Quote Originally Posted by Lucas View Post
the key to being champion material is being an intelligent figher, and having the talent, heart and skills to be able to adapt. these same guys would be able to easily adapt to any scenario any 'internal' martial artist could put forth..
Not true. Otherwise, champions would remain champions. The truth is, you have a very small window for peak peformance, and there are plenty of kids waiting in the wings to take your spot when you pass it.

Plus, in case you haven't been around a lot of them, I'll let you in on a little secret. Most high-profile fighters are dumb as sh1t. They are like rainman...idiot fighting savantes.