Johnny Hendricks will beat GSP

**Sacrelicious** · 03-18-13, 12:59 AM

I initially capped GSP at -450, I watched the fight once more, I now cap him more in the -500 to -550 range, best of luck though.

**CDMKMP** · 03-18-13, 02:12 AM

I was really impressed by Hendricks vs Condit, that left hand coming at you is no joke.

That being said all the write-ups I've said from respected analysts said that fight showed GSP would roll through Hendricks with better boxing.

He certainly brings some weapons to the table though. I'd be hesitant to consider GSP a lock just because one of those lunging lefts could change the fight instantly.

**TheCalculator** · 03-18-13, 02:25 AM

I definitely think Hendricks is GSP's biggest threat. He will nullify most of his takedown attempts and force GSP to stand with him. And we all know that Hendricks has the power to KO anyone. Hendricks will have to KO GSP in the first 2 rounds. GSP's advantage will grow stronger as Hendricks gets more tired in the 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Very excited for this fight.

**Sacrelicious** · 03-18-13, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by CDMKMP

I was really impressed by Hendricks vs Condit, that left hand coming at you is no joke.

That being said all the write-ups I've said from respected analysts said that fight showed GSP would roll through Hendricks with better boxing.

He certainly brings some weapons to the table though. I'd be hesitant to consider GSP a lock just because one of those lunging lefts could change the fight instantly.

He will not "roll through Hendricks with better boxing", he will fight a GSP fight.

**Sykes** · 03-18-13, 03:15 AM

GSP is starting to get banged up pretty bad in his fights, his face is starting to bruise up bad. Hendricks will probably be worth a bet. I do still think Hendricks lost vs Condit got the take downs but done nothing, no way he should of got a UD. A lil bit bitter, would of won nice had he lost but looking at it straight I still think he lost. He will give GSP more problems than Diaz did.

**CDMKMP** · 03-18-13, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by Sacrelicious

He will not "roll through Hendricks with better boxing", he will fight a GSP fight.

So ... completely dominating guys who can't stop what they know is coming?

His fights against Condit and Koscheck II were fights of the night you know. And he made Nick's "if you go to the ground now you have problems" speech look foolish. Clowned him in jiu jitsu and avoided every roll/switch.

**Vaughany** · 03-18-13, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by CDMKMP

So ... completely dominating guys who can't stop what they know is coming?

His fights against Condit and Koscheck II were fights of the night you know. And he made Nick's "if you go to the ground now you have problems" speech look foolish. Clowned him in jiu jitsu and avoided every roll/switch.

lol you cant count the Koscheck fight.... the fans were allowed to pick the FOTN and so all the GSP fanboy picked tht fight just because it was main event and he is most well known. After that Dana said he'd never let fans picks again!

MD · 03-18-13, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by CDMKMP

So ... completely dominating guys who can't stop what they know is coming?

His fights against Condit and Koscheck II were fights of the night you know. And he made Nick's "if you go to the ground now you have problems" speech look foolish. Clowned him in jiu jitsu and avoided every roll/switch.

LOL. GSP was able to do absolutely nothing with Diaz. He barely landed any ground and pound and never had a serious submission attempt. He won the ground exchanges by staying on top. That's purely it.

**Vaughany** · 03-18-13, 06:13 AM

yeah Diaz was never in any kind of danger. I really thought GSP would at least cut him open with elbows but didnt even do tht

MD · 03-18-13, 06:28 AM

So did I. The only reason I didn't put everything I had on 5D on GSP by UD was because he might have been able to win via cuts. GSP honestly looked very much past his prime in that fight. I hate to say it, but I really don't think he's the same fighter he was two years ago. His takedowns lacked explosiveness, he looked mentally vulnerable, and he frankly looked brittle. When Nick Diaz stuffs literally half your takedowns, which he did according to Fightmetric, it's time to re-evaluate your life. For GSP, I honestly think it's time to retire.

**getlucky2win** · 03-18-13, 06:32 AM

I just hope hendricks makes it entertaining. im tired of these boring ass gsp fights. winnin money on gsp is the only good thing about it. I liked the pride rules better

MD · 03-18-13, 06:35 AM

^ He won't. Hendricks is a very talented guy physically, but his learning potential isn't the highest. GSP will jab him to death and lay on him for 25 minutes, or Hendricks will get a spectacular knockout in the first two rounds. There are pretty much no other outcomes.

**getlucky2win** · 03-18-13, 06:45 AM

shit a ko would be very entertaining... I wish... johnnys boxing is pretty much just that left but I think he can improve and possibly counter a gsp jab. stuff some takedowns and make it close. but I cant stand gsp. his fights r boring as penetrate. he didn't want 2 try and get the hooks in and takes nicks back or even try 2 pass his guard it seemd like he just wanted 2 control him and win. as usual

**face** · 03-18-13, 08:51 AM

will they wrestle mostly? both great wrestlers. dana will probably tell them to box but i bet they won't.

MD · 03-18-13, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by face

will they wrestle mostly? both great wrestlers. dana will probably tell them to box but i bet they won't.

GSP's double leg was stuffed almost half of the time by Diaz, so there's a decent chance it stays standing for at least a few minutes.

**Rubber Guard** · 03-18-13, 11:07 AM

I basically have a rule stating that I won't bet against Anderson, GSP, or Bones no matter the odds until they lose. And GSP should still be a sizeable favorite, but I feel Hendricks has a better chance than anyone. I think GSP can still take him down at times because of timing, but I think Hendricks can stuff a fair share. On the feet Hendricks has no reach, but he finds the others chin. Condit is a long and rangy fighter, yet he found his chin early and often. Shots that would probably drop GSP.

I feel GSP will play the leg kick game and distance game. Setting up TDs when Hendricks comes forward too much. He will probably try and tire Hendricks a bit before really doing much. But yea,Hendricks may be a top 3 wrestler at that weight. Him and Kos were basically the same. And his power is undeniable. I question his reach and how that all works, but like Hendo, he finds your face with his fist one way or another.

I probably won't bet this fight. But I am excited thinking Hendricks has at least a decent chance off pulling it off. I'm a huge Diaz fan, but unless GSP fought dumb and angry he had little shot of doing too much. GSP played ultra conservative.

**NunyaBidness** · 03-18-13, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by MD

^ He won't. Hendricks is a very talented guy physically, but his learning potential isn't the highest.

This is a pretty wild statement to make unless you were his high school counselor or something.

MD · 03-18-13, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

This is a pretty wild statement to make unless you were his high school counselor or something.

You don't have to take my word for it. You should, though.

**CDMKMP** · 03-18-13, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by MD

LOL. GSP was able to do absolutely nothing with Diaz. He barely landed any ground and pound and never had a serious submission attempt. He won the ground exchanges by staying on top. That's purely it.

Originally posted by Vaughany

yeah Diaz was never in any kind of danger. I really thought GSP would at least cut him open with elbows but didnt even do tht

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I see you guys know nothing about this sport. In 37 or so professional fights Diaz has never even come close to being submitted, and has been knocked out a whopping ONE time over 10 years ago. He doesn't get finished, he just acts out like a petulant child when people refuse to stand directly in front of him and box.

Oh and I recall GSP winning the standup battle by jabbing Nick directly in the face and avoiding every jiu jitsu switch and attempted reversal on the ground.

**Vaughany** · 03-18-13, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by CDMKMP

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I see you guys know nothing about this sport. In 37 or so professional fights Diaz has never even come close to being submitted, and has been knocked out a whopping ONE time over 10 years ago. He doesn't get finished, he just acts out like a petulant child when people refuse to stand directly in front of him and box.

Oh and I recall GSP winning the standup battle by jabbing Nick directly in the face and avoiding every jiu jitsu switch and attempted reversal on the ground.

Did we say otherwise? I said Diaz was never in any kind of danger...if anything that supports what you just said about Diaz not ever coming close to being submitted or knocked out!

Avoiding the switch or an attempted reversal doesnt mean GSP "clowned him"! Clowning with BJJ is what Damian Maia does to guys like Rick Story

**Grabaka** · 03-18-13, 01:31 PM

The new guy has a mouth and is not impressed by your performances.

MD · 03-18-13, 01:31 PM

Pretty much what Vaughany said.

**Vaughany** · 03-18-13, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by Grabaka

The new guy has a mouth and is not impressed by your performances.

he's another strange character to add to the list!

**Beelzebubzy** · 03-18-13, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

he's another strange character to add to the list!

Where do we find them?

hendrcks has no guard and pierce took him down same as Kos
i haven't seen this Diaz nonsense but if Diaz stuffed takedowns then hendricks should if he doesn't gas

**NunyaBidness** · 03-18-13, 02:06 PM

Is now a good time to bring up the idea of a private MMA forum?

**Grabaka** · 03-18-13, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

Is now a good time to bring up the idea of a private MMA forum?

MD · 03-18-13, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Beelzebubzy

Where do we find them?

hendrcks has no guard and pierce took him down same as Kos
i haven't seen this Diaz nonsense but if Diaz stuffed takedowns then hendricks should if he doesn't gas

It's not just that he stuffed the takedowns, it's that GSP looked like absolute shit. Diaz stuffed 7 of 16 takedowns. Nick Diaz stuffed seven of GSP's takedowns. GSP also looked as frail as an old woman.

Maia vs GSP is now a very interesting fight.

**Vaughany** · 03-18-13, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

Is now a good time to bring up the idea of a private MMA forum?

lol

**Sacrelicious** · 03-18-13, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

Is now a good time to bring up the idea of a private MMA forum?

**Sacrelicious** · 03-18-13, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by MD

So did I. The only reason I didn't put everything I had on 5D on GSP by UD was because he might have been able to win via cuts. GSP honestly looked very much past his prime in that fight. I hate to say it, but I really don't think he's the same fighter he was two years ago. His takedowns lacked explosiveness, he looked mentally vulnerable, and he frankly looked brittle. When Nick Diaz stuffs literally half your takedowns, which he did according to Fightmetric, it's time to re-evaluate your life. For GSP, I honestly think it's time to retire.

This is largely correct, by round three he was looking tired, and I have never seen him look tired before, I was actually shocked. I'm not sure what the reason was, perhaps two close fights back to back? Maybe he just didn't take Nick seriously and neglected his training, I'm unsure. He looked excellent in November, but this performance was lackluster, you could tell his heart was not into it.

**THE_LOCKSMITH** · 03-18-13, 05:52 PM

GSP did looked like he was getting tired quicker than before in the Diaz fight. Hendricks is gonna need a GSP on the decline because you could make an argument he lost to Condit, Koscheck, Pierce, even TJ Grant point deduction saved him in that fight, in addition to his loss to Rick Story. His record could look very different

**TheCalculator** · 03-18-13, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

Is now a good time to bring up the idea of a private MMA forum?

**Kermit** · 03-19-13, 12:50 AM

GSP doesn't fight to finish, he fights to win.

MD · 03-19-13, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by Kermit

GSP doesn't fight to finish, he fights to win.