Everyone has a favourite fighter, or a select few they enjoy watching. Seeing their heroes fall before their eyes can often be traumatic, as some fighters’ declines are disturbing to watch.
It’s tough to watch guys who were former champions be reduced to nothing more than a tool used to build younger fighters’ records.
Some fighters had the bull by the horns at certain points in their career but due to a number of circumstances, they’ve fallen off the map. Others, like Tim Sylvia, believe they can match up with the best in the UFC still despite not defeating a notable opponent in years.
America loves an underdog story, but we also love to watch a train wreck unfold. These careers started off with promise but were eventually derailed in an ugly train wreck sort of fashion before our eyes.