Forrest for UFC HOF?

[76Knockout]

I guess its a two part question, do YOU think Forrest deserves to be in the HOF? And do you think he WILL get in the hall of fame?

Forrest Griffin had extreme ups and downs throughout his MMA career, but on the whole it was an amazing career imo.

Forrest's key wins

-Shogun Rua (Former Champion)
-Rampage Jackson (Former Champion)
-Rich Franklin (Former Champion)
-Tito Ortiz x2 (Former Champion,HOFer)
-Stephan Bonnar x2
-Chael Sonnen (Wasn't the most relevant win, but a nice name on his resume)

Other than Keith Jardine, Forrest has only lost to Elite fighters in the UFC

His losses

-Tito Ortiz (Former Champ)
-Rashad Evans (Former Champ)
-Shogun Rua (Former Champ)
-Anderson Silva (MW Champ, future HOFer, possible GOAT)


Forrest's UFC record stands at 10-5, he is the winner of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. His fight with Stephan Bonnar helped the explosion of the UFC in the mainstream, and he is a Former UFC Light Heavy weight Champion.


In my opinion, Forrest definitely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, and i think he will get in.

What do you think?

 

[TeamSpaceMonkey]

Without a doubt, yes to both.

 

[BTKxClinch]

Yes and yes.

 

[HC Daniel]

Yes and Yes.

 

[Grappling Magic]

Please God, NO !

 

[johnsq316]

Yes he does deserve it.

Yes he will get in.

He's a management favorite for obvious reasons, and the UFC HOF is a management driven marketing tool, not a legitimate Hall of Fame.

 

[BrainLeakage]

Yes, because he got his hands on a UFC belt.

Yes, because he got his hands on a UFC belt.

 

[Augustus Caesar]

Yes and yes.

-TUF Winner
-His fight with Bonnar in the Finale put the UFC on the map
-Former UFC Champion
-Has beat legends of the sport
-Fan Favorite

He has solidified himself as a hall of famer.

 

[76Knockout]

I think Bonnar would have got in as well if he didn't end his career on such a sour note.

I guess he may still.

 

[Augustus Caesar]

I think Bonnar would have got in as well if he didn't end his career on such a sour note.

I guess he may still.

I agree that he might end up in the hall of fame as well. It would be soley based off his first fight with Forrest Griffin.

 

[Grappling Magic]

I can name 15 - 20 other fighters MORE DESERVING than Forrest that BELONG in the HOF starting with: Bas Rutten and Frank Shamrock.

 

[Grappling Magic]

He's a management favorite for obvious reasons, and the UFC HOF is a management driven marketing tool, not a legitimate Hall of Fame.

EXACTLY ! ONLY reason he would get in.

 

[76Knockout]

I agree that he might end up in the hall of fame as well. It would be soley based off his first fight with Forrest Griffin.

I agree, nothing else he achieved in the UFC would really merit HOF. Except that he was always exciting to watch.

 

[shedd45]

Yus and Yus.

 

[76Knockout]

I can name 15 - 20 other fighters MORE DESERVING than Forrest that BELONG in the HOF starting with: Bas Rutten and Frank Shamrock.

You hate Forrest cool. Your so cool and hip.

 

[thebonesaw**]

No and it's a good possibility

 

[PRIDExxFC]

Becuase of how imporant his first fight with Bonnar was The UFC, and he won the championship he deserves to be in the HOF.

 

[Idonotbelieveit]

no..

hof should be for legends.. forrest had a great two fight win streak but apart from that he isn't an elite fighter.

 

[Idonotbelieveit]

I can name 15 - 20 other fighters MORE DESERVING than Forrest that BELONG in the HOF starting with: Bas Rutten and Frank Shamrock.

this!

 

[LilNubi]

Yes and Yes.

Is he the best fighter? No.

Was he the best fighter? No.

Did he and Bonnar revive a dying promotion with one fight? Yes! The UFC would not be what it is today without that fight.