Smith1234 - I hate it when people think champion and top 1-3 people in a weight class, and he switches weight class, people think he MUST clear out the new class to get a shot.
It is not just a complete reset, like you never fought before, when you switch weight classes. Especially someone like Dan who was Pride's last LHW champ and recently beat Fedor at HW. He doesn't need to do anything to "earn" a shot.
Just like if GSP moved up he could fight Anderson right away for the title.
And THEORETICALLY if Cain wanted to drop to LHW (put aside the practicality of it and understand the point I am illustrating), then Cain should get immediate title shot at LHW absent a compelling #1 contender wh needs to get one first.
And Rashad if he drops down is entitled to fight Anderson right away.
That is how it work.
Disagree. Earn your shot. Rua isn't enough. 