Every situation is the same, going into the fight the fighter is in the best shape of his life…blah, blah, blah, but after the fight and the loss, there is a reason or excuse for it.

Does anyone know any fighter that would say they have problems coming into a fight if they are not a last minute replacement?

Another thing to take into account is that GSP is one of the top guys in the UFC WW division which means he is highly visible and liked by most, so naturally when something happens like what happened at UFC 69, people wonder what is up? If you had the same questions shoved in your face day in and day out, how many times would your story stay the same?

GSP tried to do the right thing that all MMA fans want when he said he got beat after the fight, but then you had every fight reporter dogging the guy for an excuse. Another thing that needs to be taken into account is GSP’s grasp of the english language, it is not his native tongue. So GSP may have been telling the truth about how camp went but as soon as that hits the news, it’s twisted into an excuse.

GSP has said he accepted the fight so he accepts the loss and it’s time to move on but it is the reporters that seem to want to linger on the Serra fight and try to pry as much as they can from a guy who may be somewhat naive to what they are trying to get due to english being his second language.

Some may not understand how it can be that different but certain things in french don’t hold the same weight as they do in english and vise versa.

Tito Ortiz has an excuse EVERY fight whether it is win lose or draw and people haven’t bagged on him HALF as much as the shit GSP is getting for Serra.

That’s my 2 cents.

But as far as this upcoming fight, I think he’s going to be out to prove us all wrong about the mental aspect in his game. His MMA skillset is unmatches in the welterweight division, so if he can keep his head in the ring, I think he’ll destroy Koscheck.

Maybe entertaining celebrities right before you fight is common place for UFC fighter, but my first thought was his head probably wasn’t where it needed to be moments before stepping into the cage for a title defense.

Totally understandable, I just think there’s more to the story than the excuses he offers for poor performance.

When you think about it, they are kind of similar fighters. Both very well skilled all around. They have good, effective striking without the 1 punch KO power. Can take the fight anywhere and dominate. Have above average GnP. They always and I mean always, have entertaining fights one way or another as well.

And last but not least, both are kind of nut-bars in thier own way.

I will say this, no matter what GSP’s mental state is, I am always looking forward to his fights because they are usually dynamite.

When I think about it, I guess GSP is kind of a sympathetic character, which is why he has so many die-hard fans. That and his potential.

Anyway, I can’t wait for this fight to happen. Finger’s crossed no injuries come up.

Accomando, if you had said that three months ago (and some people did), I would have considered those fighting words. But in this case, GSP’s words are speaking louder than his actions and I find it harder and harder to defend the guy.

I am reminded when he lost to Hughes the first time and he chalked it up to, “he is my idol, I couldn’t beat him.” This guy is an excuse machine, and most of his fans eat it up.

GSP, physically has unlimited potential, but due to his mental issues, he is a middle tier fighter in my oppinion.

I will once again point to his 1-2 title-fight record. That says alot to me.

Also, GSP had never taken a beating like the one Serra gave to him. To me, there are 2 things that can happen during the GSP/KOS fight.

1) GSP gets over his issues and figures out how to control his emotions before every fight, not just most of his fights, expecially in title-fight situations, destroys Kos and goes on to be a Champ again.

2) GSP is battered by Kos and breaks mentally in the first round only for his career to take a nose dive a la his best friend David Loiseau.

Only time will tell but I could see either scenario going down, nothing inbetween. Either GSP will destroy or be destroyed. This is the most important fight of GSP’s career, it could determine the path of his fighting life.