[Stu]

Got Sonnen'd after flooring former world champion Frank Mir
Broke the orbital bone and retired veteran Heath Herring
Destroyed former world champion Frank Mir on the mat
Defeated one of the greatest of all time Randy Couture to win the UFC belt
Seriously Ill, Nearly Died
Came back from deep water and beat the undefeated Interim Champ Shain Carwin (Who apparently was the hardest hitter in the UFC)
Lost to at the time undefeated UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Valasquez
Life Saving Opperation
Lost to current dream/k1/strikeforce heavyweight champion alister Overeem

In abreviated form that is one HELL of a ride. I am sure you can beef up each point too, not sure of the time line or acuracy, but it isn't far off. Regardless of how good he was in hindsight, dismissing what he's done, and the interest & money he generated for the sport with his experience level, is retarded. He was the company's top draw, FFS.