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12.13.2013 | 2:30 PM ET
GSP: I've decided I need to take time off.
Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani 55s
GSP: I vacate my title for the respect of the other competitors.
Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani 37s
GSP: One day, when I feel like it I might come back but I need a break.
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
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12.13.2013 | 2:58 PM ET
"Fighter by day, Lover by night"
12.13.2013 | 3:07 PM ET
This really is the perfect situation to bring in Askren to fight a top guy like Condit.
I hope they do it.
"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "
12.13.2013 | 3:08 PM ET
"UFC 151 NEVER FORGET"
12.13.2013 | 3:10 PM ET
What is done can be undone.
**horse head in bed pic
"I have not yet begun to defile myself. "
12.13.2013 | 3:12 PM ET
If the UFC signs Askren there is no way he's getting an immediate title shot since if he wins it makes Bellator look stronger than the UFC which is a big marketing mistake.
If the UFC signs Askren they'll make his fight a lower ranked welterweight with a style taylor made to beat Askren just to make him look weak and so Dana can go on rambling about how the comp. Askren fought in Bellator was much easier.
* Edited at 12.13.2013, 3:13 PM ET *
12.13.2013 | 3:18 PM ET
12.13.2013 | 3:24 PM ET
"I'd like to take this chance, to appologize. To absolutely nobody. -Connor McGreGOAT"
12.13.2013 | 3:24 PM ET
Although he is Canadian, I haven't always supported GSP, but I still believe he is a true ambassador for the sport on top of his accolades.
I still think he is the undisputed champ, and no matter how close that hendricks fight was, there is no other fighter like GSP (not in the sense of style, but his all-around abilities and use of traditional martial arts).
Rest up, Georges. The belt will be waiting for you, nice and warm.
* Edited at 12.13.2013, 3:26 PM ET *
"Albert Fish... I mean that guy was a real jerk!"
12.13.2013 | 3:34 PM ET
"UFC 151 NEVER FORGET"
12.13.2013 | 3:36 PM ET
12.13.2013 | 4:01 PM ET
the good part is hendricks gets to get the belt he deserves and then we can watch hendricks vs condit for the title. this division is way more exciting to me now.
12.13.2013 | 4:15 PM ET
- 25-2
- Most UFC wins with 19
- Tied for most consecutive title defences at 9
- 3rd degree black belt in Karate, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,
- Has won 4 fight of the night, 1 knockout of the night and 1 submission of the night
- Has sold the most PPV's all-time and averages the highest amount of PPV sold per fight on average
- arguably cleaned out his division twice, with wins over; Penn x2, Hughes x2, Condit, Alves, Shields, Diaz, Fitch, Koscheck, Sherk and Hendricks
And you're saying he is the greatest WW for .. 'now'? It's going to take YEARS for someone to amount to the success and overall accolades he has. When I say YEARS, just to achieve what he has done, who knows when we'll even see a fighter as dominate as he was.
* Edited at 12.13.2013, 4:17 PM ET *
"Albert Fish... I mean that guy was a real jerk!"
12.13.2013 | 4:32 PM ET
Anderson Silva has 10 consecutive title defenses.
That said, I agree that with the way the sport is developing I doubt we're going to have any more 10-time champs under 205 ... GSP will be forever the greatest WW, imo.
* Edited at 12.13.2013, 4:38 PM ET *
"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205
12.13.2013 | 4:33 PM ET
I really don't think Nick Diaz should be considered for a title shot anytime soon. I think he's overrated. The only person he's beaten of note since 2007 is BJ Penn who's wasn't exactly in his prime, and not at his best weight class. But I really like watching him fight he makes it very interesting.
"The young grow old, our pain and toys get bigger"
12.13.2013 | 4:35 PM ET
I'm pretty sure he wants to start a reign of his own as champ much more than to prove his worth vs. GSP since in his eyes he's already done that. He's got bigger things to worry about now.
* Edited at 12.13.2013, 4:37 PM ET *
"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205
12.13.2013 | 4:41 PM ET