a GSP/Anderson superfight?
Here is what a poster from another MMA forum has to say regarding this matter. IMHO, he is comparable to onepunchJD, judom, daemondragon, and Jack Slack at UG. Take it for what it's worth, but he has a track record of outstanding posts with regards to the nuances of MMA. And no, he is not a GSP hater. In fact, he has long maintained that GSP has fought the toughest competition in the history of UFC.
"I don't buy into GSP's rhetoric about him believing that Diaz is the #1 contender. He has always been a fairly level headed guy, an able commentator and analyst of the sport, a fair judge of his division and others. He must know very well, as we all do, that Hendricks is the guy who should be getting the shot. A guy coming from a loss, and not having fought in quite some time, being lower ranked than Hendricks cannot be reasonably said to be the #1 contender. I also don't think he still holds on to the grudge with Nick and that he desires to fight him above all things. And I don't think it's money that's speaking either.
So why ask for this fight? The Silva vs. GSP fight was, more than ever, on everyone's radar. Anderson had explicitly said he wanted it next, White said he wanted it and was going to try to make it. Silva shows up at the Condit fight, and says he wants to set it up. Clearly, in spite of the fanbase being divided as to whether Jones vs. Silva was a better fan, this was a fight that was drawing all the hype it was expected from it.
GSP was getting a lot of heat, given his fairly obvious reluctance to take the fight. Hendricks, for all his virtues, is not a particularly popular guy, nor do many believe he has much of a shot against Pierre. But Nick is obviously a star, and a fight with GSP would have the fans hyping it up. This is true even if the odds are still heavily on Pierre's favor, and if Hendricks is generally considered to be more deserving. Diaz is more popular, and more people would be excited for that fight, nevermind fairness.
Had GSP taken on Hendricks instead of Silva, the disappointment of not seeing the Silva fight materialize would have been quite steep. GSP would have drawn a lot of criticism for ducking, warranted or not. But a fight with Nick creates the sort of hype and pleases the many fans that wanted it to begin with. It's a great way to say no to the Silva fight, and not have to assimilate the bulk of criticism.
So I do think that GSP took the Diaz fight primarily as a way to dodge accusations, and to divert the public's attention from the fact that, well, he was explicitly backing down from the Silva fight. Just my two cents."
nick diaz nut hugger -The Hendricks fight doesn't make money. Fuck, how do people not see it??? That's all this shit is about. Sorry, Hendricks fans, I am truly sorry, but not enough people want to see that fight. Fucking simple as that
Did you even read the quotation in its entirety? In fact, this poster I quoted acknowledges why Diaz makes more sense as an opponent than Hendricks from GSP's POV.
GSP/Anderson nets GSP far more money than either Diaz or Hendricks but also ends with him on Anderson's HL reel. GSP/Diaz nets GSP more money than Hendricks and it also ends with him winning a safe decision victory. Fairly easy call for GSP 
In addition to the criticism GPS is taking for not moving up he's now taking criticism for not facing the #1 contender in his weight class. GSP has always taken on all comers and now he just wants a (relatively) low risk, big money fight - it's as simple as that IMO.
its all about money....same reason you will watch a fight and wonder "why is this bjj blackbelt involved in a boxing match for three rounds"?....they are asked to make it exciting ...win lose or draw....same as the matchmaking ...if hendricks wins....who cares?....he has the personality of a wet mop..no offense
nick diaz nut hugger -The Hendricks fight doesn't make money. Fuck, how do people not see it??? That's all this shit is about. Sorry, Hendricks fans, I am truly sorry, but not enough people want to see that fight. Fucking simple as that
Come on dude, you are a reasonable person.
Diaz has a HUGE following, but only in the hardcore segment. To the masses he is just a thug who LOST and was suspended for a year. He is no more popular as a draw than Hendricks vs GSP would be. Hendricks is coming off BRUTAL ko's of top tier UFC WWs. Diaz has ONE win over a UFC fighter this time around, in BJ.
Lol, what.