I know this has happened on this site forever. But I still don't get it. I understand there are certain fighters the pretty much helped grow MMA and made it even matter. And yes I do respect fighters like that. Fedor, Rocye, Wandy, Cro Cop etc.
My problem is how some people on this forum thinks this means these people cannot be wrong about anything ever. So many people have been sticking up for Wandy because of his past as a fighter. And completely disregard the fact that he ran from not only a drug test but tried running from the chael fight all together. And don't get me wrong Chael is no better. But people want to give Silva a pass because of his fights and pride and "what he did for the sport".
Trust me I loved watching him fight. But that doesn't change my view on him for things he has done. He is trying to blame everyone for his mistakes. And a lot of people here think that is ok just because of who he is. Then they want to post peoples join date to point out maybe since I didn't join this forum when he was in pride, that means A. my opinion doesn't matter B. there is no way I could have ever seen his old fights or understand him since this site dictates all.
People need to come to the realization that everyone will make mistakes, even our heroes. And we don't need to help them make excuses. And they don't get a pass just because of who they are.