It seems like the days of Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, Dan Severn, Matt Hughes, Pat Miletich, Ken Shamrock, Royce Gracie, and Tank Abbott are nearly behind us. Their ages ( 45, 39, 45, 36, 41 respectively) are sounding more and more like a nursing home breakfast list than a list of elite fighters. While Couture, Gracie, Hughes, and Liddell are still testing their might against younger men, each is near the end of the career road. In fact, every one of the men has publicly stated that they have only a few fights left.
I cannot believe I am saying this, but I think MMA might have reached its pinnacle in the year 2005, when all of these men (the ones who started it all) were all still in prime fighting condition. I think each could stop right now and be better off solidifying their legacy than if they were to repeatedly try to take on fresh talent in the sport. They will always be remembered by the fans, but I believe if they want to be remembered in a positive light then they should hang up thier hats.
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