Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-31529160-20170825160123/@comment-32783267-20170829025819

@BerryBoii, I would classify champs into 3 different categories. First ones are the Active champs who never hesitate to put their belts on the line and are usually very active. Big examples are Joanna, Stipe, Jon Jones, Cain (before leg-extensions), Cruz (without injuries), TJ and Barao, Aldo before Conor, a series of LW champs except Conor, and DJ (haters can complain all they want of shallow talent pool or such). Though, too active champs could get clipped (Werdrum comes to mind).

The second ones are Money champs who will use the status of being a champ to call out not-so-worthy contenders and try to make as much profit as possible. The only positive thing of these champs are that they will bring the action worthy of watching and PPV draws because people wants to see them lose lol like Bi***ping and Conor.

The third type is what I would call the Utilitarian (or Gameplan) champs, who put more priority on winning the fight than winning the fans. As frustrating as it is to watch them Lay'nPray, Wall'nStall, Stand'nBland or Jab'nDash the entire 25 minutes, they are still the champs vindicated by the history for their technicality. GSP is the greatest example (and oddly has too much fans including me) along  with Woodley having the shades of an Active champ. Cruz could have been one if not for his dynamic footwork.

Sorry for the long paragraphs. I don't know which category Benson 'Split Decision' Henderson belongs to. I want to hear your thoughts. What other champs would you like to categorize in this or other ways.