Comments on: UFC 124 Live Blog!

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:02:46 +0000

Frank – He certainly got exactly what he asked for…literally. He challenged GSP to stand with him at all the press calls and conferences. Well, now what?

Kyle – Understandable.

Honestly, I’m one of those fans that has a lot more patience for the more technical and meticulous aspects of the sport than others; for instance, I can actually sit through a Jake Shields fight and enjoy it. Although I do think he underestimated and mailed it in against Kampmann; that fight definitely wasn’t representative of his skill level.

I think what hurts GSP in the eyes of so many, though, is that like Silva he really doesn’t have any competition at his weight.

I think people would be more forgiving of St-Pierre if he was at the beginning of his run and folks didn’t have a grasp of how good he was. If you believe a guy can lose, it adds a bit of drama and excitement to a fight. But if every single guy at that weight no matter what is going to be a longshot, eventually you get bored.

By: Kyle Bryans

Kyle Bryans — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:51:36 +0000

Kevin I’m starting to feel the same way about GSP as I feel about Anderson Silva, bored.

By: Frank James Davis

Frank James Davis — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:17:52 +0000

Koscheck may be an improved fighter, but this quirky young man suffers from debilitating character flaws. I doubt Josh will ever be a champion. And, while BJ Penn is, most likely, on the downhill side of his career, he is a truly great fighter. Warriors on Penn’s level can never be counted out. Too often, they decide to be great, just one more time.
Thanks, Kevin, for the lively, informed and comprehensive report.

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:07:11 +0000

I’m not so sure.

Don’t be fooled by the win over Scott Smith, who had no business dropping down to 170. That’s a terrible weight for a guy already dropping a significant amount to make the usual 185. They basically put a dehydrated body bag in front of Daley for that fight.

Daley’s got alright stand-up, but I think GSP would totally humble him. I mean, look at what Koscheck did to Daley, and just imagine Daley having to go in against St-Pierre. His attitude and statements he’s continued to make, it’s clear Daley has absolutely no interest in improving in all the areas that would be necessary to compete with GSP.

As for best fight on the table for GSP: Maybe a refocused and re-energized Penn if he can beat Fitch?

By: u2

u2 — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 06:41:22 +0000

GSP v. the Brit Daley is the best fight on the table. Will be interesting if Daley’s team can “make ammends” with Dana at some point once his Strikeforce deal runs out.