Will we see Stipe in the ufc hof?

[Pierced7681]

I think it’s fairly obvious given Stipe’s record at heavyweight, but Dana has clearly disliked him ever since he complained about his pay against Overeem and then refused to let Dana put the belt on him after he beat up Ngannou.

I think in this case Dana will likely have to let it go, as there’s value in recognizing Stipe as the UFC’s heavyweight goat, especially with Francis blacklisted and Jon jones likely only fighting once more if he gets the White House main event.

 

[FriskyRandy]

I think it’s fairly obvious given Stipe’s record at heavyweight, but Dana has clearly disliked him ever since he complained about his pay against Overeem and then refused to let Dana put the belt on him after he beat up Ngannou.

I think in this case Dana will likely have to let it go, as there’s value in recognizing Stipe as the UFC’s heavyweight goat, especially with Francis blacklisted and Jon jones likely only fighting once more if he gets the White House main event.

Arguably the greatest UFC heavyweight ever, no?

 

[Pierced7681]

Arguably the greatest UFC heavyweight ever, no?

Big Tim is up there as well, but he pissed hot and had a few stinkers which hurt his title run

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

I mean... The UFC did promote Jones vs Stipe as the MMA GOAT vs UFC Heavyweight GOAT...

 

[Elvis.]

I think they have to , they’re called him the hw goat too many times to deny him , Dana just won’t be in attendance because he’s a small petty egomaniacal jackass

 

[MrBlackheart]

I’m still pissed off his old ass took the fight and denying us if Jones vs Aspinall.

 

[geardo]

I’m still pissed off his old ass took the fight and denying us if Jones vs Aspinall.

We were never getting Jones vs Aspinall

 

[Bobby Boulders]

Whatever makes Jones look better, with regards to being a fighter, will eventually happen, imo

 

[Prazeres]

Yeah obviously, how is this even a question?

 

[Tito Tapped]

Yeah obviously, how is this even a question?

UFC is known to hold a grudge. Why's Frank Shamrock not in yet?

 

[Hymen Crusher]

I would hope so he deserves it.

 

[Prazeres]

UFC is known to hold a grudge. Why's Frank Shamrock not in yet?

The UFC liked Stipe enough to give him a free payday vs Jon even tho he hadn't fought in years, clearly they don't mind celebrating him.

 

[JKS]

lol absolutely

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Probably will wait for a Cincinnati event to use his name. Don't let a good opportunity go to waste

 

[TempleoftheDog]

He’ll probably go in next year, or 2027.

Considering some of the people in there. It’s a given the guy with the most consecutive defences at HW will be inducted.

 

[Pierced7681]

The UFC liked Stipe enough to give him a free payday vs Jon even tho he hadn't fought in years, clearly they don't mind celebrating him.

That was for leverage against Ngannou. Francis kod Stipe in the rematch so they needed somebody new to promote who’d never lost to Francis that they could claim Francis was scared of. They sacrificed stipe to give Jones the bragging rights

 

[Pierced7681]

He’ll probably go in next year, or 2027.

Considering some of the people in there. It’s a given the guy with the most consecutive defences at HW will be inducted.

You think they’ll induct Big Tim as well?

 

[Dorkman]

Would be foolish if he didn't get in. Most HW title defenses in a reign, 2 time champ, wins on his resume over Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou, Alistair Overeem, fabricio werdum, JDS, Hunt, Arlovski, Big Country. Not sure how that wouldn't be hall of fame worthy.

 

[VinceArch]

He deserves it but it wouldn't surprise me if Dana's dumbass withholds him ala Frank Shamrock.

 

[snugglecakes]

I'll write his HOF acceptance speech for him

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