Chael Sonnen says the gap between Georges St-Pierre and the rest 'is too big' | SportsCenter | ESPN

[@hawjsta]

I use to not like GSP, but with his retirement and return... i learned to appreciate how good he was. He's the GOAT no doubt.

[@KilluaDDragon]

How can someone not Like GSP

[@whodatking26]

@@KilluaDDragon Haters

[@macgyver2169]

Literally never heard of anyone not liking GSP. It's the worst at one thing, trash talk. He's too nice lol Love that guy

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

Chael is the most entertaining commentator/analyst to ever come out of the UFC. 💯

[@mistermadm]

GSP would smoke the fuck outta Notorius

[@stevena9231]

Conor is strictly famous for his mouth he is no where near GSP level

[@stallthedigger2599]

It would be a great fight I think Mcgregor would beat him at 155 or 170 he'd be too quick for George and that counter left hand could do some real damage. No disrespect to Bisping but Mcgregor is on a different level technically.

[@mumble97]

Conor is not strictly famous for his mouth. If he was strictly famous for his mouth he would never have to fight. But no he's famous for backing up his big mouth and knocking out the P4P #1 Featherweight and Lightweight Champion.

[@stevena9231]

MumbleCakes aldo was fucking scared lol he was fucked up mentally he never rushed in like that he was emotional

[@mumble97]

Whose fault is that? Lol He lost fair and square.

[@plexiun7325]

Imagine the beating Conor would take against GSP.

[@JOJO-sn5zo]

Plexiun Conor would actually die George just beat a guy that's used to fight at light heavyweight while Conor couldn't knock out a light weight and a featherweight

[@henryly6186]

Gsp looked big for 185.

[@SAM-ru4vx]

I bet gsp would take him down many times and get a sub.....they could fight at 170.

[@TelowVaughnMusic]

He would absolutely expose Conor. Conor is going to duck him if he does move to 155 though.

[@stevena9231]

Chuck Pariah no way gsp drops to 155 that's to much weight to cut the fight would have to be at 170 if he did do 155 it would be a long wait for the fight and conoe probably won't even have the belt then

[@IcedCub]

Mcgregor barely survived Diaz at 170 and now they want to put him up against the greatest welterweight of all time? That's as ridiculous as the mayweather shitshow

[@austin7530]

Conor would put GSP to sleep if he connects. Don't be stupid

[@xd-ko9oo]

lol

[@marcc.4589]

Just like he put little brittle hand Mayweather to sleep? haha

[@marcc.4589]

Treavor Mcgraw still got TKOd. He quit before the “half” fight was over

[@goofygoober4972]

Cristian C Floyd's the greatest boxer of this generation, and arguably ever. Of course he whooped McGregor lmao

[@advancedgamer1831]

Lol GSP would fuck Mcgregor up.

[@rosenamajunas1159]

they can fight at welterweight no problem. but i believe with roach on GSP side is an advantage plus GSP is a seasoned grappler maybe the best conor would have ever seen.

[@UyemaHD]

Honestly it isnt much of a question. GSP is undoubtably the best physically, mentally, and intellectual, fighter we have ever seen. JJ and Silva were lethal but GSP has shut down knock out artist in his prime and certainly has the brains to shut down and neutralize a guy smaller than him. I am sure Conor knows he wont beat GSP but his ego wont admit that. Plus what can Conor really say to GSP in a press-conference? Brag about more money? or mock his accent? GSP has the greatest MMA Resume, never popped for PED, avenged both his losses, most UFC wins, most title defences. He still hold the record for most takedowns even after taking a 4 year break. Conor has been exposed for having no ground game, it was visible vs Diaz and Mendes. GSP would rag doll him and most importantly embarrass him, which wouldnt be good for UFC in terms of Conor as a draw.

[@rsracrs19]

Advanced Gamer just like Floyd and Diaz did lol Connor is a fluke

[@TheYounganthony]

Advanced Gamer not sure

[@ChinhTranMan]

Except GSP will never make 155 ever

[@PCMESS]

GSP looked amazing. His cardio could use some work, but he looked great. It's pretty insane to not fight for 4 years, and then come and beat one of the top guys in the world. And FUCK YES ROSE NAMAJUNAS!!!

[@crazyman2821]

PCMESS wtf did you watch he looked like shit there is no one from #1 to #7 he can beat his cardio was weak he got out boxed minus the shot that dropped bisping and bisping had the ground the future is not bright for gsp at middleweight

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

PCMESS Only reason his cardio was medicore was because he had to gain weight rather than cut down on weight. Once his body adjusts to the new weight, he'll be okay

[@a.w.b.9971]

I think his cardio only looked suspect because he had to add so much muscle to get to Middleweight.

[@lordeowstheking]

Big Mando you pretty ass hurt.. good let that soak in for a little while 🤣

[@crazyman2821]

LORDE OWS lmao soak what in dumbass he won but he looked like shit and name who he can beat from #1-#7 at middle no matter if bisping won or if gsp did they were not gonna make past this fight bisping defended against 51 yo henderson then 4 year laid off gsp so no real competition and gsp is fucked if he fights again at 185 unless its silva or gastelum

[@Lettersandstuff]

GSP is the greatest!!!!!

[@renataberzileeva9311]

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[@andishkulla3500]

Sure he holds most of the records he is the best. George St Pierre the GOAT.

[@milankaka3517]

GSP=GOAT

[@UnknownAssassin310]

GSP is the GOAT, over Fedor no doubt!! 🐐🐐🐐

[@rapinbatches]

UnknownAssassin310 you need to stay off the drugs man, really messing with your mind. What in the actual fuck. so much I could say to that, wow. what in the hell. you MUST be trolling.

[@LandfillProductions]

Steroid users are out of the equation for GOAT. No Anderson and no Bones in the discussion.

[@rapinbatches]

Alex Garcia umm sorry gsp does not belong on that list.

[@rapinbatches]

Alex Garcia and no it's not kinda hard to argue Fedor being the goat over GSP, not at all. unless you were not born, or in diapers when Fedor was in his prime.

[@smartwater598]

UnknownAssassin310 He beat Bisping LOL

[@julioelchavez2889]

I love Chael, could listen to him talk about mma or anything for days. This guy knows how to be charismatic about anything

[@docjohnson1]

He could do 10 mins on how he ties his shoes

[@dylancarlogallegos]

Chael can most definitely sell an ice cream to an inuit kid.

[@kylemma33]

Hopefully GSP will get the Respect he's earned. He's the 🐐 and the argument isn't close anymore. Anderson dominated a soft division while gsp cleaned out the 2nd strongest division two times.

[@kylemma33]

Kou Yang The only top level guys Anderson faced was Vitor, Henderson, Bisping, Weidman, DC and Diaz who was tiny. Anderson also never had to deal with great wrestlers very often, the few top level wrestlers he faught gave him fits. So almost every opponent played into Andersons game by staying on the feet which is Andersons bread & butter. While George was able to dominate high level fighters of every discipline, he beat strikers, wrestlers & BJJ guys.

[@kylemma33]

Kou Yang I agree with your top four completely. Who do you think is # 5?

[@ajdemafelix]

@@jimmybocanegra6701 that's a dumbass comment. Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Roger Federer, Joe Montana, Muhammad Ali all lost at some point in their careers. If you're trying to say Mayweather's the GOAT of boxing you're on crack. And anyone that knows anything about MMA knows GSP is the GOAT and after beating Bisping, it's not even close.

[@ajdemafelix]

@@jimmybocanegra6701 Chael is one of the best to ever do it. Knows the game inside out. Who the hell are you to even think your opinion matters more than his. That's like asking a janitor what he thinks of a steak when Ramsey already told you it's the best steak out there.

[@adaptiveagile]

When Chael talks, I always listen. Intelligent commentary, and I totally agree re GSP. For me, GSP and Fedor (in his prime) are the GOATs in MMA. Jones was in that category for me until I saw how he performed against Gustafson who had similar height and reach. Still think Jones is amazing (his grappling victory over Hendo was epic). Fedor was in danger in many of his fights after getting tagged. The Orlovsky and Randleman fights come to mind. Also, it’s hard to compare Fedor because the clinch wasn’t really a thing in Pride-and that’s a part of his game we never saw until his few UFC appearances. GSP was generally more in control of his fights IMHO. Both my favorites, but GSP....

[@parthnigam916]

Who is the goat now ?

[@ked4]

Anderson was never the greatest. It was always Georges.

[@travismillar7513]

“One broke all the rules “. Point taken

[@freddysaucedo8650]

How the hell would you not even mention Anderson Silva. Man I would have loved to see Silva vs GSP

[@louisfoster686]

For once I actually agree with chael sonnen. Gsp is the goat no question in my mind he would've destroyed Silva even back In the day

[@showtimelakers1795]

GSP and Sider are co-GOATs.

[@Jong23]

Imagine if GSP goes down to W.W, fights Woodley, beats him. Gives up the Middleweight Belt, and goes down to Lightweight and fights Conor for the Lightweight Championship WHILE still being the Welterweight Champion and beats him too. He would be the Champ-Champ-Champ-Champ then😂

[@donnieluc6643]

♥ GSP, but as middleweight he must learn Mayweather technique of avoiding accumulation of killer headshots. Many hit much harder than Bisping. I'm just saying...

[@weakcomment]

There is greatness in chael thumbs up

[@callmewisdom]

GSP absolutely didn't give up muscle against Bisping.

[@aklmax_]

id love to see him fight woodley

[@julianbashir8277]

Silva not in that conversation?

[@saads1984]

GSP is the GOAT but that Whitaker fight is dangerous for him imo

[@gama6749]

Well said Chael

[@Diecastclassicist]

GSP is undoubtedly the GOAT.

[@dman757575]

This ufc was one of the best. Broken record not mentioned where 3 title change overs in one night! This was a night where there was a buffet of humble pie being served. Gsp-goat>usada>jon jones.

[@SleeperHold13]

Chael has spoken!!!

[@firouzkarim7842]

Sonnen vs bisping BOOM!!! I would love to see the press conference 😉.

[@pvlapa]

I hope he goes back to welter. Even in welter he looked on the small side. I want to see GSP's explosive takedowns again.

[@pablobeltre3317]

GSP vs Mcgregor. Make it happen!

[@jaywalker6464]

I would love to see that but Dana wouldn't allow his golden goose get beat up and turn into clay by GSP.

[@FatherNovelty]

Anderson SIlva is also definitely in that conversation.

[@est94]

Uhh Anderson Silva and GSP was always the debate

[@clintbrunke2074]

It used to be but Silva stayed to long and got beat to much.

[@brendon2462]

Do people get that the wrestling threat from gsp caused Michael to hesitate with his striking? That's why his out put was lower than it usually is in his past fights. Because he was trying to throw and be careful not to get taken down at the same time.

[@Atlas302]

Well said Chael!

[@Ironclad6661]

I love GSP he was on Rogan's podcast the other day and he said he loves everything about MMA except the FIGHTING. HAHA!!! That's some fucking funny shit.

[@hmackprotection1]

THANK YOU RUSH‼️

[@stevenst6337]

Yep, Jones is the only who can challenge, and had popped for steroids multiple times and GSP on the other hand is the most tested fighter in UFC history and is the reason USADA is a thing.

[@luiscastro798]

To me Fedor is the GOAT. 10 years undefeated in THE HEAVYWEIGHT division 🦾

[@beercules8608]

He should be the greatest to everyone, but the so-called fans have too short a memory.

[@kellyvtec]

GSP, solidifies his legendary status. FOREVER! I don't know how he beats Whittaker though.

[@jonsnipe5484]

Yea he is the 🐐

[@cmpunk5227]

Agreed. There is a large gap between us and the rest of the @UFC talent.

[@PA96704]

Gsp should go steal it from little lucky charms!!!

[@Zeppelin616]

He could drop down to 155 and be the first ever 3-weight champ.

[@chillbill4447]

ESPN staff really don't sleep lmao

[@04tsxpower]

Well done chael

[@dannyforeal5339]

Gsp vs Mystic Mac would be the biggest UFC fight in history both carry huge dynastys I'm a boxing fan (but have been watching ufc since the ice man) and I can smell the money off that fight!!

[@KhoiNguyen-qq7tf]

Dana is done with Mcgregor, Dana would never allow nor give Mcgregor the edge of demand, Dana knows what to do to keep making $$$$$$$$ with out depending on a single fighter. There is a reason why Dana always say something and do the opposite, like GSP never gonna fight again bla bla bla so that Dana could promoted Mcgregor to make $$$$$$ for the company and made Mcgregor thought he is the king, now GSP is back fought bigger weight became Champion after 4 years, Dana is ready to delete the Mcgregor hype. Dana would spread money fights with the rest of his fighters why all to Mcgregor, plus Mcgregor is going down hill anyway.

[@b.waynepresents2992]

Well stated

[@thepunisher6858]

Conor’s done with Dana you mean lol

[@jarlaxlesmercs]

not only is dana not done with mcgregor theyre actually using his bus attack in the promo videos to sell the fight haha. all dana sees is green and conor brings the PPV like no one else

[@dhsu04]

Bisping's speech begins to sound a bit slurred in the post fight conference. I hope he won't end up like Ali.

[@101Rivo]

Just IMAGINE GSP vs Connor! OMG!!

[@xcaluhbration]

Jesus... I will never doubt GSP. Also this is a strong case for Jones to make a strong comeback after his 4 year or however long ban.

[@markstulzer]

Chael Sonnen is a legend

[@Karma-hy6ki]

I wanna see him fight Tyron woodley asap

[@tylerm1053]

Gsp is going to work his way down, hes fighting tyron next imo. Then hopefully defend it once then the money fight with conor

[@lxZodiacxl]

Baby Bisping is the prediction GOAT, UNDEFEATED

[@abhishekpatil5259]

Unc chael with the faxxx

[@NolanSmoove]

Whittaker is an ex welterweight, also fought Yoel Romero who's an olmpian where in my opinion Yoel had sloppy take downs in their fight. GSP isn't an Olympian but I believe he would have better success. What you guys think?

[@stephanerose8426]

Need to be gsp against Conor mcgregor

[@Natureboy420knos]

He need to pull a bisbing in fight a Silva while he out of his prime. Perfect move

[@fernandoconde9892]

Gsp is the best and humble

[@yadadoo20]

Why didn't GSP defend his the middleweight title?

[@brianhickey666]

Uncle chael knows what's up and when he beats khabib next year will be undisputed GOAT

[@NoLandGod]

Chael sonnen didn't mention Anderson the spider silver. Must still be salty from them losses.

[@forestmanification]

Imagine the hype if GSP vs McGregor, they're already teasing the tip a bit.

[@jadedj5385]

Were Connor to relinquish his title he could fight GSP now at 170 in a catchweight fight since Whitaker won't be back due to his injuries, I think. McGregor still has a lot of weight to lose from his Mayweather bout. That said, I'm not sure how I would feel about Connor not having defended the belt at all so I wouldn't want him to vacate it anyway.

[@JW-qr2tt]

Anderson Silva vs GSP

[@yant360]

I smoked a strain called GSP it fucking choked me out and beat the shit out of me.

[@rl2769]

If gap pulls off a win against Whittaker it’s wrap , he could take every belt from middle weight to light weight easy.

[@vaughnmatthewsantos9476]

Sad how MMA fans forget about Anderson Silva and not give the proper credit he deserved. To people out there who's just starting to watch MMA. Watch fights of Anderson Silva. His fluidity in the octagon is unmatch.

[@eldio2124]

Vaughn Matthew Santos yeah you’re right but unfortunately he got too cocky and it cost him the belt. From that moment he should have stopped fighting because it was clearly Father Time was approaching. Now he has so many loses it’s difficult to see him as the greatest ever

[@n7torp904]

Im with him. Also, GSP and Jones have a higher caliber of competition in their fighting careers. Silva in his prime was untouchable but he's lost far too many fights late in his career and ruining his legacy..he should have retired after his 2nd fight with Weidman. He's #4 best all time fighter on my list

[@Dpags19]

Yeah, his leg was really fluid. lol

[@BrianCheng24]

Vaughn Matthew Santos Anderson Silva is in the conversation, but how he ended his career really hurt his case when compared to GSP. The way he broke his leg was just ugly

[@Medversitario]

Vaughn Matthew Santos to me that im brazilian its sad seeing all of the world forgetting of him

[@pseudonymBOB]

Well the GOAT doesn't have the stamina to go the distance with Whitaker

[@damitelephant7132]

GSP got that chess game mentality in the octagon. I am confident he is the smartest fighter in the octagon.

[@mafrank1natural]

OMG! What a UFC NIGHT!!! All 3 challengers won the BELT!! All 3 used left or right hooks to setup a victory Win!! All 3 were the more humble and NEW CHAMPIONS!! WAR GSP!!! (The G.O.A.T.) along with Anderson Silva, unless Jon Jones can get his Sh*t together! GSP winning adding the Middleweight Belt to his Welterweight Belt and doing it in a 4 year layoff!!

[@cainmcdonald3500]

Think he may struggle against rockhold. Bisping was reaching him a little bit more than i think he would. Mighty mouse is p4p king.

[@stevenm7071]

Dana white said it going to be robert whitter next fight in early 2018

[@yvanpajevic9680]

This is sooo wrong. John Danaher explains it all on the Joe Rogan podcast. GSP taking a leave of absence because of the PEDs problem, his desire to return and do something special, the breakdown in negotiations between him and the UFC and Bisping being champ when everything finally got on track. Go listen to the podcast. As for MgGregor...that's not a fight! That's a slaughter! GSP takes him down, caves his face in then wins by SUB...easiest prediction EVER!

[@ShortyXC]

GSP vs Mcgregor! Please!!!

[@MHSenju3000]

GOAT...that simple

[@Fiftyshadesofjay1393]

I can’t get behind Gsp ever since he got caught rubbing to help his takedown defense

[@firouzkarim7842]

I don't know if George can stand toe to toe againts Whittaker but if he does he can fight for welterweight title and be a two division champ at the same time.

[@igannerz0258]

Anybody heard of this GOAT?? Anderson"spider"Silva

[@deanhenderson7304]

steroids..... not in the conversation

[@spuhgeddy2971]

The Gap too big is when Uncle Chael gapes for the holy Saint GSP

[@BraziBros]

GSP vs. McGreggor seems like a lose lose for the UFC. No matter who wins, one of their two biggest names just lost star power.

[@MakiFitness]

GSP is the GOAT no debate

[@andrepacheco6978]

He is the best mma Fighter oF all time

[@brendon2462]

The reason Michael was hesitant striking on the feet was because of gsp wrestling. The threat of the take down discouraged him from letting his hands go. If Michael would of got too aggressive striking gsp would of ducked underneath his strikes and took him down. That's not were he wanted to be on his back. Then he has to waste energy trying to get back up.

[@b.waynepresents2992]

kendra campbell Exactly. Thas why they call it MMA.

[@jnwoodard8764]

St. Pierre drops to 155 he’ll have fits with the speed of the smaller fighters. He’d handle most of them easily, but it’d be interesting to see how he’d deal with the likes of Ferguson and Nurmagomedov.

[@jasonfrazier2477]

Wooah lets not forget anderson Silva

[@greigsanderson]

Bisping was winning until his lucky punch.

[@trill4177]

GSP needs to beat up the race baiter Tyron Woodley now.

[@TheLsp2011]

Denzel Trevon Johnson in his dreams maybe

[@TheLsp2011]

Woodley is a fraud, who is the product of a watered down division

[@Gametime41300]

Woodley is toooooo big he would dog gsp out that is why Dana wont give him the fight.

[@rosenamajunas1159]

no one can beat T Woodley or i must say no one can beat a fighter who doesnt want to exchange.

[@surfacid2054]

Based Trill...i much rather see gsp vs Whittaker

[@speakingfacts3931]

Damn chael sonnen didn’t even bring up Anderson Silva w/ goat talk

[@swalker9482]

Silva got popped for steroids. Soft era in the division

[@DamienMalakay]

wow! who knew Chael Sonnen could be a reasonable guy outside of the octagon lol

[@SLTravel11]

We want GSP vs Connor

[@TheLuismendez12]

Gsp vs Anderson Silva

[@lawreneph]

TheLuismendez12 I would love to see that fight even now.

[@petergriffin1492]

In their primes I'd definitely put my money on Anderson

[@htx7139]

Dana white wouldn't let gsp face McGregor cuz he knows he would destroy him thats why he said in the post fight interview that him and gsp had an agreement that he would only stay in the welterweight, dana thought gsp was going to lose against bisping thats why he gave him the fight cuz he hasn't fought in 4yrs

[@frankyaction]

Its the first time Im hearing Chael speaking the truth.

[@jameshicks4685]

Anderson Silva hurt his legacy towards the end but don’t forget he was a beast

[@sly11benal7]

GsP would dominate Whitaker np....not even same league. Like a 12 yr old fighting a 17 yr old.

[@flintrock8433]

Let's not forget Fedor.

[@socksumi]

I disagree on only one point. GSP did not give up any muscle to Bisping. I've never seen GSP's muscularity any better.

[@coreymartin8044]

Jon jones, GSP 😑😑😑, so he just gonna forget about Anderson Silva tho

[@ARod3]

Corey Martin cheater

[@louisfoster686]

Gsp would have killed Silva. If chael could take him down then gsp could have taken him out in 1 round

[@culchy1971]

PEDs

[@WyattMatheson]

Doesn't even mention DJ, smh