herring that showed up against “congo” would … try to wrestle. And fail BIG time, that fight is what gives non-mma fans an excuse to say they’re dry-humping each other. That was a TERRIBLE fight, like to fat 1st graders trying to do jits.
by ufcmn89 on May 23, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m happy coleman got hurt. Give lesnar the pitbull or herring. Wow, after GSP and fitch was confirmed by UFC.com I sharted
by ralphie on May 22, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think lenar will fight eddie sanchez or mccully now
by bryant on May 22, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gsp will out wrestler fitch, no doubt 150% mark my words!
looks at what happen to Hughes & koschek. who are those guys that out wrestled by GSP???
by mad_drummer on May 22, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After the Serra, nobody could be sure whether GSP is undefeatable. A match up against The Spider should be next .
by Recruiter on May 23, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m all for a Matt Serra Vs. Karo Parysan Fight or Serra Vs. Alves/Hughes which by the way Alves will easily win Lytle already showed us what a good striker can do to his game the only reason Hughes won that fight is he got him down and laid on top of him… Hughes is like Tito your time is up son hang it up! I hope that the ufc doesnt put sanchez in there with Brock come on the way he ran from an Aging Cro Cop It would be like watching Kimbo fight Tank Abbot ok so you won and what did you prove or accomplish if they want to legitamize Brock it’s got to be Herring/Arlovski/Kongo some one viable I’d love to see Him vs. One kick wonder Gonzaga at least Gonzaga is a recent top guy and a BJJ specialist But other than those 4 I don’t see Brock increasing his stock by beating a lesser name
by TapSnapOrNapBJJ on May 23, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Logically, Anderson Silva would have been fighting on this card since he defended at 82 and GSP won at 83.
Didn’t Okami get hurt recently? I’m guessing that would be the reason.
by R-Dizzle on May 23, 2008 1:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okami hurt his hand while beating it on Evan Tanner’s head. I was thinking when they mentioned 88 would be in ATL that Silva would be on that one. Little closer to Florida. Spider would probably veto another fight in the midwest. Silva/Okami main event for UFC 88.
This is a great announcement. So glad they didn’t leave Brock vs. Coleman the main event. I hope they don’t give Justin McCully a spot on a televised card. Herring would be sweet and has a name. Kongo would be good, too. (he’s booked but they flip-flopped Thiago Silva from Rashad to Chuck to his fight this weekend so don’t count that fight out.)
Shaping up to be a great card with three months to pack it some more.
by PJJ on May 23, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is gonna be a tough fight for Fitch. His biggest strength is wrestling, but GSP is better at it. Fitch better be training Muay Thai, because his best chance is on the feet, where GSP is over-rated. I’m very confident in GSP winning, although I’m not positive he’ll stop Fitch. It might look like the GSP-Koscheck fight.
by Pat on May 23, 2008 10:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitch will definitely have the size advantage, but that’s about it (besides his winning streak). I think GSP will outstrike and outwrestle Fitch until he TKOs him in the 4th round.
by UFCAddict on May 23, 2008 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? What does Fitch walk around at? I have heard that GSP walks around 190… GSP is a pretty big WW
by tm2k on May 23, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GSP Vs. Fitch Breakdown
Wrestling = GSP
Kickboxing = GSP
Jui Jitsu = GSP
Strength = GSP (close call though)
Conditioning = GSP (close call though)
Skill / Knowledge = GSP
Out of 8 fights in the UFC, below is how Fitch’s fights have ended
4 Descisions
3 Submissions
1 TKO
St Pierre will not be submitted by Fitch so Fitch’s only chance is to make the fight go the distance before GSP finishes him. Then, will he have the upper hand on GSP throughout the fight? If Fitch wins there will be some extremely wealthy people from betting on Fitch.
by Maestro on May 23, 2008 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both GSP and Fitch are very smart, very athletic, and both class act fighters which should turn this into a great match. GSP has been upset before and Fitch has upset a few opponents even when listed as a 1-9 underdog. I think neither will tap out so you’re looking at a 25 minute fight in the works. I’m betting on Fitch pulling off the upset because he fights best against an opponent who will come after him and fight like GSP and not so much against the styled opponents who try to dodge the take down and pick him apart. Should be an awesome match though. Money is on Fitch with the upset but good luck to both.
by Buuck on May 23, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really the only thing this fight will lack will be the trash talking found in most big name fights these days. Congrats to both for being professional in the sport as well.
by Buuck on May 23, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree. Fitch is by far my favorite fighter, but there’s nothing negative to say about GSP. He’s a great champion with total class.
Fitch will continue in his foot steps.
by TonyDrip on May 23, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not impressed by his poorformance LOL i love accents
by ufcmn89 on May 23, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really hope fitch wins. Gsp is an animal though and it will be tough, i just dont see how ppl can be so sure about him after seeing the first serra fight. to me, gsp puts up a nice guy front but is really a dic#. Fitch is really good and i can see him taking the fight right to george
by hughes_rocks on Jul 10, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HMMMMMM….GSP vs Fitch. Clearly GSP has to be the favorite. there is no doubt he is a much more well rounded fighter. He does walk around at 190 pounds or more so there will be no strength advantage for fitch. I like fitch’s heart but GSP is an absolute monster at ww. His strenght is wrestling but the bad news for him is that GSP eats wrestlers like tic-tacs. No way striking is in fitch’s favor either. Wish I could say this was going to be a more even fight but the smart money is on GSP. By the way both guys are class acts in the sport regardless of the outcome.
GSP 2nd round
by kindasorta on Jul 18, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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