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Originally Posted by Crashsti
what exactly makes a fighter a BIG NAME? Pat Militech and Renzo Gracie are both great fighters but i think Pat is less known as a great fighter and better known as an incredible trainer. Renzo is a Gracie and that alone can make him a big name. look at what just happened to Jens Pulver, a big name that just got KO'd. the truth is that big names don't always deliver the goods. Kimo was an example of a big name that has'nt done much of anything. Ken Shamrock is another example. look at GSP, he was basically unknown and now he is a Big Name. we can't live in the past, young fighters are needed to keep the sport fresh.
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Good point, but remember that back in the Day, Pat was what a 5 time defending champ which is rare in the UFC. Shamrock, Tito, and Hughes I think were the only other 5 time champs. Wth Hughes now at what 7 time defending?
BUt youre right, and I dont think the UFC is against Pat, otherwise, half the UFC fighters wouldnt be there. Almost all of them come from MIletich Fighting Systems.
What I WOULD like to see (just because around where I live he keeps making noise about his system and a comeback) Is Frank Shamrock come back.
I know he hates the UFC, but that's jealousy more than anything. He doesent like that the UFC has owners with the casino ties that have all the $$$ in the world, but pay very little of those profits to the fighters. Fair enough. But the best way to combat that in my opinion is to make a comeback to the UFC and put up or shut up. I love Frank Shamrock, but to me, he's the one fighter in the world that could be so much more than he is now, if he'd just stop talking and fight! I love his style. His confidence in himself. The way he rips down his opponents. But as Goldy once said (about Tito not Frank)....
SOmetimes Ego becomes your enemy. Unfortunately, I think that may be the case with Frank.