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Maia is ancient for a welterweight man. He's 40. Plus, even being ancient, he literally just fought for the title a year ago, and it was a well deserved title shot at that. He was on a seven fight win streak. A prime Shields would have beaten those same seven guys in my opinion, and who's to say he doesn't grab a decision over Woodley again, seeing as he's already beaten him.
Plus, I always viewed Shields' wrestling as better than Maia's.
Maia had the far superior BJJ, but Shields had the edge in wrestling.
How many TwitGram followers does the fighter have in this scenario?Lets say Max defended 145 title 7 more times... And retires with
10 title defences
19 straight wins
Being as flexible (big) as Max Holloway is... If he decides to come back after a 4 year layoff, should he be allowed to get title shots back to back with opponents of his choice and in different weight class. One at 155 and the other at 170
I like to think of things like this. If everyone did it, would it be a problem? Imagine you had a bunch of dominant champions retire early, and then comeback after years to pick the best opponent for them to get a belt back, (Ideally the guy thats blind from one eye)... And skip every fighter thats been kicking ass and hungry for TS.
I dont like the entire concept of what GSP is doing, and Im glad Dana is telling him to fuck off. Now hes trying to drain himself to 155 to pick on smaller fighter
Yes such dominant Champions should have that right!Lets say Max defended 145 title 7 more times... And retires with
10 title defences
19 straight wins
Being as flexible (big) as Max Holloway is... If he decides to come back after a 4 year layoff, should he be allowed to get title shots back to back with opponents of his choice and in different weight class. One at 155 and the other at 170
I like to think of things like this. If everyone did it, would it be a problem? Imagine you had a bunch of dominant champions retire early, and then comeback after years to pick the best opponent for them to get a belt back, (Ideally the guy thats blind from one eye)... And skip every fighter thats been kicking ass and hungry for TS.
I dont like the entire concept of what GSP is doing, and Im glad Dana is telling him to fuck off. Now hes trying to drain himself to 155 to pick on smaller fighter
Being as flexible (big) as Max Holloway is...
I like to think of things like this.....Ideally the guy thats blind from one eye.. And skip every fighter thats been kicking ass and hungry for TS.
I dont like the entire concept of what GSP is doing, and Im glad Dana is telling him to fuck off. Now hes trying to drain himself to 155 to pick on smaller fighter
Should former Champion be able to come back after 4 year layoff and pick title fights as he pleases?
Im glad Dana is telling him to fuck off. Now hes trying to drain himself to 155 to pick on smaller fighter
You're unbiased and anyone who disagrees is silly and not being fair. Read it before.
Why waste your timing sending this out? It's not persuasive in anyway. It's posturing and a list of excuses.
Should every champion? No
Can a champion with a resume like gsp’s? Of course he can. That’s not even mentioning how big of a draw he is. Gsp is a top 2 goat candidate. He’s not a regular case. If anyone else did the same thing he’s done for as long as he’s done it, I’d have no problem with that too.
Awesome thank you, man. It was cool to see how many sherdoggers tuned in to watch that.Thanks! Also congratulations on your TKO-win. I was watching froM Sweden.
I posted like seconds after you but pretty much the same thing. Kudos.GSP is a Great. He has transcended being a mere “champ”. Guys with epic legacies can do things like that.
If Max does manage to pull off a GSP like title reign, then yes. And I would be pumped to see him do it
The rest of the scenario you paint is stupid. A lot of guys aren’t going to do this because they won’t have his legacy. His legacy is a near impossible feat and that is why he is special
I’m actually shocked woodley ever became champion and even more shocked he still is. It really shows how the top of the division fell off in recent years. I’m not saying this to shit on the guy, and not saying he’s a bad fighter or anything, but his losses speak for themselves. It’s not like he’s got way better since those either. He’s up there in age and is pretty much the same fighter he’s always been.Oh fuck off with this shit! It wasn't that long ago Robbie was champ. Woodley is an old man. I would take 2009s prime Alves, Fitch, GSP, Sheilds over Till, Colby, RDA and Woodley any day.
And skill for skill, you are delusional if you think Woodley is close to prime GSP. The only thing Woodley does better is KO power
I’m actually shocked woodley ever became champion and even more shocked he still is. It really shows how the top of the division fell off in recent years. I’m not saying this to shit on the guy, and not saying he’s a bad fighter or anything, but his losses speak for themselves. It’s not like he’s got way better since those either. He’s up there in age and is pretty much the same fighter he’s always been.
Lets say Max defended 145 title 7 more times... And retires with
10 title defences
19 straight wins
Being as flexible (big) as Max Holloway is... If he decides to come back after a 4 year layoff, should he be allowed to get title shots back to back with opponents of his choice and in different weight class. One at 155 and the other at 170
I like to think of things like this. If everyone did it, would it be a problem? Imagine you had a bunch of dominant champions retire early, and then comeback after years to pick the best opponent for them to get a belt back, (Ideally the guy thats blind from one eye)... And skip every fighter thats been kicking ass and hungry for TS.
I dont like the entire concept of what GSP is doing, and Im glad Dana is telling him to fuck off. Now hes trying to drain himself to 155 to pick on smaller fighter