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for whatever reason back in 2010 that's so called new breed of heavy weights have been a complete disappointment. JDS and Cain Velasquez in my opinion never came close reaching the status of big Nogueira. and don't even hold a candle Fedor Emelianenkos legacy. I'm not saying Cain Velasquez or Junior dos Santos could not have defeated either of these two. they are clearly superior. but in terms of legacy I would still rank fighter like a Ken Shamrock Randy Couture Mark Coleman and I know it's not going to be a popular opinion on here
but Tim Sylvia. ahead of them even though they both held the title I've never felt like either of them will ever the guy. in terms of legacy this may sound a bit unfair. but I honestly believe they would have to do a lot more to surpass Nogs legacy. anyways I drifted way off topic but what do you think of my original question? your opinions are appreciated. and I'd actually like to hear from anybody who thinks nogs legacy already been surpassed.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
Fighting Network RINGS
2000 RINGS King of Kings Tournament Winner
PRIDE Fighting Championships
Pride Heavyweight Championship (One time, first)
Interim Pride Heavyweight Championship (One time)
2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-Up
2006 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Finalist
Tied with Kazushi Sakuraba for the most submission wins (11) in Pride FC history
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Fight of the Night (Two times)
Knockout of the Night (One time)
Submission of the Night (One time)
World Extreme Fighting
WEF Heavyweight Superfight Champion (One Time)
Sherdog
Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
2002 Fighter of the Year
Black Belt Magazine
2002 NHB Fighter of the Year
MMAFighting
2003 Fight of the Year vs. Mirko Filipović on November 9
Inside Fights
2009 Fight of the Year – vs. Randy Couture on August 29
but Tim Sylvia. ahead of them even though they both held the title I've never felt like either of them will ever the guy. in terms of legacy this may sound a bit unfair. but I honestly believe they would have to do a lot more to surpass Nogs legacy. anyways I drifted way off topic but what do you think of my original question? your opinions are appreciated. and I'd actually like to hear from anybody who thinks nogs legacy already been surpassed.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
Fighting Network RINGS
2000 RINGS King of Kings Tournament Winner
PRIDE Fighting Championships
Pride Heavyweight Championship (One time, first)
Interim Pride Heavyweight Championship (One time)
2004 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-Up
2006 PRIDE Heavyweight Grand Prix Semi-Finalist
Tied with Kazushi Sakuraba for the most submission wins (11) in Pride FC history
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Fight of the Night (Two times)
Knockout of the Night (One time)
Submission of the Night (One time)
World Extreme Fighting
WEF Heavyweight Superfight Champion (One Time)
Sherdog
Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
2002 Fighter of the Year
Black Belt Magazine
2002 NHB Fighter of the Year
MMAFighting
2003 Fight of the Year vs. Mirko Filipović on November 9
Inside Fights
2009 Fight of the Year – vs. Randy Couture on August 29
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