Wanted to make a thread for some of the more underappreciated (or in many cases, unjustly disrespected and criticized) fighters, who have great skillset and accolades but for one reason or another, are not given their dues on these forums.
To start with, Chael Sonnen (at MW). Yes, his selling point was the trash talk and the entertainment he brought, but to act like that alone got him the two title shots against Silva is idiocy. His run from 09-12 (Miller, Okami, Marquardt, Stann, Bisping, not to mention his performance against Silva at UFC 117) established him as a clear top contender at MW around that time, but if you hear people around here talking about him, you would think he was a bum who wouldn't even deserve to be top 15. He had one of the best power doubles ever, yes he was not well rounded everywhere, but what he did bring to the table (wrestling and top control) was world class. Also, his win against Shogun at LHW around this time is seriously underrated.
Let's have some positivity in here sherbros. Who you got.
Maybe. But an equal or greater number consider Jon and Anderson as GOATs.Jon Jones all day all night.
And probably every other black UFC champion or ex-champion. Even Anderson Silva is routinely shit on for no reason.
he could, sry ur too stupid to see that. Connor got a shot off beating denis siver. Khabib beat iaquinta for the belt. U think its not possible for Charles to beat iaquinta? laugh gif goes to u. Have fun living life with shit for brains. Literally. Get that sweaty ass outta here ur dismissed. Fucking simpletonThat you, Charlie?
Oliveira could EASILY be champ at 155?
100% agree.Wanted to make a thread for some of the more underappreciated (or in many cases, unjustly disrespected and criticized) fighters, who have great skillset and accolades but for one reason or another, are not given their dues on these forums.
To start with, Chael Sonnen (at MW). Yes, his selling point was the trash talk and the entertainment he brought, but to act like that alone got him the two title shots against Silva is idiocy. His run from 09-12 (Miller, Okami, Marquardt, Stann, Bisping, not to mention his performance against Silva at UFC 117) established him as a clear top contender at MW around that time, but if you hear people around here talking about him, you would think he was a bum who wouldn't even deserve to be top 15. He had one of the best power doubles ever, yes he was not well rounded everywhere, but what he did bring to the table (wrestling and top control) was world class. Also, his win against Shogun at LHW around this time is seriously underrated.
Let's have some positivity in here sherbros. Who you got.
3 boring fighters and then stipe?Usman, Leon Edwards, Stipe, volkanovski
Yes if you consider them that.3 boring fighters and then stipe?
He definitely could not "easily" beat Al. Saying he could "easily" be the champ implies a little more than him having a chance against a guy who lost a fight for a vacant title.he could, sry ur too stupid to see that. Connor got a shot off beating denis siver. Khabib beat iaquinta for the belt. U think its not possible for Charles to beat iaquinta? laugh gif goes to u. Have fun living life with shit for brains. Literally. Get that sweaty ass outta here ur dismissed. Fucking simpleton
but the reason those three are disrepected is because of their style.Yes if you consider them that.
The post said despite their accomplishments and skill sets.
They're definitely disrespected.
People on here were adamant Masvidal would beat a guy who has just equalled the GSP divisional record.
That's hilarious.