HigherFrequency Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Is it consecutive losses? Consecutive fights being finished? Acting like a **** in public? Losing to a Champion? Trying to make a comeback? I think I have seen fighters get called cans for all of those things. Can we make some kind of list of qualifiers so that I am less confused, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGun Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Being a can makes a fighter become a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruteDion Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 @Carnage41 : Ain't black enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12еr Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 They merely have to be matched up against a fighter that their accuser is rooting for before being called a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer9133 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 ^ Whoops! User not found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus__ Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 It's a very complex concept, but one way to know is if the guy fought 175 straight minutes without getting a finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWest® Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 GSP is a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12еr Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 GSP is a can You sell him short. He's an overweight, greased up can that was on a stack of anabolics for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWest® Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 GSP is a can You sell him short. He's an overweight, greased up can that was on a stack of anabolics for years. You're right, I don't give him enough credit for what he has accomplished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poonmachine Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 GSP doesn't care about black people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poonmachine Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ok captain princess lol, losing to a can makes you a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijosef Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 The word has evolved from simply meaning "a poor/mediocre fighter used to pad records" to a general insult. A fighter being called a "can" is like a mechanic or technician being called a "hack". It's used to impugn not only the individual but also the individual's capability in his/her field. These guys are "cans" according to the classic definition: http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kenneth-Allen-13050 http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Shawn-Nolan-5080 Neither of the above are skilled fighters, but they've sure helped pad the records of many fighters in the past (obviously, since they have records of 1-34 and 6-46, respectively). Now, calling someone a "can" (no one in the UFC is truly a can in the classic sense - cans would be relegated to smaller promotions) is basically the biggest insult you can use for a fighter. By calling someone a can, you're not only levying a personal insult against them, you're slamming their work inside the cage. It's the ultimate slur for MMA fighters (and boxers I guess, since the term is borrowed from that sport), and it gets used all the time on this forum. So, to recap: Can (classic definition): low skilled fighter used to pad other fighters' records Can (modern definition): slur against mixed martial artists attacking them not only personally but professionally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCCagerattler Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Can has become like goat. It has lost its meaning through over use by fanboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poonmachine Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Can has become like goat. It has lost its meaning through over use by fanboys. Add P4P and "Legend" to that last as well of over used terms in MMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12еr Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 You guys take **** too seriously If you guys are like this on the internet, you must be unbearable in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poonmachine Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 You guys take **** too seriously If you guys are like this on the internet, you must be unbearable in real life. don't bring that rustle in here everyones jimmies are just fine ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashflow Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Tomato CAN is likely the original phrase. When you called somebody a tomato can, it means they're just in there to get beat up and pad the record of whoever they're fighting. To clarify, I'll use it in a sentence. "If you fight at 135 in the UFC, you're a tomato can, unless your name is Renan Barao." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWest® Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 You guys take **** too seriously If you guys are like this on the internet, you must be unbearable in real life. I have to agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth388 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Losing one time, or winning, but not impressing one person is usually all you have to do lately to achieve the lofty "can" status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTUF Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Losing one time, or winning, but not impressing one person is usually all you have to do lately to achieve the lofty "can" status. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_OF_RED Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 From what I have seen from some of the ignorant people on this form, your only not a can if you are: undefeated, you fight only top 10 fighters, finish all your fights, fight at least 3 times a year and never get injured, and have a likeable personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus__ Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 From what I have seen from some of the ignorant people on this form, your only not a can if you are: undefeated, you fight only top 10 fighters, finish all your fights, fight at least 3 times a year and never get injured, and have a likeable personality. Forum*, you're*, ignorant. Also, GSP is a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Wesley_of_Wells Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 His initials have to be GSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12еr Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 From what I have seen from some of the ignorant people on this form, your only not a can if you are: undefeated, you fight only top 10 fighters, finish all your fights, fight at least 3 times a year and never get injured, and have a likeable personality. sounds like the sea of red is coming from between your legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.N.I.C. Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If your full name starts and ends with an "A" you might be a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Wesley_of_Wells Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If your full name starts and ends with an "A" you might be a can. lol I see what you did there. Anderson SilvA. Well played sir. =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.N.I.C. Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If your full name starts and ends with an "A" you might be a can. lol I see what you did there. Anderson SilvA. Well played sir. =D> lulz could be Bigfoot or Assuerio Silva. i'll probably get flamed for this but Big Nog and Diet Nog also qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Wesley_of_Wells Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If your full name starts and ends with an "A" you might be a can. lol I see what you did there. Anderson SilvA. Well played sir. =D> lulz could be Bigfoot, or Assuerio Silva. Nah, those two may display can-like tendencies from time to time but Andy is the true can of the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.N.I.C. Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If your full name starts and ends with an "A" you might be a can. lol I see what you did there. Anderson SilvA. Well played sir. =D> lulz could be Bigfoot, or Assuerio Silva. Nah, those two may display can-like tendencies from time to time but Andy is the true can of the bunch.true dat hommie. what about Big Nog and Lil Nog, I went back and added them before you could comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Wesley_of_Wells Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If your full name starts and ends with an "A" you might be a can. lol I see what you did there. Anderson SilvA. Well played sir. =D> lulz could be Bigfoot, or Assuerio Silva. Nah, those two may display can-like tendencies from time to time but Andy is the true can of the bunch.true dat hommie. what about Big Nog and Lil Nog, I went back and added them before you could comment. Maybe Lil Nog lol. He has a glass body like Cruz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesterdays_Hero Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Loss = can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWest® Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Loss = can +1 GSP is a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoToGuy Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 they lose one fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigherFrequency Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Loss = can +1 GSP is a can GSP gave his belt back to the UFC because they couldn't find a fighter that could take his title from him. Truth bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunchBag Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 sometimes they dont even have to lose a fight to be a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzPride Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Matt Brown is a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohardorgohome1 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 The word has evolved from simply meaning "a poor/mediocre fighter used to pad records" to a general insult. A fighter being called a "can" is like a mechanic or technician being called a "hack". It's used to impugn not only the individual but also the individual's capability in his/her field. These guys are "cans" according to the classic definition: http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kenneth-Allen-13050 http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Shawn-Nolan-5080 Neither of the above are skilled fighters, but they've sure helped pad the records of many fighters in the past (obviously, since they have records of 1-34 and 6-46, respectively). Now, calling someone a "can" (no one in the UFC is truly a can in the classic sense - cans would be relegated to smaller promotions) is basically the biggest insult you can use for a fighter. By calling someone a can, you're not only levying a personal insult against them, you're slamming their work inside the cage. It's the ultimate slur for MMA fighters (and boxers I guess, since the term is borrowed from that sport), and it gets used all the time on this forum. So, to recap: Can (classic definition): low skilled fighter used to pad other fighters' records Can (modern definition): slur against mixed martial artists attacking them not only personally but professionally wtf and they still fight lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyAust Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Being a CANadian also mean your a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzPride Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Being a CANadian also mean your a can. lol ... forced rivalry because of the stupidest TUF yet... we get along so well us and them, basically let each other come to our countries to shag our women al year round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillandpower Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I think the "basic" criteria to be a can is that the fighter loses more than wins. Also, my personal criteria is that if a guy beats low ranked guys but gets destroyed (not caught but literally man handled) by a higher ranked guys .. then hes a can too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 - Brazilian - European - Irish - Birdchest - Doesn't bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Can Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWest® Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Loss = can +1 GSP is a can GSP gave his belt back to the UFC because they couldn't find a fighter that could take his title from him. Truth bomb. GSP is a can. Truth bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Wesley_of_Wells Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Loss = can +1 GSP is a can GSP gave his belt back to the UFC because they couldn't find a fighter that could take his title from him. Truth bomb. GSP gave his belt back to the UFC because Vegas bookies wouldn't let the winner take his title from him. Truth bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Polo_Hermano Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Apparently you are a can if you win the belt in your division but never deserved the title shot in the first place, all while being "out of your league". Oh and also undefeated in your professional career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thicksolid&tight Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 From what I can tell there are a lot of cans on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12еr Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 From what I can tell there are a lot of cans on this forum. Whose alt are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 GSP, Khabib, Ronda, Machida......just a few examples of the cans in MMA today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thicksolid&tight Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 From what I can tell there are a lot of cans on this forum. Whose alt are you? What is alt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrodMMA92 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 You're a juice box if you lose to a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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