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Who do you think is the most popular UFC champion apart from GSP and Silva?
Who has the potential to be the most popular?
Reason I ask is I just realized that I would probably be the biggest Jon Jones fan if I had only watched him fight and never heard him talk outside of the octagon. He is so exciting to watch but all the Rashad bitchiness and Jesus stuff, plus the DUI makes him so much less popular I think.
HW:
Cain Velasquez- Obviously a huge draw with the Mexican population. Hard not to like and admire the guy. The fact that he eats burittos during training camp is awesome etc, comes across very well. Could he be huge outside of Mexico and US?
JDS- Huge in Brazil, knocks people out for fun, hard not to like him also.
Todd Duffee and Brock Lesnar- This is the type of guy I think most Americans would like to be HW champ (I am British). Am I wrong?
Mark Hunt: Everybody loves this guy, plus cinderella story factor. Imagine if champ!
LHW:
JBJ- As mentioned, style alone he would be insanely popular but events outside the octagon may put people off.
Pride legends- Shogun, Rampage, Hendo etc these guys are globally respected. I think Rampage a few years ago before the drama was a very popular champion.
Gustaffson- Would be huge for MMA in Europe
Te-Huna: Would be a great way for MMA to really gain even more popularity in Australia
MW:
Anderson- Probably the most marketable and popular champion. We know he is HUGE in Brazil but Burger King and Nike clearly see him as a superstar also. Shame he is only working on his English more now though.
Bisping: Would be huge in Europe if champ.
Rockhold: Saw a thread on this recently, think he could be super popular just due to his looks and character.
Weidman: All the bitching and moaning about the Silva shot put some people off, IF he wins, hopefully he will not become even more annoying. But I think the casual fan would like him. Thoughts?
WW:
GSP- Huge in Canada. Big movie deal coming up! French thing puts some people off but this guy is hard not to like. Shame his fights are not the most exciting though.
Johhny Hendrick: Again kind of like Weidman, a lot of people heard him say the same stuff over again in interviews. But in his case it was much more deserved. Plus the beard and USA Wrestling thing plus awesome knockouts. This guy could be very popular.
Rory Macdonald: This guy is just wierd right? Great fighter, but unsure if global superstar material.
LW:
Benson: The toothpick and religious stuff is strange. But his ethnic background makes him more appealing to a wider audience (popular in asia and US). He is also down to eart etc.
Anthony Pettis: This guy could be a superstar if champ? Great highlight reel and cool guy etc.
Nate Diaz: Great fighter, but if was champ would struggle to be super popular as hard to understand what the dude is saying.
Thoughts on how popular Melendez could be? Less marketable than Bendo I think?
FW:
Jose Aldo: Language barrier, but I think if he keeps winning he will be a superstar.
Korean Zombie: Love his fights, could continue to be a huge draw in Asia especially if champ?
BW:
Thoughts on Cruz and Barao? Popularity in this weight class in general?
Flyweight:
Personally think Dodson would be the most popular. Backflips, ninja turtles, knockouts. He is the man.
Women:
Obviously Rousey is going to be huge! Very vocal though. Any girls going to be better than her? Hate to say it but the hotter they are the more popular they will be right?
Interested to hear your thoughts on who the next superstar of MMA will be and what obstacles you think current champions are facing from becoming more popular!
Who has the potential to be the most popular?
Reason I ask is I just realized that I would probably be the biggest Jon Jones fan if I had only watched him fight and never heard him talk outside of the octagon. He is so exciting to watch but all the Rashad bitchiness and Jesus stuff, plus the DUI makes him so much less popular I think.
HW:
Cain Velasquez- Obviously a huge draw with the Mexican population. Hard not to like and admire the guy. The fact that he eats burittos during training camp is awesome etc, comes across very well. Could he be huge outside of Mexico and US?
JDS- Huge in Brazil, knocks people out for fun, hard not to like him also.
Todd Duffee and Brock Lesnar- This is the type of guy I think most Americans would like to be HW champ (I am British). Am I wrong?
Mark Hunt: Everybody loves this guy, plus cinderella story factor. Imagine if champ!
LHW:
JBJ- As mentioned, style alone he would be insanely popular but events outside the octagon may put people off.
Pride legends- Shogun, Rampage, Hendo etc these guys are globally respected. I think Rampage a few years ago before the drama was a very popular champion.
Gustaffson- Would be huge for MMA in Europe
Te-Huna: Would be a great way for MMA to really gain even more popularity in Australia
MW:
Anderson- Probably the most marketable and popular champion. We know he is HUGE in Brazil but Burger King and Nike clearly see him as a superstar also. Shame he is only working on his English more now though.
Bisping: Would be huge in Europe if champ.
Rockhold: Saw a thread on this recently, think he could be super popular just due to his looks and character.
Weidman: All the bitching and moaning about the Silva shot put some people off, IF he wins, hopefully he will not become even more annoying. But I think the casual fan would like him. Thoughts?
WW:
GSP- Huge in Canada. Big movie deal coming up! French thing puts some people off but this guy is hard not to like. Shame his fights are not the most exciting though.
Johhny Hendrick: Again kind of like Weidman, a lot of people heard him say the same stuff over again in interviews. But in his case it was much more deserved. Plus the beard and USA Wrestling thing plus awesome knockouts. This guy could be very popular.
Rory Macdonald: This guy is just wierd right? Great fighter, but unsure if global superstar material.
LW:
Benson: The toothpick and religious stuff is strange. But his ethnic background makes him more appealing to a wider audience (popular in asia and US). He is also down to eart etc.
Anthony Pettis: This guy could be a superstar if champ? Great highlight reel and cool guy etc.
Nate Diaz: Great fighter, but if was champ would struggle to be super popular as hard to understand what the dude is saying.
Thoughts on how popular Melendez could be? Less marketable than Bendo I think?
FW:
Jose Aldo: Language barrier, but I think if he keeps winning he will be a superstar.
Korean Zombie: Love his fights, could continue to be a huge draw in Asia especially if champ?
BW:
Thoughts on Cruz and Barao? Popularity in this weight class in general?
Flyweight:
Personally think Dodson would be the most popular. Backflips, ninja turtles, knockouts. He is the man.
Women:
Obviously Rousey is going to be huge! Very vocal though. Any girls going to be better than her? Hate to say it but the hotter they are the more popular they will be right?
Interested to hear your thoughts on who the next superstar of MMA will be and what obstacles you think current champions are facing from becoming more popular!
