Arlovski..Explain it to me.

guttermouth · 01-01-2008, 05:40 PM

This is by no means a bash, or discredit.
Im logically trying to understand why so many people here praise Arlovski. What has he done so good to be put on such a high pedistal. You couldn't convince me, or attempt to name 3 quality HW's that he has beat in the last 5 years. Hes got power,size,accuracy,strength, but still not enough to hold a reign at 220+ with current lineups. I've seen his bouts for years, but nothing to push me towards a Arlovski fan.
Most Sherdoggers' want to see him up against some top notch opponents...to me there are other fighters far ahead in line for shots.
Don't try to play me off as some rook, cause i've been under this bridge for years.
People say he is twice the fighter that Sylvia is, I definitely agree..but he is no where near the top of the chain. Someone shed some light, and by that I mean put up some quality points, that i'm not seeing. Don't try to convince yourself cause hes a big HW in the UFC and beats on Tim, that you have to love him. Give me some info that i've been blind to see. I don't need to hear that i'm a newb cause I don't have 2000 post count in 3 months. Explain why I am so baffled on to why you all think he is a king, without a crown.

ImpactJM8 · 01-01-2008, 05:44 PM

h has the tools to be great. people are just waiting for it to happen.

guttermouth · 01-01-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ImpactJM8

h has the tools to be great. people are just waiting for it to happen.

A lot of fighters have potential to be good, with enough time, training and team. But that is not a valid reason for him to get a 1 or 2 then title. I could speak that line for some many fighters. I do understand what you are getting at tho...

Evan_The_Kid_1 · 01-01-2008, 05:48 PM

he's beat Sylvia and Werdum

ImpactJM8 · 01-01-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by guttermouth

A lot of fighters have potential to be good, with enough time, training and team. But that is not a valid reason for him to get a 1 or 2 then title. I could speak that line for some many fighters. I do understand what you are getting at tho...

he was already the champion. so if he wins 2-3 in a row he probably gets a shot at the title.

guttermouth · 01-01-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan_The_Kid_1

he's beat Sylvia and Werdum

Wow, you got me.
He won 1 out of 3 with Sylvia, which by no means is a great fighter.
He beat Werdum, who technically ranking wise, has lost to anyone with quality or potential.

I love the Gonzaga, Sanchez, Werdum junkies.

Swizzie · 01-01-2008, 05:52 PM

He has tremendous potential with his explosive fighting style, plus he's got the looks so the UFC got market him.

The problem is his mental state, as he isn't as hungry as he was 3 years ago.

mcluvin · 01-01-2008, 05:54 PM

honestly i would rather see arlovski go up against big nog than timmy. it's just me though

guttermouth · 01-01-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Swizzie

He has tremendous potential with his explosive fighting style, plus he's got the looks so the UFC got market him.

The problem is his mental state, as he isn't as hungry as he was 3 years ago.

Thank you.
And I love the first line..puts this right in its place. What I was getting at.

guttermouth · 01-01-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcluvin

honestly i would rather see arlovski go up against big nog than timmy. it's just me though

I would too.
But i'm down anytime to see Sylvia get smashed.