It seems like George is getting a mix of bad timing and a long-road approach by Joe Silva. He has consistently gotten guys a level below the next "step up" in competition. Look at his dominance in the last four fights, and the sequence of opponents. I can't say I'm that mad, though. UFC used to (and still does) through a lot of great prospects to the wolves early, and they are finally starting to give guys time to develop (Cain, JDS, Jon Jones, Hamill, Bader, George). George needed to work on his striking to become a truly top-5 LW, and it has gotten way better, but could still use one more tune up fight (BJ and Edgar have way better hands than Lauzon, and don't tire in one round). This way, He should still get a shot in 2011, but there will be no questioning his legitimacy in the bout. Maybe Joe Silva just doesn't like George, but based on bonuses and excitement factor, I'd say he just wants to give him a clear path to the top. Final Note: Siver is on a streak, and there has been a lot of talk of him being a fight or two from contention. As was Lauzon. Another win like this and it makes a good argument for a shot, because it will answer questions about how George will fair against high level kickboxing that still has some ground game. I have George by 2nd Round armbar from spiderweb. WAR GEORGE.
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