Islam beats prime GSP

[JAL]

one thing people had for Khabib v GSP was the fact that GSP was the better striker... but Islam is a improved version of Khabib, has better striking... GSP literally has nothing for him, his boring wetblanket grappling is not fazing Islam... Islam beats him on the ground and stand up

thoughts?

 

[JustBreed]

Dunno, and we never will know for sure. Maybe when Islam's been at the top for as long as GSP was it becomes and easier conversation.

 

[JoeganMoldberg]

I think Khabib is better than Islam, not the other way around.

 

[SakurabasEar]

Recency bias is real

 

[Ares Black]

Lol, no

 

[Bork Neslar]

He just won. That's why you think he's the GOAT. When he loses you'll be saying he was overrated. That's how you imbeciles react to wins and loses.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

one thing people had for Khabib v GSP was the fact that GSP was the better striker... but Islam is a improved version of Khabib, has better striking... GSP literally has nothing for him, his boring wetblanket grappling is not fazing Islam... Islam beats him on the ground and stand up

thoughts?

Maybe

 

[GreenGorilla]

Recency bias and I think this would belong in the fantasy match up section.
Islam looks like a worldbeater right now but things can happen in a fight, I thought Khamzat would starch Usman just for Usman to actually make it competitive somewhat on short notice.

 

[Xanzito]

Get some help.

 

[Harlekin]

Islam can't wrestle GSP and eats jabs all night.
Which is a problem with his 5/10 chin

 

[OldBoy91]

Hahahahaha.




No.

 

[JAL]

Islam can't wrestle GSP and eats jabs all night.
Which is a problem with his 5/10 chin

islam is the best striker right now, went toe to toe with the supposed best striker in the UFC in the first fight, and KOed him in the rematch

even before the volk fights he was the least hit fighter, GSP who almost died against a journeyman Johny Hendrick aint doing shit to Islam

 

[Ayreon]

GSP way more explosive

 

[Ares Black]

islam is the best striker right now, went toe to toe with the supposed best striker in the UFC in the first fight, and KOed him in the rematch

even before the volk fights he was the least hit fighter, GSP who almost died against a journeyman Johny Hendrick aint doing shit to Islam

Lolol pre-USADA Hendricks would knock Islam into a coma.

 

[balkanbomber85]

I can only recommend to not feed the troll and to move the thread in the fantasy matchups

 

[Mammothman]

Unlikely but it would be a hell of a fight for sure.

GSP size, experience and overall skill might be too much for Islam most likely.

 

[orca]

gsp is bigger and was a cardio machine in his prime
hes one of the best wrestlers and can strike with strikers too
i do believe gsp would beat islam and khabib

 

[JustOnce]

one thing people had for Khabib v GSP was the fact that GSP was the better striker... but Islam is a improved version of Khabib, has better striking... GSP literally has nothing for him, his boring wetblanket grappling is not fazing Islam... Islam beats him on the ground and stand up

thoughts?

GSP 50-45.

 

[Dana's Moonface]

He would need to move up and beat top welters before we can even compare

He's a great lightweight in the making, but let's not get silly just yet

 

[Luckyme]

Recency bias is strong.

Not a fair comparison as GSP was fighting in an earlier era. A lot of today's fighters would give GSP trouble.