Wanderlei Silva became a star in Japan, and lately he has not been the SAME Wanderlei that Pride fans had come to know and love. However, this past Saturday night at UFC on Fuel TV 8 against Brian Stann, we all got a glimpse of that star, the man that rattled off OVER 20 wins IN A ROW. In my opinion, Wanderlei should retire on that note, personally I think he should have retired right there on the spot in the cage. He should have given that moment to the Japanese fans that love him so much.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is right…American fans don’t appreciate the fighters. I can say that because as an American, I am embarrassed by what I see at live events, on website, and on Twitter from the American “fans”. 90% of the UFC events take place here in the states, so there’s a pretty good chance that when Silva does retire, his last fight will have taken place in the states. He should have given that moment to the Japanese fans. They remember. The MMA fan base in America is a culture of “what have you done for me lately”. I was disgusted at how quickly fans turned on Chuck Liddell, personally, I don’t jump ship based on who’s currently on a winning streak. I also don’t boo when a fight is more strategy than action, I may not like it, but I certainly wouldn’t boo.
It’s clear that Wanderlei’s skills are diminishing, and I don’t think, scratch that, I KNOW he doesn’t have another title run left in him. He was just in one of the most exciting fights I’ve seen in a long time, and in the country where he became a star. I think he should retire, and I think he should have announced it right there in Japan and given that moment to the fans that helped make Wanderlei who he is today. Hang’em up Wandy, because I want you to have all your mental facilities when your grand-kids are born. This is coming from a fan who will NEVER boo you, and won’t turn his back on you if you decide to keep fighting and lose.
I agree, the Mixed Martial Artist formerly known as “The Axe Murderer” should retire, and should have announced it in Japan. But he is a competitor by nature. He probably doesn’t think his skills have diminished. My brother brought my attention to Wandi, way back in Pride, and ever since then, he is one of my top 3 favorite fighters. So, I’m no Johnny Come Lately, that only seen him in UFC. I know what he’s capable of, and it’s sad to see him, minus this recent fight, what he’s become.
Wandi, please leave your legacy with that KO. That’s how we want to remember you, on top, not fading away.
“He should retire.” That’s what we fans want him to do. “but than what?” He knows nothing else but competing at a highest level in the last 20 years or so . When is really the point when they should retire? I think he will finish his carrier same as Chuck did. On his shield.
Should Rashad retire based on his last performance? I don’t think he has an other run for the title in him.
I’m only asking not arguing.
(Please excuse my English. Not my first language. )
Please retire! You are a legend we doing want to see you brain dead. Your an amazing fighert with so much heart. And that was a BADASS KO over Stann. Retire on top, dont end up washed up begging to stay like BJ Penn Thank you for the great fights