UFC Quick Quote: Dan Hardy intends to put a beating on GSP
by Jesse Holland on Nov 16, 2009 9:40 AM EST
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"I had a few opportunities [at UFC 105] and did not go after them. I handled (Swick) and hurt him several times. I have all the skills to cause (Georges St. Pierre) a lot of problems, and he is only human. He’s a great athlete very good at winning and putting together a gameplan; but he is not a fighter like me. And I’m going to get in there and my intention is to hurt him, put a beating on him. In a 25 minute fight, it’s a long time to keep my hands off his chin."
-- Number one welterweight contender Dan Hardy (via Telegraph.co.uk ) joins a long list of former challengers who also believed they had what it takes to dethrone reigning 170-pound champion Georges St. Pierre. "The Outlaw" is fresh of a unanimous decision victory over fellow surging welterweight Mike Swick at last Saturday's UFC 105: "Couture vs. Vera" event in Manchester. Does Hardy, who only has one finish in four Octagon appearances, have the skill set to beat "Rush?" Or does he simply need a full gas tank and a well-placed bomb? Opinions please.
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haha
It’s true. What does he think he is going to be able to do to GSP?
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
QUESTION - WHO SHOULD GSP FIGHT?
So, I don’t think the Hardy match up is overly competitive, I would rather see a catchweight with Hendo, Liddell, Frankin, Wandy, Sonnen, or Maia to name a few.
Anyone else have any ideas?
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 11:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
move to MW
He needs to dispatch Hardy then move to MW. At least the same way that AS is moving to LHW. Fights I want to see him in at MW are….Hendo, Maia, Shields(WW is fine too), Bisping and obviously AS. I’d really like him to fight Bisping to see where each of them are at MW.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes AS is a given but he needs to adjust to MW first and like GSP said add some weight without any negatives.
So for that I would think a few catchweights, a few MWs, then AS, then maybe we have him get rid of the Taliban.
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
He can do pretty much anything can’t he?
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did I just read someone say GSP vs Bisping is a good matchup to findout where they each stand
Well, I’ll give you an unbiased opinion since I hate them both.
GSP would TOOL him. Take him down and beat him up. Its all GSP can do nowadays – but no one can stop it.
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by ViolentMike on Nov 16, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - I spelled my name wrong = LOLOOLOL
by ViolentMike on Nov 16, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guy can’t even spell his own name, and we are suppose to take fight opinions from you? LOL. I think Bisping and GSP is a good fight. At least as a warm up, he shouldn’t jump into the top 5 guys right away. When AS went up he fought Irvin, why not give GSP an easy win to boost his confidence at that weight class. I also think GSP would win, but I wouldn’t mind seeing Bisping lose to a WW.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think GSP needs to fight Rumble before leaving WW. Out of the guys remaining, assuming GSP dispatches Hardy, Rumble is the only one with a legit chance at beating him. He has a wrestling background but is far more explosive and athletic than Fitch and maybe even Kos (we’ll find out for sure pretty soon). And Rumble has the punching power to cause some serious problems for GSP.
by P-Dub on Nov 16, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP IS still way more athletic than rumble or anyone else in the ufc, he needs to vacate his division and make a run at MW crown, he is not going to be challenged as a ww. even LHWs in his camp like rashad and jardine, say he tools them in sparring, and that he is stronger than most LHWs
by dat on Nov 16, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hype
That was mostly hype talk. Do you really think that GSP is a better wrestler than Shad? GSP is a great wrestler, but I doubt he beats a Division 1 wrestler bigger than him like Shad.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Size would be on Shad’s size, but GSP was asked to wrestle on the Canadian olympic team.
by soadtrails on Nov 16, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nobody
is asked to wrestle on an olympic team. He is going to try out though.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cdn Olympic Team Tryout?
When and where did this happen?
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, GSP trains against members of the canadian HW Wrestling team, and holds his own, those wrestlers are on a much higher level than rashad, and would destroy him. its pretty much common knowledge that GSP takes down at will fighters in his own camp like rashad, marquardt, and jardine, and they cant even take him down once. How do you suppose GSP toys with NCAA div 1 wrestling champions like kos.
by dat on Nov 16, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP said if he can add the weight
He’s up from his usual 187-188 pounds as his walk-around weight to 195-196, and said he’s slowly developing muscle that he will maintain. At the same time, he emphasized that his athletic performance comes second to his health, and despite competing in a dangerous sport, he is not going to take any steps that would hinder his long-term well-being.-From Bloddy Elbow
by Puck Head on Nov 16, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kos isn't a LHW
Jardine isn’t a wrestler. Those guys will say GSP takes them down and they can’t take him down, they are teammates. They aren’t going to say he sucks before his fights. Trust me, it is all hype. GSP isn’t a better wrestler than LHW’s. And when he trains with the olympic squad guys, it isn’t with the HW’s. I’ve watched him train with those dudes, he is wrestling with guys his own size or smaller. This is all from the biggest GSP nut hugger you can find.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP WOULD NOT GO TO LIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT
I am sure he would likely do as I said before; one or two catch weights, then move to MW.
Obviously he is not going to a 5’10" guy with his frame and going to LHW, not cutting down and fighting guys who regularly cut 10-25lbs to make LHW.
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good going Hardy
I like his fire but I worry that he really believes in himself. I think he thinks he can take this. Sorry Hardy.
by iagoof22 on Nov 16, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gsp is too small for big middleweights
I don’t think it would be fair to put gsp in against the larger middleweights like silva and franklin. There’s too much of a size difference. Doesn’t gsp walk around at about 190 right now? Silva is 6’2". Franklin is 6’1". gsp is only 5’10".
by seh on Nov 16, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wrestling
GSP can beat anyone at any weight due to his wrestling. Silva was taken down by Lutter.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Hardy
and I’m glad he brought Swick down to Earth, but the only chance he has of beating GSP is a punchers chance like Serra did.
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by _Felix_ on Nov 16, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's unwise to assume that GSP is invincible...
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it may be equally unwise to assume Hardy is the man to prove that point.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not invincible
He’s damn near unstoppable the way he is fighting now. Since no one can stop him from taking them down, and he has amazing jits defence. i can’t think of anyone that would beat him twice in a row, since that is what it will take to be the champ.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, Jay. I just think that Hardy has a chance. Or should we skip the bouts and just declare GSP the winner based on his awesomeness?
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
No, let them fight, but I want them to keep the trash talking to a minimum, since it is my two fave WW’s.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The trash talk is great from Hardy. Brash vs. Humble. You know its to sell the PPV, Jay. Nothing more and nothing less. Only complete haters or idiots have no respect for GSP. Hardy is neither.
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that OJR
I love some trash talk and we all know behind the BS Hardy still knows who is up against.
Trash talk is better than silence.
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think your reading comprehension is equally "unwise"...read my first post...I never claimed that Hardy would win...you may go play with your kittens now and leave the grown ups to their business
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone can beat him once, but if you beat GSP he gets an automatic rematch. Who could beat him twice? I don’t mind at all if Hardy wins, but i don’t want him trash talking GSP in the media.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
boo hoo!
Keep whining about trash talk and I’m about to start talking smack about your mom and make you cry!!!!
by ViolentMike on Nov 16, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
who you talking to?
These posts never make sense, I don’t know who anyone is talking to anymore.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Does someone need to change their tampon this morning? lol
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YEP
I do not think GSP is invincible but I think he is pretty close when he fights Hardy. I am not dogging on Hardy but I don’t think he will be able to do much to someone that will be able to take Hardy where ever. GSP is quicker and will take Hardy down and GnP him till near death.
by Edgecrusher71 on Nov 16, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous
OJR, are you saying you think GSP is the same fighter he was in that fight?
Otherwise kind of silly to think he would get caught in that same situation, and with Alves having been a KO puncher and kicker with boat loads more strength than Hardy I would think he has about the same chance that I would have.
Maybe he catch GSP while he’s sneezing?
Or, bowing? Maybe he throw sand in this eyes first, ya I guess when I think about it, Hardy could really pull this thing off. Wow, Hardy for sure.
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So I guess we should not have the fight then? I mean, fuck it, just send Hardy a letter and tell him that all of the GSP fans say that you don't have a shot. Just shit your pants and don't bother to step in the octagon with GSP. It's over!
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
Now I get it. You’re THAT guy. A dick for the sake of being a dick. Gotcha. I missed that before. Carry on.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not a dick
OJR is a nice guy. You guys are getting carried away.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've had limited exposure to OJR
And he was a complete dick on all counts. I just call them like I see them.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If your avatar is a kitten you should probably expect to get razzed a little. Unless you are a girl?
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Then put up a topless shot of yourself.
by P-Dub on Nov 16, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
What PW said or STFU and GTFO. jk.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I second Jay's thoughts. But I ain't kidding.
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No boobs for you
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO!
It’s slow as hell today for me too. I say you take a photo of yourself topless and post it.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Not as much fun when a man does it.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you watched this season of TUF?
Some of the titties on there are pretty impressive if you ask me. ;-)
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man boobs are not hot
Contradictory to what some people believe.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
hey you are the one with the pussy shot..they would want to see titties too..lol
by sarah- on Nov 16, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know...
Should have known better. I thought my kung fu kitty was cute not a conversation piece that would lead to talk of titties, lol
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not our fault
You’re one of few girls in a website dominated by men. We are only human, and humans love titties.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
Rec’d
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by funnytiger on Nov 17, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Funnytiger, seriously. You had your potshots. Your MMA knowledge is limited so you pick a fight and now you are egging on even though I have moved on. Grow up.
by OJR on Nov 16, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I rest my case.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
OJR. If not Hardy than who right? This is sort of the same situation Dan Hendo had with AS. Even though Dan and Alves are the closest to being able to beat the champs in their division, we gotta get new talent in here to try.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you read my mind!
Ya, apart from getting to see Hardy put in his place, although like I said before I think he may be an up and comer if he can get his ground game to elite.
I would rather see Finch again or something interesting like a top 3 185 come down or something with more of an unknown.
If you have Hardy’s address I would still send him the letter regardless, you know like as a joke from a fan.lol
Don’t you think there could be better GSP matchups?
by Syncro on Nov 16, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol, OJ is a cry baby…I mean, BJ Penn fan. That why he’s saying irrational thoughts like that.
by Alpha Male on Nov 16, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Hardy stands much of a chance. Obviously, we have to let them fight. Alves is a beast at WW, a bjj black belt and he could not stop takedowns. Fitch was a div. I wrestling beast, couldn’t stop the take down. BJ Penn who has the best take down defense in MMA, couldn’t stop the take down. KOS if recall correctly was the most succesfull against GSP’s takedowns but it was only for 3 rounds and he was still out classed and out matched. MMA math doesn’t work normally but when fighters have similar tools it gives a good idea. GSP is not going to stand with him any longer then it takes for him to shoot it secure the take down and gnp him to death. Not a huge GSP fan but he is the man to beat. I wish he would start the gradual climb to MW already.
He has cleaned out the division and Hardy is getting the nod because none is left. GSP clearly walks close to 200lbs. He should be able to do 185 with little or no trouble. There are plenty more interesting fights at 185 with him then at 170. Sonnen, Maia, and Sexyama to name a few.
by Da Monkey on Nov 16, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, Hardy has a chance.......
There is also a chance that I will wake up next to Jessica Alba in the morning, but I am not getting my hopes up.
by naturalshadow on Nov 17, 2009 1:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thiago would beat him silly standing, fitch would maul him on the ground, and none of those two is in gsps league, what makes him think gsp wont walk right through him
by dat on Nov 16, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Hardy got out from under Davis several times and landed some nasty elbows from top position, he also didn’t really take any damage when he was on his back and slipped several sub attempts.
Hardy will very probably lose, but don’t just write him off, he has real good hands and is difficult to hold down.
GSP will more than likely beat him, but that doesn’t make him a bad fighter!
In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP, Amen.
by Spinning Fat Kick on Nov 16, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Davis also isnt known for his world class wrestling, grappling, or submissions.
by ViolentMike on Nov 16, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Davis actually has a pretty well-rounded game with good stand-up and a surprisingly good submission game. He’s also really well-rounded in where he’s from — Oirish Davis from Maine but training in Boston but traces his roots to Oireland by way of England.
by P-Dub on Nov 16, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
for sure, but comparing his skill set to GSP is not realistitic
Marcus if far from 1 dimensional, but he can not maintain top positiion like a GSP
by ViolentMike on Nov 16, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh God...Here it comes
Since GSP doesn’t trash talk, Hardy will be on this site quoted every fricken week until the fight. What is that 4 to 6 months of this nonsense?
by DubNub on Nov 16, 2009 9:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Hardy throws a brick at GSP’s head.
by ViolentMike on Nov 16, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That might be what he needs to do, not a punch, an actual brick. They might spot it in the pre fight check, though.
Hardy has seen guys get in GSP’s head before, he’s going to try too. GSP is at a different level and place mentally now. He’s older and a little wiser now.
by FredtheFantastic on Nov 16, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love him..lol
I know Im in the minority but I like all the trash talking Hardy does, I think its funny as hell.
Be honest the runners up trophy he gave to swick was clasic…lol
But yes GSP will beat him easily hes in a different league, but mma fans need guys like hardy too.
by Confused. on Nov 16, 2009 9:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, at least Hardy will keep things interesting up until fight time.
Hopefully some one close to Hardy’s camp is reading these MMA blogs and tells him . . .
1. WORK WITH WRESTLERS, PLENTY OR WRESTLERS.
2. PRACTICE WORKING OFF YOUR BACK.
3. PLEASE WORK WITH OLYMPIC WRESTLERS.
4. GSP WILL TAKE HIM DOWN, PERIOD.
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by VeeisAnimated on Nov 16, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Noooo Hardy
I love Hardy, but I think he is delusional. GSP is going to walk right through him.
by jay. on Nov 16, 2009 10:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed with what's already been said
GSP will take him down and it will be over. I don’t dislike Hardy (although I WAS rooting for Swick) but I just think he is going to be completely out of his league.
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by funnytiger on Nov 16, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It will be just like the Alves fight. He will have a puncher’s chance but unless he land a big bomb right on the money, Hardy will spend this fight on his back getting beat up.
by brac23 on Nov 16, 2009 10:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
All you have to do is....
Watch the replay of the Hardy/Davis fight. Davis didn’t have a much of a problem getting and keeping Hardy on the ground. GSP will destroy him there!
by ducknow on Nov 16, 2009 10:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP via hump
I like Hardy, he’s grown on me. I like his fighting style, heart & punk attitude. That being said I don’t see him being able to get GSP to stop humping him
GSP via hump
by kibbled_bits on Nov 16, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, no mod.
After a few weeks we won’t even remember what Old Mania looked like.
by P-Dub on Nov 16, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
This is a good fight, hardy has improved very much since the davis fight, and his take down defense looked solid. just having the chance to fight gsp is gonna light a fire under his arse. He is gonna train very hard, and will step up his game drasticly. Gsp can not be beat by any ww unless he makes a mental mistake, but the hungery fighters will use his him as motivation to get to the next leval.
im not a hardy fan but i wish some of the american fighters had his sense of pride in there country. When he yelled england and stomped his foot three times, i got kind of pumped.
and yeah jay i was just checking if i was able to post, and yes it’s good to be back!
by Blazy j on Nov 16, 2009 11:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its been a long time since GSP fought someone with big power in their hands. Yeah, Alves has good power, but thats from his knees and leg kicks. Should be interesting.
by Synyster_08 on Nov 16, 2009 11:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's funny
The #1 contender match WAS Kampmann vs. Swick, and both of them got taken out by replacement fighters. Noone should be complaining, Hardy is apparently a better opponent then Swick for GSP. He will still lose, but it’s atleast a match that hasn’t been seen before.
by Miketsi on Nov 16, 2009 11:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
his tatoo..
i think the guys that have “sit here” tattooed..makes more sense..(ok i only met one person with that..and i didn’t take him up on the offer lol) why a skull and crossbones on your inner lip..
i was rooting for hardy to win and all but gsp is gonna make him look like the forrest/silva fight imo…and smack talk is over rated..but i suppose as much as i love gsp he is dull compared to hardy in humour..hardy has a punching chance..that is it.
by sarah- on Nov 16, 2009 1:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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