Couture will take it…
Prolly the current most popular fighter… especially with how much exposure he gets from the UFC.

The Natural all the way baby.

i really hope randy gets this .. it would be sick

who else is nominated?

Chuck must see this and be atleast a little pissed. He no doubt would have been nominated had he not gotten himself knocked out.

[quote comment="89514"]who else is nominated?[/quote]
Does it matter? The best fighter is already there…RC baby!…But wait…what about FEDOR?!!!

That’s retarded. Fedor is without a doubt the best fighter. For them not to even have nominated him just shows how shallow of an understanding that ESPN has for MMA.

ESPN – best fighter

E! – best dressed fighter

BET – blackest fighter

HGTV – vacation homes of the fighters

SPEED – pimp my fighters ride

Telemundo – !fighteradores mejores!

And aside from what I just said, Randy Couture and Rampage aren’t even close to being the “best fighters.” Between Shogun, Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Nogueira, Sokoudjou, Lindland, etc. it is pretty foolish that they wouldn’t be able to differentiate between the “most recently advertised” and the “best.”

LOL…what about Playboy,MTV,and Oxygen?

I think Randy because of how he came out of retirement.

[quote comment="89538"]And aside from what I just said, Randy Couture and Rampage aren’t even close to being the “best fighters.” Between Shogun, Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Nogueira, Sokoudjou, Lindland, etc. it is pretty foolish that they wouldn’t be able to differentiate between the “most recently advertised” and the “best.”[/quote]
Don’t ever diss Randy…you will eat your words.

Don’t diss Randy…he is “The Natural” and the only 5 time champion. You don’t make it there once without fighting the best, let alone 4 more times.

Why did you take my last blog off?

How many times he has been champion is irrelevant to whether or not he is the best fighter (that is what the award is for). Just take a few seconds and imagine how he would fare against the likes of Fedor or Noguiera. I doubt he could even beat Bob Sapp.

[quote comment="89539"]LOL…what about Playboy,MTV,and Oxygen?[/quote]
Playboy — fighters (Liddell) during non-training times
MTV — Real World vs. Road Rules vs. UFC . . . UFC wins!!!
Oxygen — chick with fighting spirit to make it on her own in this crazy world after discovering the courage to leave her abusive husband.

It looks like this is awarding the most recently popular fighter. RC should win this and best fighter.

[quote comment="89552"]How many times he has been champion is irrelevant to whether or not he is the best fighter (that is what the award is for). Just take a few seconds and imagine how he would fare against the likes of Fedor or Noguiera. I doubt he could even beat Bob Sapp.[/quote]

How silly to think that the champion could beat people in the top 10. HAHAHAHA, I laugh at the idea.

I also noticed that you mentioned Chuck Liddel, there is no way that Couture would ever even stand a chance against someone like Chuck Liddel. Thats just ludicrous. What’s next, you gonna say that he can beat people like Vitor Belfort, Jeremy Horn, Kevin Randleman, Pedro Rizzo, Tito Ortiz or tim Sylvia? RC clearly shouldnt even be mentioned as a top fighter. This is nonsense.

*awaits remarks from those that dont understand sarcasm*

[quote comment="89565"][quote comment="89552"]How many times he has been champion is irrelevant to whether or not he is the best fighter (that is what the award is for). Just take a few seconds and imagine how he would fare against the likes of Fedor or Noguiera. I doubt he could even beat Bob Sapp.[/quote]

How silly to think that the champion could beat people in the top 10. HAHAHAHA, I laugh at the idea.

I also noticed that you mentioned Chuck Liddel, there is no way that Couture would ever even stand a chance against someone like Chuck Liddel. Thats just ludicrous. What’s next, you gonna say that he can beat people like Vitor Belfort, Jeremy Horn, Kevin Randleman, Pedro Rizzo, Tito Ortiz or tim Sylvia? RC clearly shouldnt even be mentioned as a top fighter. This is nonsense.

*awaits remarks from those that dont understand sarcasm*[/quote]
Id call you an idiot, but Mania would delete it =(

Its not about being the best fighter, its about being the best fighter that people KNOW about. You say Fedor to an NFL fan he will look at you like McCarthy was calling people communists…. You say Captain America, you will get a cheer.

Honestly, I think it’s accurate as long as it based on fighter’s fighting history in the last year or so. Fedor may be the greatest, but it doesn’t change the fact that he hasn’t fought a quality opponent in a while.

[quote comment="89593"]Honestly, I think it’s accurate as long as it based on fighter’s fighting history in the last year or so. Fedor may be the greatest, but it doesn’t change the fact that he hasn’t fought a quality opponent in a while.[/quote]

I would agree with that. But at the same time, Couture hasn’t fought anyone that great either. Tim Sylvia is a bit of a laugh (although I will admit, I thought RC was going to get pummelled).

Fedor’s matches over the past year have been against Lindland (which can’t really be considered given the weight difference), Mark Hunt (whom he resisted a submission from and went on to submit) and Mark Coleman who he mangled.

Couture’s: Tim Sylvia (unanimous decision, but a well-earned one; Tim Sylvia is still one of the most overrated fighters in MMA), and his loss to Chuck Liddell.

You make the correct decision, because I wouldn’t count on any award show to do so.

Yeah, it’s a “best fighter of the year” award

[quote post="2538"]That’s retarded. Fedor is without a doubt the best fighter. For them not to even have nominated him just shows how shallow of an understanding that ESPN has for MMA. [/quote]

Thats why Pride was ducking the heavy weight bouts since day one. Couture would beat fedor. Pride has ducked couture for a long time now. They rather save onto his precious record and have everyone think fedor is unstoppable.

beggers can’t be choosers. it’s the espys, son. some solid, mainstream recognition for mma. i’ll take it.

[quote comment="89635"]beggers can’t be choosers. it’s the espys, son. some solid, mainstream recognition for mma. i’ll take it.[/quote]

Exactly. Until MMA becomes more mainstream and all these new fans started to become educated and actually know who Fedor or Shogun is, your going to get fighters that have been in the spotlight nominated for these types of things. Randy will win it, you can pretty much guarantee that. Nobody watches boxing anymore, so they’re a non-factor.

Its undisputable that Fedor is a great fighter, but he knows if he comes to the UFC Dana White will make it a personal job of his to make sure he gets beaten within a year and I think it would happen.
Sometimes matches are put together for financial reasons, sometimes to decide once and for all who is the best in that weight class, but with Fedor being Prides previous poster boy, every one in UFC admin will want to see him stopped.

Look what happened to the No.2 fighter in the world (Mirko), has anyone seen his head since that last fight where it got kicked out of the building…

didn’t think so! FEDOR WOULD LOSE IF HE CAME TO THE UFC (best fighter or not)

CroCop’s head is still orbiting the planet….

Oh and what does Randy have to do before he is recognised and is applauded for his achievements.

He should win who else has achieved more than he has in the last year.

If you dont agree please write the name of the fighter and the match he fought in (within a year) that out does the Tim Silvia domination.

KneeToTheFace : you doubt couture could beat bob sapp? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I agree with you on fedor, i think fedor is way to well rounded for couture. BUt, Bob sapp got owned by fujita who is A WRESTLER and a much weaker wrestler than couture. So i doubt that my friend

I just think it’s inevitable that fedor will lose at some point, there is just too many ways you can lose a fight. Whether it was a total fluke lucky punch k.o it is still a loss. Fedor might be the best right now but there are alot of fighters in the HW division in the UFC that have a good chance of handing him a loss fluke or not. Fedor always claims he wants to fight the best and only the best but he has to question ever so slightly that the likely hood of keeping his perfect record over in the ufc and it’s not good. There won’t be any push over fights for him there. Well unless(fingers crossed) they make him fight Timmy Sylvia which I think we can all agree would be a delight to watch Timmy get his face re-adjusted and put back on the shelf for another 5 years(atleast). As far as the best fighter in the world goes you would have to look at not only records but all aspects like who have they fought, what kind of champion they are, who will represent this award the best for mma. Unfortunetly there will be politics involved in this decision not who they truly think pound for pound the best fighter is. Also being hosted in the U.S you would have to think former Marine Randy who is doing so much for the troops and representing the country as Captain America will probably sway the voting.

Tim Sylvia’s reign was unimpressive, the product of a weak heavyweight division. As such Couture’s win doesn’t carry much weight to avid fans. Couture was smart and took advantage of a great opportunity, no doubt. If he defends the title for 2 fights i’ll be shocked.

Give MMA in the US one more year and the mainstream will have an entirely different perspective on who’s the best. Fedor, Shogun etc still need to fight in the UFC before large media will rank the top fighters accurately.

In the history of the wars that Randy has been through, his numerous championships in different weight classes, the level of competition he has always face, coming out of retirement and doing what people said couldn’t be done, the respect he garners from fans and athletes of all sports alike, I say Randy should get the award hands down. Might someone out there beat him, probably. So what who cares. Randy trully is ‘The Natural’ and deserves the highest honor. How many other men come from the stone age UFC and have adapt their game to this level of success? He is a lifelong warrior who excedes the mere win loss column of judging his career.

This is a today sport since it is just getting the ‘big’ attention. Who is Fedor fighting today? Everyone knows I respect the guy, but to be the best right now you got to beat the best right now. I like Rampage as well but what has he really done besides beat Liddell? I know that’s big but still. Maybe if the election happened after his next match with Dan he would have had a better shot, maybe.

Is St. Pierre goin to be in the show

What happen to Liddell. RC should put this one away easily

Both Miguel Cotto and Pacman have been looking increadible lately. In fact Cotto just scored a KO the other weekend over Zab Judah. If Randy wins this it will be a landmark event for the UFC and MMA all across the board. It is a combat seal of approval from the big stage. Let’s face it guys, there is no bigger for sports then ESPN. To have the category renamed and be nominated is big enough, but the world will once again take notice in a big way if one of our guys win this. Let us all keep our fingers and toes crossed.

If Rampage didn’t knock out the most popular and recognized UFC figher (Chuck) he wouldn’t even be thought of for the award. Give it to Couture….At least he has some class. I can’t wait for Hendo to pop Rampage in the mouth like he did to Wandy..

Seriously, MMA fans need to vote on this. Go to the site and vote for Randy or Rampage, just make sure you vote. Make it being there count.

Giving this to RC would probably be the better move, considering RC represents this sport better than any other fighter, hands down. Page is my fav fighter, but he can take it later, when he’s a little older. Randy has proven him-self time and time again and will continue to shine out more than any other fighter in the world. He definitely does desrve this oppurtunity to help promote this beautiful sport of combatants.

[quote comment="89712"]I just think it’s inevitable that fedor will lose at some point, there is just too many ways you can lose a fight. Whether it was a total fluke lucky punch k.o it is still a loss. Fedor might be the best right now but there are alot of fighters in the HW division in the UFC that have a good chance of handing him a loss fluke or not. Fedor always claims he wants to fight the best and only the best but he has to question ever so slightly that the likely hood of keeping his perfect record over in the ufc and it’s not good. There won’t be any push over fights for him there. Well unless(fingers crossed) they make him fight Timmy Sylvia which I think we can all agree would be a delight to watch Timmy get his face re-adjusted and put back on the shelf for another 5 years(atleast). As far as the best fighter in the world goes you would have to look at not only records but all aspects like who have they fought, what kind of champion they are, who will represent this award the best for mma. Unfortunetly there will be politics involved in this decision not who they truly think pound for pound the best fighter is. Also being hosted in the U.S you would have to think former Marine Randy who is doing so much for the troops and representing the country as Captain America will probably sway the voting.[/quote]

So do you think FE will be in the UFC by the years end, or is that just hype?…I agree too with what your saying. There is more than one way to win. FE is only human and he can be beat. No one hasen’t figured out how to beat him….Yet!

Why are people in here dissing Randy Couture? He’s one of the best ever, how bout we show some f*cking respect for a man who helped build the sport into what it is today. Watch him beat gonzaga too then what are you gonna say.

Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.

RAMPAGE

[quote comment="89536"]ESPN – best fighter

E! – best dressed fighter

BET – blackest fighter

HGTV – vacation homes of the fighters

SPEED – pimp my fighters ride

Telemundo – !fighteradores mejores![/quote]
I wasn’t going to say anything about your stupid little comment with the blackest fighter thing,but if i ever see you in person ,I’ll whoop your ass.

Then we will see if anybody else wants too tell any more stupid ass black jokes.

[quote comment="89645"][quote comment="89635"]beggers can’t be choosers. it’s the espys, son. some solid, mainstream recognition for mma. i’ll take it.[/quote]

Exactly. Until MMA becomes more mainstream and all these new fans started to become educated and actually know who Fedor or Shogun is, your going to get fighters that have been in the spotlight nominated for these types of things. Randy will win it, you can pretty much guarantee that. Nobody watches boxing anymore, so they’re a non-factor.[/quote]
That’s a good point. The fact that MMA is included on the ESPY’s. Whoever wins “best fighter” (according to whom?), “most popular fighter” or “best dressed fighter”… doesn’t much matter.

[quote comment="90430"][quote comment="89536"]ESPN – best fighter

E! – best dressed fighter

BET – blackest fighter

HGTV – vacation homes of the fighters

SPEED – pimp my fighters ride

Telemundo – !fighteradores mejores![/quote]
I wasn’t going to say anything about your stupid little comment with the blackest fighter thing,but if i ever see you in person ,I’ll whoop your ass.[/quote]
okay Rampage!

[quote post="2538"]This is a today sport since it is just getting the “big’ attention. Who is Fedor fighting today? Everyone knows I respect the guy, but to be the best right now you got to beat the best right now. I like Rampage as well but what has he really done besides beat Liddell? [/quote]

I agree, Randy Couture should be handed the ESPY right now.

But as far as your logic is concerned here regarding Rampage, it makes no sense at all. You say that Rampage should not be considered because all he has is one big win vs Liddell. What does Couture have this past year besides a big win vs Tim Sylvia? You do remember prior to Randy coming out of retirement, he was 1-2, with 2 KO losses and the one win coming against Mike Van Ars Dale. That’s right lady and gentleman, I said Mike Van Ars Dale. Rampage is 3-0 this past calendar year, with wins also over Matt Linland and Marvin Eastman.

But since this is the fist time UFC fighters are even mentioned in the same breath as the ESPY awards, the award should definitely go to Couture for everything he has done throughout his whole career. Then moving forward at the EPSY’s, we can just look at the fighter’s record and who he has beaten in the last calendar year to determine who is the best.

[quote comment="89704"]KneeToTheFace : you doubt couture could beat bob sapp? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I agree with you on fedor, i think fedor is way to well rounded for couture. BUt, Bob sapp got owned by fujita who is A WRESTLER and a much weaker wrestler than couture. So i doubt that my friend[/quote]
If Sapp were to make the 265 cutoff for HW, he would have to cut both legs off. Dude was like a shredded 375 at one time.

Better living through chemistry.

[quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]

You can’t use that analogy. Styles make fights and Chuck has a style in which he will probably not be able to ever beat Rampage. However his style might prove to be a problem against Silva. If Chuck beats Wandy does that then make him better than Page, since Wandy beat Rampage twice. No

[quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]

Randy Couture beat Chuck Liddel who beat Renato Sobral who beat Mauricio Rua who beat Quinton Jackson. Logically, that makes Randy Couture the better fighter right?

Randy Couture beat Vitor Belfort who beat Marvin Eastman who beat Quinton Jackson.

Randy Couture beat Tito Ortiz who beat Wanderlei Silva who beat Quinton Jackson.

I could probably find quite a few more examples of people that Randy beat that in turn beat someone who beat Quinton Jackson. It just doesnt work like that.

[quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]

Also, in their first match he didn’t make Chuck scream like a girl, his corner through in the towel because Chuck was tough enough to take all that Rampage had and come back for more. In the second fight Rampage landed a punch that wasnt even meant to be landed where Chuck was standing, Chuck circled and Rampage got lucky that Chuck circled into the path of a blinding looping right hook, and Chuck didn’t make Couture look like an amateur, he landed a solid punch that would knock ANYONE out. Even cabbages big head would hit the canvas.

Did you watch these fights or just Wikipedia them?

[quote comment="90436"]Then we will see if anybody else wants too tell any more stupid ass black jokes.[/quote]
you tell em, tough guy.

[quote comment="90513"][quote comment="90436"]Then we will see if anybody else wants too tell any more stupid ass black jokes.[/quote]
you tell em, tough guy.[/quote]

BET is a black channel by the way so he is not saying anything bad about it. its just is…

Yeah at least some MMA fighter r getting some attentions im glad its Randy… i dont know about Rampage.

Why all the Rampage hate? He’s a funny guy to listen to and seems to be a decent enough fellow. Is the hate due to his total domination of the poster boy Chuck? Watch his destruction of Arona and tell me he isn’t fun to watch. I look forward to seeing him fight for a long time in the UFC.

Couture I can see easily.
I have no idea what Rampage has done to deserve this.
There are plenty of other fighters out there who are more deserving.

[quote comment="90457"][quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]

You can’t use that analogy. Styles make fights and Chuck has a style in which he will probably not be able to ever beat Rampage. However his style might prove to be a problem against Silva. If Chuck beats Wandy does that then make him better than Page, since Wandy beat Rampage twice. No[/quote]

I agree with you if you look at what I have wrote about Chuck vs Wandy you will see I predict he will beat Wandy and that Rampage is just a bad fight for him,I was just pretty P ed off to be honest when I read that Rampage was chosen for this award and not Chuck,I think Chuck should of been LH champ for ages and ages now and Tito should never have held the belt in that division when there was always a better fighter there and that was Chuck.Imagine how great Chuck would be recognised to be if he had held the belt instead of Tito all that time,I mean for Rampage to go over to the US have one fight in the UFC and then catch Chuck with that one shot where he swung so wildly his feet actualy left the ground and people are just forgeting Chuck and what he has achieved,it just sickens me.

[quote comment="90466"][quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]
Randy Couture beat Chuck Liddel who beat Renato Sobral who beat Mauricio Rua who beat Quinton Jackson. Logically, that makes Randy Couture the better fighter right?
Randy Couture beat Vitor Belfort who beat Marvin Eastman who beat Quinton Jackson.
Randy Couture beat Tito Ortiz who beat Wanderlei Silva who beat Quinton Jackson.
I could probably find quite a few more examples of people that Randy beat that in turn beat someone who beat Quinton Jackson. It just doesnt work like that.[/quote]
Bingo- you’re getting into the Kevin Bacon syndrome there. We all know it doesn’t work that way: “A beats B, B beats C therefore A will always beat C”. MMA seems to fall more under “rocks, paper, scissors” where C still stands a decent chance of beating A. Different styles and capabilities give fighters advantages over some and not others.

Randy Couture boils it all down to what- “styles make fights”. There’s arguably one of the most knowledgable dudes in the sport both from inside the octagon, as a trainer and commentator outside. Plus he’s old as dirt and still doing it.

[quote comment="90602"][quote comment="90457"][quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]

You can’t use that analogy. Styles make fights and Chuck has a style in which he will probably not be able to ever beat Rampage. However his style might prove to be a problem against Silva. If Chuck beats Wandy does that then make him better than Page, since Wandy beat Rampage twice. No[/quote]

I agree with you if you look at what I have wrote about Chuck vs Wandy you will see I predict he will beat Wandy and that Rampage is just a bad fight for him,I was just pretty P ed off to be honest when I read that Rampage was chosen for this award and not Chuck,I think Chuck should of been LH champ for ages and ages now and Tito should never have held the belt in that division when there was always a better fighter there and that was Chuck.Imagine how great Chuck would be recognised to be if he had held the belt instead of Tito all that time,I mean for Rampage to go over to the US have one fight in the UFC and then catch Chuck with that one shot where he swung so wildly his feet actualy left the ground and people are just forgeting Chuck and what he has achieved,it just sickens me.[/quote]

Rampage has whipped Chuck twice now, what was the excuse for the first one? The comments about Tito’s tile reign are a bit hard to follow. A lot of “ifs” and “should have beens”.

AaronW

There is no excuse for Chuck vs Rampage 1, as I was saying Rampage is a bad match up for Chuck,I dont think its imposible for Chuck to beat Rampage though,and the comments about Titos title reign are legit coz when Tito had the belt Chuck was number one contender for a long time and Tito refused to fight him.How can you be the champ if someone in your weight class can beat you?

With Pride gone, you will never hear this again:

Lammmmpage Jaksonnnnnaaaaa

[quote comment="90694"][quote comment="90602"][quote comment="90457"][quote comment="90245"]Rampage KOed Chuck twice,Chuck KOed Randy twice,1 1=2 Rampage wins it he is hands down the greatest fighter in the world,first fight he makes Chuck scream like a girl second fight he just struts out there and K him the F O.If Rampage can make Chuck look like an amature and Chuck can make Randy look like an amature then obviously Rampage is the best.[/quote]

You can’t use that analogy. Styles make fights and Chuck has a style in which he will probably not be able to ever beat Rampage. However his style might prove to be a problem against Silva. If Chuck beats Wandy does that then make him better than Page, since Wandy beat Rampage twice. No[/quote]

I agree with you if you look at what I have wrote about Chuck vs Wandy you will see I predict he will beat Wandy and that Rampage is just a bad fight for him,I was just pretty P ed off to be honest when I read that Rampage was chosen for this award and not Chuck,I think Chuck should of been LH champ for ages and ages now and Tito should never have held the belt in that division when there was always a better fighter there and that was Chuck.Imagine how great Chuck would be recognised to be if he had held the belt instead of Tito all that time,I mean for Rampage to go over to the US have one fight in the UFC and then catch Chuck with that one shot where he swung so wildly his feet actualy left the ground and people are just forgeting Chuck and what he has achieved,it just sickens me.[/quote]

Rampage has whipped Chuck twice now, what was the excuse for the first one? The comments about Tito’s tile reign are a bit hard to follow. A lot of “ifs” and “should have beens”.[/quote]

He didnt whoop him chuck made a mistake and rampage got lucky
when chuck comes back he will OWN THE ENTIRE LHW DIVISION