PLAYERS:
Tito Ortiz,
Randy Couture,
Royce Gracie,
Matt Hughes,
Chuck Liddell,
Cain Velasquez,
Alistair Overeem
With the announcement that Tito Ortiz will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, people are left wondering who else is deserving of such a spot? Or who else is on track to end up in the HOF along with the likes of Randy Couture, Royce Gracie, Matt Hughes and Chuck Liddell? And what does it take to be considered to be inducted?
While arguments can be made for many fighters from the past and present; like pound-for-pound lists, there is an unclear set of standards that fighters must meet in order to be considered. The P4P debates all have subjective topics and vary from one fan to the next, and the Hall of Fame isn’t treated or viewed any differently.
The Hall of Fame inductees that already have sewn their legacy into the sport, have all had different connections to MMA. Even the late Charles “Mask” Lewis, who never stepped foot in the Octagon to fight, has been honored in the HOF. Rightfully so, considering the TapouT brand he created has certainly played a huge part in the succes...
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June 14, 2012

