EA Sports MMA Announces Frank Shamrock Added to Roster

[Wet Bandit]

Quote: Originally Posted by CYST2000

Frank is going to make this game more legit. He is still a world class fighter with a darn fine record.

No. He once was a world-class fighter with a darn fine record. He's not anymore.

Since the turn of the century, he's 4-3, with three of those wins coming against guys with losing records. In the USA Today consensus MMA rankings, Shamrock isn't even ranked in the top 25 at middleweight. At this point in his career, he's a 36-year old guy who's a .500 fighter against mid-level competition.

[CYST2000]

He is a legit great of the sport. He has had an awesome career, and yes he has lost allot recently, but he still has name recognition and his accomplishments speak for themselves. I mean he really is the Godfather of the sport as we know it, a well rounded fighter and a showman.

[CYST2000]

I hardly think Diaz and Cung Le are mid-level talent.

[sb24]

Well NONE of this will matter if EA buys out THQ as a thread on this site indicates. I really dont want to see that happen.

[Wet Bandit]

Quote: Originally Posted by CYST2000

I hardly think Diaz and Cung Le are mid-level talent.

It's tough to tell about Cung Le, considering he hasn't fought anybody, but Diaz? The guy lost to Karo, Diego, Riggs, and Sherk all at WW. That's two LWs, one gatekeeper, and Joe freaking Riggs. He's a clear step below the guys that are a clear step below the top guys. He's not a bad fighter, he's just not a guy that's going to have any serious impact.

[LocoDoePapo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Wet Bandit

It's tough to tell about Cung Le, considering he hasn't fought anybody, but Diaz? The guy lost to Karo, Diego, Riggs, and Sherk all at WW. That's two LWs, one gatekeeper, and Joe freaking Riggs. He's a clear step below the guys that are a clear step below the top guys. He's not a bad fighter, he's just not a guy that's going to have any serious impact.

this is why mma math doesnt work. nick was very young in the fights you have mentioned. what about when he beat gomi?

[LocoDoePapo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Wet Bandit

No. He once was a world-class fighter with a darn fine record. He's not anymore. Since the turn of the century, he's 4-3, with three of those wins coming against guys with losing records. In the USA Today consensus MMA rankings, Shamrock isn't even ranked in the top 25 at middleweight. At this point in his career, he's a 36-year old guy who's a .500 fighter against mid-level competition.

lol usa today rankings???

this game is for the hardcore mma fans. rosters wont be the deciding factor in what i play, ill play whatever game is better. there are alot of great fighters outside of the ufc. i know its hard to fathom for some but its the truth.

[judgejudy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bona Fide

I hope there is an option to have him fight with his braces.

this will be part of the braceface DLC pack