Yes, I agree that when a fighter goes up and beats one guy but not the top guys it seems a bit strange that their p4p ranking goes up and stays there. However, I think you're looking at it wrong. Think of it like this: when a guy goes up in weight he is pitting himself against guys who are naturally bigger and stronger than he. Therefore, his p4p rankings goes up because he has proven that he is able to cope with the difference in weight despite being at an inherent disadvantage. This ability to cope with the weight difference can only be explained by the fact that that fighter's skills are so superior to the other fighter that the weight difference becomes immaterial. It's like when an athlete in another sport is dominant in more than one category or event. It's why Arsenal, for example [if you're a football fan] are not currently considered as being up there with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool - because both of these teams have won the Champions League multiple times, and Arsenal have yet to win it once. It's about stepping out of your comfort zone and yet still prevailing, though the odds might be against you. That's my perspective on it, anyway.
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