Fedor did quite a bit in the sport. Liddel as well, these guys, (IMO), didn't so much get "outclassed" as they did out younged. When I was going to the gym, I got in the ring with a 27 yo and I was 41,(kickboxing spar). He was warmed up bout the time I was DONE. It's like apples & oranges with exception of a few like Hendo. And too, when Hendo gets in the ring with some young guys you'll see simular results. That's why Aldo went straight through Faber and why Cruz did too. Once the KO happens like in Torres, many lose that drive and lose the fire and will as before. Before Fedor lost to Werdum, he said he had three fights left. After that loss he mentioned he had two fights left, Then after bigfoot, he again said he had ONE more fight. He knew his contract was running out and lost the will to win. Not saying anything was fixed, I am saying he knew things were in the fix for a change. Personally, I don't care for Dana White and Zuffa.
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