Sisti Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 it's funny because if someone on an MMA message board said they didn't know who jon jones was you would laugh uncontrollably at that. yet, if you ask the average person on the street who jon jones is they would have no clue so who do you think are the top 5 most household names in MMA for people that don't really watch i'd go with brock rousey gsp silva kimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 brock kimbo liddell couture anderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAMaster_Debater Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Tito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMMAFansSuck Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Grease st pierre Anderson Silva Brock Lesnar Rampage Jackson Chuck Liddell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jduk Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 as in fighters outside the UFC? Jacare Cormier Alvarez Aoki Melendez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StompGrind Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 it's funny because if someone on an MMA message board said they didn't know who jon jones was you would laugh uncontrollably at that. yet' date=' if you ask the average person on the street who jon jones is they would have no clue so who do you think are the top 5 most household names in MMA for people that don't really watch i'd go with brock rousey gsp silva kimbo[/quote'] Kimbo - Youtube Brawler Brock - WWE superstar Rampage - A-Team Chuck Lidell - Dancing with the stars Randy Couture - Movies most notably the Expendables. Honorable Mention: Gina Carrano - Movie and they probably heard about this mma chick that fought this dude called Cyborg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Kang Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Kimbo - Youtube BrawlerBrock - WWE superstar Rampage - A-Team Chuck Lidell - Dancing with the stars Randy Couture - Movies most notably the Expendables. Honorable Mention: Gina Carrano - Movie and they probably heard about this mma chick that fought this dude called Cyborg. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAMaster_Debater Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Kimbo - Youtube BrawlerBrock - WWE superstar Rampage - A-Team Chuck Lidell - Dancing with the stars Randy Couture - Movies most notably the Expendables. What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAJess Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Kimbo - Youtube BrawlerBrock - WWE superstar Rampage - A-Team Chuck Lidell - Dancing with the stars Randy Couture - Movies most notably the Expendables. Honorable Mention: Gina Carrano - Movie and they probably heard about this mma chick that fought this dude called Cyborg. This What he said What they all said, although not in this order. Kimbo would be at the bottom of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMMAFansSuck Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The title asked for "mma stars". Why the **** is Kimbo on anyones list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StompGrind Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 What they all said' date=' although not in this order. Kimbo would be at the bottom of the list.[/quote'] I don't know about that. Black dudes know them some Kimbo. Maybe middle of the pack. Brock is the most famous i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingzero8717 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Rampage - A - Team Brock - WWE Cung Le - Movies Anderson/Jones - Huge Sponsorship deals/Nike GSP - Vaseline Sponsorship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisti Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The title asked for "mma stars". Why the **** is Kimbo on anyones list... I should probably clarify since Kimbo is not an MMA star...let's just say anyone who has been in the UFC or another reputable MMA organization (SF, Pride, Bellator) I'd say 1. Rampage - A-Team and other things 2. Liddell - Dancing with the Stars is HUGE and so many people that no nothing about MMA have asked me about Liddell when he was on this show 3. Kimbo - So many people that no nothing about MMA will say "do you know kimbo slice?" 4. Brock - WWE and UFC main eventer 5. Silva - If the casual fan knows any straight-up fighter it would be him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 1) Brock 2) Rampage 3) Randy 4) Kimbo 5) Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollw Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 In order it would have to be: Brock Lesnar - WWE/UFC Randy Couture - UFC/Movies - (Expendables) Tito Ortiz - UFC/TNA (Appearances) Ken Shamrock - WWF/UFC Rampage Jackson - UFC/Movies (A-Team) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAJess Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Any list that doesn't have Brock as #1 is wrong. WWE = most watched TV program and most twitter followers in the world. He is the most known, and it ain't even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisti Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Any list that doesn't have Brock as #1 is wrong. WWE = most watched TV program and most twitter followers in the world. He is the most known' date=' and it ain't even close.[/quote'] you're probably right...he is the biggest star too, which is supported by the fact that no PPVs do as well as those headlined by Brock 2-5 is a tossup as far as order goes but there's some obvious names that are bigger than others i doubt anyone outside the ufc world knows who chris weidman is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesreed90 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Rampage Couture Chuck Brock Kimbo Any list without Brock and chuck is way off my dad who doesn't watch mma knows who they both are. Chuck is a pretty big name outside of mma entourage Simpsons dancing with the stars then of course The Dallas interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiting Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Rampage Jackson Kimbo Slice Brock Lesnar Randy Couture Tito Ortiz Chuck Liddell could be swapped out for Tito for the #5 spot I suppose. Guys like GSP, Anderson, Jonny Jones and Sonnen are also right on the bubble - ditto for women Rousey or Gina - however I don't think your average "non-MMA" individual would have heard of them, or remembered them if they had. That's not to say it's always going to be like that - there are a number of athletes that I am aware of even if I don't follow their sport, however I don't think MMA has saturated the media market to quite that degree yet. Rampage and Couture both have had big movies, so they're pretty much locked in people's minds. Kimbo had those EliteXC fights that were more heavily covered than any UFC event to date (plus, he's got that "OMG!" kind of look about him that's hard to forget. Brock is a huge name because of his WWE, his failed NFL run, and his success within the UFC. Tito makes it for being the poster boy of the industry when it first began to expand as well as being Mr. Jenna Jameson and popping up at random celeb events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDuperdudacud Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 1. Brock WWE 2. Chuck- one of the biggest stars of the UFC in his day and now. Had appreances in TV shows and Movies. 3. Chael Sonnen- Just his fight alone with Silva got him well known. he was on a bunch of sports talk shows on espn and also has a best selling book out. 4. Wanderlei Silva- Loved in Asia, Loved in USA, Loved in Canada, Loved in Brazil. His style is just crowd pleasing. 5. Jon Jones- Biggest star in the UFC today, signed with Nike, has two NFL brothers, and his DUI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Can Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 the ones that are in movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaksame Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Royce Gracie Matt Hughes GSP Brock Lesnar BJ Penn I know many people who do not watch or care for MMA and they know all 5 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicboxer Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 1) Brock2) Rampage 3) Randy 4) Kimbo 5) Chuck This seems to be the right list. Too bad 4 of them are retired, and the 5th, (Rampage) should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'd go 1- Brock 2- Chuck 3- Kimbo 4- Couture 5- Rampage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Vitor is actually quite popular in brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipso_facto Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Bruce Lee Chuck Norris Steven Seagal Jackie Chan Jean-Claude Van Damme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rule_abiding_poster Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 brock gsp anderson penn aldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobercuban Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 no order: Chuck Tito Brock Kimbo Couture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent555 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I should probably clarify since Kimbo is not an MMA star...let's just say anyone who has been in the UFC or another reputable MMA organization (SF' date=' Pride, Bellator) I'd say 1. Rampage - A-Team and other things 2. Liddell - Dancing with the Stars is HUGE and so many people that no nothing about MMA have asked me about Liddell when he was on this show 3. Kimbo - So many people that no nothing about MMA will say "do you know kimbo slice?" 4. Brock - WWE and UFC main eventer 5. Silva - If the casual fan knows any straight-up fighter it would be him[/quote'] By your definition, Herschel Walker should be on there above Kimbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Obviously Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Brock Lesnar Kimbo Slice Randy Couture Chuck Liddell Tito Ortiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAJess Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 4. Wanderlei Silva- Loved in Asia' date=' Loved in USA, Loved in Canada, Loved in Brazil. His style is just crowd pleasing. [/quote'] That is a great point. All of the list so far have been made with just North America in mind. If you figure worldwide, guys like Silva and Fedor would probably make the list. By your definition' date=' Herschel Walker should be on there above Kimbo.[/quote']Another good point. Herschel Walker might be above a few people on the list, but most younger people probably have no idea who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyran125 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 if Brock and Kimbo are recognisable as MMA stars for people that dont watch MMA, then MMA for it to be as recognisable as a complete sport like boxing or Soccer etc, has a long, Loooooooooooooooooong way to go. right now, UFC isnt a sport for me, its an entertainment product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAJess Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 NBA is an entertainment product to' date=' but theres fouls, penalties, real rules, that arent shades of grey, they are black and white. The ref cant just stop the action on the court when he feels like it becuase its not exciting enough for the crowd. Until theres fouls/penalties that are clear and crystal and the ref is only allowed to stop the action when something is illegal, not just for entertainment purposes, then i wont consider it to be a real sport.[/quote'] What is a foul in basketball? Oftentimes what is called and what isn't is just as controversial as some of the ref's calls in fights. Same can be said for holding and pass interference in the NFL. The difference is, there are some NFL and NBA refs with 20+ years experience. The same can't be said for MMA judges and refs. Although your comparison to the NBA isn't valid, your point is. MMA needs to get far better refs and judges before they become a true mainstream sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent555 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Kimbo isn't more popular than Anderson and GSP. He just isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Brock LesnarKimbo Slice Randy Couture Chuck Liddell Tito Ortiz rampage hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobercuban Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 no order: Chuck Tito Brock Kimbo Couture Brock LesnarKimbo Slice Randy Couture Chuck Liddell Tito Ortiz these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Obviously Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 rampage hater Rampage is still in UFC....right? He doesn't really stand out, so I never remember.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullbone Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 1 Brock Lesnar 2 Randy Couture 3 Rampage Jackson 4 Chuck Liddell 5 Anderson Silva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetatronBJJ Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I decided to ask someone outside of the MMA world who their favorite MMA fighter was. So I called my mother. She asked me what MMA fighting was. WTF?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chute_Boxe_Champion Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 GSP Anderson Brock Liddell Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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