MMA Fight Weekly: Pound 4 Pound

by Nick Thomas on Jun 19, 2008 8:53 AM EDT

The "Pound 4 Pound" rankings have a new face from the WEC, as well as a big change near the top.

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haha so retarded, i love how gsp gets pushed back by someone he already beat.

by momps on Jun 19, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions

Because

It’s a pound 4 pound list, so beating somebody considerably smaller doesn’t help you as much. Nor does losing to somebody bigger hurt you. But beating bigger guys? That counts for a lot.

BJ Has 1 loss and 1 draw on his record at 155. His other losses include 2 at 170, to the two greatest welterweights of all time and 1 at 205 to Lyoto Machida, the undefeated guy who beat Tito, Rich Franklin, Stephan Bonnar and Sokoudjou.

Plus, he’s beaten 2 gracies at 185, and has defeated 7 champions of PRIDE, the UFC and Shooto, among other promotions. All while being a natural 155’er. So yeah, he’s above GSP. Maybe someday GSP will have a resume that impressive, but not yet.

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 19, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, that settles that.

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by Richard Wade on Jun 19, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I sure thought so… But look! He fails to put up a fight below!

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 20, 2008 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions

sure pal, gsp’s record isnt as good as bj’s.

by momps on Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

And

...from all the evidence you present, I’m convinced! I love the way you’ve put your argument together! It’s masterful!

Seriously, come up with a counter-argument – the alternative is, “Oh, you were right! I didn’t know what I was talking about!” Which would also be fine.

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 20, 2008 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions