He's got the third most title defenses.His fight with Silva could be.
Not sure about the guy. His run was on top was rather short and aside from that one fight didnt have overly big impact on sport.
In a division with only two dominant champs. I wouldnt mind him going in. But Izzy at least gotta be in front of him. Then he is front of other mw champs but then the question is how many mw champs are going in.He's got the third most title defenses.
3 title defenses is noteworthy for any division, especially when you include taking out the GOAT 2x, both iconic endings.In a division with only two dominant champs. I wouldnt mind him going in. But Izzy at least gotta be in front of him. Then he is front of other mw champs but then the question is how many mw champs are going in.
Its noteworthy but I probably wouldnt put for example Woodley who has three defenses in. Then again there are not too many people 185 and up with three defenses.3 title defenses is noteworthy for any division, especially when you include taking out the GOAT 2x, both iconic endings.
Shertard gonna ShertardSilva was still unbeaten and was actually better later in his career than he was earlier. He was also on steroids so the age doesn’t matter
Yeah I like the Woodley example. Woodley although he had 3 defenses was wedged in-between GSP and Usman who both seem like a more clear cut example of a hall of famer. Woodley you could legitimately argue wasn't even a top 15 fighter of the 2010 decade, most would say obviously not HOFerIts noteworthy but I probably wouldnt put for example Woodley who has three defenses in. Then again there are not too many people 185 and up with three defenses.
I changed my vote to yes from I dont know.
Its noteworthy but I probably wouldnt put for example Woodley who has three defenses in. Then again there are not too many people 185 and up with three defenses.
I changed my vote to yes from I dont know.
Whittaker had a single title defense. No way is he above Weidman.Yeah I like the Woodley example. Woodley although he had 3 defenses was wedged in-between GSP and Usman who both seem like a more clear cut example of a hall of famer. Woodley you could legitimately argue wasn't even a top 15 fighter of the 2010 decade, most would say obviously not HOFer
Same with Weidman, very good resume but doesn't standing out when your wedged between Anderson, Robert, and Israel.
Heck no.. he has as much claim to that honor as Luke Rockhold.
Longevity usually outweighs someone having one or two more defenses, especially when we're talking about him having at least double the amount of ranked wins compared to Weidman which is really significant (especially since Robert is still an active fighter headlining cards). Even if you threw Robert out he still looks "hall of very good" wedged between Anderson and UsmanWhittaker had a single title defense. No way is he above Weidman.