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Old 03-14-2007, 05:44 PM   #1 (permalink)

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pretty simple. there are plenty of good fighters out there that have gone through a division, worked their way to a title shot, and then lost to the Champion. doesnt mean they suck, or are overated as many Sherdoggers will claim, but they just couldnt get the gold.

who are your favorites, and why?

I'll kick it off - Babalu, and Jeremy Horn

both earned a title shot, especially Babalu. Horn may have set up his credentials outside of the UFC, but was a top ten ranked fighter at the time. both got beaten by Chuck. not much you can say, Chuck is a great fighter, and so far, a dominant champ.

both had a very good chance at winning the fight, especially Babalu, but either got off their gameplan, or just got outclassed. say what you like, but Jeremy Horn (a true 185er) gave Chuck the toughest fight hes had since Randy 1.

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Horn was a good pick for this, so many fights but never huge success.
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Saku for sure. They created the 183lb. belt at the back end of his PRIDE career and he had to fight Wandy for the 205lb belt. Saku would have had a belt before then. Bad timing.
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how bout the obvious: Tito
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Caol Uno is my pick, other favorites are Genki and Hideo Tokoro

again Karo is a good call aswell and i've always supported Babalu and will continue doing so.

Belfort, Aurelio and Overeem are also personal favorites of mine.
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Old 03-14-2007, 05:52 PM   #7 (permalink)

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how bout the obvious: Tito
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how bout the obvious: Tito
Tito was champ.

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Old 03-14-2007, 05:53 PM   #9 (permalink)

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Caol Uno is my pick, other favorites are Genki and Hideo Tokoro

again Karo is a good call aswell and i've always supported Babalu and will continue doing so.

Belfort, Aurelio and Overeem are also personal favorites of mine.



Genki and Caol are also good picks.
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