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He was winning until he lost. For real tho.
Missteps like Swanson's last night are what separate gatekeepers from champions. Max Holloway would never have exposed himself like that, especially after getting a second chance to compete by being saved by the bell in round one. Cub should have made the adjustment.He was winning until he lost. For real tho.
Funny to think people actually thought he deserved a title shot over Frankie Edgar.
We shouldn't give him flak for tapping. It's a part of the sport. You have to respect these guys for going in there and at some point when you're in that position, you're wise to acknowledge that you have no way out of the position and can not win.
With that said, a champion would have learned from being saved by the bell in the first round and been more aware of exposing his neck to a choke. Cub failed to do that, which is why he is more of a gatekeeper than a champion.
He's a great fighter, an exciting fighter, and a likable fighter. There is no reason to disparage him just because he has his flaws in the cage. Otherwise, we'd all be in there competing.
He's no less championship level then Ortega.Missteps like Swanson's last night are what separate gatekeepers from champions. Max Holloway would never have exposed himself like that, especially after getting a second chance to compete by being saved by the bell in round one. Cub should have made the adjustment.
I knowFunny to think people actually thought he deserved a title shot over Frankie Edgar.
Meh Frankie's ok he had like multiple shots already why not let other dudes fight for the beltI know
Lol
Other dude couldn't even stop artem lobov and isn't a drawMeh Frankie's ok he had like multiple shots already why not let other dudes fight for the belt
frankie is'nt really a draw either...and Cub's been in a few better fights thanOther dude couldn't even stop artem lobov and isn't a draw
might be a "gatekeeper" but he dont need to be worry with this girlfriend
compared to swanson though...frankie is'nt really a draw either...and Cub's been in a few better fights than
frankie . frankie is meh fighter
That’s true.
A lot of people constantly refer to anyone who isn’t a top contender as a gatekeeper.
Makes no sense.
Gatekeepers are there to keep the riffraff out of the UFC, not to keep the elite fighters out of the Top 10.