Fighters that finally earned your respect!

[mmacasualviewer]

When Joanna Goat said "you got nuff respect" & "more respect for the champ" her stock rose.

 

[JohnMandick]

Kevin Lee. At first, I thought he was just another loudmouth trying to get some attention.

Then I realised (i) he's really that way, and being genuine, he's also likeable, and (ii) he is LEGIT.

I'm sure Gastelum for some people.

Bisping.

Chael Sonnen

100% These are exactly the people I thought of first. Add Rose to that list.

 

[smiles mma]

Of your list, Tate. She was improving every fight and I began to respect her... Then she retired and threw that out the window

 

[Bboy]

Bisping when he KO’d Rockhold. Then he lost it by defending his title against unranked middeweights, then losing said title to a welterweight coming back from retirement.

 

[DatSamboKid]

Weidman @ UFC 168
Stipe @ vs Arlovski

Only ones that come to mind.

 

[Stranger Come Knocking]

Kevin Lee. At first, I thought he was just another loudmouth trying to get some attention.

Then I realised (i) he's really that way, and being genuine, he's also likeable, and (ii) he is LEGIT.

He was alot more likeable on the preflight show. Embedded I think? Or countdown. Can't remember.

 

[Ogata]

Got a warning for this thread but I am not sure what mistake with infractions. The thing is, not every fighter is going to have the same level of courage as their fellow colleagues. Thus some fighters deserve more respect for that extra courage and character.

 

[SuperNerd]

When Joanna Goat said "you got nuff respect" & "more respect for the champ" her stock rose.

I'm aroused.

 

[gono btw]

Which fighters who you may have not liked or were indifferent to have done things that were able warm your respect?

Example:

Josh koscheck: at one point he stopped being a blanket and fought standing up. Also was vocal about ufc.

Karo parisyan: I always liked him but when he returned my emails I appreciated his commitment to his fanbase.

Richard Franklin: indifferent to him but really felt bonded when I realized his cheat meals ate donuts.

Joe riggs: thought he was a prick but became fan after getting in to boxing myself and seeing Riggs have a traditional boxing stance.

Miesha tate: she went to shake rondas hand to show respect. She may not have earned rondas respect but she earned MINE!

Tank...

After being historically a POS, he decided to carry the Ol ´School Flag .

Hespect.