UFC Quick Quote: Thiago Alves is going to knock Georges St. Pierre out

gsp by whatever he wants, whenever he wants 9.5 times out of 10 fights

The pit bull looked large in the cage after GSP’s fight with BJ I haope he can make the weight!

Thiago ALves been my boy for a while and im gonna go out on a limb and say he wins this fight by KO. He did great against KOS who in my opinion had done the best against GSP recently. Alves has had a lot of time to prepare and his takedown defense is only getting better. He has to keep this fight standing if he wants to win. Assuming he makes weight of course.

Thiago needs to learn to fight on the ground otherwise he’s gonna get completely controlled and beaten down…

just watch out for the flying knee, and gsp is gunna face anderson silva.. o heeeel yeh

i think thiago will win this fight if there is one guy in that division to beat gsp this is the guy

This fight even though I’m a huge Alves fan.. is more in favor for GSP to win.. GSP is a super athletic.. and a smart mans fighter.. I agree with the above comment that mentions how if Alves does Knock GSP out.. would be early.. it’s not easy.. but you have to bring the fight to GSP.. ALves could it.. but the thing is GSP is getting better and better.. we all have not seen the best GSP.. I knew once he fought Fitch.. how he fought Fitch.. that his evolution can make him the premier fighter at 170. This will not be a cake walk for either one.. but if were to place a bet I would put my $ on GSP.

Think this fight will go down in Montreal? Alves is a tougher opponent than Penn. I’ve thought so since they booked GSP vs Penn. Nevertheless, Georges will successfully defend in a unanimous decision. Bonus points if he submits the tough Brazilian. Belt is staying in Canada for a while

GSP all the way. He’ll do what he always does and that’s have a great game plan. He’s made a career beating other fighters at the strongest area of their abilities. Not to mention Thiago will gas with the amount of pressure GSP will put on him. The only remote chance he has of winning in by 1st round ko.

Well finally we get to talk about something new for GSP and I hope that is an a$$ beating. Alves is huge and has been concentrating on TD defense since before the Hughes fight and then for Diego/Kos fight. Now a few more months and think think he has a good shot. Granted, he is very beatable he has been improving a great deal and I think he feels like this is his time. Alves by TKO!!!!!

A question for you Canadian GSP fans. Are you guys a little upset GSP is not headlining UFC 97? He took no damage agaisn’t BJ and if he beat Alves there he could possibly fight Anderson at 100?

UGH! I’m sick of these misquotes. Thiago said he would “go THERE to knock him out”, as in, with the intention of knocking him out. NOT making the brash statement that he definitely is “going to knock GSP out”…

I dont know why people say he has the better stand up and can KO GSP. GSP has as good of a stand up or even better and can also KO Alves. GSP is too smart of an opponent for Alves, He WILL take him down and G&P for a TKO in round 2. Thiago is an awesome fighter but does not have the tools to outsmart and outplan GSP.

This is going to ge the toughest challenge for GSP so far in his career. I already see a lot of people are underestimating Thiago but he is a very game fighter and very good striker. I’ve watched him very closely since he has been in the UFC and he has steadily been improving and evolving. He was able to neutralize Hughes and Koschecks takedown defense. He has a very good chance at KOing GSP given his size and strength. I mean that left hook flash knockdown of Koscheck really impressed me and seemingly came out of nowhere. Anyways, I’m looking forward to this fight and its going to be much better test for GSP than Penn.

Anyone know when this fight is going to happen?
After this fight, who do you guy’s think is next in line for a title shot?

different style than most GSP has faced. Thiago has a strong Mua Tai that knocks people the F&^% out. I am not sure GSP has faced someone as big (thick) and strong as Thiago.

OH AND FINALLY THE ONE AND ONLY MATT HUGHES SPEAKS OF VASOLINE. HE IS SUCH A LOSER!

GSP takes top wrestling partners down at will, HE TOOK RASHAD EVANS down at will during their sparring, so to all you Thiago fans, WTF makes you think this Neanderthal will stuff GSP’s takedowns? GET REAL! Thiago will get a beating!

Even though Alves has done well in making weight recently, I’m sure everyone still holds their breath when he hits the scales at weigh-in time.

I like both of these fighters. thiago has power to win but gsp is in a different level. I know this fight will be a war…. thiago won’t quit like penn….

All the steroids in the world cant help you Alves! You are doomed!

IMO, Fitch was/is a tougher fight than this; he’s the better all around fighter, he’s got a complete game, and he’s probably the only WW that could give George a run for his money in a rematch (assuming Fitch can improve his overall game that much). I’m not completely counting out Alves, anything can happen but GSP wants this fight on the ground and thats where its going.

i hope alves takes this ones.

i know all you penn fan’s wanna see gsp get his ass kicked!! (=

I think GSP/Greg Jackson are on a different level with the game planning. He systematically took BJ Penn out and I am sure they will do the same to Alves. Alves has power and a quick knockout is a possibility but I see GSP taking him down and being relentless to tire him out early and picking him apart in the later rounds.

The whole size thickness thing is laughable when you consider gsp used to train with heavyweight olympic wrestlers and takes rashad evans and jardine down at will. Its not all about weight, big f**king deal its not a bodybuilding contest, thiago hasn’t fought anyone close to gsp and the last time he did, jon fitch he lost. Half of the people on this site thought penn would destroy gsp in under 3 rounds and look what happened, gsp doesn’t fight with the other fighters strengths. People are making way too much over the slight weight advantage, 5’9 200 thiago vs 5’10 187 gsp. I see thiago’s only advantage is how hard he kicks and his powerfull knees, IMO gsp is better than him in every way, heavier doesn’t always mean stronger. Who knows what to expect in this fight thiago might t(ko) gsp or gsp might walk right threw him like he did his last 5 opponents only time will tell.

i have to agree on the “early KO or nothing”

Alves is good and GsP seems untouchable but people have seen what serra could do – if serra didnt pull that off he was screwed aswell. in my opinion ofcourse :)

GSP will probably win this fight but Alves brings a different element he has vicious knees, if I remember correctly Hughes was fainted/going for a takedown when out of nowhere Alves landed the knee that ended the fight, and GSP has a soft chin as seen with Serra. Plus Alve knees are deadly was Karo who up to that poimt had never been KO’ed. and he dropped like a rag doll, and that knee came out of nowhere.

To be honest, I think Alves has a great shot at knocking St. Pierre out. Alves is actually bigger than GSP and is kind of in the mold of an old Liddell (without the leg kicks and knees) in the sense that he has great TDD along with superior striking. Now I am not saying he’s definitely going to beat GSP but he’s the only one in the WW division that I think can give GSP a run for his money.

On a side note, imagine if Penn had beaten GSP and had to fight alves for the title. IMO Penn would be helpless especially now seeing how he deals with guys that are much bigger than him. He would have had to stand and trade with Thiago because I doubt BJ would be able to get him to the ground and Alves would murder him on the feet.

Can’t wait for this fight though. It all comes down to whether Alves can keep it standing because they match each other in size and athleticism but one is superior in wrestling and the other in striking.

Thiago. No, you will not.

GSP by removal of head from body.

Alves stuffed Koschecks takedowns and is brutal on his feet. He may be stronger than GSP as well. I think GSP is better at not getting hit. Expect the fight of the year with this one.

im sick of clowns on this forum commenting on thiago alves and saying hes on steriods looool just cz hes a big lad do u not think the fact that he trains 7 days a week up2 3times a day and has a nutrion and supplement diet that is 2nd to nun!!! theres a few people on here that would no more about a big mac and 6 cans of beer!!!!! as 4 GSP i hope thiago wips his behind the whole way back to canada!! i used to think that Gsp was the ultimate athelete but he has just shown that he will go to any lengths 4 a victory and now his corner man will take the brunt of this wen he was onli doin what he was instructed to do! by raz and indeed GSP cz they lft no other stone uncovered which includes the greasing up 1!!!! takes the whole shine of what woulda been a very very impressive victory

This should be an exciting fight but I only give Alves a puncher’s chance. GSP should dominate this fight and then I would love to see him fight Anderson Silva (although I think Silva will win that).

Alves is going to lose and here is how the fight will go: 1st round GSP gets the clinch and goes for the takedown, alves resists but eventually gets taken down. round two GSP comes out swinging and Alves looks sharp on his feet but forgets about the takedowns and finds himself on his back for most of the round. By Round 3 Alves is starting to look weary and beat up. GSP gets the early takedown and wins in Round 3 by TKO or SUB.

This has to be a better fight then GSP v Penn. GSP by sub in the 2nd.

I got GSP in this one too. "KOS is way too good a wrestler, and we will see this power-house out-wrestle him. People siad if anyone can take out GSP, it’s definatly Jon Fitch! No, okay then, BJ Penn will for sure, he’s gonna fight till the death. No, again. When will people learn, GSP is the Complete MMA Package. Don’t bet against him until another GSP-like guy comes around. Or you’ll be losing money hand-over-fist for some time.

Real cheater calling out GSP.

T is just trying to hype the fight. as soon as GSP takes him to the ground. game over

I am glad Alves knows he only has one chance to win in this fight – a punchers chance. GSP will destroy him, like he did Penn, Fitch, Kos, Hughes, Serra … he lives for these challenges. This fight will not make it out of the 2nd.

GSP via Vaseline choke.

Drug test Alves now!

I think Thiago learned from BJ that the way to prepare to beat GSP is to invest in your training and not in your smack talk. :)

No one’s saying that Thiago can’t knock out anyone, including an oak tree. He’s got serious punch.

I just find this fight a lot like the Horn vs. Liddell bout when everyone was saying that if anyone had the tools to beat Chuck it was Horn, and that Horn would be able to work his strengths to maximum effect against Chuck’s weaknesses.

I think GSP is the most complete fighter in MMA, and it’s tough to predict that his supposed weakness is so inferior to Alves’ that it will determine the fight. He has so many tools to win this, and even though he may not be kicking people’s heads off a la Napao vs. Cro Cop, he’s STILL beating the everliving tar out of them.

A one punch knockout is fun to see, but his domination of BJ that broke his will is a TKO on a completely other level.

I think it will be fun to watch. I just hope Alves doesn’t BJ his preparation and come in over weight- I’d love to see him at his absolute best because you know that’s what GSP will be come fight time. Could be a scrap for the ages…

Kos is no GSP, lets stop comparing them. Alves is stepping into another league here. Hope he’s ready.

At least Alves got the letters GSP in the right order; that’s a good start.

gsp is good but sooner are later he will lose.i think alves should try to take him down, gsp hates being on his back thats why he works his wrestling so hard.

Thiago is gonna knock him out, gsp won’t be able to take him down, he won’t have the extreme strength and size advantage in this fight that helps him take down the other welterweights so easy. Koschek and hughes couldn’t even budge this guy let alone take him down,so for all you gsp nuthuggers that think gsp will walk through him are only kidding themselves and when it comes fight time there gonna have to face reality.

The only guys that have any shot at beating GSP at 170 are those with great stand up/KO power and way above average TD defense. Alves does fit that mold, so he has a shot. But it’s a very small shot.

Don’t think Fitch will ever challenge GSP unless his stand-up gets light years better and don’t know if that’s possible this late in the game for him.

Who does that leave at 170. Mike Swick? GSP is one fight away from being the Anderson Silva of his division. At the same time, he is one strike away from it all collapsing around him.

Any thoughts on who the top 5 strikers are at WW that have complete enough games that they can’t be taken down at will by great wrestlers.

1. GSP
2. Alves
3. Mike Swick
4. Koscheck
5. ???

The difference between A.SILVER AND GSP is the spider will only go to the floor when needed because he knows he can finish a guy standing up. whereas GSP needs 2 take the opponent down to tire his opponent and then try to finish them..but to be classes as a Pound for Pound he needs 2 start finishing fights in style….

GSP is a very good fighter! Right!
Alvès is a very good fighter to! Right!

The rest is just blablabla!!! Everything can happen!

This gone a be a real good figth beyond this two gentlemans!

Lets all keep in mind that Fitch nullified Alves’s stand-up pretty easily and we all know what GSP did to Fitch.

Alves needs a KO or possibly he could win if part of the lighting apparatus fell on GSP.

Jesus may not have tapped but Alves will should it go to the ground.

Shall I go on…..

i didnt read every comment, but the one person to challenge GSP and be an underdog is Carlos Condit. he has the reach, height, and a good ground game. may not have the strenght of GSP, but one focused fighter for sure. everyone forgets about him and in april we’ll see what he now has in the ufc. give him a couple really good 170 guys and see if he deserves a shot at the title.

LG -“Thiago is gonna knock him out, gsp won’t be able to take him down, he won’t have the extreme strength and size advantage in this fight that helps him take down the other welterweights so easy. Koschek and hughes couldn’t even budge this guy let alone take him down,so for all you gsp nuthuggers that think gsp will walk through him are only kidding themselves and when it comes fight time there gonna have to face reality.”

First of all gets your facts right, hughes did thiago down but couldn’t do anything with it, koscheck had a horrible game plan and only tried take downs out of desperating against the fence. Since it was only a kick boxing match thiago was fresh and harder to take down.

Secondly only penn was the noticeably smaller/weaker fighter than gsp in there last 5 fights. Fitch,hughes and koscheck are just as big as gsp around 185-190, serra is thicker than gsp, not sure his walking around weight and penn is a natural light weight who should still to 155.

 Just because thiago is 10-15lbs heavier than gsp means shit, your assuming he’s stronger because he’s heavier, keith jardine who spars and wrestles with gsp said gsp is stronger than most light heavy weights. Gsp wrestled with the heavy weight canadian olympic team and takes jardine and rashade evans down almost at will-light heavyweights and he won’t get thiago alves down??? You need to face reality this will be alves toughest fight of his life and he stands a very good chance at getting run over again, like gsp’s last 5 opponents.

Gsp is no koscheck, he’s intelligent, has excellent game plans, Is better than koscheck in every way and fights a fighter against there weakness’s. He’s not stupid and knows how hard thiago kicks and knee’s, ever since serra upset gsp, he surprises people with each of his fights, half the people here said penn would walk right through gsp on the ground and standing.

Gsp destroyed penn, honestly I wouldn’t be surprised at all if walks right threw thiago either, I was very surprised how he beat penn, I’m a gsp fan and each time he does better than I expect only the first serra fight. This is MMA and anything can happen but to count gsp out in this fight is just dumb.

Thiago has taken his ttd to a scary level. I believe he’s much different from the Fitch fight. It’s been obvious watching him fight Hughes and Koscheck. He’s going to kick GSP’s legs from under him over the first two rounds and knock him out later in the fight. That said, I really enjoy watching both fighters, and won’t be disappointed with either winning.

First Thiago has to make weight, which I’m sure he will, as far as stand up skills I’ll say GSP. Power, thats easy Alves. Kicks I give to Georges. Leg kicks, Alves. Wrestling, easy Georges The question that needs to be answered is will Alves be able to keep Georges from taking him down. I’m not really sure either way how a stand up war would end, I know how I would like it to end. But if Georges takes Alves down…It’s over. Maybe not immediately, but Alves will be taking damage and in the end he’ll be just another beatdown victim of the Champ. JMO.

Gsp will be very worried about Alves striking.GSP will try to get the fight to the ground as fast as possible.cuz he knows the longer Thiago stands in front of him the more pain he will feel.if the fight stays standing it nite nite GSP.GSP will be scared of his power and striking.If thiago touches GSP’s chin then thats it,its over.So I’d expect GSP to try and take him down asap like he did Serra

GSP would’ve destroyed Alves like he did Hughes, Serra, Fitch and Penn.

Now that he’s pissed because of the Vaseline comedy, he will obliterate Alves (obliterate being more severe than destroy on the fight adjectives scale).

Alves has a great takedown defense? So did Fitch and Penn.

Alves’ striking is off the charts? So was Penn’s.

GSP does what he does: plan and execute.

“GSP by whatever he wants” is the only outcome possible.

I really hope GSP puts this guy away. I don’t want any obvious roid monkey as the champion. It’s just bad for the sport.

 Alves needs to be randomly tested frequently all the way up to the fight.If he passed every test and came in looking like he has in his past couple fights I’d be shocked.

I find it interesting that the only time fighters ever get popped for a positive test is AFTER a fight. They should be doing these tests more before the fights. Not only would they be suspended for a year they would lose out on the money from the fight.

I realize there is a reason the UFC would hate for that to happen, as it would ruin whatever fight they had set up, but it’s the right thing to do.

Penn doesn’t have the strength of Alves.
Alves rd 1 by KO
or
GSP rd 3 by grease

Alves better concentrate on making weight for starters. The guy really doesnt look even remotely close to 170 but if he can cut to make weight without sapping himself of all the energy hes going to need then so be it. I really think it will catch up top him. He will end up moving up a weight class at some point imo.

Gsp,will lose if, alves coming ready to bring the fight to gsp. you have to fight him like he just slapped your mom

GSP will frusturate Alves. Alves will come in with a game plan that he will be timid and waiting for GSP to shoot so he can stuff it or bring his knee’s up or go for the big KO. I think GSP will turn it into Alves favor and try making it a stand up game for the first 2 rnds. Fake the shoot and watch Alves defense and see how he reacts, if he makes any kinds of mistakes with the fake takedowns, he will pepper him with jabs, leg kicks, or clinch him and pop a knee on Alves face. Alves best be is to bumrush RUSH and try to take him out of his game plan. If not we know eventually GSP will take him down and GNP him or sub him

I think the only chance that the Alves has is to KO GSP. However, GSP has very good wrestling and I was impressed with his ability to keep BJ at bay. Its funny how a lot of guys are saying that GSP has the best wrestling in MMA, I don’t think so. Some of these fans need to take a look at Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto. When he starts fghting again you will see that he is one of the top 5 pound for pound fighters in the world!!! His only loss is due to a cut early in the fight.