glover needs an opponent
Ya it's pathetic how he just talks about legends of the sport as if they're nothing, like they're just washed up bums. He's probably one of those "new breed" type of guys.
Shogun is gunning for that title run and he will get another chance at the title, guaranteed. You're right though, if Shogun isn't elite, neither is Hendo, Machida, etc.
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Is Rampage really at a point in his career that he is going to fight Mitrione? Not trying to put him down but he couldn't beat Cheick Kongo.<br><br>Why waste Rampage's name on a mid level heavyweight? Either get him a fun fight with another legend (like Shogun) or see if one of the up and comers at 205 can get that big name win and become a more well-known contender. <img src="/images/phone/droid.png" alt="Phone Post" border="0" style="vertical-align:middle;"/>
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Never understood Shogun vs Rampage 2.
I mean I always understood why some wanted Rampage vs Wanderlie 3
They had two geat fights, and although Wanderlie ultimately overhelmed Page, and brutally beat him up, Rampage would have his moments etc
But Shogun ran through a PRIME Rampage effotlessly. Rampage was at his best and Shogun had his way with him. Shogun beat Rampage senseless up and down the ring, then finished him in the first round
No questions, no controversy, Rampage wasnt coming off surgery etc
Shogun crushed a PRIME Rampage. It was one of the most lopsided beatings I have ever seen in combat sports period. Now Rampage is over the hill etc.
Shogun is not, and is still hungry. Shogun is going for another legit title run.
And even if Gustafsson destroys Shogun, while Rampage wins, Shogun is still much higher up, and has already CRUSHED a PRIME RampageShogun going for the title?
Legit run?
The guy who let Brandon Vera look like an ass kicker is gonna have a chance versus Jones a second time?
Forget MMAth.
You can't look like that versus Vera and be on the title hunt unless it's because fans can't let go of the fact you once were elite.
Fans accept Rampage isn't elite any longer.
It's time the same fans accept Shogun isn't this feared world beater as well.
Shogun has more juice than Rampage but not much.
I say let them square off and eliminate one or the other.
Im on the fence here. I think Shogun vs Rampage is a GREAT fight, BUT I also think either of them could beat anyone in the top 10 on any given night (maybe aside from Jones)
Both of them arent as "feared" as they once were BUT I truely believe they still have what it takes. 