Which UFC-only fighter would have benefitted most from fighting under PRIDE rules?

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  1. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    By UFC-only, I mean guys who fought in the UFC, but not in Pride.

    Who do you think gains the highest extra % in terms of how tough they are to beat?

    I'm no expert, but I'm not sure I'd even want to watch a Bones fight where he could soccer kick and stomp a downed opponent.

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    Haggis McJackass, Jul 28, 2011
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  2. Stoo

    Stoo Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Fred Ettish would have been a beast in PRIDE
     
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  3. timmyjames

    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    :rofl


    edit: i have that fight somewhere....i have to find it to post the guys "style" i remember the ring announcer taking a double-take look at the card because of how ungodly long it was

    edit 2: here i go, here's my try

    shorunyirimatsumorun kempo
     
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  4. Primate

    Primate Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He'd lose the elbows as well, though, which are a big part of his game.


    Anyways, to answer the question, I'd say someone like Cain or JDS, can you imagine the damage either of those guys could've done in some of their fights if they were allowed to kick or knee to the head?
     
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  5. monaroCountry

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    Not much actually, much better kickboxers in the pride days. JDS and Cain would have a very tough time against someone who can actually take and trade punches.
     
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  6. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Can't think of any to be honest. Ironically id probably give Brock the best shout simply because of his size speed and strength.
     
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  7. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    That's true.

    Too much damage for the general public's appetite, I think.

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    Haggis McJackass, Jul 28, 2011
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  8. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    Really?

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    Haggis McJackass, Jul 28, 2011
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