[quote name='n8rockerasu']Why the do people think GSP just lays on his opponents? Show me a fight where he has completely stalled the fight by pinning his opponent on the ground and not letting him move. Generally, I can't stand wrestlers, but GSP is one of the most active ground specialists I've ever seen. Only 7 of his 22 pro fights have gone to a decision, compared to Jake Shields 16 of 30.
Yeah, St. Pierre's last two fights have gone to a decision, but look at the amount of takedowns he's had in those fights! vs Dan Hardy: 11-11, vs Thiago Alves: 10-12. The reason he had so many takedowns is because he was being active on the ground...which leaves openings for your opponent to scramble and get up. It's kinda hard to lay and pray when you're taking a guy down 10+ times. I'm trying to find statistics for Shields' last two fights, but I can't seem to find any. But I'm pretty sure he didn't take anybody down 10 times.[/QUOTE]
gsp tends to get a lot of shit when he fights strikers and takes them down. people who say he doesnt try and finish those fights are stupid. i get pissed at the fighter when im watching because its boring to see someone take a guy down again and again and again and grind him. in gsps case its no fault of his, its the other fighters fault for not offering any defense against it. yeah its boring but its just the nature of those matchups. those are tough guys with a lot of heart.
gsp is dynamic, look at the fitch fight, ing exciting, beautiful to watch.
Yeah, St. Pierre's last two fights have gone to a decision, but look at the amount of takedowns he's had in those fights! vs Dan Hardy: 11-11, vs Thiago Alves: 10-12. The reason he had so many takedowns is because he was being active on the ground...which leaves openings for your opponent to scramble and get up. It's kinda hard to lay and pray when you're taking a guy down 10+ times. I'm trying to find statistics for Shields' last two fights, but I can't seem to find any. But I'm pretty sure he didn't take anybody down 10 times.[/QUOTE]
gsp tends to get a lot of shit when he fights strikers and takes them down. people who say he doesnt try and finish those fights are stupid. i get pissed at the fighter when im watching because its boring to see someone take a guy down again and again and again and grind him. in gsps case its no fault of his, its the other fighters fault for not offering any defense against it. yeah its boring but its just the nature of those matchups. those are tough guys with a lot of heart.
gsp is dynamic, look at the fitch fight, ing exciting, beautiful to watch.