He deserves even more respect then. Entertained us the most when he was getting thumped. Put his body on the line for you and me brother!
His fight with Tyson Griffin is my favorite of his, either that or Huerta. He had a killer run in 2010-2011, when he beat RDA, Gomi, and Pettis IN A ROW. He should also get props for dominating Josh Thomson in a 5 round fight in Strikeforce prior to his UFC tenure. I know his fight with Giblert was a SD but that was almost a travesty of a decision, Gil clearly won that one.
Clay has fought insanely tough competition and racked up a handful of high profile wins. Can't hate at all. If it were me I would be more than happy with an MMA career of that level