Who is the most technical UFC fighter?
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Who is the most technical UFC fighter?
One of only two fighters who can really challenge GSP for the title of best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Anderson Silva has one of the greatest technical styles in all of MMA. He has such great all-around technique and his speed makes him that much more lethal when he is in the octagon.
Who is the best technical boxer?
More often than not, the best fighters in the world are the ones who have the most well-developed technique.
- Floyd Mayweather. 10 of 10.
- 2. Bernard Hopkins. 9 of 10.
- Andre Ward. 8 of 10.
- Guillermo Rigondeaux. 7 of 10.
- Juan Manuel Marquez. 6 of 10.
- Wladimir Klitschko. 5 of 10.
- Erislandy Lara. 4 of 10.
- Manny Pacquiao. 3 of 10.
Is GSP better than Silva?
Silva, being the bigger fighter, obviously holds an advantage over GSP. GSP has struggled in the past with guys bigger than he is. Silva would likely be too big of a presence for GSP to handle. Silva is two inches taller and 15-20 pounds heavier than St-Pierre and also has a three-inch reach advantage.
Who is the most skillful boxer of all time?
Boxing’s Five Most Skilled Fighters Since 1985
- 1) “Sugar” Ray Leonard.
- 2) Roy Jones, Jr.
- 3) Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
- 4) Mike Tyson.
- 5) Manny Pacquiao.
Would Anderson Silva beat GSP?
The two fighters are very different stylistically, but are very similar in how convincingly they often win. When you look at the highlights and the lowlights, as well as the matchup on paper, there is not much of a competition. Silva would clearly defeat GSP if the match were to take place, and here’s why.
Why did Anderson Silva never fight GSP?
“Never,” White said outright. “GSP didn’t want that fight. We had these deals where, at that time, Anderson Silva was in a very unique position. He could have gone down [to welterweight] to fight Georges St-Pierre, they could have come up with a catchweight…GSP didn’t want to move up [to middleweight] to fight Silva.”
Is Anderson Silva a striker or grappler?
Brief recap: Anderson Silva is the most dangerous striker in UFC history and possesses the ability to submit even the most experienced grapplers. He honed his striking and ground game over the course of 16 years and, as of late, trains at one of the best MMA gyms on the planet.
Who has beaten Anderson Silva?
Anderson Silva Record: 34-11-0 (1 NC)
| W/L | Fighter | Str |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Anderson Silva Chris Weidman | 8 20 |
| loss | Anderson Silva Chris Weidman | 14 16 |
| win | Anderson Silva Stephan Bonnar | 19 12 |
| win | Anderson Silva Chael Sonnen | 15 22 |