Our buddy Robert at FreeFightVideos sent us these strange clips with this note: "This is as far as I know the first physically handicapped MMA fighter. His name is Franky Van Hove. His nickname is "The submission King" and he hails from Holland." Damn. Mad respect for trying? We can’t find a pro record for Van Hove, but apparently he’s also a competitive grappler, where he’s had a little more success. You can watch him choke out a couple of opponents here and here.
Previously: Sign of the Apocalypse #631: Dwarf Cage Fighting
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Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:28
If I ever had to fight that dude, it would be leg kicks all day.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:28
ever see the no-legged grappler?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:30
Could that other guy seriously not pass his guard?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:34
He's invincible when it comes to double leg takedowns though.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:35
EliteXC should've gotten him to fight Kimbo. Zero percent chance he throws any kicks. I got a million of'em...
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:36
His leg is still in better shape than Corey Hill's.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:36
Is "hopping" a fighting style?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:37
Is his nickname the PIRATE? Ouch deduct 10 Karma points from me. I am ashamed.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:40
@ Curtis Sample I was wondering if I could get a free sample of whatever you're on. Were you by chance in the "Leprechaun spotted in Alabama" video posted on CP yesterday? Are you the guy with the flute?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:40
There is a guy training MMA in Georgia who has no arms or legs. I heard he was a good high school wrestler...not so much in college.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:41
@ Myles Kilometers What is with your name? Is your last name Myles with a Y? For real, i'm not joking here. I am curious.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:43
NUB-GUARD! I wonder if this was the dude that choked out Koscheck?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:45
Talk about a one legged man in an ass kicking contest !!!!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:45
What a boring thing to be curious about. It's the internet...I can be whoever I want.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:45
i cant even watch that how can they let that guy fight?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:45
@B I was thinking the same thing LOL.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:45
He claims to be an MMA fighter, but he doesn't really have a leg to stand on...
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:50
His kicking game is shit.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:51
Judging by CP's recent luck with interviewing unknown fighters it will only be a matter of time until we read the headline "Franky Van Hove; One legged Serial Killer
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:51
The no leg grappler is no joke. He came to Ohio and tapped a bunch of people. Miltech camp said he did the same thing. We have a one-armed guy at Jorge Gurgel's gym and he's a beast also
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:51
@ Myles Kilometers - Whatever dude...may of had something in common with you is all.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:54
@ Curtis Sample aka Gayhole Whatever it is you do on redtube, i'm willing to assume it's gettin YAH DICK BROWN.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:55
Ya know, it's good to see that he can still get a leg up on his competition. He's just a regular typical fighter, he puts his pant on one leg at a time. He's always ready to go toe-to-toe. After all his training and conditioning, he's "hoppy" to take on any opponent. Not only is MMA fighting an accomplishment, you should see his crowd pleasing tap dancing.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:59
FACT: Hove can still kick the ass of everyone who posts on this site. If only this guy can give TUF Guy a beatdown.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:59
I was just funnin' with. No...neither my first or last name is Myles...it's just an awesome screen name. As for having things in common...I like Banana popsicles...anyone?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 12:59
I wonder if he works at ihop?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:00
I wonder how his sprawl is
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:03
How come no one commented on my joke??? Here it is again: Is his nickname the PIRATE? Ouch deduct 10 Karma points from me. I am ashamed.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:05
in order to "kick" anyones ass he would have to use the flying side kick a la "The Iron Shiek"
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:06
@FEDORISAPUSSY: Is his nickname the PIRATE? Ouch deduct 10 Karma points from me. I am ashamed.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:08
I get it CanadianProduce lmao
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:09
@ CanadianProduce We heard you the first time around. Rehashing it doesn't make it any better...in fact, now it's slightly more embarrassing for everyone.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:10
@ Myles Yeah the jokes on me apparently!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:10
@ Curtis Sample Good job buddy. Looks like we have another TUF Guy phantom poster. Lemme take a wild guess here, is your favorite fighter is Lesner?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:11
If he's the submission king, I wanna see him pull off a triangle choke.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:12
It's good to see that the Ben's frequent Craig's List not only for prostitution, but they also are the first to ride in the new wave of gimpy fighters to be fed to Kimbo.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:15
HE IS NOT THE 1ST OR ONLY HANDICAPPED MMA FIGHTER. MATT HAMIL IS LEGALLY DEATH AND THAT IS A CONSIDERED A HANDICAP..
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:16
@Curtis Sample Damn! You really ARE TUF Guy!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:17
@Anonymous: I've always wondered what it's like to be LEGALLY DEATH. Think it's comfortable?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:18
HEY FELLOW GAYS, DJ CURTIS SAMPLE HERE, I'M HOSTING A FISTING PARTY THIS WEEKEND AND AM HOPING TO TAKE THE DOUBLE PENETRATION WORLD RECORD AWAY FROM JENNA JAMESON. ANYONE CUMMIN? IF SO PM ME, I GOTTA GET BACK TO MY HOME EC CLASS!!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:22
Okay, enough of this. I apologize for the bad joke. Happy? Now here's one of my posts back in January and I've used it in the NSAC story: "I am still amazed by the accuracy of UFC Prime's depiction of BJ Penn. Even to the point of Dana having to call BJ to make sure he wasn't slacking. Now fast forward to now, with everything between. BJ is bad for the sport."
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:30
Look!!! The joke is on CanadianProduce again....yeaaaah this is such a valuable way to spend my recess!!!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:31
Curtis Sample officially rules for calling you out on trying to make internet friends with me. Plus writing in all caps is just plain fun.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:33
@ Curtis Sample You've landed on the wrong site again- this is an MMA blog- you were looking for www.douchetards.com . Remember you're their poster boy?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:35
How can somebody bash somebody else for bad grammAR(not er) when they can't spell or use proper grammar themselves? I guess that it "don't" matter if you do it right?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:36
canadian produce no one cares about any of your posts back in january so just stop talking you sound stupid
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:38
Check out the slick guard-pass at 8:47!!!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:45
@ Curtis Sample So you actually went looking for douchetards.com to find a picture of yourself? That makes my day. You been clwned fucker.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:52
Question of the day: What would be worse? Fighting a chick in MMA and losing, or fighting a one-legged man in MMA and losing?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 01:56
NEW QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHY DOES ITBURNSWHENIPEE ASK SUCH DUMB FUCKING QUESTIONS?!?!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 02:12
@Curtis: Just ignore pee. The REAL question of the day: Give him the rematch? I would love to see BJ retired back into his momma's arms?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 02:13
@ LunchKid Follow the thread in sequence dicktard. Otherwise, keep posting your own brilliant comments and hope that some day, some how, you will make a difference in the the world...er wait I mean in the comments section. The future looks bright for you kid.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 02:16
@ Curtis Sample Ahaha did you get your previous posts deleted by CP? If so, I am actually kind of jealous!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 02:35
Keith Miner is the 1st pro mma fighter who is also an amputee. Fights again June 6th, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He also won the last NAGA here in Dallas for his division. People were getting pissed when he submitted them. Check him out because he is proof that even with a disability you can still achieve goals. He went straight to pro because no one gave him a chance to fight ammy because he had one hand.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 02:41
This guy could never be a real fighter. I get he wants to try it and he loves the sport, but seriously. He has zero balance, he would drop at every solid bunch that connected. If the fight goes to the ground, how is it fair that he has two legs to try and lock leg locks in, but the guy he is fighting only has one leg to try and put a submission on. Not to mention if you kicked him in the leg enough, he just wouldnt be able to stand, then what do you do drop to your knees and fight at that level?
Wed, 03/18/09 - 03:00
This is the greatest thread on the internet. Thank you, I'm still lol.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 03:07
he's not from holland btw, he's from belgium... mad props to this guy for stepping in the ring!
Wed, 03/18/09 - 03:54
At least you don't need to watch out for triangle chokes
Wed, 03/18/09 - 04:08
Oddly enough, Fedor still found a way to knee bar the nub at last years sambo tournament. for reals...
Wed, 03/18/09 - 07:39
yea i heard the after party is at IHOP.
Wed, 03/18/09 - 08:40
Shit, people are taking cutting weight a bit too far these days.
Thu, 03/19/09 - 12:10
Whoever actually let this guy fight needs to be beaten. That was just messed up. I couldn't even watch the whole thing.
Thu, 03/19/09 - 05:19
Sweep The Leg, Johnny!
Thu, 03/19/09 - 08:12
The guy fights out of team perfect in Belgium, not Holland, his oponent in the second video fights out of team topfighter. I would never fight a one legged man it's just not fair..
Thu, 03/19/09 - 09:10
His entrance song is the Bunny Hop.
Thu, 03/19/09 - 11:02
So much for him putting on a triangle choke XD
Thu, 03/19/09 - 11:43
one of the guys i train with nick dioneada an amateur fighter. fought a guy with one and 3/4 arms. we had to put a boxing glove on his nub because it was just one bone and possibly could have poked nick in the eye. nick keylocked the nub and ripped the glove off.
Sat, 03/21/09 - 01:25
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