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[beardown98]

Both in and out of the ring who stands as the best role model for younger fighters and fans alike.
I've been thinking about ths and struck up a conversation with some friends about it. There knowledge is limited in MMA so i wanted to post this.

I was thinking Forrest because of his work ethic and i have never heard him say anything negative to his opponents.

Rich Franklin also stands out to me but i would just like to here your thoughts.

[MasterShake]

I would have to go with Fedor or Anderson Silva, but neither one of them speaks english, that well. I think a good REP would be Forrest, or a GSP for the Canuckers, adn Matt Hughes for the church goers. I think Wandy for his furosity. There are many good REPS, you could say Liddell because of his name and what he has achieved. Many Japanese like Gomi, or Sakuraba, would be good REPs over in Japan, and the Nogeria brothers could cover South America with the Spider.

[2mcgrath]

rich franklin comes to mind,the guy is a class act doesnt talk shit about his opponents,always shows respect and is a good spokes person for the sport.


also couture is also a class act and shows respect.i think faber would be a guy some of the younger fighters would look up to as he is a young guy his self.and is also respectful.there is alot of good guys in this sport and there is a few bad ones

[MasterShake]

Originally Posted by 2mcgrath

rich franklin comes to mind,the guy is a class act doesnt talk shit about his opponents,always shows respect and is a good spokes person for the sport.


also couture is also a class act and shows respect.i think faber would be a guy some of the younger fighters would look up to as he is a young guy his self.and is also respectful.there is alot of good guys in this sport and there is a few bad ones

I didn't even think about Faber, he would be an excellent choice of how hard work pays off.

I was going to say Couture, but walking out on a contract doesnt represent that good of a fighter. Don't get me wrong he is definetly one of the best of all time, and as a fighter he is definetly respectful to his competition, and is always a gentlemen before and after the fight.

Franklin is definetly a prime choice for speaking in schools given he used to be a teacher so they will except him on that level, for not just being a brute that fights.

[2mcgrath]

Originally Posted by MasterShake

I didn't even think about Faber, he would be an excellent choice of how hard work pays off.

I was going to say Couture, but walking out on a contract doesnt represent that good of a fighter. Don't get me wrong he is definetly one of the best of all time, and as a fighter he is definetly respectful to his competition, and is always a gentlemen before and after the fight.

Franklin is definetly a prime choice for speaking in schools given he used to be a teacher so they will except him on that level, for not just being a brute that fights.

yeah i was hesitant on posting coutures name but contract aside,he is a respectful guy always has been and has been good for the sport up untill the contract deal.

[beardown98]

Originally Posted by 2mcgrath

there is alot of good guys in this sport and there is a few bad ones

The reason i brought this up was because i thought there are a ton of fighters that are good people and role models but all we ever here is the negative things, the disrepsect, complaints about fighter pay to the point of neusaum, cheap shots, arrests ect ect.....

I would have had Rampage on this before his debacle and i still think he's a good guy and that if he gets things straight with himself could be a pillar in the sport again champion or not

[MasterShake]

Originally Posted by rbenson98

The reason i brought this up was because i thought there are a ton of fighters that are good people and role models but all we ever here is the negative things, the disrepsect, complaints about fighter pay to the point of neusaum, cheap shots, arrests ect ect.....

I would have had Rampage on this before his debacle and i still think he's a good guy and that if he gets things straight with himself could be a pillar in the sport again champion or not

I agree with Rampage, once h deals with his personal demons.

[hunterkiller]

Bas Rutten

[Tenacious_Thunder]

Bas,Forrest, and Anderson Silva for their work ethic and just being great guys......

My main choice is Cung Le for being remarkably humble about his skills with IMO he can defeat most.. also a good guy

[Gmunit]

North American - Randy

International - Wanderlei