Does a win over RDS really mean anything at welterweight?

[AndrewGolota48]

This is the first fight he's lost in years against a non ultra elite.

But RDA does have this weird fetish with pretending he is way bigger than he is.

 

[CroCopsLHK]

Yeah it does. Holy shit Chiesa was giant though. RDA is too small for WW and maybe too big for LW

 

[Londonjitsu]

That's kinda stupid TBH

you're gonna have a guy like Chiesa ranked higher than a guy like Wonderboy, makes no sense. Everybody and their dog knows that Wonerboy is the tougher fight.

I agree, but that's what Dana said he wants to do.

Hes basically going to be a higher level cerrone

 

[Almus Monk]

I thought it was RDN for Ralphie dos Nachos

Lol I just noticed I bean typing RDS because of JDS. But Ill take RDN

 

[Almus Monk]

It's about time he lost to a fighter outside the top 5 so dumb shits like you can hate on a fighter who just lost

Its not hating.... you dumb shit?

Its pointing the fact the guy never was championship level at WW.
So when guys like Leon Edawards constantly go on about beating a former champ and thats why they deserve a title shot......
Beating RDA should give you title shot talk or elite talks. Your either elite because you in the top 10, beating RDA at WW isnt a special feat.. They guy isnt a top welterweight. Who has he beat?

 

[Almus Monk]

That's kinda stupid TBH

you're gonna have a guy like Chiesa ranked higher than a guy like Wonderboy, makes no sense. Everybody and their dog knows that Wonerboy is the tougher fight.

Agreed

 

[Kono dio da!]

RDA is a gatekeeper WW. Sad but true. He is skilled all around but lacks power at that weight and the ability to deal with bigger guys who want to take him down/grapple.

If he is fine with that more power to him. Otherwise he should probably retire or go to Bellator or Asia.

Agree especially with that last part.

 

[weed]

Rafael Dos Santos had a rough night last night. losing the way he did to Blaydes man, his dreams in the WW division are over. he hasn't been the same since Cain. & losing to Colby must have been hard for him.

 

[sangreporsangre]

How about a win over RDJ? Does that mean anything?

 

[Franklin U.]

Just this past card - add 2 more to list ( jds already on before) longevity, fight IQ, you got to be selfish, self promote , agent and trainers that care. MMAS top promotion sextillionaire s along with DFW care little about you ( outside a select handful) so it's ok to go out there and " perform " but you gotta get some things right ( for your own self and family).

 

[Bojka]

I think you mean RDN - Rafael Dos Nachos...

No idea who RDS is.

edit: People on Sherdog too quick with the jokes...

 

[KeiranMc]

Who’s RDS?

Runior Dos Santos

 

[TeenageMutantLesnarTurtle]

Up until this fight it did. Now his stock has dropped big time.