I've said this before, but...

[BJJ4Tone]

I think Pantoja is the Erick Silva we were promised...
Watching him fight reminds me so much of Erick Silva. His posture and body language are so similar. Not to mention the fact that they just look alike. Shaggy hair, tan skin, scruffy face and dumb shoulder tattoos.
Flat-footed strikers with opportunistic grappling.



But Pantoja lived up to what Erick Silva was supposed to be... He was not just exciting, but he became champion...
Whereas... Well... We all know how Erick Silva's career unfolded.






inB4 "Erick is still young and just needs time"
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[Khaosan]

Erick Silva is still young and just needs time.

 

[Sweater of AV]

This thread is going to look really stupid in 2027 when Erick hits his prime.

 

[AmericanMMA]

I still believe in Roger Huerta and ErickSilva

 

[mirko>anyone]

I still believe in Roger Huerta and ErickSilva

I was a fan. Huerta’s fight with Guida was incredible.

He also ended up being on Sports Illustrated iirc. And beating up a football player.

 

[Royce's Gi]

Give him time.

 

[USA!USA!]

Erick will be back. You can't rush a young kid like that.. just wait for his prime.

 

[HHJ]

I was a fan. Huerta’s fight with Guida was incredible.

He also ended up being on Sports Illustrated iirc. And beating up a football player.

I was bummed when it didnt work out for Huerta. The guy seemed poised for greatness,and in no time at all,it was over,like he was never there.

 

[BigOlJeet]

Erick Silva jokes in near 2024? Cmon man, it’s old and stale. Never was funny or ever will be.

 

[HHJ]

Erick Silva jokes in near 2024? Cmon man, it’s old and stale. Never was funny ever will be, too young still.

This and the Kenny Florian stuff was ok but its def beyond stale now.

 

[StonedLemur]

I still believe in Roger Huerta and ErickSilva

I used love watchin that dude fight, he was a fun fighter.

 

[HHJ]

I used love watchin that dude fight, he was a fun fighter.

Remember when Huerta was using the Titantron to see where the guy who had his back's head was so he can elbow him?

Dude was gonna be a superstar if he could keep winning,but he got utterly derailed by Kenflo

 

[StonedLemur]

Remember when Huerta was using the Titantron to see where the guy who had his back's head was so he can elbow him?

Dude was gonna be a superstar if he could keep winning,but he got utterly derailed by Kenflo

I honestly thought he'd be a champion at some point man.
Guess I was completely wrong.

 

[HHJ]

I honestly thought he'd be a champion at some point man.
Guess I was completely wrong.

I mean everyone did mention his lack of grappling,but you still thought he'd go far in the game,cos he was a star in the making. He'd just stick around and do big things.

 

[StonedLemur]

I mean everyone did mention his lack of grappling,but you still thought he'd go far in the game,cos he was a star in the making. He'd just stick around and do big things.

He just gave off that feeling that he would reach the stars despite his shortcomings...know what I mean?.

 

[HHJ]

He just gave off that feeling that he would reach the stars despite his shortcomings...know what I mean?.

Like a nice guy Conor who defends women instead of... well you know.

 

[StonedLemur]

Like a nice guy Conor who defends women instead of... well you know.

He beat the breaks off that fool outside the club...G status.

 

[Kryptt]

Dude was gonna be a superstar if he could keep winning,but he got utterly derailed by Kenflo

Haven't thought bout Huerta for a solid spell. Was fond of dude and yea he had something of an aura. Shame...he was fun. Gotta say back in the day I was in love with Florian's elbows. They were hot shit back then.

 

[Khaosan]

Erick Silva jokes in near 2024? Cmon man, it’s old and stale. Never was funny or ever will be.

Jokes?

 

[PhotographyRaptor]

I was a fan. Huerta’s fight with Guida was incredible.

He also ended up being on Sports Illustrated iirc. And beating up a football player.

The football player he beat up was a former linebacker for the Texas Longhorns who was 5’11” and 230lbs so it was definetely not a fair fight. Roger was way too big for this dude