10. Rulon Gardner
- "They say there is no better foundation for mixed martial arts success than a wrestling background. With that in mind, it is easy to understand why the notion of Gardner becoming an MMA convert was once such a tantalizing prospect."
9. Brock Lesnar
- "Not everyone appreciated Lesnar’s meteoric rise, as he was viewed by many as an outsider who had not truly earned his lofty status. Still, his heel demeanor and frightening blend of size and athleticism were a boon to the company."
8. Roger Huerta
- "It was not supposed to be like this, not for a former Sports Illustrated cover boy who was expected to give the Ultimate Fighting Championship the appeal it desired within the boxing-minded Mexican market."
7. Paulo Filho
- "Depending on who you ask, there was once a time when a case could have been made for Filho as the world’s No. 2 middleweight, behind only the incomparable Anderson Silva."
6. Mark Kerr
- "The Smashing Machine" then moved on to the greener pastures of the Pride Fighting Championships, where he would remain unbeaten through his next six bouts. With his imposing physique and penchant for quick finishes, Kerr was regarded as one of the top heavyweights in the world through that period."
5. Lee Murray
- "Murray’s most talked-about fight did not come within the confines of the cage, however. Following UFC 38, Murray purports to have knocked out Tito Ortiz in a back alley street fight outside of a nightclub in London."
4. Karo Parisyan
“Karo is the most talented person I’ve ever met in my entire life,” Melanson told Sherdog.com in 2012. “What he could do without training at all was amazing. If people saw the kind of life that he lived and then watched his performances, you’d be like, ‘Are you serious?’
3. David Terrell
- "Almost as quickly as he arrived, Terrell was gone. Distracted by personal issues in his showdown with Tanner, “The Soul Assassin” admittedly gave up in the middle of the bout. Haunted by the loss, Terrell spent the better part of a year in seclusion."
2. Rickson Gracie
- "While no one can dispute Gracie’s grappling credentials and his contributions to the sport, one still has to wonder how he would have fared against some of his more accomplished contemporaries. Most famously, Gracie claims to have turned down $5 million to face Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba in Pride."
1. Phillip Miller
- "Such is the case of Miller, who went unbeaten in 16 professional fights during a three-year span from 2000 to 2003, earning notable victories against the likes of Jake Shields and Mark Weir. As he administered a brutal, three-round beating to Moacir Oliveira in what would turn out to be his final professional bout, Miller began to contemplate what it would feel like to be on the receiving end of a similar thrashing. Stick around long enough, and it would inevitably happen. Miller ultimately chose long-term health and well-being over wearing out his welcome."
- "They say there is no better foundation for mixed martial arts success than a wrestling background. With that in mind, it is easy to understand why the notion of Gardner becoming an MMA convert was once such a tantalizing prospect."
9. Brock Lesnar
- "Not everyone appreciated Lesnar’s meteoric rise, as he was viewed by many as an outsider who had not truly earned his lofty status. Still, his heel demeanor and frightening blend of size and athleticism were a boon to the company."
8. Roger Huerta
- "It was not supposed to be like this, not for a former Sports Illustrated cover boy who was expected to give the Ultimate Fighting Championship the appeal it desired within the boxing-minded Mexican market."
7. Paulo Filho
- "Depending on who you ask, there was once a time when a case could have been made for Filho as the world’s No. 2 middleweight, behind only the incomparable Anderson Silva."
6. Mark Kerr
- "The Smashing Machine" then moved on to the greener pastures of the Pride Fighting Championships, where he would remain unbeaten through his next six bouts. With his imposing physique and penchant for quick finishes, Kerr was regarded as one of the top heavyweights in the world through that period."
5. Lee Murray
- "Murray’s most talked-about fight did not come within the confines of the cage, however. Following UFC 38, Murray purports to have knocked out Tito Ortiz in a back alley street fight outside of a nightclub in London."
4. Karo Parisyan
“Karo is the most talented person I’ve ever met in my entire life,” Melanson told Sherdog.com in 2012. “What he could do without training at all was amazing. If people saw the kind of life that he lived and then watched his performances, you’d be like, ‘Are you serious?’
3. David Terrell
- "Almost as quickly as he arrived, Terrell was gone. Distracted by personal issues in his showdown with Tanner, “The Soul Assassin” admittedly gave up in the middle of the bout. Haunted by the loss, Terrell spent the better part of a year in seclusion."
2. Rickson Gracie
- "While no one can dispute Gracie’s grappling credentials and his contributions to the sport, one still has to wonder how he would have fared against some of his more accomplished contemporaries. Most famously, Gracie claims to have turned down $5 million to face Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba in Pride."
1. Phillip Miller
- "Such is the case of Miller, who went unbeaten in 16 professional fights during a three-year span from 2000 to 2003, earning notable victories against the likes of Jake Shields and Mark Weir. As he administered a brutal, three-round beating to Moacir Oliveira in what would turn out to be his final professional bout, Miller began to contemplate what it would feel like to be on the receiving end of a similar thrashing. Stick around long enough, and it would inevitably happen. Miller ultimately chose long-term health and well-being over wearing out his welcome."
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