what fighter fan base you don’t understand?

[SuperAlly]

Leon scott fans

I prefer the other Leon in the UFC. Edwards.

Bang. Headshot. Dead!

 

[SuperAlly]

I don't think Dana has fans but when people say ''i don't give a fuck if some stranger gets paid good or not'', people like you automaticcaly assume they are Dana White fans. Not kissing Ngannous ass doesn't make you Dana fan

Yup

 

[Prince Nephilim]

Gomi was a douchebag in Pride Bushido for those late after hits, tho. He was a solid power striker in Pride and I totally get why people like him, including myself.

 

[Boomb]

 

[Fedora Millionankles]

For me it’s got to be Gomi. The guy is a UFC journey man who won a pride belt beating mostly bums. I don’t understand the love or fame for this guy. He also has a really boring personality. And cringy nick name.

You just emerge out of a time capsule?

 

[sfer1]

I mean i get why she has fans... i guess the better question is whether there is anyone that sees past the silicone bumps on her chest and is authentically a fan of her fighting.

I was never Paige's fan, but she wasn't a terrible fighter. She was just too green. She needed more time to develop her skills. It wasn't her fault the UFC pushed her too fast and Herb Dean let her take a career-altering beating. She was too tough for her own good. She was never the same after that fight. Also, she got the implants in 2018. She was popular before that.

 

[sfer1]

The Valentina simps. I like her as a fighter, but the slightest criticism of her brings their wrath down upon you.

 

[Theynevergoeasy]

Dana White fans. They seem to be contrarian asshole-supporters or people who enjoy seeing fighters exploited more than they enjoy seeing fighters fight. Lots of shitty personalities on fight forums and they all seem to coalesce under support for Dana White.

Dana white 50-45s prime Fedor in a cage fight

 

[gspieler]

Dana White fans. They seem to be contrarian asshole-supporters or people who enjoy seeing fighters exploited more than they enjoy seeing fighters fight. Lots of shitty personalities on fight forums and they all seem to coalesce under support for Dana White.

Everything you're saying is true. But Dana isn't a fighter.

 

[HHJ]

Dana White fans. They seem to be contrarian asshole-supporters or people who enjoy seeing fighters exploited more than they enjoy seeing fighters fight. Lots of shitty personalities on fight forums and they all seem to coalesce under support for Dana White.

Thats just for the trolling. Dana says things that are always gonna piss someone off,so they like to get in on the fun.

 

[kumitechamp]

Surprised no one said Fedor. Nothing against Fedor just some of the lunatics that seemed to only care about Fedor and would bring up Fedor in any thread here years ago. There seemed to always be a guy bringing up Fedor regardless of the topic.

 

[don't ask]

Everything you're saying is true. But Dana isn't a fighter.

He doesn't know that.

 

[HHJ]

Surprised no one said Fedor. Nothing against Fedor just some of the lunatics that seemed to only care about Fedor and would bring up Fedor in any thread here years ago. There seemed to always be a guy bringing up Fedor regardless of the topic.

All Hail Fedor without end. He is the sole focus of all thought. Say 5 Hail Fedors for this is the way.

 

[CanMMAfan]

Andy Wang

 

[Goutfather]

I don't understand fanbases that their whole premise is hate.
then again, more than half the "fans" of this sport root more for fighters to lose than to win...

that’s built into combat sports, one of its defining features. the loser doesn’t just lose a contest—he gets physically beaten in front of a crowd. naturally it’s something we only wish on people who deserve it. on the flip side, people enjoy rooting for the guy who administers a well-deserved beating, even if they don’t know who the fuck he is. so a fighter who builds interest by having a fanbase of “haters” is helping to build the fanbases of fighters around him by acting as a foil. ultimately it’s a good thing for everyone involved.

i don’t understand the fanbases of fighters like belal muhammad. it baffles me that there are actually people who say “don’t forget about belal, it’s his turn, he’s done more than anyone else, etc.” like, why would i not forget about him? setting aside whether he deserves it based on the merits of his record (which is debatable), i don’t understand why they would want to see him fight for a title. why would that be fun to watch? he is just the most all-around uncompelling fighter. and i’m not saying that to be mean (he doesn’t seem like a bad person), he’s just… whatever. but apparently that appeals to a few folks out there.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

For me it’s got to be Gomi. The guy is a UFC journey man who won a pride belt beating mostly bums. I don’t understand the love or fame for this guy. He also has a really boring personality. And cringy nick name.

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Ban yourself. Immediately.

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[doggo]

The Vannata fanbase was a questionmark for me. It was huge in here.

Hipster underdog trends.

Dude has slick movement but then has huge flaws that overshadows it.

 

[Shaddows]

that’s built into combat sports, one of its defining features. the loser doesn’t just lose a contest—he gets physically beaten in front of a crowd. naturally it’s something we only wish on people who deserve it. on the flip side, people enjoy rooting for the guy who administers a well-deserved beating, even if they don’t know who the fuck he is. so a fighter who builds interest by having a fanbase of “haters” is helping to build the fanbases of fighters around him by acting as a foil. ultimately it’s a good thing for everyone involved.

i don’t understand the fanbases of fighters like belal muhammad. it baffles me that there are actually people who say “don’t forget about belal, it’s his turn, he’s done more than anyone else, etc.” like, why would i not forget about him? setting aside whether he deserves it based on the merits of his record (which is debatable), i don’t understand why they would want to see him fight for a title. why would that be fun to watch? he is just the most all-around uncompelling fighter. and i’m not saying that to be mean (he doesn’t seem like a bad person), he’s just… whatever. but apparently that appeals to a few folks out there.

I understand your point, but I kind of disagree with it.
Belal, for all of his faults, is (was) winning.
Matter of fact, he had more rights to fight for the belt than Islam did. Yet Islam got the title shot because he knew Khabib. 90% of his friends were Khabib's fans.
This is a sport.

And the same way that not the most exciting team wins a worldcup or an NBA title.
Matter of fact, there were PLENTY times where the "boring team" won while the exciting team lost.

So no, being "boring" should NEVER be a reason not to award someone a title shot.

 

[Canadian Kicker]

Jon Jones. Need I say more?

The guys is without a question the single best fighter to compete in mma history and you don't understand how he has fans???

You can complain about his testing and legal problems all you want but you can't argue the fact that inside the octagon NOBODY has been better. Thats why he has fans.

 

[kalabula]

Trumps fan base that wear clothes with his picture on them. I get that ppl have differing political opinions. But clothes with a politicians picture on them? It’s just so odd.