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Thoughts on shogun rather being cut than facing the man;the myth; Glover Texiera?!?

Well as far as popularity and rankings Texiera was a step down. He is a huge threat and can beat Shogun tho which would knock shogun out of the picture. Too much to lose and nothing to gain for Shogun so I understand his view.

It could also just be Dana being Dana. Nothing builds up someone like saying a top fighter is afraid of him.