Do you think Tom is a mentally weak person?

[ShaggyDoyle]

We have seen from his old fights that he almost immediately taps out at the first sign of difficulty. And given this eye poke with Gane, as well as, Tom publicly stating that he is not willing to fight like Michael Bisping if he ever loses his eye, do you think he is mentally weak? Do you think Tom lacks the fighter's spirit that makes a champion? If he were ever put into a 5 round fire fight, could you see him being the first one to faulter?

 

[Hdfi]

Oh look, an internet warrior. Why don't you try to take Aspinall's belt if you think it's easy?

 

[sdpdude9]

It takes more mental toughness to even get in there than probably 90% of the population has.

 

[Chagaev]

It's just a different mentality from the old guard, who were willing to die in there for the hotdog brander.

IMO looking out for themselves and treating fighting like a business is a more healthy attitude, even if it may suck for the viewers.

 

[BrockLesnarsTurtleBack]

He lacks warrior spirit compared to other UFC fighters.

 

[oski]

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[sabretitan]

Noobs will noob. But if you want some real talk. Andy aspinal pretty much fffd relations with dana. The guy needs to shut up until it's negotiating time

 

[Luthien]

Tom is the Tommy Machine Gunn of MMA Sprinkled with a dose of daddy issues @HI SCOTT NEWMAN

 

[Staph infection]

It takes more mental toughness to even get in there than probably 90% of the population has.

No it doesn't

 

[sdpdude9]

No it doesn't

My guy vast majority of the population is afraid of getting hit at all.

 

[Luthien]

willing to die in there for the hotdog brander.

@HI SCOTT NEWMAN true warrior

 

[nonoob]

Tom is mentally & physically strong, PLUS he's made accurate AF future-predictions.

He said he'd retire Jon Jones without ever fighting him.
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[Pequeño Corey]

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He’s saying “no chama” without actually saying it

 

[650lb Sumo]

A mentally weak fighter would have submitted to peer pressure and continued. Or at least tried to continue, idk if the doctor would have let him.

Tom haters keep desperately clutching at straws for an angle to bring him down and this is the best they've got.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

He may be a bit of a front runner, but I wouldn’t say he’s mentally weak.

He may also just be smart enough to know it’s not worth your health or vision to fight compromised. If there actually was damage to his eye, continuing to fight could make it much worse and lead to permanent damage.

 

[650lb Sumo]

When you think about it taking PEDS, repeatedly poking your opponents in the eyes, ducking, cherry-picking and cheating in general etc is actually the behaviour of a mentally weak individual. Not being man (or woman) enough to step up and face your rightful opponent on a level playing field. Now that's real cowardice.

 

[Alpha_T83]

Mentally weak? No. Smart? Yes. He refused to continue fighting after being fouled and poked in both eyes. More fighters should do the same thing in the future.

Why on earth should fighters keep fighting at a disadvantage, when their opponent didn't even have a point deducted? That foul against Aspinall should have been two points.

 

[joy2day]

Meaning he will not sacrifice himself for some hidden, pseudo-warrior code that basement dwellers have this bizarre expectation of?

Meaning he actually would give consideration to his personal and professional well-being and not die on the sword for the sake of basement dwellers' expectations?

This particular aspect really exposes the dregs of MMA fandom.

 

[joy2day]

That foul against Aspinall should have been two points.

One point for each finger that went into an eye.

 

[tasticles]

Meaning he will not sacrifice himself for some hidden, pseudo-warrior code that basement dwellers have this bizarre expectation of?

Meaning he actually would give consideration to his personal and professional well-being and not die on the sword for the sake of basement dwellers' expectations?

This particular aspect really exposes the dregs of MMA fandom.

You would have a good point if Tom at least made any attempt to continue. He didnt even take the 5 min and just wanted out. All he did was piss Dana off.