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Cowboys-Celtics-Chisox said 09/07, 04:26 AM
Take out any of the three you like and insert....

Dan Severn.

Dude is FIFTY FOUR years old.

If they keep running him out there and letting him WIN, it will quickly expose MMA as just another WWE. Scripted nonsense.

Now, I don't know enough about MMA or the UFC to proclaim it fake, and as of now it certainly isn't being accused of such. But....

A 54 year old champion in the the super-heavy division?

No way man. You ain't selling that bull to me or any other prospective future fan.

As the UFC in general and MMA in particular tries to grow itself into a legit sport you can't have ex-pro wrestlers who are in their mid 50's out there winning and holding titles. It's just not believable to someone like me who might consider the product until we see that. Grandpapa beating up on the young kids only happens in Rocky movies, "pro" wrasslin', and now...MMA. See a recurring theme, here?

If UFC and MMA want's to become legit it has to start by getting rid of the ex-wrestlers for starters. Bad image. But a 54 year old ex-wrestler holding a title? Over the top.

Goodbye to Dan Severn.

Cowboys-Celtics-Chisox said 09/07, 04:49 AM
The UFC roster? LMAO.

Read the TITLE BRILLIANT!

"Top 3 legends who need to retire in order in the UFC? "

Severn is a definite legend in UFC, being a hall of famer and all. He's also not retired. He last fought in May.

Do you get it, yet, peachy? He's a legend of the UFC and he's NOT retired. Where he does or doesn't sit on some list is meaningless. MMA is worse than boxing with it's vagueness and multiple associations. It's closer to pro wrasslin' in that regard. This is worrisome for a skeptic such as myself. Is this "sport" legit? or is it just this centuries WWF? Unless and until there is full disclosure the question will remain in my mind and the minds of most potential fans. So far it seems to be drawing mostly a crossover of wrasslin' fans.

In any event, for the good of furthering MMA without making a mockery out of it before it gets a real foothold in the mainstream this man needs to retire. Since he HASN'T retired, he's a completely legit choice by the title of this TD.

Cowboys-Celtics-Chisox said 09/08, 12:20 AM
UFC is just an organization within MMA, it's not it's own sport or a different sport from other MMA organizations. Since he is still actively fighting, he did NOT retire from MMA, hence he hasn't "retired" from any events within the MMA community. Simply choosing not to participate in UFC events for a few years doesn't make him "retired" from UFC. If UFC promoters found marketing value in having a 54 year old HOFer participate in an event, you can bet your house they'll make him an offer he can't refuse to participate.

If a boxer chooses only to participate in WBO sanctioned events for several years does that make him "retired" from the IBF? Of course not. If Greg Norman only plays on the Australian tour for several years, does that make him "retired" from the PGA? Don't be silly.

Severn is not retired from MMA, hence he can't be "retired" from organizations or events within the sport. Simply being inactive or not on a current "roster" does not qualify as retirement.

Unless and until he stops fighting within MMA entirely he's not retired. And being one of but 5 members of the UFC Hall of Fame certainly qualifies him as a "legend".