Made all these BS excuses about the weight and other shit when both were in their prime and how he didnt want to go up to MW. Now hes fighting a MW coming off a 3 year layoff?. That proves he was only scared to go up because of the spider how can anyone not see through this shit? I know you GSP fans will be rustled and make 20 more excuses but who cares he ducked the spider for real.
I think you mistake being afraid with having common sense.
GSP was the king at WW.
WHt the hell would he move up and fight a bigger man that was KO'ing fools left and right?
He protected his legacy, which is what he was always about.
That is why he rather decision than go for broke. It is who he was, and he was incredibly good at it.
You can't blame him for not risking his record just because YOU wanted him to do it.
It is the same thing as if you have a friend and go to a Casino with him and he hits the jackpot, and you want him to put it all on black on roulette, and gets mad when he refuses.
Now he will be back, and his hyatus will give him a break from previous "career", so it is like a clean slate. So he is ready to risk it.
Note: You are talking with a huge Spider fan, one that you can review my history (back on those years) and how much I discussed Anderson SIlva Versus GSP.
But I Just try to be fair. Those guys are people too, and they also have things they want to protect.
Be fair! Try to see it thought his eyes, and you will see plenty of reasons why.