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Anderson Silva’s coach: GSP should stay where he is

After Anderson Silva dominated the UFC middleweight division, the matchmaker is trying to find a new challenge for the champion,…

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Chris Palmquist
February 26, 2011 · 1 min read
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After Anderson Silva dominated the UFC middleweight division, the matchmaker is trying to find a new challenge for the champion, and it will probably be welterweight king Georges St. Pierre – if he beats Jake Shields at UFC 129, GSP will move up to the heavier weight division to fight the Spider.”

But the Brazilian’s coach said it wouldn’t be a good idea.

Georges St. Pierre should stay in his division, because if he moves up he’d have much headache Josuel DIstak told TATAME. St. Pierre is a strategic fighter. Besides being very dangerous, Anderson also is strategic, so he has two weapons. Anderson has an advantage over St. Pierre because of his reach and game, he has a more efficient Muay Thai and a tough ground game ,,, Anderson will be prepared for him.”

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