Are These Fighters Legends or Not (Poll #4)

[Jack V Savage]

Damn no love for Miletich. Absolutely a legend. Not only was a champion, but has produced a fine stable of Champions as well. Hughes, Pulver, Sylvia and now Lawler. That's a hell of a resume. Find me another trainer that's won a UFC belt and coached 4 UFC champions on the road to their belt.

Whoever voted no is a total mma noob.

He's a legend as a trainer. Not as a fighter.

 

[Lafwanda]

Easy

 

[NHB7]

He's a legend as a trainer. Not as a fighter.

That may be true, but the question isn't "Who is a legend as a fighter in MMA?" Rather, "Who deserves the title of a legend in MMA?"

I think a really great trainer could be considered, especially when he was also a very good fighter.

 

[AznCezi187]

They're all legendary to a certain extent, but I wouldn't put Miletich or Coleman in the same league as Cro Cop or Nogueira.

this

 

[Ah Man]

That may be true, but the question isn't "Who is a legend as a fighter in MMA?" Rather, "Who deserves the title of a legend in MMA?"

I think a really great trainer could be considered, especially when he was also a very good fighter.

The thread name is "Are These Fighters Legends or Not." It gave me pause too, because while Miletich is a fighter and a legend, I don't consider him a legend as a fighter and I could see going no based on the thread title. I went yes, though.

 

[NHB7]

The thread name is "Are These Fighters Legends or Not." It gave me pause too, because while Miletich is a fighter and a legend, I don't consider him a legend as a fighter and I could see going no based on the thread title. I went yes, though.

Touche...touche. But hopefully most people get the point that a fighter can be a legend in more ways than just how great or not great fighting career was. Bas Rutten I feel deserves credit for more than just his fighting career for example. I guess I meant for the thread to be do these fighters deserve the status of legend based on ALL their contributions to MMA?

 

[Admiral Ackbar]

Yes across the board. Miletich never gets the respect he deserves. Was glad the UFC finally gave him a spot in the Hall of Heroes.

 

[rpn453]

I voted no for Nog, Cro Cop, and Miletich.

Nog and Cro Cop because they're still fighting and I don't think the term befits an active fighter. They will be legends.

Miletich because I wasn't thinking about MFS and the influence he had on MMA for so many years even after he was done fighting. I should have picked yes for him.

 

[nintey]

no yes yes yes no

...

imo.

 

[NativeAmericana]

Yes across the board

 

[TASTEofmySCYTHE]

Yes to all.

 

[the ambush]

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No

The difference between a legend and a pioneer.

 

[Kalmah]

Yes to Coleman, Hughes, Nogueira and Cro Cop. No to Miletich.

 

[bloodyfreak]

Definite yes to all except Pat. He's just not that level. He's more Rich Franklin level. I'd argue both should be in the UFC hall of fame though.

 

[irollnaked]

all are considered legend

 

[kaya]

Matt Hughes and Big Nog are "far more legendary" than the rest

 

[beefcake180]

Yeesh. Cro Cop was the only one I waffled on. Can't believe Miletich isn't getting any love. The dude is a legend beyond just as a fighter.


Miletich's coaching and camp revolutionized the sport.

 

[Kinger85]

Yep for all.

Stunned that Miletich is 50/50 right now (93 yes/92 no)

 

[Taric]

Matt Hughes and Big Nog are "far more legendary" than the rest

100%.

Hughes and Nog are among the greatest this sport has ever seen.
Ridiculous resumes.

 

[Tyler-Durden]

Coleman - Definitely! Godfather of ground & pound and fought some of the best at his weightclass.

Hughes - Not a good personality & seems REALLY childish whenever he gets asked about St.Pierre, but that aside he has to be a legend. He really dominated his weightclass until he started to decline.

Big Nog - Definitely! Has crazy durability and very entertaining

Cro cop - Aside from his average UFC tenure, this guy was a beast. I would vote this guy in as a legend

Miletech - a good fighter for his time but not sure he has done enough to be a legend. I could see the argument that he deserves it since his camp (assuming Lawlor is still with him) has produced champs in Hughes (I believe he trained there when he was a champion) & Lawlor which is a pretty good resume. I will say no though, but really friggin close.