Why don't people like Matt Hughes?

JPeezy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 11:55 AM

You would think that a guy who has dominated like Hughes has would have a bigger fan base. It seems like most MMA fans root against him, or list other WW's as their favorite fighter.

Why don't people like Hughes??? If you do like Hughes then say so and don't vote!

baba · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 12:02 PM

Let me give this some deep thought .......... oh yea, because he's a dick.

Hypergit · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 12:06 PM

You should have enabled multiple choices.

Cromm · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 12:07 PM

Because of his awesome stand up abilities, and humble, easygoing attitude

I see your point.

chungt79 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cromm

Because of his awesome stand up abilities, and humble, easygoing attitude.

Dude, sarcasm doesn't carry well on a post. You need make it clear to people of your sarcasm.

I don't hate Matt. He's a good fighter with a big heart and I never thought of him as an ass either. He's Christian and I believe he's genuine when he says what he believes in.
I think there is just too much hype when it comes to this guy. Yeah he has string of wins under his belt but he wasn't tested by a good fighter. He will be when he fights GSP and we will see where he stands. His one dimensional fighting was exposed during his fight against BJ. I just want to see him fight against good fighters and give him the credit he gets now when he deserves one.

Dan0 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 12:27 PM

For the past several years I thought Matt Hughes was absolutely the best champion the UFC had ever seen.

Initially, after a title fight he would stay modest and say all the politically correct language.

Then, lately, when he started with what I call his “Fight Promotion” antics, when he crossed the line from being confident to just out and out egotistical (one example was his treatment of GSP on the TUF series) it seemed his head swelled and I started seeing a side I didn’t care for. Yes, he IS the undisputed WW Champion, and he’s fought and won all comers and he could probably take all comers from any other organization (yes, I think he’s that good), but I guess I’m just old fashioned and would prefer his mannered confidence to his unbecoming arrogance.

Just me 2 cents.

chungt79 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan0

For the past several years I thought Matt Hughes was absolutely the best champion the UFC had ever seen.

Initially, after a title fight he would stay modest and say all the politically correct language.

Then, lately, when he started with what I call his “Fight Promotion” antics, when he crossed the line from being confident to just out and out egotistical (one example was his treatment of GSP on the TUF series) it seemed his head swelled and I started seeing a side I didn’t care for. Yes, he IS the undisputed WW Champion, and he’s fought and won all comers and he could probably take all comers from any other organization (yes, I think he’s that good), but I guess I’m just old fashioned and would prefer his mannered confidence to his unbecoming arrogance.

Just me 2 cents.

What did he say to GSP?

Matt is believing everything that Dana is telling him. LOL