I’m literally the antithesis of a juggalo, though I did see green jelly was playing the last gathering. Every other band I hadn’t heard of or was shit, but I’d see them.
In Rickson’s defense, when he was in his Prime was in its infancy. He was 33 when UFC started, and Rorion decided to go with Royce instead. And he was 38 when Pride started. So really there was no best in his day for him to fight.
I believe that’s just what Rorion wants everyone to believe.
Theres no way Rickson would have fought for Rorion imo. He had already paid his dues in brazil and was calling his own shots by that time. They presented it as being the “family rep”, but im pretty sure Rickson knew that he would really be fighting for Rorion to make the lions share of money if it was successful. Royse was successful yes, but compared to Rorion he got peanuts from the UFC.