TS, I would admire their tenacity more, if I didn't knew what UFC pays them. After Weidman lost his title he makes on average 300K per fight and he won only 1 fight. And I think after the JDS win Reem signed a very lucrative contract guaranteeing him 800K per fight no matter if he wins or losses.I don't know if the Reem or Weidman are people to be admired, because they got brain damage, but if anything you have to admire their tenacity.
Several reasons:
1) The buzz you get from competing live, in a fucking cage, in front of thousands of people live and millions world wide cannot be replaced by finding a new hobby like knitting.
2) Fighting is all most of these dudes know. It's their job. It's how they earn a living. If they're being offered employment, why would they stop?
3) There's always the what if... What if they can get back to where they were?
The champ champ - only fighter to win a championship belt multiple weight classes above his own championship weight class.. and never forget Giblert..
Man I wish he hadn't gone for that guillotine he deserves to hold the ufc belt.Reem just really REALLY wants that UFC belt.
Good management. He was a huge name at the time the UFC signed him.well Reem is one of the highest paid fighters, i don't know why but he is.
This.Several reasons:
1) The buzz you get from competing live, in a fucking cage, in front of thousands of people live and millions world wide cannot be replaced by finding a new hobby like knitting.
2) Fighting is all most of these dudes know. It's their job. It's how they earn a living. If they're being offered employment, why would they stop?
3) There's always the what if... What if they can get back to where they were?
Cats who've never played any sports wont get this at allThese guys literally paid to fight when they were younger. Now they're getting paid to do it. People need to realize that pro athletes or artists, w/e do what they love to do and get paid for it. That's why i don't understand why sherdoggers always try to compare what these guys do to their own burger flipping jobs. Its not a job. Its much more than that. Do any of you play sports? Most of non pros pay to play.
It's not about winning or being the best. It's about getting in there. Having something to look forward to. A goal. It makes you feel alive. Sure they're sticking around too long but that's why they do it.