UFC 100: Georges St. Pierre vs Thiago Alves in Las Vegas on July 11
by MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2009 3:10 PM EST
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Georges St. Pierre will defend his welterweight title against number one division contender Thiago Alves in main event of the landmark UFC 100 pay-per-view (PPV) event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 11.
Company president Dana White -- who is currently in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with his entourage to try and "save" UFC 97 from being scratched from the Bell Centre on April 18 -- confirmed the blockbuster match up on a local radio station, CKAC Sports 730-AM, over the weekend.
This is great news for "Rush" -- he can now shift focus away from "Grease Gate" and onto the American Top Team-trained powerhouse. St. Pierre scored a major technical knockout win against lightweight champion BJ Penn at UFC 94 on Jan 31. It was billed as the "fight of a lifetime;" however, it has since turned into a nightmare.
St. Pierre dominated Penn for four straight rounds. Penn acknowledged that he had sustained such abuse that he was more than likely knocked out on his feet after the second round. His corner threw in the towel at the end of round four to save the Hawaiian from further punishment.
The victory celebration, unfortunately for him, was short lived.
In the wake of the victory, Penn's camp alleged that St. Pierre illegally applied Vaseline to the shoulders and back of the 170-pound champion, giving him a unfair advantage during the fight by essentially nullifying the superb Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills of "The Prodigy."
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) was asked to investigate "Grease Gate" and is currently reviewing the incident. Penn since accused Kenny Florian of giving him the heads up that St. Pierre was a "greaser," as well as a steroid user.
St. Pierre passed his screening for illegal/banned substances, which was administered immediately after the fight. He has never failed such a test. In short, the baseless allegations are perhaps more fodder for Penn to use to chip away from St. Pierre's accomplishment on Super Bowl weekend.
Hopefully, controversy -- real or contrived -- will be absent on July 11 when St. Pierre tangles with the "Pitbull."
Alves has been an absolute monster of late, finishing top-ranked opponents Matt Hughes and Karo Parisyan, as well as outpointing Josh Koscheck on all three judges scorecards, in his three most recent performances.
He has been on a two-year tear, with five of his last seven wins ending by way of (technical) knockout. Alves, in fact, has not lost since 2006, which was against another top fighter in the division, Jon Fitch.
Stay tuned for more on UFC 100, including rumors and additional fight announcements.
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main event of ufc 100???? I hope they mean co main event, or atleast one of the main events. I f Rashad defends his title on this night too, will St. Pierre still be the “Main event” ? I always thought the 205 lbs belt was the “Most prestigous” title in all of mma, Am I wrong? I guess having Rashad as champ kind of discredits the belt in some peoples eye’s ( I dont like him).
Any way I hope at least 3 title’s are on the line, that would make it the best event in ufc history. 170 ( GSP-Alves )
185 ( Silva-Bisbing ) and 205 ( Rashad-Machida/Rampage) What do you all think? Will anyone be satisfied with less than 3 belts on the line for UFC 100?
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bisping is fighting Hendo next, he wont be ready to go again by July… plus he is gonna get destroyed by Hendo, so it doesnt matter!
by ---Caesar--- on Feb 15, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if they fight by april and the winner takes no damage, that person could fight again in july-
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whay the hell would Bisping fight Hendo in April?
Season 9 STARTS in April. The coaches fight when the season is OVER. Like in July.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why the hell dont you chill out, you seem like the type of person who could benefit from some anger management. Ok so you have Anderson fight another name after Leitus and before the winner of Bisbing-Henderson. Like maybe Maia or the winner of Marqaurdt-Goveia.
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think if Silva fights between Leites and Hendo/Bisping, it will be at 205.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if alves losses i would like to see him in a rematch with fitch i think he would KO him
there is no1 better at ww than alves atm (apart from gsp) and i think he has a good chance at beating gsp
better than penn’s chances
ohh by the way any1 know when ken flo and bj are fighting?? is this fight likely to happen at ufc 100?? along with GSP and rashad defending there belts
by ufcaddict on Feb 15, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that would be cool but im doubting it… ufc will overhype the card and fall through as usual… but it still should be pretty good but i wouldnt hold out for 3 title defenses
by brendan on Feb 15, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think the LHW and WW titles will be on the line. They won’t put Penn/Florian on it as well. I hear that’s going down in June at UFC 99.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alves has a great chance. We’ve seen it time and again what happens when people close in on Alves against the fence whether it’s running to clinch or shooting singles and doubles. He’s very different than the typical WW mold of wrestlers with strong top games.
by NameNotRequired on Feb 15, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya Damn right Namenotrewuired! Alves is a freaking Monster! Out of all the great wrestlers that GSP has faced, I think he will be surprised when he finds Alves to be the hardest to takedown.
A year and a halg ago, Alves couldnt stop a takedown to save his life…Now he has developed great TD defense and an amazing spral, not to mention he is at the very least, the size of GSP if not bigger and maybe even stronger. The fight is so far away, that by the day of the fight Alves’s td defense will be even better than we have seen from him in the past.
Alves isnt dumb, and neither are his trainers. They all know that if they can stuff the take downs and keep the fight standing, Alves will have more than a 50% chance of becoming the new Welterweight champion. i love GSP and I see him as one of the best and most complete fighters in the sport, but I honestly think that this is a bad stylistic match up for George. If GSP is forced to Kickbox with Alves….he is going to get Killed! Ifs GSP didnt like being hit by matt Serra, he is not going to enjoy trading with Alves who is just BRUTAL!!!!
I would love to see Alves vs. Semtex!
Before GSP/Penn, I predicted that Alves would beat whoever won that fight, and I am not about to back down from that statement
War Alves!
Sincerely,
Your #1 Fan and commander of the Thiago Alves WAR Wagon!
by john on Feb 15, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully this is just one of many blockbuster fights on this card.
by Ca$z on Feb 15, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On InsideMMA Alves said he was weighing 205! Thats freakin huge for a WW to drop from!
by JV on Feb 15, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeh thats about what rumble johnson cuts down from … that would be another mouth watering clash i would like to see down the road … rumble vs alves
i think rumble will 1 day be WW champ
by ufcaddict on Feb 15, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rumble/Alves would be sick! I really hope the UFC starts giving Rumble some bigger names, Swick maybe. I dont want to wait forever to see if Rumble is hype or for real!
by JV on Feb 15, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right now Rumble is not ready for Alves. Even though he does a lot of good things, he needs to clean up his timing and technique. They need to give him someone that can take him down so that he can flex his BJJ game IMO before going up against big names.
by NameNotRequired on Feb 15, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont see to many welterweight being able to take him down, he was a junior college wrestling champion.
by matt on Feb 15, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like people are expecting Alves to give GSP the same trouble they thought Fitch was going to. Quite a few people were proved wrong then.
by Ade on Feb 16, 2009 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK Fine….GSP will NEVER lose a fight again! Are you happy? If thats the case, then we wouldnt be talking about it!
by john on Feb 16, 2009 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP will destroi alves, hes better from fight to fight this is the final fight before the p4p ufc title ANDERSON SILVA VS GSP …. and guess who win?!
GSP by tko 3 round
by p4pnumber1 on Mar 23, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw Rashad, I cannot believe you actually consider him a good fighter. That monkey is gonna lose his next fight guaranteed. In the meantime …. GSP baby !!!!
by Chris on Feb 17, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that would be a great 100 fight card. I’m with you on this, I’m not much on Rashad myself. Not that he’s backing it up or something, but he showboats just a little to much for me.
by E. Fairway on Feb 24, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it will be great, I can’t wait for this fight :)
by GSPfan on May 9, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wath the fuck are u talking about .. rashad is not even a champion machida beat his ass off at ufc 98!!!
by abdel on Jul 14, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bisbing is a joke! he will never beat anyone as good or better than franklin or henderson and he has zero knockout power.
by Rick on Jul 15, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for you Junie…. now, who ya pickin’?
Although Alves will a tough challenge, I’m still taking GSP (I know that surprises all of you).
GSP is THE MOST complete MMA fighter on the planet. You can train all you want for him but it is not until you are in there do you understand what it will take to beat him. By then it is too late.
GSP, TKO (strikes) RD 4.
by DJ on Feb 15, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes! this fight is going to be amazing! atleast i dont have to worry about a stupid penn rematch, glad to be back from new york
by Jared on Feb 15, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
alves has been caught using steroids and has trouble making weight. gsp will kill him
by john on Feb 22, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
erm….i think (slight bias) bisping would beat henderson, hes underated and you gotta love the professionalism and raw technical ability bisping shows. is this definate date for UFC 100, if so can people let me know as i want to visit vegas from the UK to watch the UFC in its home?!?! i agree with the previous comment, i dislike rashad evans too, doesnt do the 205 division justice, not a true champion!
by andyVI on Mar 6, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im takin alves as well. i think hell get the ko
by Jared on Feb 15, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP is getting the take down! good luck trying to stop it Alves. you’re gettin battered
by newfie on Feb 15, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thiago 2nd rnd ko and new WW champ
by SluggerCitySoldier on Feb 15, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Everybody was saying Fitch will beat St-Pierre, Penn will beat St-Pierre, now its Alves will beat St-Pierre. You guys want to believe that he will lose but come on…he will retire as the champ! He dominated Fitch who knocked out Alves. I don’t like referring to the past but sometimes you have to when people make comments like that.
by britches on Feb 15, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt GSP get knocked out by Matt Serra? I mean while we are talking about the past… if Serra can knock him out, Alves can take his head off!! I’m not saying its gonna happen, but it very well might!
by ---Caesar--- on Feb 15, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We all know anything can happen – we are making our predictions on what we think will most likely happen.
I think the greatest challenge to GSP will come in about 18-24 months. A young stud built for speed that just loves to Rumble….
by DJ on Feb 15, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree if AJ can beat 2 of the aka guys he will be ready
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Koscheck and Fitch would be too much for AJ at this stage in his development. I see them taking him down and keeping him there. Swick and Johnson would be a great stand-up fight.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, fitch beat alves with an upkick when thiago was 15 y.o. that is very significant..
what alves has is an advantage on the feet, if he is able to keep it there he has an excellent chance.
by shamo84 on Feb 15, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
comments like what? I am simply stating what i believe will happen.If you believe GSP is invincible,then i say go ask Matt Serra if he is, and i would bet all that is holy to me that Thiago hits harder than Matt. GSP is a classy guy and a good fighter but i think Alves is going home with the WW strap! SON!!!!
by SluggerCitySoldier on Feb 15, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really think its quite funny how people keep going back to the Serra loss, ummm do you forget how Georges completely manhandled and destroyed Serra in their rematch? Serra only won the first time because of a lucky punch, thats all. The only way I see Alves winning this is in the same fashion, a lucky punch. Otherwise, hes going to get manhandled like everyone before him. Just fyi, there’s a reason why wrestlers are so dominant, ask Matt Hughes =)
by remice on Mar 3, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea that fitch alves fight was over 2 and a half years ago and alves has come a long long way since then winning 7 fights in a row with three of those wins being over top ten welterweights
by matt on Feb 15, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chyea..Right. Mark my words, there is absolutely no way in this known world that Alves will beat GSP. I would bet everything I owned on that too. GSP is the perfect fighter, who TKO’d BJ Penn, and Alves is just a contender, who went to a decision with Koscheck…Yea, GSP by TKO.
by BrutalKnockout. on Feb 15, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hey question for you?
Didnt gsp go to a decision with josh koscheck too?
let me answer that for you yes he did
by matt on Feb 15, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Kos was fighting on short notice. He was not prepared for Alves and he still made it go to a decision.
by Chief on Feb 15, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think that situation is more a testament to Koscheks durablitiy more than a measuring tool for GSP and Alves…
by "I came, I saw, I conquered" on Feb 15, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its not a matter of durability. Look at his record. He lost to Jon Fitch (who GSP slaughtered, even if he didnt finish him), Beat a fading Matt Hughes when he was over the wieght limit anyways, knocked out Karo “The Overrated Panic Attack” Parysian, and decisioned a short notice Koscheck. Yea, he’s really gonna bring it to GSP huh?
by BrutalKnockout. on Feb 15, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This guy knows what he’s talking about. Alves is in big trouble.
by Caper on Feb 16, 2009 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i got thiago here, i see him stuffing the takedowns and outstriking george for the win. i hope they stack this card up big time!!
by markg on Feb 15, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think it possible to stuff GSP’d take-downs. He has to be careful though and not take to many of those vicious leg kicks or he could lose his explosiveness. I think GSP will once again be one step ahead of him and Alves will be to busy defending himself to mount much of an offence. You can bet GSP’s game plan will be to take away Alves’s strengths. GSP be sub.
by Gord on Feb 15, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Rashad vs Rampage/Lyoto and Henderson vs Bisping are slated for this one as well. And Brutalknockout, GSP went to a decision with Koscheck as well. In fact I thought Alves looked better against Kos than Georges did.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah but it would have been a different fight if kos took the fight on more than 2 weeks notice
by Jared on Feb 15, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, exactly. If Alves is “so good”, how come he couldnt dominate a short notice Koscheck like he did Hughes? Koscheck had all the time in the world to prepare for GSP, but he barely had time to prepare for Alves in there bout, so Alves should have just dominated him right?
GSP by TKO.
by BrutalKnockout. on Feb 15, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
alves dominated kos way more than gsp did when he fought him
by matt on Feb 15, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Thiago can defend the takedown there’s a good chance he wins
by ja434650 on Feb 15, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And if Leites could out-strike Anderson Silva there’s a good chance he wins. But neither of those things are going to happen.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope to see GSP lose, but I don’t know if Alves will be able to stop GSPs takedowns and GnP. He did great in the Hughes fight at not taking any damage, but Hughes and GSP aren’t exactly on the same level either. One things for sure, Alves won’t be scared to throw down.
by allamerican on Feb 15, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yea but gsp will be scared to throw down! he hasnt really been that willing to exchange on the feet ever since serra knocked him out.
by matt on Feb 15, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP is scared to throw down??? Tell that to Fitch’s face. That’s just like when people say that GSP doesn’t finish, although he has finished 13 of his 18 wins…I would call that a finisher. I don’t understand why people want to hate on GSP.
by MM_Eh on Feb 15, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
did you forget about the fitch fight? i know he fitch doesnt have the hands alves does, but that was almost all standing.
by Egads on Feb 15, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand people complaining about GSP taking down guys whose strength is striking. People always complained about how stupid Jorge Gurgel was for standing and trading instead of using his BJJ to win fights. GSP has the all around game to be able to win a fight anywhere it goes. Given that, he takes guys to where he can dominant them the most. It’s the smartest way to fight.
by GregC on Feb 15, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the allamericn wanting the canadian to lose.. not surprising. Yur prolly chant U-S-A over and over when he fights .. EH !?!
by sham WOW on Feb 15, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To me this is such a tough one to call. I think Alves’ style matches up VERY WELL with GSP, but GSP can never be truly counted out.
Either way I don’t see this one going five rounds. If GSP is able to get Thiago to the ground, GSP by either Sub or TKO via GnP, but if Thiago can stuff the takedowns, keep it a standup match, AND get GSP into the clinch, then he will most likely stop GSP by the 3rd round.
Nonetheless, I can’t wait for this one!
by Reservoirdog119 on Feb 15, 2009 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BJ Penn was also the “superior” striker. Look what happened. Alves does not have the complete MMA knowledge of GSP. The guy is definitely the better striker, but this isn’t kickboxing. GSP will win this fight. No doubt in my mind. Alves’s take-down defense is really really good, although GSP’s got that one covered. GSP’s striking is very good as well, and will have an answer for that too. GSP will win via TKO in the 3rd, or 4th. No doubt about it.
by GodDamnMike on Feb 15, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BJ’s striking is overrated. He hits hard for his size, has great reflexes and pretty fast hands and a good jab and uppercut, but his technique is sloppy and his footwork average at best. I’ve also never seen him throw a kick.
Alves is a much more complete striker than Penn, and he has a size and strength advantage as well.
Georges is faster than Alves but he doesn’t hit as hard. It won’t matter because Alves’ takedown defence is not good enough to stuff GSP’s takedowns. GSP by TKO in the 3rd.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how do you know how hard either one of them hit?
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From watching the fights.You should try it some time.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah its funny, i saw them both fight Jon Fitch. And after Fitch’s fight with Alves his face didn’t look like a maxi pad…
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im so confused jre, what are you trying to say?
by brendan on Feb 15, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ maxi pad.
The Alves Fitch fought was not the Alves we’ve watched in his last four fights. GSP hit Fitch with a LOT of shots. I think Alves has better one-punch power than GSP.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 15, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’m saying that Fitch’s face looked like a maxi pad after his match with St. Pierre. However not only did he look straight after the Alves fight, he won.
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, i think GSP will conquer alves.
via tko. or decision. alves has good technique wherever it goes, but you cant count out anyone in this sport.
either way..i want gsp to win. im no alves hater. hes badass as well. i just like gsp as a champ more.
but i’d love to see that fight. whomever wins.:D
and btw, the rashad fight isnt happening at ufc 100.
he has to get by machida first. which might happen. but idk. i just want to see the best fights, some worth paying for this time!
and i hear mir and lesner or going to throwdown.
that should be worth a watch and a half.
Lesner TKO 1st rnd
badass match-ups…..NAW MEAN!
by Rhyno. on Mar 13, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GSP will win this fight…period. His camp will figure out a way. They are so technical with their game plan and execution. Alves will have to cut a lot of weight to make 170, and because it’s a title fight he has to weigh exactly 170. GSP will wear him down like he did to Serra. Up, down, singles, doubles, GNP, head kicks, clinch, you name it, GSP will execute it. He’ll even purposely take it into the later rounds just to test Alves’ cardio, then go in for the kill.
GSP by TKO Round 4.
by mma_dad on Feb 15, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP gets better everytime we see him.. He is truly an ever evolving fighter.
I really dont think Thiago Can knock GSP out. Gsp is way to quick For him.. Koshchek To Thiago To A decision And that was without a full training camp.
If Kos Can Pull That There Is No Doubt GSP will Run Right Through Him.
by sham WOW on Feb 15, 2009 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whats it take to get your comment posted. Mine never go up?
by sham WOW on Feb 15, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s because you make stupid comments, like the one you left to me. Eh.
by allamerican on Feb 15, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP will try to lay on him for a win.
If he stands, he gets KTFO.
by KS on Feb 15, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP doesn’t just ‘lay’ on people…he will GnP.
by MM_Eh on Feb 15, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP Boxing improve ALOT lately. Very explosive jabs…
Nowhere near Koscheck stand-up.
What a mistake you make..
by Jee on Feb 15, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea it’s gonna be funny to see how scared GSP will be…immediate takedown attempt.
by ja434650 on Feb 15, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i suppose you would play into your opponents strengths if your were fighting the best in the world huh?
by JRE on Feb 15, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s funny when people hate GSP and hope he loses after he destroys their favorite fighter. You better hope BJ gets his head straight or you’re going to hate Kenny Florian soon too.
by GregC on Feb 16, 2009 1:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon guys, be objective a little. Fact is, the pitbull is not a better striker than Rush. He is a harder striker yes, but not better. GSP is the best wrestler in the UFC right now, better than genuine wrestler’s, he is also a better more accurate striker and better at BJJ (black belt) than Alves. Also, I don’t think the weight difference will be out of proportion and I think it’s reasonable to say that Thiago will probably have 10 pounds over GSP on fight night but not much more than that, he won’t ‘rehydrate’ up to 205 that’s for sure. The only area were Alves is superior is in leg strikes and I think Greg Jackson will come up with a perfect game plan to nullify that aspect, as he usually does.
GSP by TKO due to GnP in the 3rd round.
by MMArco on Feb 15, 2009 4:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agree. I’ve counted out GSP too many times in the past and have to give him some credits. I truly do think he’s got his head in the game now. You could see it during the entrance against Penn—he was ready to go.
by BobC on Feb 15, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally, an educated opinion, on either side of the argument.. Thanks man..
by Caper on Feb 16, 2009 1:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The only way Gsp loses to Alves is if he gets “caught” by a shot..
Karo had Alves mounted, and Hughes was able to take him down and lay on him as well..Kos did not even shoot on him until he took a beating because he thinks he is an elite striker now..
I see Gsp being able to take him down at will, pass his guard and if he does not finish him, We will see what Alves cardio is like in the 3-4-5th rounds after having Gsp on top of him with constant pressure ..
I’m happy with this card so far..
Gsp/Alves
Rashad/Rampage or Machida
Hendo/Bisping
I guarantee if Couture is healthy by then this is when they add the Couture vs Nog fight
then add a fight with someone like Wanderlei making his 185 debut..
It works, this way you dont have to take away from the cards surrounding it
by Robby on Feb 15, 2009 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree with you on the GSP/Alves fight. Gsp’s wrestling is far more superior and Alves cant stop the rapid takedowns. Who ever doesnt get the title shot between Machida and Rampage will get the shot on the New Years Eve Card vs whoever is in it originally.In regards to the Couture/Nogueria fight, I think it is actually up to Nog because he is the one that just had knee surgery. Randy is fine cause it was just bone spurrs. History tells us that it will be Hendo and Bisping on the card cause of the time of year they do the show. Shamrock/Ortiz, Jackson/Griffin fought on the July card but Penn and Pulver were ready for the June card. They better not put Hendo and Bisping on the Germany card. I actually disagree with them moving Wandy down to MW. I would keep him up and put him against Thiago Silva and I would match up Franklin with Bonnar. UFC 100 regardless is going to be sick and probably break the PPV buys record without question.
by Kilby on Feb 15, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If GSP was not a French Canadian he would not be so hated by all you haters and lubegate would not even be on the table right now. Alvez is a fucking roid case thats what makes him so tough. ja434650 if GSP takes him down its because he scared right?? lol, learn the game dude take downs are worth big points and a major part of MMA. Why would anyone want to stand up with Alvez and kicked in the legs by him??? That would be a bad game plan you idiot!!!!!! GSP will just take this fight werever he wants and when its over you can all call him a cheater again. Bunch of Canadian haters, if GSP was American you guys would bring your flags and chant USA USA USA!!! what a joke!!!!
by the spyder on Feb 15, 2009 4:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
St. Pierre = next generation Matt Hughes = zzzzzz
by parisyan_sucks on Feb 15, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The difference is St. Pierre is better than Hughes was in ALL aspect of the fight.
Say who you like instead of who you don’t.
sounds loser
by Jee on Feb 15, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thiago is a f*ckin HUGE WW. He will definately ahve the size and strength adavatage.
GSP is the most, IMO, all around fighter on the planet (maybe with exceotion of FEDOR) and he is nan athlete’s athlete…
Thiago’s only chance is to use his size and power to nullify GSP’s takedowns and land a big punch. I think GSP would outpoint him on the feet, so he needs to land a big shot, or a huge knee when GSP goes for the takedown.
I’m taking GSP on this one.
BUT who is really deserving of a shot at WW next????
Anthony Johnson isn’t ready and none wants to see Hughes, BJ, Fitch, or KOS again….
I think if he gets by Alves it’s superfight time with A Silva. This time it would be GSP with nothing to lose and all to gain.
UFC 100 is shaping up great. With GSP/Alves and potentially Evans/Q Jax or Lyoto and Bisping/Hendo. Throw in Couture/NOG and Franklin/ T. Silva and WANDY/ anyone 185er and we got one hell of a show.
WAR Sherk, GSP, Franklin, Tito, and Lesnar
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 15, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alot of people keep saying that GSP is afraid to stand ever since he got KOd by Serra. That’s B.S. GSP is a strategist. He dominates people in MMA. He’s not worried about keeping the fight standing or on the ground. He does whatever he feels is necessary to outwork his opponent and beat him.
I’m sick of hearing, this “he’s afraid to stand” BS. He dominated Penn, Fitch and Hughes standing. With Koscheck, he purposely beat him at wrestling because he knew that would win him the fight. He knew that would throw Koscheck off balance.
He purposely took Serra to the ground because he knew that would win him the fight and he respected Serra’s standup from their previous fight. The point of a fight is to WIN. Not get your ego hurt if you don’t always stand with your opponent.
People don’t call GSP the complete fighter for nothing. And that’s why I feel he will beat Alves. Alves, while a phenomenal striker, doesn’t have the tools GSP has. GSP not only has more tools but he is also much too smart for him. Alves will be too worried about defense the whole time and GSP will capitalize.
Not only that, but GSP has much more experience in championship fights than Alves and that will play a huge factor.
I say GSP TKO round 4
by MMA Fanatic on Feb 15, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP by anything he wants! went to mma event “Rumble In Race Town” last night and met Frank Trigg , Bas Rutten , Hermease Franka & Shonie Carter. Hermease & Shonie were very cool.Got some good pictures.The event was good except Frank Trigg gased after the first rounf , but still won.
by groundfighter on Feb 15, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A lot of people say Alves has the advantage on size and strength. I think they’re wrong. I think GSP is stronger than Alves.
They clearly train differently, and I think GSP can out-muscle Alves, even if Alves is bigger. While Alves appears to have a more “body builder” type training, GSP appears to be doing more “strength training”. They are very different and give very different results.
The result is that Alves probably bench presses more, but GSP has more strength when it comes to pushing and controlling an adversary.
Bigger doesn’t necessarily means stronger in MMA.
by ftg314 on Feb 15, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UFC 100 needs a co-main event; maybe BJ vs. KenFlo. Regardless, a July 11 fight is a big lay off for both fighters. I think given GSP’s continues training, a longer then normal length of time between fights may benefit him more. The Pitbull walks around at about 205 and I think the longer between cuts the harder it will be to get down to 170. Comments?
by SilasM on Feb 15, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow i didn’t know he walked around that heavy. I think he’ll do it right though, trial cuts and what not.
by ja434650 on Feb 15, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he doesnt need trial cuts, it’s not his first move down to WW.
by SoCalStunNa on Feb 15, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just watched both of their fights against Kos and I have to say GSP will probably win this one. I thought Alves would have an advantage on the feet but I don’t think he will. GSP moves in and out quickly, keeps his distance, and uses angles. I think while Pierre stands he’ll be smart enough not to trade with combos. He’ll eventually get the takedown.
Also, if bj and kenny are the co-main that would be amazing. 2 GREAT fights.
by ja434650 on Feb 15, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Will gsp wanna keep it standing, he didn’t with matt serra, and when serra unleashed, gsp went for takedown again.
Ima say gsp by submission 3rd rd probably armbar
by phenomenal angel on Feb 15, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP is one of the greatest strategist in MMA it will be interesting to see what his game plan is going to be against Alves. Whether you hate GSP or love him he alway’s fight’s the best. Alves will be his toughest test to date but I believe the knowlege young GSP has will be the difference. Either way it should be a great battle. And don’t worry I’m sure the UFC is going to make #100 even better we will have to wait and see.
by Beaver on Feb 15, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this will be it
gsp vs alves
hendo vs bisping
evans vs rampage/machida
and either penn vs ken flo or big nog vs couture
watch
by bryant on Feb 15, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
penn vs. florian is being rumored for ufc 99 and randy couture is making some more sh!tty movies.
by matt on Feb 15, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This being a shitle tot it will be interesting too see if Alves can come in exactly at 170 on his first weigh in attempt. I know i know he is proffesionally trained and knows how to cut weight. But he is so huge for a WW, we all know he didnt make weight against Hughes. He did against Kos. I see this match being GSP out cardioing Alves and finishing it in the 3rd or 4th due to GnP or a Armbar
by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Feb 16, 2009 12:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
the victory of alves in this fight is depends if he can stop the takedown of st.pierre or not,as long as he can stop it he shouldn’t have a problem , but base of what i saw alves against Hughes and koscheck,alves had a great chance stopping it… gsp will not take out alves standing up
by mad_drummer on Feb 16, 2009 3:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This fight has me much more excited than the penn/gsp fight FINALLY gsp is fighting someone bigger than him and hits harder. Sorry penn fans but gsp/penn 2 was a joke and i don’t want to see a third fight anytime soon unless he’s a legit contenter. I really hope this fight doesn’t end quickly with some flash ko by either fighter. I notice a lot on this page seem to be under estimating gsps stand up and take down abilities, gsp is going to take alves down in this fight unless alves gets in a quick ko.
I laugh at people who compare serra’s stand up to gsp’s, thats completely laughable, serra does NOT have heavy hands gsp had dropped more guys that serra has(hughes twice,hieron,fitch twice), serra dropped karo once and he recovered. He hit gsp behind the ear messing up his equalibrium and gsp was a sitting duck and after several hard puches couldn’t ko a wounded gsp. Serra doesn’t have heavy hands and gsp doesn’t have a weak chin, the initial hit that hurt gsp nobody would have been able to recover from. Equalibrium hits take minutes to come out of you can’t tell up from down its not like a puch that rocks you and makes you dizzy.
Call me crazy but I think gsp’s stand up is better than alves, Gsp has better technique and moves better, alves just has more power in his strikes especially in his leg kicks. Gsp reminds me more of a gracefull fighter like machida, machida obviously avoids more damage than gsp but alves kind of has a plodding way about him no finese.
I really hope this fight is great and not another one sided beat down by gsp(his last 5 victims), its getting tiring to see. Alves don’t choke and pull a penn, and don’t count on gsp not being able to take you down like penn did. I say B.S to penns camp in how much of there game plan was working off his back, why was penn doing 1000 sprawls a day then?? He wanted to keep it standing and out box gsp. Gsp has more ways to win this fight and is a better fighter than alves, period, but I think alves hits harder. Should be a great fight, very interested in how this one plays out.
by nathan on Feb 16, 2009 4:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
By the way those who keep bringing up that fitch and alves fought so long ago and alves would own fitch now don’t take into account how much fitch has improved either. Both koscheck and fitch train together and last time I heard fitch fustrates koscheck in training, something to think about.
by nathan on Feb 16, 2009 4:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Alves can stop the takedowns he will win, but if GSP can take Alves down almost at will GSP will win. Basically on the feet I give advantage to Alves and on the ground advantage to GSP. If only GSP was bigger or Machida was smaller because that fight would be very interesting to me. Then here’s hoping Jardine beats Rampage so Machida gets next title shot.
by rydinlow on Feb 16, 2009 8:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
the only person i think has a really good chance at GSP is Diego Sanchez and for the life of me have no idea why he went down to 155lb.
I think Diego brings alot of problems wi the table for GSP. and im GSP’s #1 fan !!!!
by Salatious on Feb 16, 2009 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
not a huge GSP fan, but damn, he is one bad mf in the cage. a “serra” style punch is the only thing that gets him in this one.
and yes, get Wand on this card!
by The Slovak on Feb 16, 2009 1:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Salatious you confuse me, WHAT does sanchez have? Gsp is better than him in every single way, what problems?. What does sanchez have on gsp? “And for the life of me have no idea why he went down to 155lb” Maybe it has something to do with the fact he lost twice in a row at weighter weight, to guys gsp dominated, your reasoning is baffelling. If sanchez cleans out the light weight division I’m sure he’ll move up to the welter weight division but I really doubt he’ll ever get the welter wieght crown.
by nathan on Feb 16, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alves will learn what the rest of the WWs have learned. Game plan= success.
by EMM on Feb 16, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think that gsp will win via GnP in the 4th or 5th. we have yet to see what alves cardio is like towards the later rounds. GSP will be to much for alves. he isnt ready however he is the top ww right now. the only fighter that can really give gsp problems is the spider. we all have seen how gsp’s cardio gets better as the rounds keep goin. his opponents seem gassed, he just goes at a frentic place. i understand that people are saying alves takedown defense is good and has improved and he can stop gsp, however before the fitch fight; everyone said that fitch couldnt be taken down and then that he couldnt be mounted. gsp proved them wrong. during the fitch fight joe rogan said that fitch had never had his guard passed, and his takedown defense was like 85%, however gsp took him down and mounted him.
this will be a war and alves has a chance, but alves just isnt ready. gsp will wil and then fight the spider hopefully in december. that would be a awesome christmas present.
by bigchris2328 on Feb 27, 2009 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
go GSP!!! I can’t wait for this fight :)
by www.GSPfans.com on May 9, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GSP is a great all around fighter, yes, but can you really take the glory from Alves. I mean he has proved himself or he would be in this fight card… MUCH LESS MAIN EVENT! “Pitbull” is a great stand up fighter. GSP I have to admit i have said is the best pound for pound fighter in the UFC but that does not mean he fights without any mistakes. GSP has the WW title for a reason, he is a great fighter, but Alves wouldn’t have the oppurtunity to take it if he is not worthy. i can’t wait for this fight just to see what will happen and as a fan of the UFC everyone knows anything can happen in those 5 rounds of nothing but brutal strikes and technical evasive moves. I say Alves has a good chance and i would like to see him take the WW belt but he better brong it
by tapoutking on Jul 8, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just seen the fight. GSP was too much for him. His wrestling is amazing.very explosive
by Markstraining.com on Jul 15, 2009 8:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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