Ready for war: Georges St. Pierre UFC 100 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
by Derek Bolender on Jul 7, 2009 10:21 AM EDT
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Georges St. Pierre is one of the few superstars in the sport of mixed martial arts gaining more and more mainstream appeal with each passing fight.
He is the prototype for the modern-day all-around fighter and a guy who has no visible weakness in the cage. That was clearly evident on the night of UFC 94, which saw him dominate the current UFC Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn on his way to yet another welterweight title defense.
The dangerous Brazilian Thiago Alves is the next challenge that the UFC brass has put in front of him as he continues his march toward the top of the MMA pound-for-pound list.
Will "The Pitbull" be the monkey wrench that could potentially foil a dream fight between "Rush" and UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva?
That question will be answered the evening of July 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the much anticipated UFC 100 event. This explosive match up between two well-rounded fighters has the makings to be one of the fight of the year candidates when it is all said and done.
"GSP" took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions regarding B.J. Penn, Kenny Florian, Anderson Silva and the aforementioned Thiago Alves.
Check it out:
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): I want to ask you about being one of the new faces of Gatorade. What is it like to now be on a list of athletes that represent Gatorade, including Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods?
Georges St. Pierre: It’s a great honor for me. Being in a Gatorade commercial along with all the great ad pieces. It’s great. It’s very important to me as well.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): You’re coming off an impressive victory over B.J. Penn at UFC 94. Did the fight play out like you thought it would?
Georges St. Pierre: It went exactly like I was planning. I had a strategy and I executed it. It was like everything I thought it was going to be.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Was the filming of the UFC Primetime show leading up to the fight with B.J. something you enjoyed or was it an added distraction you had to deal with in your preparations for the fight?
Georges St. Pierre: It’s tough for sure to have a camera in your face, but it’s part of the game. It’s an entertainment sport so I know that people want to know about it so it’s all good.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): After the fight B.J.’s camp accused your camp of greasing and they took it all the way to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Can you set the record straight once and all, was there any basis for B.J.’s accusation and what did you think about how B.J. and his camp handled it all?
Georges St. Pierre: It didn’t do nothing bad for me. It meant something bad for B.J. To show I’m a cheater it looked like a bad move. He tried finding excuses. For me it doesn’t take away nothing.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): I know Kenny Florian has trained a bit with you in Canada for his upcoming championship fight with B.J. Is this a way for you to sort of get back at B.J. on some level?
Georges St. Pierre: Yes, it is. When I do fight I fight with my heart. I don’t fight with my anger. Kenny Florian is on my mind and if he can knock him out that would be great.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): What do you think Kenny’s chances of beating B.J. are at UFC 101?
Georges St. Pierre: He’s got more than a chance. For me, I will root for him.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Now moving forward. Your upcoming opponent at UFC 100 is Thiago Alves. Is this most dangerous fighter you have fought in your career?
Georges St. Pierre: Yes, he is, and I’m looking forward for the fight. I try to see him as a challenge. It’s the toughest fight of my career so I’m excited.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Everyone knows Thiago is a well-rounded fighter, but if you had to pick what would you say is his biggest weakness in your opinion?
Georges St. Pierre: He doesn’t have much weaknesses. He’s a very well-rounded guy. I’m going to try to expose his, I wouldn’t say weaknesses, but I’m going to try to take him out of his comfort zone in the fight.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): We know Thiago likes to keep his fights standing and use his Muay Thai. Are you planning on taking him to the mat or can you still defeat him if you guys are going toe-to-toe the entire time?
Georges St. Pierre: I think I beat him standing up. I think I can beat him on the mat too. I’m going to fight him in a way that nobody has fought him before. As far as my strategy it’s like when you play cards. You don’t want to show your hand.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Will this fight go the entire five rounds?
Georges St. Pierre: You always expect the worst. Five five-minute rounds of war. Very high paced. The fight is going to be high paced and I’m ready to go for five five-minute rounds of war.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Would you be open to a matchup with Anderson Silva if you are fortunate enough to come away with a victory over Thiago?
Georges St. Pierre: I don’t know about it. For me right now my main focus is Thiago Alves. It would be foolish to think that it would be me next. I don’t want to look past Thiago Alves right now.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Is getting a belt in another weight class something you would like to do before your career is up? Is that important to you and your legacy?
Georges St. Pierre: The belt that doesn’t mean nothing to me. The name of the person I beat is what’s important. I have a lot of friends at middleweight. Some like Nathan Marquardt are like one fight away from a title shot and I would never fight a friend. I would never put myself in the way of a friend. My position is at welterweight but for a challenge I’m always accepting to new things.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Going back to Anderson Silva. He’s a guy who appears to be hesitant at this point in his career inside the Octagon. He looks like he is being extra careful. You are also a long time champion. Do you feel like once you have the belt you need to be more cautious and is that something you consciously think about?
Georges St. Pierre: You always need to be cautious no matter what. No matter how great of a fighter of you. No matter how good you are. When you’re a champion you’re always one fight away from losing your title and becoming in the same bracket as other fighters. I keep that in mind all the time.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): As a fan of the sport, who are some of your favorite fighters to watch out there?
Georges St. Pierre: I used to really like watching Kazushi Sakuraba a couple years ago. Nowadays I like to watch my friends fighting. I like Fedor Emelianenko, too. Those guys who are very technical. Lyoto Machida who is very nice. Plus all my friends Rashad (Evans), Nate (Marquardt), David Loiseau, all those guys.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): How long would you like to continue your fighting career? Is there an age or a year you kind of have in your head as a likely time to stop? Is that something you have thought about?
Georges St. Pierre: It’s not a question of fight for me. It’s a question if I like it. One day if I wake up and I don’t like it the lifestyle that I have has got to change. I can do other stuff. I have other things in my life that I can do. I have other options. I do that because I love it. Of course the money is there, but the first main reason why I do it is because I like it a lot.
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): That’s all I had for you Georges. Before we go is there any message you would like to pass along to your fans out there or any sponsors you would like to thank?
Georges St. Pierre: Yes, I would like to thank Gatorade, Affliction and Xtreme Couture. All my teammates. My manager. My trainers. My training partners. My fans of course for the support. It’s going to be a great fight July 11. Don’t miss it!
Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Alright thanks again. Best of luck to you at UFC 100. I appreciate your time today.
Georges St. Pierre: Thank you very much.
Derek Bolender is a staff writer for InsideFights.com. He is also syndicated at FoxSports.com and CNNSI.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/DerekMMAwriter and on Facebook. Look for future articles from him on MMAmania.com.
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I’ll just write something first, if it appears first due to moderation, and Kevin can click reply without even reading my post or the interview to get his lame comment at the top! Yay Kevbo! Make sure to leave at least a dozen comments, as we all really care how much money you make and how good looking your wife is and about your event tickets! woohoo!
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions
I dont get why you guys have to attack people personally. I know its the summer, and all you acne infested teenagers have nothing better to do…but seriously, get a life!
If you arent interested in someone’s post, dont read it, scroll down. I would rather hear what someone has to say about their personal life over a meaningless post attacking someone, any day!
by JOhn G on Jul 8, 2009 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions
So you came on here just to talk about another maniac? Get a life and get Kevin’s nuts out of your mouth you fn bird! Good interview! I liked how Gsp admitted to be rooting for Kenny, not 2 many fighters would have said that. I also don’t think that he will ever fight Silva.
by BOW on Jul 7, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Lol what a little girl. Omg he posts at the top so everyone can read his post blah blah. So if you have something good to say just post it at the top… but as it appears the most you can contribute to this site is the slander of other posters, I think you should continue to post at the bottom of the page.
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 7, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
lol, I got a text saying someone was talking shit, I figured it was closer. Ur right closer, I was a bit too harsh what I said about your GF. But just because some of our wives laugh because we go on this site, it doesn’t mean they are “bitches.” you started this, and couldn’t take it. obviously (by these few posts), these guys are laughing at you, so calm down and enjoy the insight and opinion everyone offers. The point of mentioning that my wife trained was to say she’s really into mma, just not reading all about it every day. sorry you missed the point. By the way, I’m being sincere that I was probably a bit too harsh in my response to you yesterday. On a side note, there are a few spots left for 101 if you want to buy a ticket and try your luck at knocking me out. There’s me calling your bluff son!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
ahhhh yes…our daily Kev rebutal…lol…wouldn’t be the same ;)
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
This will not stand sir! I demand satisfaction! Pistols at dawn!
by PW on Jul 7, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
In all fairness my ol lady is a bitch………..lol :-)
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish someone would fire back (theCloser) I’m bored……..lol
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah mac, we were laughing at how are wives think we’re losers coming on mania, he said your wives sound like bitches, “my girl asks what”s new." lol what a girl!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well at least this amusing segment made the boring interview worth reading!!! F*ck GSP is dull!
BTW war Kevin!
by Nick J on Jul 7, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
KEVIN and gang, which thread can I go visit to read about all of these shannigans that occured yesterday? I used a vacation day…
by ViolentMike on Jul 7, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Just as long as he doesn’t call our b*tches girls, I will stay neutral. Call my b*tch a girl, and you have crossed the line.
by James S on Jul 7, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
good one James. If it weren’t my wife,I woulda laughed, but he crossed the line…now the tough guy has disappeared!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So whats up with these one off comments. I think people like Introvert and Closer need to grow a pair. If your going to talk some serious smack on here you better be able to back it up. Everytime they say something completely ridiculous they get harrassed by every sane minded person on this site and they can’t handle it… why? because your wrong to have said it and you have nothing to back it up!
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 7, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
lets clarify exactly what laying and praying is for those of you who don’t know…James is right, GSP doesn’t lay and pray….its when your in someone’s guard too tired to do anything as you pray for the rnd to end so you can catch your breath…ground fighting IS NOT laying and praying, and GSP doesn’t and has never been rightfully accused of doing so
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Well played mac, you let them newbs know what’s up!! :D
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
woops…this post should be a couple posts down…Mad A is right not James…although james raises a good point too ;)
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I just read the interview…typical GSP. He doesn’t know if he’d want a super fight with Anderson Silva? He wouldn’t fight a friend. Hey buddy, just because you train with a few guys a little bit, it doesn’t mean they are your friends! There is nothing left for GSP at WW, so he has no choice but to move up!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I laughed Dragon. mine can be a nag, but a bitch…nah!
I told you guys, the closer is gone. his mom punished him, he didn’t clean his room yet today!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to say, you read much deeper into my post then was intended ☺
by James S on Jul 7, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Now can we get back on topic? This interview is like every other GSP interview. Stop asking him what his game plan is gonna be, why would he even say? Find other questions to ask him so we actually learn something new about the guy.
by neeko on Jul 7, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin won’t stand with him…he’ll go for the submission, 2nd rnd, beside the potato salad when closer is grabbing another beer
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
neeko we should just stop interviewing GSP all together. He has no personality, I assume he likes go for long walks on the beach and reading romance books. Blah Blah, we can all pretty much fill in his answers for an interview anyway.
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 7, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven’t disappeared tough guy, this site has been moderating me for years, actually surprised they let this stuff through, they must be amongst the dozens who have thought and called you a douchebag. I loved that thread. Anyways, I clicked your little blue name link to see a pic just to make sure you weren’t like Lesnar and I was making a huge mistake, and am very confused how you had the nerve to call my girl ugly. Anyways chubs, I saw your pic and I take back the threats, it would just be sad to hurt you. I had accepted your apology and was nice and civil, but you kept up the tough talk while I was in moderation.
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
lol bro, you started this shit by calling our wives bitches for no apparent reason, period. Somehow, you think I’m in the wrong for simply making a (half joking) comment back! Don’t get so offended buddy, obviously I’ve never seen your girl, so I couldn’t make a serious comment, hence the half joking. You “that guy” who out of no where bashes a few guys wives, then gets all butt hurt when there is a come back. I wasn’t even gonna comment in this thread (because I’m not a gsp fan) until you took it upon yourself to bring my name up again, unprovoked again mind you. Then you get even more butt hurt when 95% of the comments nestled below yours are in favor of me. I’ve never had a problem with you (or anyone else for that matter) and don’t quite understand people like you.
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
what’s the big deal with Kevin’s posts…he can be opinionated as can I but isn’t that the point of all this?? Anyone?? Names are slung and statements made but just drop it and pick on someone else if your in a bad mood as many of us find it entertaining TO A POINT! I know you were just jokin’ around yesterday but to call someone out on here just makes you look petty… Honestly, no offense, but its not a big deal man. ;)
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree. honestly, it gets old. I seem to be the guy always getting called out. Why? because I post a lot? Because I have strong opinions (which everyone has) or because I put myself out there and don’t hold back anything? My bad, I’ll start to lie and make up stories.
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow Kevin what a funny guy you are! You actually got a text from someone telling you to come online to defend yourself? Does your MMA Mania status mean that much to you? Do you have a life? " Oh snap Kev someone is Talking SH*t about you online! Put on your costume and jump on to regulate bro!" It just cracks me up that you even give a Sh*t. What happened to coming to mania to get news? Now it’s like Online high school for fat guys with ugly families. wink wink
by JRE on Jul 7, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Comments are in favor of you? Who cares, even if that were true. It’s annoying that now you want to get on your high horse and simply say you are stating your opinion. I was also just leaving a comment, and it was my opinion. Should it not also be respected? You apologized for the harshness of your remarks to a simple off handed comment to join the conversation. Did you not mean it? You feel it is important to get a few supporters and then point it out, because you like the feeling of being included- probably because you never were growing up. But let’s not kid ourselves, I have seen and quietly enjoyed many others calling you out, and you scrambling and digging a bigger whole trying to get them to see your ‘point’. Even by your own admission you are always the one being attacked. There is good reason indeed. And you don’t need to lie and make up stories, most of us can guess you already have many times in the past. FYI, using the expression ‘butt hurt’ a couple times does not make ‘the guys’ think you are ‘cool’. I made a little joke comment observation about the wives being bitchy about the site, and you took things too far, seems you need to be able to deal with it.
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
oh snap chubs! I guess this man is in the other 5% right?
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
lol, actually I think it’s funny ore than anything. The bashing of guys wives for no reason baffles me, but what baffles me more is when someone gets pissed when you shit talk back. You know the type, can dish it but not take it. I’ve tried for months now to keep it mma only talk and if someone asks a question or a conversation non mma starts, fine. I just seem to have a target on my back. Quite frankly, these guys hang on what I say too much. I couldn’t tell you anything anyone has said on here after 10 minutes from the time I read the comment, but some of these guys seem to have notes on me. I do come here for the news JRE and because the maniacs are the most knowledgeable fans! I’ve never claimed to be good looking either, so this guy calling me chunks (from an old picture) doesn’t bother me! I’m an ugly mother f’er, never thought otherwise! I’m about 195 right now and in pretty good shape though!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
the bat(fat)phone rang and kevin was called to action
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The Closer, JRE and shogun-
Some advice from someone who has participated in “internet arguments” before.
Honestly, it makes you look stupid. I used to do it and then I looked back at my posts and realized how dumb I was for wasting my time.
I also looked immature and like an even bigger loser for engaging in internet battles.
You don’t like someone’s posts? Don’t respond.
Just some advice, it gets old very fast…
by OJR on Jul 7, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn’t ‘bashing guys wives’, even the other guy understood it was an off handed joke. But for that you called me an idiot, called my gf ugly and explicitly talked about her getting fucked, all for one little comment. If you think 95% of the people here think I am wrong, go ahead if it makes you feel better. But that kind of talk to my face gets you in the hospital, or I die trying if you are better trained than me. If some think that is petty, than we may have different life philosophies. You are the one who took the comment way too seriously and responded way too harshly, that is the reason for all of this. But now I’m done, I feel I have made my point. And I know you don’t really find all this funny, you die a little inside when you read people not loving your genius words. Next time choose them more carefully, and never talk about another man’s woman getting fucked by another man.
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
OK tough guy…are you ready to get butt-hurt again Kevin?I got something for ya!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 7, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
as the battle heated up and raged on into the night…..
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
by another man closer? you missed my point then (even if it were too harsh) I was talking about you fucking her. and to take me serious is a little ridiculous considering I’ve never seen your GF so couldn’t make an educated assumption on how she looked! My comment was as off handed as yours, and yes I got it and thought it was equally as inappropriate as mine! Neither was that big a deal honestly since we don’t know one another or each others significant other!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
lol alpha, where you been? I sent you a special message yesterday!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
ojr i agree you did look stupid, i wasn’t agruing with kevin i was just talking some shit and he seems to know how to handle it by himself without you making yourself look stupid again.
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Really immature, shogun. Thanks for proving my point.
Have a good day and stay in school.
by OJR on Jul 7, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
and thanks for proving mine, go to school you need it.
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
how did OJR prove your point?? Your not making sense.
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
was that a question or where you trying to defend ojr? your not making sense.please don’t try again.
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
he poved my point that he looks stupid as he admitted himself.
quote from ojr.
Honestly, it makes you look stupid. I used to do it and then I looked back at my posts and realized how dumb I was
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
shogun clearly lost that battle of wits……..piece of advice shogun next time you come to a battle of wits do not come unarmed…….
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Mac-
Its cool. Based on his/her posts (or lack thereof), its not like I am taking heat from a knowledgeable poster, anyway.
by OJR on Jul 7, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
omg dragon that was the weakest insult i have ever seen, that shit is so old you just embarrassed yourself worse than i could have please do yourself a favor and change names so no one will ever know it was you.just start over and next time don’t juimp in on other peoples comments unless you got something good.
rip dragon.
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Good lord what a bunch of B*tchy whining girls you all sound like, I swear this place is officially Sherdog2! OJR you come across as a major c*nt. You should remove yourself from the gene pool
by JRE on Jul 7, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
JRE-
Name calling is the last resort of the uneducated.
My advice was not meant to insult you.
Thanks and have a good day, sunshine.
:)
by OJR on Jul 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
lol @ sun…OJ,don’t say that JRE is uneducated,he’s a genius didn’t you know?He’s head psychiatrist at the asylum where il nino his threated!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saying it like it is, I’m not saying “you are a c*nt” I’m saying you come off like one. And trying to sound cute is a lame way to comeback, “sunshine” oh my god make me vomit why dont you. As long as you make yourself seem unaffected no one will know you cry
by JRE on Jul 7, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
JRE-
Name calling is the last resort of the uneducated.
ojr weren’t you the one name calling mask on his death bed?
maybe you grew up in the last couple months thats cool.
by shogun on Jul 7, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
O shogun don’t get angry because you my insults are above your IQ level, it’s ok though next time I will use the derogatory street slang you are used too. lol Dude don’t take it so personal just because you are getting pwned from 3 different directions!! It’s just the internet, relax, drink a beer, that’s what I’m doing. lmao at this kid!!!
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
hey kid, i thought i told you to change your name. if you think that weak ass insult is above anyones iq your a bigger fool than i even thought. that shit was so old and lame it wasn’t worth insulting you back and no one here burned or “pwnd” me once or i would give them credit for it and i know what you like getting from 3 different directions fag.your delusional or maybe its the beer don’t post when your so drunk your coming off like a retard.
by shpgun on Jul 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
OJR says: “Have a good day and stay in school” LOL he says that every time. Get original, boy! Also saying “have a nice day” and leaving a smiley face doesn’t show you don’t give a shit, because you’re contradicting yourself by replying.
“I also looked immature and like an even bigger loser for engaging in internet battles.”
Yeah, I’ll condescend to agree with you on this one :D
OJR, do yourself a favor, take your own advice, and don’t reply, it’s what you’re good at. LOL
by Kobajack on Jul 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
oh burn ojr, you got told! you unoriginal piece of sh*t
by JRE on Jul 8, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Kobajack-
YAWN
That’s twice you have responded to my posts without me initiating any convo with you.
Stop trying to use big words to impress me, you don’t.
Or better yet, teach JRE, he sounds like he can use a boost to his vocabulary.
I know its hard to understand but … go away.
Find somebody else to troll with…
BTW, stay in school and have a nice day!
:)
by OJR on Jul 9, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow bigshot Kevin ‘got a text’ and took the time from his 7 figure-salary-making job to reply! Well actually, I am calm, and I do accept your apology. And to the 2 little guys taking sides and chanting War Kevin without being informed, mind your business. Just post less Kevbo and I won’t get so annoyed.
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
6 figure buddy. read my post yesterday about not trying to offend anyone etc. I’ve calmed down with my posting. I just found it weird you attacked our wives for the exact reasons mac mentioned below. by the way, my wife was pissed she wasn’t invited to 101, but has no problem with the small fortune I’m spending to go
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
“just post less Kevbo and I won’t get so annoyed.”
yeah closer, and thats what my day revolves around, making sure I don’t annoy you!
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Kev you are a Pats fan?? WTF?? How can you not like GSP but be a Pats fan?? My brain hurts from thinking about it. O did you like the little present my boy Pollard gave Tom Brady last year?? Lol just messing wich cha.
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
aww i cant wait for thecloser to reply i hope he does likes. how funny if he was this mad man that went to 101 kicked the shit out of kevin. haha
by ruan-fuy on Jul 7, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow! I missed closer’s comments from the other thread.
So my wife is a b**ch cause’ she finds it humorus that I spend half my day talking to a bunch of guys I’ve never met, about other guys that beat each other up for a living?
Honestly, I’d be a little bit worried if my wife didn’t think it was strange.
Anyway, she had no problem with me dropping a small fortune to get out to Vegas for UFC 100 so..and I don’t really care what anyone thinks
by Jrandolph on Jul 7, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You want to order a Whaamburger and some french cries!! lol
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It has come to my attention that Kevin is the Dana White of MMAMania.com. Some people like him, and some people hate him. I personally see things very clearly when it comes to how he is, being the fellow MAsshole that I am, so I gotta respect him for being himself. You cant get mad at someone for expressing themself in these blogs, thats what they’re here for. I myself may come on here and give a decent amount of sh%t to people who I disagree with, but thats why we’re here. But, I can honestly say that putting up a post that has absolutely nothing to do with MMA, just trying to insult a fellow Maniac, is a new low…..
I hope all of us have learned not to do from the first post of this thread. Sincerely, one baffled f*ckin maniac.
by allamerican on Jul 7, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Micheal Jackson’s Last words were "Take me to childrens Hospital"
by Crazy on Jul 7, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
didn’t you just type the same thing in the Diaz thread?
by kevin on Jul 7, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
don’t even get me started…the guy was accused of child molestation and 50% of the world believed it to be true…children came forward to pronounce it, there was a trial, and he was found not-guilty, but so was OJ…I’m not saying he did break the law but it seems as though he certainly did something to those kids…I might be wrong but I won’t mourn the loss of an icon who may or may not have molested kids…I’m sure as time passes we will find more out but I tend to believe that the evidence will accumulate and lean towards his guilt
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
In my opinion it was more about parents trying to make a quick buck by using their sick kids as a hook. Jackson put up an amusement park to help sick kids (i’ll admit that it is weird) but as a parent you just don’t put your kids in that situation unless you want to take something out of it.
by fmx on Jul 7, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
totally agreed….its possibly a hoax, scam, or total BS…but maybe not. Explain the prescription drugs (3 garbage bags full), or hidden cameras, hidden compartments, secret passages, kids testimony (without parents), hanging his baby over a balcony, dating a monkey and whatever else you can think of and then tell me your not a little suspicious
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well it started off fantastic with carnival rides and cotton candy but when it was bedtime things went horribly wrong………….:’-(
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure Dragon, you loved it. You enjoyed your own exclusive MJ brand of milk.
by Kobajack on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Good interview, GSP wins this in a very one sided fight, Altough an Alves win means more good fights at this weight class but GSP is on a different level right now
by Robert(1) on Jul 7, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions
I agree GSP is one or two steps above all the other guys in the division.
by belfort_fan on Jul 7, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah go GSP!!! You seem very intellegent LJ!! :D
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
GSP’s 5 round utter domination = Lay n Pray
I like GSP’s comment on his strategy and how he wants to keep it secret when we all know what it is; no more stand up only takedowns and LNP.
by fmx on Jul 7, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, so in your opinion all GSP does is Lay on his opponent and Pray till the time runs out and the judges render a decision?
by Mad A on Jul 7, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t he just beat the hell out of Fitch and Penn? LNP is not being truthful my friend
by Robert(1) on Jul 7, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
lay and pray!!! HAHAHAHA…“control and beat the absolute snot” is what i call that
by newfie on Jul 7, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Well GSP definitely does not engage on the feet as much as he used to. Lately he has been taking down his opponents and holding them down w/ ground and pound. But let’s be honest, when Hugues did this in his prime everyone shouted lay and pray, now GSP does it and its domination. GSP is no more exciting than Hugues or Sherk.
by fmx on Jul 7, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Alves is an awesome striker, best in the ww divsion. However, his game is too one dimensional. GSP is such a dynamic fighter, good in every aspect of mma. He can win many ways and will on july 11. GSP by tko round 3.
by Wes on Jul 7, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions
I don’t think that Alves is really that one dimensional. His striking is that good that it makes the rest of his game look less impressive. He has great takedown D as well. I think Alves does plenty of damage in this fight but GSP’s cardio will win out in the end. Should be an awesome fight.
by DW on Jul 7, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
this whole thing with his “great takedown defense” is ridiculous… matt hughes took him down with his weak shots, koscheck didnt even really attempt any sort of good double or single leg takedown, and im pretty sure i remember karo taking him down… jon fitch knocked him out… alves is getting exposed in this fight big time, GSP is gonna embarass him and knock him off any top 5 list he may have been on… GSP has the better jiu jitsu, wrestling, cardio, reach, only thing alves has is knockout power… so as long as alves doesnt get a perfectly timed knee in there I could see GSP winning this fight by whatever he wants…
by brendan on Jul 7, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Very well put brendan…Alves takedown defense is being hyped too much. If he can stuff a few GSP takedowns then I’ll be impressed. I’m not saying that Alves can’t stuff GSP cause Alves is strong but it’s not the same as an over the hill Hughes takedown attempt or a judo throw like Karo. Koscheck hasn’t taken anyone down in a while either and only tried a takedown after he was rocked. I still think GSP has the most mobile hips in the division and his athleticism make him a great MMA wrestler. He’s just so explosive when gets a hold of one leg and if he gets 2 legs…then you are going down 100% of the time.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 7, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Alves’ takedown defense is a well-timed knee to the head. If he misses he’ll be on his back.
by PW on Jul 7, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Alves is a good striker, but is it better than GSP’s?? He’s been takin alot of his fights to the ground lately, but he’s very dangerous standing too.
by Stryker on Jul 7, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This was a little better than normal. Most of Georges interviews are kind of bland but you can tell BJ got under his skin a bit. Also it sounds like he’s open to moving up in weight as long as a buddy of his isn’t a title holder. Looking forward to seeing this fight, I’m pretty sure this is going to take fotn.
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 7, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions
Totally agree. Alves can strike with the best of them. But I’ll bet GSP will be able to outstrike him. That seems to be his gameplan with most of his opponents, beat them at their own game because they totally aren’t expecting it. Alves is probably working on takedown defense out the wazoo and Alves won’t be expecting a stand-up fight.
Remember that GSP has been training with a muy thai genius in Phil Nurse, he was an unbeleivable muy thai fighter.
by Rich on Jul 7, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions
why they still sponsor him even if he cant wear it the ufc he dose out of the ufc
by zzzzzzzzzzz on Jul 7, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I hear gsp is wearing a full life size condom this time, i cant see him losing this fight, haha
by apex103 on Jul 7, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions
Alves has a gameplan…he may even take GSP down..im sure hes a Black BJJ so who knows….Also the man at WW soon to be is Anthony Johnson KO Badman and evry1 knows that!!!
by Jugga on Jul 7, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions
Riiiiggghhhtttt……………Kepp dreaming jugga no way alves takes gsp down.
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I predict that GSP will win this fight, unless, of course, Alves beats him.
by Caknakker on Jul 7, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
It’s a bold strategy, I can’t wait to see how it plays out!! lol
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Good interview and nothing much to add from my last post (GSP in the 4th by TKO). Just a question though, if GSP wins and doesn’t move on to the Spider, who would be his next fight at WW? Any ideas?
by SilasM on Jul 7, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions
if not Silva (which I doubt), it’ll be the winner of Kamp/Swick
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Which imo will no be very entertaining. I think gsp would handle kamp or swick with extreme ease.
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d agree but I am too superstisious so I’ll simply ;)
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate Swick… I don’t know know why, I find him overrated plus he is too cocky. Haven’t seen him fight against a real contender yet.
by neeko on Jul 7, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
there’s always Shields and Diaz possibly one day
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think this interview was very good. how many times does someone have to ask GSP about the greasing??
Also, GSP never talks about his upcoming gameplan.
He always refers to “never showing your cards”. The answer was so obvious. “Are you gonna take him down to the mat?” duh.
Another question: “Will it go 5 rounds?” How’s he supposed to know???
by Stryker on Jul 7, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
I think the UFC are holding back Anthony johnson because he will be a dominate force soon…He has great wrestling and now standup and he could move up to light heavy with his height and reach!!!! WAR JOHNSON
by Jugga on Jul 7, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
he’s one of the most over-rated fighters in MMA…imo he’s not even top 10 in the UFC…Tommy Speer, Kevin Burns twice incl. a loss???
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
lol seriously, let him at least get a few fights in against decent opponents before you start hyping him… dont forget he was submitted by clementi not long ago
by brendan on Jul 7, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah some of you guys Jugga are giving AJ way to much credit, he definately has the potential but lets at least wait till he fights a few quality opponents before we start swingin from his…..you know.
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
In fairness, that loss to Pokey should have been at worst a no-contest, and rightfully a DQ win.
by PW on Jul 7, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
true…anyone else notice how pointy AJ’s head is
by McArthur on Jul 7, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s creepy, it was definately a plunger baby.
by Dragon on Jul 7, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Personally, if I wa GSP, I wouldn’t even say I would take Alves out of his comfort zone. Why even give that away?
by DAMN! on Jul 7, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions
Please do not ask GSP what ’is strategy is.
He will NEVER show you ’is card hand.!!!!!!!!!
Haven’t interviewers learned this?
by roberto on Jul 7, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
What’s with GSP’s props to Xtreme Couture? Was he training there?
by roberto on Jul 7, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe the clothing line and not the gym? Not really sure…
by theCloser on Jul 7, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It is the clothing line- they make t-shirts with a specific design just for him.
by Rich on Jul 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
This fight will be on teh ground and unless alves connects GSP is giong to murder him
by What? on Jul 7, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
Most of the comments on here amused me as I’ve read almost all of them….holy shoot out with kevin and others, I thought this post was about gsp? I find it funny how most seemed to think penn would really bring it to gsp and alves would be much less of a fight, and is now going to get destroyed. I always thought alves was going to be much more to handle than penn just going by common sense gsp beating down penn shouldn’t have been too surprising. Gsp/alves fight will be very interesting to me much more so than what I already thought was a mismatch in penn/gsp and was very surprised at how many bloggers,fighters and odds makers thought it was going to be so close and the fight for the ages. Gsp is one of the smartest fighters out there and one of the most skilled, alves is a powerhouse, great take down defense and has great kick boxing, especially his leg kicks. I just hope to god its over 3 rounds and not some flash ko or quick sub in the first round, I want to see a war and see what each other really has.
by nathan on Jul 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
Yes it was a boring interview, I like gsp as a fighter but pretty much every interview I’ve ever heard of him was boring. They need to ask him different questions, maybe thats why they seem so lame, ask him about his personal life etc.
by nathan on Jul 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
It sounds like most of you want to fuck this shit out of kevin rather than talk about fights.
by elltwilightiott on Jul 7, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
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