Top 5 still competing?
That's a hard list, because I hate most of the current fighters.
Andy Hug was also my favorite fighter, but he's dead so...
In no order of preference:
*Lyoto Machida
I like this guy because he plays by his own rules. He doesn't listen to anyone but himself -
and he damn sure doesn't change his game plan because some hillbillies can't appreciate a guy bringing 'art' back to martial arts.
Being an expert Shotokan Karate and Brasilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, he's deadly both standing and grappling. There's no holes in this guys game.
As one of the few MMA fighters with an undefeated record, vs. strong competition at that, he's set to take the light-heavyweight belt soon.
I'd say he's in the running with Fedor for the title of best pound for pound fighter in the world.
*GSP
Fantastic fighter, and very amiable. How can you not like this dude?
Solid Kyokushin Karate with Muay-Thai, supplemented with superb take-down defense means he's the new grappler killer.
*Fedor
What can you say?
He's the best in the world. PERIOD. He's beaten the best guys in the heavyweight division.
Former UFC champs have been utterly shamed by him. All that's left is Josh Barnett and an old Randy Couture,
but after his last showing, few would doubt that they will crumble just like the rest. Seems like a thoughtful, intelligent fellow too.
In addition to being the greatest fighter in the world, he's a painter, patriot, and devoted family man. Very well-rounded.
He's all business; none of this flashy bling/tatted/mo-hawked/American bullshit (as exemplified by Tito Ortiz, Rampage, Leiben, et al) with the "Last Emperor".
*Josh Barnett
No special reason. He's just pretty awesome.
*Arlovski
Dude moves up my list. Used to be pretty boring, but something sparked in him.
Looks manlier than Bert Reynolds too.
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Former Favorites:
Bas Rutten
Guy used to be funny, now I just find him annoying.
He puts out self-defense videos that would only be useful if you're built like Bas Rutten.
Like someone is going to walk up and smash someone's femur with their bare hands, while the person is seated.
Gimme a break!
Cro Cop
Makes excuses for his failures. "Maybe I'm getting old..."
Dude, last I checked, Kongo was about the same age as you in that fight.
Yeah, we know the real reason buddy. You forgot this-------> }=====]=-------
