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What does one have to do with the other?
GSP's wrestling should be considered in the context of the elite competition in MMA during his prime, and it was absolutely dominant.
This is like belittling Mozart for not using a delay pedal or not arranging for electric guitar.
Also let us not ignore GSP's beautiful striking. He revolutionized the Jab for MMA, his mix of strikes and level changes was leagues beyond the MMA world at the time. He changed the game.
Then AFTER GSP had changed the game, including leading the way for fighter wealth, Khabib came along and made his mark.
Each deserves their shine for their contributions and it is silly to attempt to use one to diminish the other, they are from different generations.
GSP's wrestling should be considered in the context of the elite competition in MMA during his prime, and it was absolutely dominant.
This is like belittling Mozart for not using a delay pedal or not arranging for electric guitar.
Also let us not ignore GSP's beautiful striking. He revolutionized the Jab for MMA, his mix of strikes and level changes was leagues beyond the MMA world at the time. He changed the game.
Then AFTER GSP had changed the game, including leading the way for fighter wealth, Khabib came along and made his mark.
Each deserves their shine for their contributions and it is silly to attempt to use one to diminish the other, they are from different generations.