because SHERDOGGER's are IDIOT's!!!
Fact is Shogun was considered the best LHW on the planet after running thru the 05 Grand Prix. He lost to Coleman falling wrong so not many counted that lost against him, even though he lost.
Making his UFC debut he was EXPECTED to destroy Griffin but he lost and his stock went down. It stayed the same after he barely defeated Coleman. However after he knocked out Liddell in the 1st round his stock went soaring because it was the "same" Shogun we saw in PRIDE. He then fought Machida AND EVERYONE knows he won the fight but was screwed over by the judges so there was a rematch.
He knocked him out and won the title.
He then was on the sidelines dealing with his 3rd knee surgery.
Coming off of it he suffered the worst lost of his career to Jones.
He bounced back against Griffin whom many believed showed up for a paycheck because his wife was pregnant yada yada yada.
Fought Hendo with a F'd up shoulder and put on one of the best fights in MMA.
Performed sub par against Vera yet still knocked him out being the only fighter to KO Vera standing.
Lost a decision to an great up and comer in Gustafsson and here we are.
Since Shogun isn't the "same" fighter as he was in PRIDE or when he won the LHW Championship, idiots on here believe he should retire.
Fact is, Shogun is STILL a great fighter and still has enough in the tank to compete with the best 205'ers on the planet. He just isn't THE best anymore and some can't cope with that.
Plain & simple.