I mean it makes sense. The game will pass you by in just a few months if you're an up and comer and you take time off to heal. Once you get a foothold like that, you've earned the right to only fight at your best. I feel like you're going the wrong direction with the relevancy talk but oh well.
Totally agree TS. As soon as they reach the top the amount of fights they have goes down. Makes sense. They have more to lose. Still kinda lame though. Champs were way more active in PrIde and pre Conor UFC
No Shit. Contenders have to fight frequently otherwise they would lose their spot to other fighters, the only way a champion loses his spot is by losing a fight, that's why they can afford to take breaks and fight less frequently cause there is nothing to chase anymore.
Garbrandt is a bad example, but I understand your point TS.
Guys are ducking left, right and center to stay champion.
Demetrious doesn't want to tarnish reputation by fighting more challenging opponents at 135lbs and doesn't seem keen on Dillashaw at 125lbs either.
McGregor didn't want to risk Featherweight title because a loss would mean he'd no longer be a champion, was only happy to relinquish when he had another belt, which he also refuses to defend.
Woodley seems to be making excuse after excuse about Maia.
Not their fault, everyone under the sun is trying to play the system for their own benefit. Champions should be encouraged to defend titles more by getting more money for fighting and thats it.
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