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pinoymixplaya
MMA Regular
Career record: 156-91
Season: 42-28 (#1066)
Location: Florida
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Other than BJ Penn, who should fight GSP next for a title shot? I am definitely thinking that Thiago Alves gets next shot, and you heard it here from me that I think Alves can take out GSP.
What do you think?
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Post #1 10/8/08 1:19:02PM
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gsquat
MMA Sensei
Career record: 121-77
Season: 47-23 (#266)
Location: TC, MI
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Definitely the winner of Sanchez/Alves... I have Diego.
Thats wishful thinking on Alves. Striking is his best suit and GSP is a better striker. GSP will not get caught in the clinch with Alves. He'll either stand and trade at a respectable distance, or take him down and submit him quick like. I suspect the latter.
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Post #2 10/8/08 1:25:58PM
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Chuteboxer
MMA Regular
Career record: 106-65
Season: 19-12 (#6272)
Location: Haymarket, VA
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I'd agree with Thiago/Sanchez...to a degree, that is.
If Thiago wins no doubt about it he'll get a title shot. But if Sanchez wins, my gut tells me that he'll just be given another opponent. Of course, that's my gut telling me that, and I could be wrong. But I have the feeling that's how it'll roll.
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Post #3 10/8/08 1:29:42PM
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DoTheMMAth
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Posted by gsquat
Definitely the winner of Sanchez/Alves... I have Diego.
Word, I have Diego as well.
I've always wanted to see a Sanchez vs GSP fight. We already know that GSP can strike and wrestle as well as, or better, than just about anyone in the WW division, however I'd like to see what he does to deal with the frantic pace and endless energy of an in-shape crazy Jesus'd-up Diego - especially if he continues to add muscle like he has been and reduces the size advantage of GSP.
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Post #4 10/8/08 1:34:40PM
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Amigop
Learning to Sprawl
Career record: 14-12
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Im assuming the winner for, Sanchez vs. Alves gets the next title shot. IMO Diego's relenteless pace will be way to much for alves to handle, so diego will probably fight GSP. GSP is better at everything than diego, and GSP has been in 5 round wars with a steady pass. I think diego may try to push the action too hard and gass out in the 4th or 5th and then GSP will finish
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Post #5 10/8/08 1:54:33PM
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Wallass
MMA Regular
Career record: 16-14
Season: 16-14 (#5872)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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I understand that Penn gets a fight with GSP but why is it for the title? Hasn`t B.J. lost his last two fights in Welterweight? Yes I consider him one of the best and believe no one will be able to beat him at Lightweight but giving him a title shot when he hasnt earned it as a Welterweight seems kinda weird. I agree that if Alves wins he should get a shot but dont think Sanchez is worthy of it. Maybe if he beats Alves, he should face Koscheck and the winner of that gets a shot?
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Post #6 10/8/08 2:11:06PM
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postman
MMA Sensei
Career record: 149-93
Season: 42-28 (#1631)
Location: Delmont ,Pa
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I Agree Deigo/Alves winner. after that I don't know. But You have to remeber if BJ wins then you have the the Deigo/Alves winner then Prob a rematch with GSP or Kos or Fitch could sneek in.
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Post #7 10/8/08 2:16:12PM
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pv3Hpv3p
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 197-141
Season: 37-33 (#2654)
Location: East St. Paul, MN
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Alves after he KO's Sanchez...
Don't think he can handle GSP's TD's / wrestling, but I also don't think there's anyone who can stand with him in the top teir of the Welterwieght class...
Thiago Alves is a Muay Thai Wrecking Machine, I can't say it any better myself 
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Post #8 10/8/08 2:23:36PM
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In Full Mount
Career record: 158-93
Season: 44-26 (#1016)
Location: Austin, TX
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I think the winner of Alves/Sanchez is a no brainer.
Unless (of course) if Alves cannot make weight again. Then I would look elsewhere.
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Post #9 10/8/08 2:41:40PM
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Bowen50
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Season: 43-27 (#832)
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i think if Thiago wins he'll get a title shot but if Diego wins he will end up having a rematch with Koscheck or fight the winner of Hazelett Vs. McCrory.
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Post #10 10/8/08 2:52:00PM
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Naturaldisaster
MMA Sensei
Career record: 172-121
Season: 42-28 (#1393)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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I think the winner of sanchez/alves
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Post #11 10/8/08 3:27:34PM
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WrestlersAssassin
MMA Regular
Career record: 32-17
Season: 32-17 (#2941)
Location: Arizona
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Posted by DoTheMMAth
Posted by gsquat
Definitely the winner of Sanchez/Alves... I have Diego.
Word, I have Diego as well.
I've always wanted to see a Sanchez vs GSP fight. We already know that GSP can strike and wrestle as well as, or better, than just about anyone in the WW division, however I'd like to see what he does to deal with the frantic pace and endless energy of an in-shape crazy Jesus'd-up Diego - especially if he continues to add muscle like he has been and reduces the size advantage of GSP.
lol Diego gets a shot at the belt if he wins? lol Alves by KO and I would have him beating GSP as well but BJ will likely make history on the 31st and Alves probably cant hang with BJ's style.
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Post #12 10/8/08 4:17:28PM
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Posted by WrestlersAssassin
Posted by DoTheMMAth
Posted by gsquat
Definitely the winner of Sanchez/Alves... I have Diego.
Word, I have Diego as well.
I've always wanted to see a Sanchez vs GSP fight. We already know that GSP can strike and wrestle as well as, or better, than just about anyone in the WW division, however I'd like to see what he does to deal with the frantic pace and endless energy of an in-shape crazy Jesus'd-up Diego - especially if he continues to add muscle like he has been and reduces the size advantage of GSP.
lol Diego gets a shot at the belt if he wins? lol Alves by KO and I would have him beating GSP as well but BJ will likely make history on the 31st and Alves probably cant hang with BJ's style.
That's a bold prediction, Penn didn't beat GSP the first time so I don't think he'll able to defeat an improve and more stable GSP, in their second fight...
Last edited 10/8/08 6:01PM by evilwig
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Post #13 10/8/08 4:30:25PM
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gsquat
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Posted by Evilwig
That's a bold prediction, Penn didn't beat GSP the first time so I don't think he'll able to defeat an improve and more stable GPS, in their second fight...
I'm going to assume you're not talking about a stable Global Position Device and that you meant GSP. I was all about Penn beating GSP in this rematch, but I just don't see it. BJ will have the fire and put up a good fight, but he'll lose another decision. I thought the first fight was really close, and BJ has gotten better since, BUT... GSP is still gonna outstrike and avoid the submission attempts.
Back to Alves/Sanchez.... Alves definitely gets a title shot if he wins and Diego is 50/50. They might give him a shot or make him rematch Kos. Either way, all said fighters will lose to GSP or BJ.
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Post #14 10/8/08 4:42:44PM
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dannyfrank
MMA Sensei
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Season: 37-25 (#2961)
Location: Chuck Town
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a lot of people are saying that diego wont get the title shot if he wins, but i think that it's a pretty good possibility. seriously, can you imagine the publicity if two of the belt holders were TUF alum? i think it would at least make the show much more legit and bring in a larger crowd
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Post #15 10/8/08 4:54:03PM
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