1) Why is Ryan Bader being propped up for anything? A paycheck? Really??
Didn't Tito beat him down? No disrespect to anyone, but why not fight Dan Henderson or something? (which I have a feeling is exactly what DC/Bader would look like)
At least give Cormier a guy on his level. Maybe I should call Cormier out on Twitter? I could use the extra dough.
2) @ Chris Weidman...."Who cares?" re; Vitor vs. Anderson" More people care about that than you vs. your next guy, fact. Kinda douchey response for a nice guy. Have a little more respect for the old timers, including Vitor, the longest fighting UFC fighter in history, and scarier at peak than you'll ever be.
3) DC is an enjoyable guy to listen to for some reason. Maybe the matter-of-fact tone, emotions on the sleeve, age and perspective, ....all of it? I enjoy listening to the guy.
4) I am very pleased at Anthony Johnson's emotional evolution and maturity. I'm glad he's a good guy, and I think we all are.
5) Vitor has never, and will never be able, to analyze his mistakes properly. Weidman did just fine in his analogy. The video game energy bar, no TRT, etc. Many with any historical perspective just watched an older Vitor re-fight UFC 51 @ a heavy disadvantage. I thought, "Holy shit, did he forget what happened when he did this to Tito?" STEP TO THE SIDE, LEFT, RIGHT, COMBO, KICK......UGH!!!!
I love the guy because of his heart; Not how much gas, or perceived determination through adversity, but his fire. And it's impossible to understand unless one knows his history behind the spotlight. How he was paraded as a teenager through Hollywood as the next sex symbol/possible star to take advantage of. The history there is far beyond the casual fan's knowledge (or Vitor fan's for that matter), as with any fighter or man.
It's just too bad he didn't get a little more grace in the fight IQ department, but we're none of us perfect.
That's why there'll "always be someone that can kick your ass".
But there's no doubt he's just a born fighter, much like Robbie Lawler. Hey, now there's a fight!
Seriously though, off the TRT, now is the time to make that Wandy/Vitor rematch. (In Brazil please!)