Next UFC Hall of Fame Inductee?

[Tha Wolfpac]

Simple thread guys. In your opinion who is the next UFC Hall of Fame Inductee.

Now obvious answers would be GSP and Anderson Silva, because i dont think they are anywhere near the end of their careers, so they are exempt. In my opinion it should be Joe Rogan yes Joe Rogan, this man's voice has almost become synonymous with the company during fights, and i think he deserves a lot. As for fighters i would say Tito Ortiz but i think he has a bit of bad blood between him and Dana White which i think might just might not get him into the UFC HOF. So im going to go with Tank Abbott. This man just was brutal and was really a barbarian. He sparked my interest in the sport at first, until a became hardcore fan later on. SO yeah im going with Tank Abott and Joe Rogan.

Their is my input, so who do you think will be next inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame?

 

[INDYjon22]

Two men who should get in but won't, at least not right now, would have to be Jeremy Horn and Evan Tanner. Both have fought for titles in the UFC and have had great success. They are also both legends of the sport in general. Horn has 86 career wins, a truly remarkable feat, regardless of how it has been accomplished. And Evan Tanner was a damn warrior during his time. He was almost always the underdog or the old man, the guy who shouldn't have won anything, but he always found a way to step up and give great performances, go and watch his fight with Dave Terrell if you want proof.However, as I said, neither of those men will get in right now. Maybe when the sport gets a little older and begins to pay homage to MMA from all areas of the world.

Their are a few people who I could see getting in right now though, and I would be happy with them. Oleg Taktarov won the sixth UFC tournament, obviously a top contender for being inducted and should have been long ago. Another man that springs to mind is Bas Rutten, a man who was very dominate but I don't know what his current standing is with the UFC and Dana White. If they were on good terms I believe he would have already been inducted. Frank Shamrock pops into my mind as well, but again I think he is on the outs with the UFC. And finally, Pat Miletich. Maybe the first truly dominate champion in the UFC who reigned over the Lightweight/Welterweight division for quiet some time.

So in conclusion, I would love to see Jeremy Horn and Evan Tanner get inducted but it seems unlikely right now. As for guys who I could see getting in, well that would consist of Bas Rutten, Pat Miletich, Oleg Taktarov, and Frank Shamrock.

 

[Buffalo Dave]

Really Tank Abbott? If you look at the names in the UFC HOF, they're all of people who had won titles and or tournaments. Tank was big back in the day and had some great KO's, but what did he do to be in the HOF? He never really beat a known opponent, whenever that situation came to, he lost. He only had one chance at a UFC title and lost that as well. I just don't see how he could be in with never really accomplishing anything. I do like the Rogan choice. He definitely deserves it for his commentary work.

 

[Fizzy]

Honestly I disagree with Indy, and Wolfpacs choices. Really Tank Abbot? The guy who clearly never wanted to improve his bar fighting style, and always lost fights against big names. He didn't help build the UFC or has done anything to be considered a real legend of the sport. As for Indys post I know you said not right now the first two shouldn't get in but I disagree that they should even get in ever. While I agree that Jeremy Horn is a great fighter, and probably the most underrated fighter in history neither him nor Evan Tanner deserve to be in the HOF. Horn has done nothing within the UFC to make him a legend. He has a lot of fights, and wins that is all. Hell his biggest accomplishment is winning the IFC title. So what he fought for the title twice. He lost both times, and really hasn't done anything HOF worthy besides fight a lot. I'm not going to touch Tanner..

It is a tough pick for me. There are quite a few fighters that deserve to go into the HOF. Pat Miletich is probably on the top for me as well as Bas Rutten. Pat is my top pick just because he really was the first dominant champion. I LOVE your idea for Rogan. In my opinion he is the J.R of the UFC. I would hate to watch an event without him as the commentator. I'm a giant fan of Rogan, and think it would be awesome for him to get in.

 

[Tha Wolfpac]

I did a little more research on Tank Abott, and honestly i have changed my mind, no i dont think anymore he should be inducted. But Joe Rogan hell yeah.

 

[INDYjon22]

Honestly I disagree with Indy, and Wolfpacs choices. Really Tank Abbot? The guy who clearly never wanted to improve his bar fighting style, and always lost fights against big names. He didn't help build the UFC or has done anything to be considered a real legend of the sport. As for Indys post I know you said not right now the first two shouldn't get in but I disagree that they should even get in ever. While I agree that Jeremy Horn is a great fighter, and probably the most underrated fighter in history neither him nor Evan Tanner deserve to be in the HOF. Horn has done nothing within the UFC to make him a legend. He has a lot of fights, and wins that is all. Hell his biggest accomplishment is winning the IFC title. So what he fought for the title twice. He lost both times, and really hasn't done anything HOF worthy besides fight a lot. I'm not going to touch Tanner..

It is a tough pick for me. There are quite a few fighters that deserve to go into the HOF. Pat Miletich is probably on the top for me as well as Bas Rutten. Pat is my top pick just because he really was the first dominant champion. I LOVE your idea for Rogan. In my opinion he is the J.R of the UFC. I would hate to watch an event without him as the commentator. I'm a giant fan of Rogan, and think it would be awesome for him to get in.

Well to be fair, I tried to express that I know Evan Tanner and Jeremy Horn are long long shots at ever getting in. Honestly, it is just wishful thinking on my behalf. I was a big fan of Tanner and his career, he always impressed me with his professionalism in and out of the cage and the fact that he managed to overcome a lot in the fight came culminating with a short title run. It probably is the fact that he died young, but I will support a bid for him in the HOF someday. Horn on the other hand has just proven to me to be one of the most enduring fighters in history, and while I recognize that he doesn't belong in the UFC HOF per say, I do believe if there were an MMA HOF he should have a spot in it.

But, we are clearly in agreement about Bas Rutten and Pat Miletich. Two men who had very successful careers with the UFC. Like I said, I don't know if either man has issues with the UFC or what, but I do find it a bit odd that neither of them have been inducted into the HOF yet. They were great champions in their day and they were early legends and icons of the sport before it boomed. I scratch my head as to why they are not in the Hall yet. But, then again, the UFC HOF is very young and you can't put all your accomplished fighters in at one time.

 

[jmt225]

To me, the most obvious person who's not in it yet that should be is Tito Ortiz. I mean, this guy fucking carried the UFC all throughout his LHW Title run, and he's a big reason why the company is still around today. However, since I don't believe active fighters should be put into the Hall of Fame, I'm going with Don Frye as my official choice.

Don Frye retired this past February and it would be really nice to see him get this honor. He definitely deserves it, as much as anyone. He's one of the most popular, exciting, well-respected fighters throughout the history of the sport. And then you look at his record in the UFC... 10-1. Yeah, that's really his record. Unfortunately he fought at a time where there weren't any championship belts, so I can't say he's officially a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, but he did win 2 UFC Tournaments and made it to the finals in another. And the fact of the matter is there was a period of time where he was UNDOUBTEDLY the best Heavyweight in the company.

And guys, that's just in the UFC. If I go into what he did outside of the company in places like PRIDE and K-1... then I'd be here all day. But his UFC run is all the justification I need to back up my stance that Don Frye deserves to be the next inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame. He was an ambassador for the sport, and one of the greatest Heavyweights of all time. It's time he starts getting the fucking respect he deserves.

 

[ITurnGirlsGay]

Well to be fair, I tried to express that I know Evan Tanner and Jeremy Horn are long long shots at ever getting in. Honestly, it is just wishful thinking on my behalf. I was a big fan of Tanner and his career, he always impressed me with his professionalism in and out of the cage and the fact that he managed to overcome a lot in the fight came culminating with a short title run. It probably is the fact that he died young, but I will support a bid for him in the HOF someday. Horn on the other hand has just proven to me to be one of the most enduring fighters in history, and while I recognize that he doesn't belong in the UFC HOF per say, I do believe if there were an MMA HOF he should have a spot in it.

But, we are clearly in agreement about Bas Rutten and Pat Miletich. Two men who had very successful careers with the UFC. Like I said, I don't know if either man has issues with the UFC or what, but I do find it a bit odd that neither of them have been inducted into the HOF yet. They were great champions in their day and they were early legends and icons of the sport before it boomed. I scratch my head as to why they are not in the Hall yet. But, then again, the UFC HOF is very young and you can't put all your accomplished fighters in at one time.

You guys are kidding about Bas Rutten, right? You realize he fought TWICE in the UFC. That's it.

I can't believe someone that's shooting down Evan Tanner and Jeremy Horn for doing "nothing" is advocating a man who fought a whopping two whole times. Bas never even defended the belt he won. His UFC resume is a joke. Many people feel that he didn't even beat Randleman (myself included).

To iterate my point, Rutten, of all people, has no business in the UFC HOF if you believe that Horn and Tanner's resume isn't HOF worthy.

EDIT: If you want to put Bas in an MMA HOF, that's fine, but UFC, no way.

 

[Goliath Uterus]

I 100% agree with jmt, Don fucking Frye deserves to be in the HOF if anyone does. Dude won two UFC tournaments, and was without a doubt one of the top Heavyweights in the world. He was a huge fan favorite, and one of my favorite fighters. Totally deserves this spot.

 

[Via Armbar]

Some have already said it so I will second it. Don Frye should absolutely be inducted next to the UFC hall of fame. His accolades speak for themselves and he has some legendary names under his belt. I'm not sure if he is on good terms with Zuffa and company but if he is then he has to be one of the most logical choices. He's from an era when the UFC really started building some names and Frye is synonymous with that particular era.

I can definitely see Evan Tanner being inducted as well. He was in good standings with the company up until his death so there is no reason for them to not allow his induction. He has some great wins to his name and a very impressive string of 12 or so wins from the late nineties. The first UFC MW champion and always an entertaining fighter, his chances of getting inducted are only increased by his passing.

And I actually agree with ITGG when saying that Bas has little reason to be entered into the UFC hall of fame. He only appeared in the UFC once. For any other mma hall of fame I would absolutely be stoked to see him inducted as he's one of my all time favorites. There is no reason for him to be in the UFC hall though.

 

[ITurnGirlsGay]

Bas actually appeared in the UFC twice. UFC 18 against Kohsaka and UFC 20 against Randleman, but it was one tournament. Two UFC's one tourny.

I will also agree with Frye being elected into the UFC HOF. Though, I think people are too high up on Frye's competition. The only real name on his list is Ken Shamrock and that was in Pride, but since UFC now owns Pride's assets you can count that toward his induction into the UFC HOF.

No, based on names beaten Frye is no better than Jeremy Horn, worse actually, because he lost to fucking Minowaman.