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UnderGround Forum >> Can a fighter be worthy of the HOF without a title
| 1/10/13 10:46 PM | |
SexiestManAlive
Member Since: 7/22/09 Posts: 1594 |
Without a UFC title? There's a long list of great legends in the sport but many have never held a UFC title before or maybe haven't yet. Should those fighters be considered for the HOF in the future even if they never wear the UFC gold? 
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| 1/10/13 11:11 PM | |
MrColdCock
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Member Since: 7/8/02 Posts: 3081 |
Off the top of my head, I would say Jon Fitch is probably the best UFC fighter to never win a belt. So.... No.
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| 1/10/13 11:14 PM | |
Twister Trent
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Member Since: 8/22/09 Posts: 1337 |
I'm gonna say no. Currently.
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| 1/10/13 11:15 PM | |
Eunuchorn
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Member Since: 10/29/10 Posts: 1437 |
What about all the Pride guys? They should get in. |
| 1/10/13 11:24 PM | |
Yer_Momma
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Member Since: 4/23/09 Posts: 1342 |
Fitch not getting in would be a travesty.. for my .02, Florini deserves a nod too. |
| 1/10/13 11:31 PM | |
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GSP24
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Member Since: 12/17/05 Posts: 4789 |
You will see Stephan Bonnar in the HOF. A UFC title should be a prerequisite before entering the HOF but I'm sure arguments can be made for certain guys.
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| 1/10/13 11:44 PM | |
aaronlynton
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Member Since: 3/8/09 Posts: 2190 |
No (with exceptions), yet not everyone that has held the title.
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| 1/11/13 12:12 AM | |
Dana Stern
Member Since: 12/6/09 Posts: 1374 |
I would say Bonner does not get in. I know that fight with him and Griffin was a huge part in UFC and MMA history but still has little to do with his personal achievements. I can't think of any fighter who hasn't held a title that should be in the Hall of Fame. Don't think Kenny should be either. Guys I think could be inducted in the future, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, GSP, Anderson Silva, Wand Silva, Big Nog, Brock possibly, BJ Penn.
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| 1/11/13 12:20 AM | |
GayGuardMooseSaucy
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Member Since: 2/4/11 Posts: 9444 |
Take away Forrest and Rashad's 1 and done belt and would you put them in the HOF? Obviously guys like Hendo, Gomi, Fedor, Rodrigo, etc get in without a UFC belt
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| 1/11/13 1:31 AM | |
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CLINTK9
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Member Since: 4/20/05 Posts: 7223 |
Can a fighter be worthy of the HOF without a title? Hell Yea! And TANK ABBOTT should be the 1st one of those inducted! |
| 1/11/13 1:39 AM | |
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FinestScotch
Edited: 01/11/13 1:40 AM Member Since: 7/16/12 Posts: 1803 |
Wand, Cro cop, Hendo The PRIDE guys turned UFCs main competition into more sales, big help to the business imo, never missed any of their fights forgot Page and Shogun held the belt |
| 1/11/13 1:56 AM | |
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FedorEmilioEstevez
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Member Since: 9/14/11 Posts: 1882 |
It's about contribution to the sport right? You can be a champion and not get in so, 'yes' is my vote.
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| 1/11/13 1:59 AM | |
Doc T
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Member Since: 4/11/10 Posts: 2379 |
Absolutely.
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| 1/11/13 4:49 AM | |
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UGCTT_mousetrap
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Member Since: 6/6/12 Posts: 799 |
Dana Stern - I would say Bonner does not get in. I know that fight with him and Griffin was a huge part in UFC and MMA history but still has little to do with his personal achievements. I can't think of any fighter who hasn't held a title that should be in the Hall of Fame. Don't think Kenny should be either. Guys I think could be inducted in the future, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, GSP, Anderson Silva, Wand Silva, Big Nog, Brock possibly, BJ Penn.You say rashard gets in and then say possibly Bj wtf.... I think I am too stoned
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| 1/11/13 5:38 AM | |
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Devlin
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Member Since: 10/16/07 Posts: 3787 |
just ufc or are we they allowing pridr belts as well aince imo wand deservea in the hof 
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| 1/11/13 5:42 AM | |
Boofhead3
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Member Since: 10/7/11 Posts: 820 |
MrColdCock - Off the top of my head, I would say Jon Fitch is probably the best UFC fighter to never win a belt. So.... No.If you look at it this way ie jon fitch then id say no but in think there are other fighters worthy of hof that have never held a belt
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| 1/11/13 5:46 AM | |
yellow wrkahlc
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Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 5935 |
Yes. Akiyama will continue to lose himself into the HOF by the end of 2014. |
| 1/11/13 6:29 AM | |
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tears for lube
Member Since: 11/24/11 Posts: 436 |
MrColdCock - Off the top of my head, I would say Jon Fitch is probably the best UFC fighter to never win a belt. So.... No.That belongs to hendo and it's not even close
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| 1/11/13 7:22 AM | |
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Chimp Strength
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Member Since: 12/17/11 Posts: 1658 |
Are we talking MMA HOF or UFC HOF? If UFC HOF then legends like Wand might miss out as his success was in Pride.
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| 1/11/13 7:26 AM | |
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Lazer MMA
Member Since: 4/24/12 Posts: 5677 |
tears for lube -MrColdCock - Off the top of my head, I would say Jon Fitch is probably the best UFC fighter to never win a belt. So.... No.That belongs to hendo and it's not even close Well that's not even true as he holds the UFC 17 tournament belt sir. |
| 1/11/13 7:35 AM | |
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extnct1
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Member Since: 12/11/12 Posts: 14 |
Ask Barkley if he should be in the NBA Hall of Fame without a ring...
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| 1/11/13 7:36 AM | |
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JamesTheWelshDR
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Member Since: 3/2/11 Posts: 630 |
Chris lytle
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| 1/11/13 7:39 AM | |
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UGCTT_Big Crouchy UK
Member Since: 8/22/10 Posts: 378 |
The answer here is yes. It obviously has to reflect the persons overall career. However even though a belt is the ultimate cherry on top, some guys have been absolutely unbelievable without winning one within the UFC. For me it should go on the following, UFC titles (as discussed) Fight night bonuses...for example given his young age, Joe Lauzon. Just say he never wins a title, but continues fighting the way he is/has, I'd say someone like him deserves for all the entertaining fights he puts on whether it win or lose
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| 1/11/13 8:05 AM | |
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DNAsmoothie
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Member Since: 12/8/12 Posts: 57 |
Yes.
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| 1/11/13 8:08 AM | |
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UGCTT_mrzipplokk
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Member Since: 7/31/02 Posts: 43392 Mixed Martial Arts LLC, Moderator |
In general, yes. Would need to be evaluated case-by-case. |
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