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Old 01-25-2008, 11:46 AM   #1 (permalink)

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GSP's best skillset?

Just wondering what everyone thinks GSP's best skill lies in, and no i don't mean thleticism.
He was excellent wrestling skills, always seems to get into a good position and decent gnp.

His sprawl is crazy, he barely ever gets laid out on his back, and if he does its not for long. I think his takedown defense is good enough that alot of wrestlers don't even bother shooting after the first or second try. He's also decent at shooting in for a takedown.

He's got a great JJ game imo, especially in his last fight against hughes, if he could sub him i think he could sub anyone.

His striking alot of people say is lacking, but i still think he's got a very strong line
of offense on his feet, he can throw alot of leg kicks without being taken down, throws
random spinning back kicks, superman punches, alot of stuff you don't see from many fighters. He mixes things up alot which outpoints alot of other fighters that only jab and hook.
He continues to show something new every time he enters the ring, his wrestling against kos, his judo throw/submission against hughes. I'll be interested to see what he does to serra.
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Old 01-25-2008, 12:07 PM   #2 (permalink)

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Takedowns and takedown defense. It makes all the difference if you can decide where the fight takes place. Plus he can score with takedowns anytime he wants. Its a good way to start or finish a round. its when the judges remember.

His boxing, kicks, standup, BJJ, wrestling etc. are all good but there are guys better in each area. I don't think anyone's takedowns and defense are as good.
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This was a duplicate post so I edited it
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Old 01-25-2008, 12:10 PM   #5 (permalink)

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His ground game is definatly far superior. He just mixes everything up soo well. People don't realize that Georges is originally a ground fighter.
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he is the master of the groin shot
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his abaility to think ahead of the other fighter and react fastest.
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Old 01-25-2008, 12:15 PM   #8 (permalink)

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That was my impression seeing his pre-ufc fights, he would take a guy down and submit him. And yeah his takedowns are amazing, anyone that can take BJ down at will deserves that title.
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Old 01-25-2008, 12:15 PM   #10 (permalink)
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His wrestling and submission game. He would've submitted Koscheck if he didn't illegally hold onto his shorts.
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