Issue 086

March 2012

Travis Browne

Unbeaten UFC Heavyweight contender

YES

He changed the whole dynamic of the heavyweight division when he came into the UFC in 2008. The accomplishments that he achieved so young into his MMA career is also unheard of. He was like UFC champion after just three pro fights – that’s amazing. Something to really be proud of and I don’t recall anybody that has done anything like that. He also brought so much recognition to the sport and when he got here he achieved big things. He’ll always be remembered, that’s for sure.

Joey Beltran

The 13-6 UFC heavyweight puncher

NO

Brock Lesnar’s accomplishments should definitely be recognized, but to say he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, considering the company he would be keeping… No, I don’t think he deserves to be there. He would need to have had a much longer career to be considered. Longevity is something all of the guys who are currently in the Hall of Fame definitely have. You cannot take anything away from what Brock accomplished in such a short period of time; he was definitely a shooting star and had a huge impact on pay-per-view and helping the sport reach another level of popularity. But he just didn’t last long enough to be considered for the Hall of Fame.

What you had to say on the matter ...

YES

“I definitely think he should. I am not really a fan but his impact on the sport was undeniable. He should definitely be in the Hall of Fame.”

@GIANTSAJ

NO

“No way in hell he deserves to be up there with Couture, Shamrock and Gracie! Lesnar is so overrated! His record shows that.”

@MATTHEWTRUEMAN

NO

“He’s 4-3 in the UFC. If there was a Hall of Fame ‘Guy Who Can Sell Pay-Per-Views’ category maybe, but definitely not as a fighter.”

@ARSNLTIM

YES

“Yes. His list of opponents is crazy tough, record of 4-3 is remarkable given his inexperience, and his PPV draw is unmatched.”

@HACKETT740