5 Fighters who you feel didn't reach potential

Also all I haven't added BJ (although I certainly think of him almost instantly). Just because personal opinion I feel the career was a bit awry. Would've liked to see him stay for 155, and greet the incoming mix of fighters down there. I felt 170 was just heart felt attempts at a weight class full of 190-200lb guys.

I would also add Mayhem for those who have mentioned, but he is the man. I would've liked to see some pressure taken off of him, and oddly enough I believe interrupting his walkouts really did effect his flow before he even got in the cage.

  1. Aleks E.

    2. Kevin Randleman

    3. Phil Baroni

    4. Gabe Gonzaga

    5. Melvin Guillard

    6. Tank

    7. Crazy Horse Bennett.

BJ penn.

I think if he joined a big camp and didn't live in Hawaii he could have won or defended more belts. Yes he still had an a incredible career, but imo it could have easily been more impresive.

Diego Sanchez 

 

too lazy to think of anymore.

Diego I still hope can get back on the wagon, but definetly been searching for his peak.

and as far as Krazy Horse goes, I was a fan of him after I saw him get choked out by Marcello backstage of pride and especially after somebig KOs. Had potential, but just too krazy

Aside from the obvious usual 2 in Vitor and Randleman, perhaps also including Guillard:

Akiyama
Omigawa
Terrell
Gonzaga

Sok is another one

David Loiseau

Roger Huerta

Andre Arlovski

Alan Belcher (I thought his footwork was really bad in that last fight)

Melvin Guillard (he is one of the most gifted athletes I've ever met)

 

Guillard and Akiyama for sure, Guillard striking me more so but again being so gifted, hope he turns it around as always.

Also David Loiseau, the Crow had high hopes, especially with his GSP connections and nasty Muay Thai

Also speaking of Loiseau i'll add Cote to the mix. Really bummed when his knee went out v Anderson and hoping he can get back on track maybe.

Dustin Hazelett, one of my all-time favorites.


5 Fighters you feel didn't reach their potential
• Kevin Randleman
• Melvin Guillard
• Karo Parisyan
• Lee Murray
• Paulo Filho

5 Who's potential you are excited for
• Sergio Pettis
• Michael McDonald
• Chris Weidman
• Max Hollaway
• Justin Lawrence
• Rory MacDonald

5 Who you miss in the UFC (retired or not)
• Evan Tanner
• Marcus Davis
• Dan Severn
• Frank Shamrock
• Bas

GregBell  - Lol I forgot about ol crazy horse :) not sure if he was bsing or not guy told me at king of the cage all he did was play full court basketball in the hood for his joe boxer fight that night... at the right camp withe right focus could have been a lot better guy was fighting on pure ability.


thinking in those terms, if krazy horse told me "see that guy (cristiano marcello), fought him backstage in Japan once".......yeah i'd believe him over basketball lol.



Also Randleman is a good one too, loved his win over Cro Cop

Didn't reach potential

Dan Severn -- Couldn't learn striking, entered the sport too old
Kevin Jackson -- Just couldn't change his wrestling mindset
Karo -- mental and physical issues
BC -- concentrated too much on wrestling, but in all honesty had trouble getting fights.


Excited for
way to many to name

Miss

Couture -- But I'm glad he's retired, his last couple of performances weren't his best
Mo Smith -- Was just fun to watch, and a real classy guy
old lions den fighters -- I loved to root against them

5 fighters who did NOT reach potential:

Kimbo Slice
Cro Cop
Jorge Gurgel
Guillard
Jardine

5 fighters who I am excited for:

Poirier
Nurmaghamedov
Overeem
Gunnar
Cormier

5 fighters who I miss in the octagon

Chocolate Al
Tanner
Diaz
Anderson
Hughes Phone Post

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GregBell  - Lol I forgot about ol crazy horse :) not sure if he was bsing or not guy told me at king of the cage all he did was play full court basketball in the hood for his joe boxer fight that night... at the right camp withe right focus could have been a lot better guy was fighting on pure ability.


thinking in those terms, if krazy horse told me "see that guy (cristiano marcello), fought him backstage in Japan once".......yeah i'd believe him over basketball lol.



Also Randleman is a good one too, loved his win over Cro Cop


He didnt even have a corner at that time he was asking backstage i think Rampage cornered him cant remember this was 2005 I believe him did anything about his fighting look coached? At that time was pure "hood" not to unbelievable to think he just played full court pick up game s for cardio .... keep in mind this is backstage in the fighter locker room just us a bunch of ATT brazilians no reason for him to lie .


Trust i'm not implying you or Krazy Horse lied about anything. Just saying with the Marcello story and your right, his fighting style, i'd believe him as well. I'd imagine calling Krazy Horse a liar would get his best attempt at playing full court basketball on my body in return lol

def agree with the additions of missing Matt Hughes and the potential of Javi Vasquez

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Didn't reach potential in no particular order.

Karo Parisyan so much talent wasted on injuries and drugs

Rumble no self control and weight issues have derailed a promising future.

Daley great striking no discipline and bad decision after bad decision.

Bas he accomplished a lot but his career was cut short in his prime due to injury. 

Paulo Fihlo dude was a great fighter but again drugs ruined his potential.

5 I am excited for.

Khabib Nurmagedov(sp)

Chris Weidman 

Jon Jones 

Daniel Cormier

Gunnar Nelson

5 I miss

Chuck

Evan Tanner

Fedor

Matt Hughes

Royce

Matt Riddle
Jesse Forbes
CB Dollaway
Seth Petruzelli
Wilson Gouveia

Just a few names that come to mind.