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11/26/12 9:02 AM

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BrattMamley 175 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/11/26/3692332/georges-st-pierre-anderson-silva-fight-will-happen-when-the-time-is

The Georges St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva super fight isn't a done deal just yet, and if GSP gets his way, it may not happen for a while.

In his first major interview since his UFC 154 win over Carlos Condit last weekend, St-Pierre told Radio-Canada's "Tout Le Monde en Parle" ("Everyone is Talking") on Sunday night that the time just isn't right for him fight Silva.

Below are his translated comments about the fight:

"This fight is the cherry on the sundae," he said. "He wants to fight me so he can then retire. I would like to fight him too, but after I fight him and win the fight, what happens next? These days, yeah, there's a lot of money to be made, but I don't fight for the money. My motivation is to be the best. Like we said, to be the Wayne Gretzky of my sport. So if I fight him, what happens next? It will be over. So yes, I want the fight, but I want to take it when I decide the time is right, not when he wants the fight to happen.

"On top of that, he weighs 234 pounds; I weigh 188. So there's a big weight difference. I've fought guys who were bigger -- I'm not scared of him -- it's just that I will take this fight when it makes sense for me. I just came back from an injury, there's money to be made, there are fights in my weight class, other challenges out there, and if I fight him, I will have to gain weight, while he will have to lose weight, and then afterwards, I won't be able to come back to my weight class.

"First and foremost, I have things to do at 170 pounds. When I am ready and when I want the fight, that's when it will happen."

Other notes from the show:

* GSP wore sunglasses throughout the entire interview because he said he had yet to fully heal from the Condit fight.

* GSP said he had Christmas dinner last year at Sylvester Stallone's house after his doctor wouldn't clear him to fly home from Los Angeles following knee surgery.

* Arnold Schwarzenegger called to congratulate him after last weekend's win.

* He thinks he could fight until he's 45 years old, but he guarantees he will be retired by then.

* The host said GSP makes approximately $15 million a year in addition to his UFC fight purses. GSP did not disagree.

* He said he's not quite the Gretzky of MMA but maybe the Joe Sakic.

11/26/12 9:10 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
NorthFromHere 245 Member Since: 1/4/07 Posts: 13826 MMAViking.com	"On top of that, he weighs 234 pounds; I weigh 188" Come on Georges You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 9:11 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Phisher Member Since: 1/4/09 Posts: 2743	"On top of that, he weighs 234 pounds; I weigh 188." You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 9:30 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Stephen Holder Member Since: 6/20/11 Posts: 1001	Lol@ Re: Silva - 'I don't fight for the money' ... Re: fights left @ ww - 'there's money to be made' You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 9:31 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
BrattMamley 175 Member Since: 8/18/11 Posts: 1278	Yeah this weight discrepancy is getting ridiculous. Has Andy and GSP never taken a picture together? I don't think I've ever seen one. You have ignored this user.

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patrice Member Since: 7/7/11 Posts: 75	http://www.radio-canada.ca/emissions/tout_le_monde_en_parle/saison9/#leplayer here's the vid (no sub) You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 9:35 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
le Member Since: 9/18/12 Posts: 450	Good for him. I hope he sticks to it and doesn't get bullied into changing his mind. Anderson needs to go defend his title and then if he wants a super fight he can fight JBJ. You have ignored this user.

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Card 955 Member Since: 7/22/05 Posts: 29179	GSP needs to come out and tell Anderson to make 170 or sh*t up. Would make all the speculation alot easier. You have ignored this user.

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UGCTT_Paul_Blanka_Harris 79 Member Since: 8/11/10 Posts: 1077	Phisher - "On top of that, he weighs 234 pounds; I weigh 188." LMAO!!!!!!!!! You have ignored this user.

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le Member Since: 9/18/12 Posts: 451	Card - GSP needs to come out and tell Anderson to make 170 or sh*t up. Would make all the speculation alot easier. I agree, then Anderson would be stepping into Georges' territory it's a WW title defense. There would be no reason he should want to refuse. You have ignored this user.

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le Member Since: 9/18/12 Posts: 452	le - Card - GSP needs to come out and tell Anderson to make 170 or sh*t up. Would make all the speculation alot easier. I agree, then Anderson would be stepping into Georges' territory it's a WW title defense. There would be no reason he should want to refuse. But at the same time, if Anderson does drop to 170, GSP's belt should be on the line. You have ignored this user.

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youarewhatiswrong Member Since: 3/23/12 Posts: 1257	I think this is GSP setting the table for negotiations with Dana. I think it's clear that this is the fight that the UFC wants to set up, and they can't wait too long as I don't see Silva continuing to fight for too much longer (I think he's ready to put a bow on top of his career with the GSP/Bones superfights). You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 10:10 AM

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Stephen Holder

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GSP needs to come out and tell Anderson to make 170 or sh*t up. Would make all the speculation alot easier.
I agree, then Anderson would be stepping into Georges' territory it's a WW title defense. There would be no reason he should want to refuse.
But at the same time, if Anderson does drop to 170, GSP's belt should be on the line.

Someone mentioned in another thread that Dana commented that a fight at 170 would not be for the belt b/c in the case that Silva wins he wouldn't be able to defend both belts.

This is stupid b/c the belt will mean shit if Silva beats him in his own weightclasss. They should have a stip that if silva beats him at 170, he keeps the belt for a day, then relenquishes it and two top ww fighters (not named GSP) fight for it immediately so the championship isn't tied up again forever.

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Stu Cazzo 202 Member Since: 6/27/05 Posts: 11616	I don't think GSP wants any part of Silva. If Shields was landing on his face then just think about what Anderson would do. You have ignored this user.

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MinnowInaMankiniGotAced Member Since: 4/27/08 Posts: 18977	Each time GSP mentions Silva, his weight seems to go up a few lbs. You have ignored this user.

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91W209 5 Member Since: 3/15/11 Posts: 843	It's obvious that for whatever reason GSP doesn't NOT want to fight Silva. He has been asked (by the media) about the Silva fight for what? 4 years now? Anderson better make 170 or else GSP isn't going to take the fight. For the record, I think they should fight at a 177.5 lbs catch weight. You have ignored this user.

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91W209 5 Member Since: 3/15/11 Posts: 844	91W209 - It's obvious that for whatever reason GSP doesn't NOT want to fight Silva. He has been asked (by the media) about the Silva fight for what? 4 years now? Anderson better make 170 or else GSP isn't going to take the fight. For the record, I think they should fight at a 177.5 lbs catch weight. * does NOT You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 10:26 AM

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Neil Funk

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I don't think GSP has anything at all to prove by fighting Silva. I hope he opts out of this fight unless Anderson is willing to cut down. As the smaller man, GSP makes the rules here. Silva should fight Jones if he wants a legacy fight, or keep giving fights to 185ers.

I don't understand this mad rush to de-legitimize the UFC belts. They have to mean something, or else what are these guys fighting for?

11/26/12 10:34 AM

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MMALOGIC

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He doesnt want to fight him... end of story. Id like to see it but if GSP doesnt want it neither do I. Let's move on....

GSP already has 2 money fights in his weight class (hendricks and Nick Diaz). Both of which Id love to see.

Let's get the following card:

GSP vs Hendricks

Diaz vs Rory Macdonald (if he beats penn) or Diaz vs Nate Marquart. This will be for the next title shot.

As far as Anderson goes... Zuffa is planning a stadium show in Brazil in 2013 so a vitor rematch would be huge down there (if he beats bisping).

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UGCTT_ Lay'n'PrayNINJA Member Since: 5/13/11 Posts: 14965	Lmfao now Georges is saying he weighs 234???? So funny. Keep waiting gsp. Maybe when Anderson gets his AARP membership you will be ready... You have ignored this user.

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shaqitup 163 Member Since: 6/20/11 Posts: 266	I dunno if 185 is too big for George's, as 170 really seems ideal for his body. You have ignored this user.

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3rdLion 228 Member Since: 11/20/11 Posts: 2954	Anderson is a fat 234, similarly to someone like Bisping who balloons up between fights. An in shape Anderson is only 200-205, he weighed in at 203 against Bonnar and didn't cut weight. You have ignored this user.

11/26/12 11:16 AM

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r_o_y 5 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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so it looks like he wants to go up in weight to fight silva. he wants to do it at the end of his 170 career. but when will that be? there can always be someone to come along and challenge him.

also if he moves up to 185 and loses (i think this is what is uncertain for him)who is to say he could not still be successful?

it looks like silva has to go to 170 in order for this to happen...

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OnlyTheStrongSurvive 255 Member Since: 1/29/11 Posts: 8730	Azn Keyboard Warrior - Phisher - "On top of that, he weighs 234 pounds; I weigh 188." Im not down for GSP VS SILVA, but gsp was just exaggerating. This is not correct. Gsp is actually 192 while Anderson Silva is 220. These weights were about 18 months ago so it may change from now. Did you know Rampage and Forrest weigh 250? You have ignored this user.

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MMALOGIC Member Since: 8/17/08 Posts: 7129	with 15m a year outside of the cage you cant fight more than twice a year. Anderson probably doesnt make that much yet but this is why he cant fight very often. You have ignored this user.

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