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Originally Posted by 9ERHIGH
if you look at the belt holders at 170, 185, and even 205
you'll see guys that are completely ripped and shredded
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BJ Penn isn't ripped up. Matt Serra is chunky. Anderson Silva is lean. Ex 205 Champ Liddell is famous for his beer belly. To use your logic Jeff Monson is 5ft 9in, should he fight as a lightweight? I think not.
These guys are professional athletes who work hard to achieve optimum physical condition to compliment their MMA skills set. There is no point going into a fight looking ripped but feeling dehydrated and weak or choosing to power lift instead of training striking.
Body builders should stick to body building. Houston Alexander taught us that.
Regarding Huerta, I wanted to make the point that he has phenomenal conditioning and heart. Also, his win streak alone must place him among the top in the division.