Comments on: FiveOuncesofPain’s Fifty Most Electrifying Athletes Of Mixed Martial Arts Vol. II http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sun, 27 May 2012 00:14:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: FiveOuncesofPain’s Fifty Most Electrifying Athletes Of Mixed Martial Arts Vol. III : Five Ounces of Pain http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131923 FiveOuncesofPain’s Fifty Most Electrifying Athletes Of Mixed Martial Arts Vol. III : Five Ounces of Pain Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:25:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131923 [...] For Volume Two Click Here [...] [...] For Volume Two Click Here [...]

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]]> By: twyg http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131904 twyg Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:19:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131904 If one of your main points is not letting the fight go to the cards then Tank Abbott and Bob Sapp are in the top five. They either win by KO or gas out and are finished. If one of your main points is not letting the fight go to the cards then Tank Abbott and Bob Sapp are in the top five. They either win by KO or gas out and are finished.

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]]> By: BigDave http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131901 BigDave Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:30:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131901 This list is very well done Cory. Great topic for debate. We all have guys we really like and want to see at the top of this list (I'll give you a Cookie to put GSP #1 ;) ) and guys that we want to not see on this list at all (2 cookies to leave Penn off the list ;) ) which makes it fun. I'm looking forward to seeing where you have guys like Jose Aldo, Eddie Alvarez, Clay Guida, Carlos Condit, and maybe my all time favorite Jens "Lil Evil" Pulver. This list is very well done Cory. Great topic for debate. We all have guys we really like and want to see at the top of this list (I’ll give you a Cookie to put GSP #1 ;) ) and guys that we want to not see on this list at all (2 cookies to leave Penn off the list ;) ) which makes it fun.

I’m looking forward to seeing where you have guys like Jose Aldo, Eddie Alvarez, Clay Guida, Carlos Condit, and maybe my all time favorite Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver.

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]]> By: Rich S. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131890 Rich S. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:54:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131890 So far, the list looks about right.. Once you take into consideration the fact that Anderson isn't quite the same as he used to be (albeit, still invincible) , his placement is sort of justified.. Although, I would think Rumble would be a littler higher up.. A lot of fighters are known for putting on a good fight, but Anthony is one of those rare fighters that practically GUARANTEES a knockout.. Not only have all 5 of his octagon victories come by way of knockout, but 3 of those came in under a minute.. Now, THAT'S electrifying. So far, the list looks about right..

Once you take into consideration the fact that Anderson isn’t quite the same as he used to be (albeit, still invincible) , his placement is sort of justified..

Although, I would think Rumble would be a littler higher up..

A lot of fighters are known for putting on a good fight, but Anthony is one of those rare fighters that practically GUARANTEES a knockout..

Not only have all 5 of his octagon victories come by way of knockout, but 3 of those came in under a minute.. Now, THAT’S electrifying.

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]]> By: Connor Cobain http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131874 Connor Cobain Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:05:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131874 Im glad Alistair Overeem is only 40th. I really don't think he's that good. Im glad Alistair Overeem is only 40th. I really don’t think he’s that good.

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]]> By: Makington http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131864 Makington Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:58:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131864 I'm not hating on Silva. I blamed the boring fight on Leites for literally refusing to stand near Anderson. It was still an incredibly boring fight that Silva was in, no matter whose fault it really was. The same thing with his Cote fight, which was another sleeper. Anderson Silva is tied for my favourite fighter, and has been for years, so the last thing I would do is hate on him, but yeah, I can definitely see Cory's reasoning behind it. And it's not like Silva is actually getting punished over this. I don't think Anderson will feel too bad that Cory ranked him only 41 on his opinion piece. Still a good read. I’m not hating on Silva. I blamed the boring fight on Leites for literally refusing to stand near Anderson. It was still an incredibly boring fight that Silva was in, no matter whose fault it really was. The same thing with his Cote fight, which was another sleeper. Anderson Silva is tied for my favourite fighter, and has been for years, so the last thing I would do is hate on him, but yeah, I can definitely see Cory’s reasoning behind it.

And it’s not like Silva is actually getting punished over this. I don’t think Anderson will feel too bad that Cory ranked him only 41 on his opinion piece. Still a good read.

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]]> By: edub http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131863 edub Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:51:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131863 Ok these are great articles and i love the premise, but I cant get around the fact that u have anderson all the way down at 41 behind guys like Baroni and Murilo Rua. Ill stop commenting on these until the end. I got a feeling your gonna put Shogun in the top 5 somewhere too. Which would be a shame. Ok these are great articles and i love the premise, but I cant get around the fact that u have anderson all the way down at 41 behind guys like Baroni and Murilo Rua. Ill stop commenting on these until the end. I got a feeling your gonna put Shogun in the top 5 somewhere too. Which would be a shame.

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]]> By: edub http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131862 edub Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131862 "Seeing Thales literally turtle up for 25 minutes with a never ending crowd boo is pretty convincing." So why should Silva get punished for his opponent quiting in the middle of a fight. Also something should be said of looking exciting agains cans and looking exciting against the best fighters in the world. “Seeing Thales literally turtle up for 25 minutes with a never ending crowd boo is pretty convincing.”

So why should Silva get punished for his opponent quiting in the middle of a fight.

Also something should be said of looking exciting agains cans and looking exciting against the best fighters in the world.

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]]> By: moosebaby02 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131861 moosebaby02 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131861 33. Dan Hardy: “The Outlaw” is going to bring it every single time, that you can be sure of. Known for big knees, punches and kicks, Hardy leaves it all in the cage every time he throws on a pair of 5 Oz. gloves. His back and forth war with Marcus Davis was undoubtedly one of the better brawls of 2009 no offense but his last 3 fights in the UFC two decision one finishes other than that his resume out side of the UFC is not a murders row of talent.........but if your going buy a guy who brings it every time against people he has nothing to worry about and nothing to lose than ya 33 is a great spot for him...especially ahead of Silva 33. Dan Hardy: “The Outlaw” is going to bring it every single time, that you can be sure of. Known for big knees, punches and kicks, Hardy leaves it all in the cage every time he throws on a pair of 5 Oz. gloves. His back and forth war with Marcus Davis was undoubtedly one of the better brawls of 2009

no offense but his last 3 fights in the UFC two decision one finishes other than that his resume out side of the UFC is not a murders row of talent………but if your going buy a guy who brings it every time against people he has nothing to worry about and nothing to lose than ya 33 is a great spot for him…especially ahead of Silva

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]]> By: Makington http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131860 Makington Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:40:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131860 <blockquote cite="comment-131856"> <strong><a href="#comment-131856" rel="nofollow">sides666</a></strong>: hardy above silva for the excitement factor are you kidding me </blockquote> Although I don't know if I would put him as low a 41, I can definitely see Cory's reasoning now that I thought of it. He does have one of the best highlight reels in MMA, but he also just recently had 2 of the most boring fights I've ever seen. In fact, Leites/Silva might be the complete worst fight I've ever had to watch. Seeing Thales literally turtle up for 25 minutes with a never ending crowd boo is pretty convincing. In fact, the only one time the crowd cheered was when they showed GSP on the big screen. Atleast we know that Marquardt, Belfort, or Henderson all make for an absolute war so we are in a win/win/win situation for his next fight.

sides666: hardy above silva for the excitement factor are you kidding me

Although I don’t know if I would put him as low a 41, I can definitely see Cory’s reasoning now that I thought of it. He does have one of the best highlight reels in MMA, but he also just recently had 2 of the most boring fights I’ve ever seen. In fact, Leites/Silva might be the complete worst fight I’ve ever had to watch. Seeing Thales literally turtle up for 25 minutes with a never ending crowd boo is pretty convincing. In fact, the only one time the crowd cheered was when they showed GSP on the big screen.

Atleast we know that Marquardt, Belfort, or Henderson all make for an absolute war so we are in a win/win/win situation for his next fight.

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]]> By: Makington http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131859 Makington Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:35:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131859 Very glad with your picks of Hazelett, Santos, and especially Gomi. This list is already shaping up very well. I can't wait to see who you have as number 1. Very glad with your picks of Hazelett, Santos, and especially Gomi. This list is already shaping up very well. I can’t wait to see who you have as number 1.

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]]> By: sides666 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131856 sides666 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:30:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131856 hardy above silva for the excitement factor are you kidding me hardy above silva for the excitement factor are you kidding me

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]]> By: hindsightufuk http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131847 hindsightufuk Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:08:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131847 ah come on phil is always entertaining! cant knock him for being energetically challenged! good calls on hardy, phil, ninja and gomi. they may not win many awards these days but they all been in some great fights ah come on phil is always entertaining! cant knock him for being energetically challenged!

good calls on hardy, phil, ninja and gomi. they may not win many awards these days but they all been in some great fights

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]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131844 Sergio Hernandez Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:36:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131844 If all of Baroni's fights ended quickly, then he'd be electrifying. But after the three minute mark, he goes from electrifying to horrifying.

If all of Baroni’s fights ended quickly, then he’d be electrifying.

But after the three minute mark, he goes from electrifying to horrifying.

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]]> By: HonorableAggression http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/03/fiveouncesofpain%e2%80%99s-fifty-most-electrifying-athletes-of-mixed-martial-arts-vol-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-131841 HonorableAggression Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:05:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=18472#comment-131841 I like this concept, of judging fighters by the excitement they bring and not just on how high ranked they are. Well written and funny, the cris cyborg description was especially awesome. I like this concept, of judging fighters by the excitement they bring and not just on how high ranked they are. Well written and funny, the cris cyborg description was especially awesome.

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