Top 5 Californian Fighters of All Time

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1. Hendo - Some say the greatest U.S. MMA fighter ever
2. Chuck - Arguably the biggest star in our sport's history
3. Urijah - The Minotauro Nogueira of the lighter divisions
4. Velasquez - Still on the rise, health permitting, could go down as HW GOAT yet
5. Frank - Widely considered the prototypical well-rounded MMA fighter, key figure in the evolution of the sport

Tito, Cruz, Melendez, Shields, Lawler

Bonus: Ronda
Extra Bonus: Gene LeBell

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Although Robbie was born there, his MMA history lies entirely within the Miletich system.
 
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chad mendes and luke rockhold as honorable mentions
 
Does Lyoto count?

If you have Lebell why not include Bruce Lee?
 
California can pretty much shit on any state or any country when it comes to good Fight teams.

Shame it is a state rife with liberal scum.
 
No love for Diaz TS?
 
Update: I keep re-assessing Frank Shamrock's place

The California GOATs:
  1. Hendo
  2. Chuck
  3. Urijah
  4. Velasquez
  5. Cruz

  6. Tito
  7. Melendez
  8. Frank Shamrock
  9. Shields
  10. Lawler

  11. Nick Diaz
  12. TJ Dillashaw
  13. Luke Rockhold
  14. Josh Thomson
  15. Chad Mendes
Cub Swanson, Nate Diaz, Cung Le, Ken Shamrock, Ricco Rodriguez, Tim Kennedy, Mark Muñoz, Emmueal Newton

Climbing fast:
Tony Ferguson
Hendy Cejudo

*Gender-for-Gender:
*5. Ronda
Carla Esparza, Zoila Frausto

Honorary California GOATs:
Bruce Lee
'Judo' Gene Lebell
Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez
Bob Anderson
 
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Damn, never realized how deep Cali runs. Some great fighters listed here.
 
Nice to see Benny the Jet. Lb four lb baddest dude ever.
 
You've got Cain way too high,but others are okay.
 
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