Quote of the Day: Forrest Griffin Talks Anderson Silva, Your Mom
by Kid Nate on Oct 2, 2009 11:45 AM EDT
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Let's look back at your last fight against Silva at UFC 101. Ultimately, what do you think went wrong out there?
I don't know. I'm going to guess everything. You know where I made my biggest mistake was saying I would fight that guy. That's definitely the first mistake I made and the biggest.
Was he better than you thought he would be?
I'm not really sure, man. I'm not really sure I showed up to fight him. Maybe I thought he was so good that I didn't have to fight him.
Forrest Griffin to Ariel Helwani.
His exceptionally charming and witty reply to questions about running out of the ring after that fight is in the full entry.
Did it bother you to hear people criticize your post-fight reaction?
Nah, that's the first time I've ever heard it. This is going to blow you away, but I haven't watched the fight or talked about it.
This guy actually asked me a good question the other day, and this is a real story and I really like it: first off, he was very confrontational; I didn't like him much to begin with, and he goes, 'Hey, man, I have to know,' because it's his business to know, 'why did you run out of the cage that night after the Silva fight.' And I said, 'Look, man, I haven't told anybody, let's keep this on the down low, but the truth is your mom was waiting for me in the back to suck my d***, and you know how good of a b*** j** your mom gives, so I didn't want to be late for that sh**.' And that's pretty much the answer I give. I like that answer, so I'll give that answer to everyone.
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I think Forrest is arrogant as all hell and he disguises it behind a cloak of modesty. Similar to Anderson Silva, actually. I don’t think he expected to beat Anderson but I assume that he believed himself to be on at least a competitive level with Silva. The fact that he was utterly embarrassed seems to have taken a major toll on his psyche, judging from the interviews he’s done since then.
by Ahhhoki on Oct 2, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
He was overwhelmed by a fighter from a lower weight class. I can understand how that would be difficult for him to handle mentally.
He was overwhelmed by one of the top P4P fighters in the world.
I understand his being upset that he lost, but it is not like he lost to some low level guy.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
I don’t blame Forrest at all for the way he reacted after losing and has since then. I’m sure it’s extremely difficult for an MMA fighter to take any loss. They’re all tough guys, obviously. I was simply commenting on what I suspect his state of mind to be.
Anderson is an alien and if you want my opinion, he would clown most LHWs in that fashion, including Machida to a less embarrassing degree.
Hmmm . . .
I know the people want to know,
I know reporters live to get the scoop and tell the story but . . .
Why are people continuing to ask Forrest Griffin about his fight against Anderson Silva?
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They must not have got the memo, Forrest isn’t touching that subject. That or they like to beat dead horses.
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by Kaleb Kelchner on Oct 2, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Because the questions are being refused and we have no answers as to why he ran away like a little child. Now we are left to ourselves to make shit up about the fight. Where is MMABay when you need them?
by szucconi on Oct 2, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Some times I think fans have real unrealistic expectations. How often do you go up to perfect strangers and pry into their past, present, future? Do they expect Griffin to be congenial 24/7? Or any other fighter/ celebrity for that matter?
I think most people would feel real horrible after a loss like that, who knows how he feels about that loss.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
What are you talking about man?
Talking to the press is part of his job, just like it is for every other prof athlete.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
Talking to the press is part of the job, yes. I don’t think the guy was a member of the press, either way I think fans and THE PRESS should think, use tact and try to be a little more sensitive. Have you ever heard some of the insulting question Larry Merchant asks the loser of a boxing match with a smug, condescending expression?!?
I don’t know. I bet he’s not a fan anymore, but I tell ya, I’m a fan of his mom’s b*** j***. That’s the important thing, and that’s what I want to come across in your story. If anybody asks me that question, that’s my answer. -Forrest Griffin
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think that anyone here is talking about
him answering questions posed by fans. At least I am not. And insulting or condescending questions are also part of the job man. That is why these guys make tons of money, just like every other pro athlete in the world.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
If insulting, condescending or insensitive question are part of the job, don’t be surprised or dissappointed when the pro athlete responds emotionally just like everybody else.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And I have no problem with a pro athlete doing exactly that
when some reporter is being a douche. But again, that is all part of the job & part of the reason that pro athletes make tons of money.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
but most of the reporters these guys have to deal with aren’t respected journalists or the like, they’re fans that run their own websites and often haven’t developed the respect to ask the behind the story questions. He could’ve approached it like “its obvious that this loss thoroughly upset you, how do you think it could impact you being in the cage later” or something similar
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
How do you know how he was approached?
He may have done exactly that & it would not surprise if Forrest still responded this same way.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
Yeah, but I don’t pay $44.95 to watch strangers fight. One interview isn’t too much to ask.
by Andy R on Oct 2, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Forrest Griffin’s message to the media through Ariel Helwani is clear as day.
Do not ask.
You $44.95 to watch professionals fight. You’re not paying for him to ponitificate on how he just got knock down 3x’s in one round. That’s extra. The color commentator, announcer gets paid to talk abou the fight. You are already getting the pre-fight talk from both fighters.
Can you imagine a reporter or fan trying to ask Rampage slick questions directly after the brutal losses to Wanderlei and Shogun Rua?
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And again, it is not about him answering questions
directly after getting destroyed by Silva. It is about his behavior (running out like a little kid) & still being a little kid about it by not wanting anyone to ask him anything about it.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
So if he said, straight up, “I ran out of the cage because I was thoroughly embarrassed” you would be satisfied?
No they will not be satisfied because they would continue to pry EVEN after he simply said. “I was really frustrated.”
More questions always follow. The fans must know.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I would be satisfied if he acted like a grown man.
Period.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Oct 2, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Everybody does not follow the same criteria for being a grown man.
Some fans said, he acted like a little girl when cried post Keith Jardine fight.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
You may be right,
for me being emotional about a loss is not little girl or little kid behavior. It shows he cares about his fights. But just sprinting out of the ring & then being a dick when someone asks him the obvious question, which is why, is juvenile.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
'Being a dick...'
You mean being himself? Dude has always acted like this so have you always been anti-Forrest?
Honestly, I have never
heard much from him. I know he has always been aloof or whatever, but this stuff is now mounting up.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
i love how people have their own criteria to call someone who’s been through all the stuff he’s been through not a grown man because he’s exceptionally upset about losing in such a manner and doesn’t want to talk about it. Because everyone here would LOVEEEEEE to give interviews about the worst day they’ve had on the job and outline everything they did wrong. YUP.
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course,
but in the real world your boss will still ask you to explain that worst day.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
Does the UFC count as the real world though?
I don’t want to make it seem like I am disagreeing with you because I, too, would like to get a straight answer but given Forrest’s overall track record I think it would be naive to even think you would get something honest.
Yes, it does.
And maybe he would not be honest about it, but it would be refreshing if he was.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
to reply to what you said before, you aren’t his boss. so why is he answering to you?
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Part of his job
is anwering reporters questions which comes from his boss.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
Do you think Tom Brady
& the Patriots wanted to talk to the media after the Giants ruined their perfect season? Of course not, but it is part of their job so they took questions, gave short answers & moved on.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Oct 2, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i really think you would just like to hear him say
i got embarassed so i ran out. WHAT ELSE WOULD HE SAY? GET OVER IT.
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude,
this is not the first time he has done it. What I would like is for him to act like a grown man & not run away crying when things dont go his way.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
Fun Opinion.
So far, it doesn’t appear that the UFC has a mandatory press time post event for the loser like other major sports, however I wouldn’t expect that to stay this way.
Additionally, in a sport where fan opinion impacts how much you get paid (See any of the 1 billion threads on Kimbo for evidence) as much as your skill, Forrest would be wise to play nice with his greatest avenue to ensure the fans still want to see him; the media.
He needs to be careful with his image, because its starting to turn sour.
YOu’re absolutely right but there are so many pro star athlete that are not image conscious and do not care.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I view talking to the press as part of a fighter’s job. It’s not unreasonable to expect Forrest to answer a polite question about the Silva fight, especially if it concerns strategy or something like that.
Agree completely,
call me crazy but I kind of expect normal civil behavior out of grown men.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
Pro athletes in the NBA – NFL, etc. are allowed to skip or dodge a question or two.
“No comment.”
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
You are correct.
And they are subject to this exact same kind of questioning after they do that. Reporters jobs are to get answers & he is not doing himself any favors by acting like this.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
You do realize that Forrest Griffin’s response was not on national television.
You do realize that the president of the UFC usually acts like immature college frat boy in a bar watching a fight.
And not to mention the HW champion was chatised for insulting a sponsor, not his other comments.
I don’t think any one will cry about the blow job insult. It reflects poorly on Griffin but he’s not going to lose sleep over it.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i, on the other hand, think its a hysterical way to deflect the question to D-bags that would choose to ask it as if he had ANY reason to answer it. A real fan of forrest’s would respect that they didn’t need to know until the second book came out
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Except in this case it was an MMA reporter who was asking the question in a respectable manner.
Sure, Forrest tried to act like he was just relating a story about answering that question, but it was also an answer to the reporters legitimate question in its own right.
Find this entertaining all you want, but don’t complain later when MMA fighters and the sport in general isn’t taken seriously by the greater sports community.
i won't complain
because if that is the reason someone won’t watch MMA, its their own problem. The real issue is how much accessibility we have to athletes nowadays, they’re becoming more celebrities than anything else, and its leading to problems- attitudes, drugs, boozing, roids, arrests
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Those problems have always been there.
The increase in media access has only brought greater attention to them.
You're the one who compared him to an NBA or NFL athelete.
And even the most “gangsta” NBA player knows better than to throw out the “your mama/blow job” defense after being soundly defeated.
Pick your stance, either Forrest is or isn’t supposed to be on par with the professional athletes in other sports.
Hmmm . . . .
Did you ever hear of a world-famous pugilist by the name of Michael Gerard Tyson?
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Did you ever catch a post-Golden Boy Promotion Bernard Hopkins interview? You probably don’t want to hear him discuss his time in jail.
Hmmm . . . there’s definitely more like Charles Barkley, Rasheed Wallace who gets fined for breathing or looking at a referee.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
‘Look, man, I haven’t told anybody, let’s keep this on the down low, but the truth is your mom was waiting for me in the back to suck my d***, and you know how good of a b*** j** your mom gives, so I didn’t want to be late for that sh**.
Forrest, you’re my hero, that was just awesome.
No, this is lame. It sounds like something I would have said in middle school to pick a fight with someone larger then me. Not only that, but he is telling the story about how he told this lame joke. LAME
I agree
“Your mom” jokes are funny in the seventh grade. As an adult? Just lame.
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This isn’t even a first hand “your mom” joke. He is that guy at a party saying “Remember that one time” and his story is not about how he ran from the cops or woke up drunk spooning with a buddy or anything of note that would be interesting. Its “Remember that one time when I told that your mom joke, that was cool”.
I’m pretty sure that his story, made up or not, was a kind way of telling the reporter “hey man i don’t know how to make this clear to EVERYONE but i don’t want to talk about that situation so fuck off”
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Then he needs to stop doing interviews, because they are going to ask him about what he does for a living.
Or else there is largely no reason to interview him.
And when the media doesn’t want to talk to you, expect your popularity (ie, salary) to start to suffer.
So when he wins everyone is all about his antics and personality but when he acts the same way after a loss he is a lame, petulant child?
I believe he calls it the "Brock Lesnar" school of acting
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What do you make of the criticism you received after leaving the cage immediately after the fight was over?
That’s dumb. Those people are idiots. Why? Nobody cares. I mean, I don’t think the losers were going to speak that night anyway, you know. Just get on with the next fight already.
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I like the guy, and he’s funny and self depricating and everything, but there’s definitely an underlying “jerk” nature to some of his comments. He says it jokingly, but you can tell there some venom there.
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someones a bit touchy about this subject
wassamatta, was it YOUR gf waiting for Forrest? Cut the guy some slack, he doesn’t want to talk about a fight that he got thoroughly embarassed and shouldnt have to. Especially to impress you.
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Ditto.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Acctually, whats funny about this is that my girlfriends mom love to watch Forrest fight.
My issue is that he is less of a man for the way he acted.
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by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thats a fine argument. And I don’t have a comeback for it because I am meeting your mom in five minutes…
Lamer when it happens to you, right? Sportsmanship is important and Forrest has none. I have lost enough in my life and I hate losing, but you have to deal with it.
but the point is i got the gist of what youre saying, aka this argument is irritating you and you wanted a response with an edge. Sportsmanship is important but there exists truly no answer that he could give. You are prodding into a man’s personal life and something he has no reason to give an answer about. You are being paparazzi. You are in the wrong. It doesn’t matter how he responded to the question, respect that he doesn’t want to talk about it and move on.
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think it is unreasonable to ask a fighter about his fight, win or lose. Saying I don’t know what happened is fine. Saying “your mom sucked my dick” is flat out unacceptable.
Exactly. Forrest has to understand that this is part of the sport. People are gonna ask you why you got your ass kicked. But to come out and say something like that is ridiculous. I like Forrest, but the guy needs to grow up and learn to deal. We’ve all been humiliated one way or another. It’s not like Forrest is unique in that regard.
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Reading the full interview I am finding my opinion of Forrest getting worse.
He at least calls Anderson the best in the world later, which is at least giving a little bit of respect to the guy that beat your rather than continuing to act like you have amnesia or were on drugs for the fight.
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I used to really like Forrest but I am starting to think he is a bit of a dick. I had no problem with him running out after the fight, although I do think he should have stayed, but was thinking he was probably just really disappointed and embarrassed after losing that bad. Now I am starting to think he is just a sore loser and really doesnt give a crap about the fans or media that root for him…and make him money.
read his book, he IS a dick
but he’s a likable dick who treats himself how he treats everyone, not all fighters are GSP
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The part about books not having ratings was my favorite part, never even really thought about that until now.
Then again most people don’t expect 14 year old kids to be going “Oh my god I’m going to go the library and take out Ulysses and Anna Karenina and stay up all night and there is nothing anyone can do to stop me!”
I hope they put Forrest up against Rich for the New Years show!
Rich vs. Forrest would be cool.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like to see that,
but I think Rich would REDRUM him.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
It’s sort of funny in a “I can’t believe he thinks that joke is funny” way so maybe the joke is on him. But then again maybe he knew that it was funny that people might think it was funny that he supposedly thought it was funny, so maybe the joke is on us?
you're trying to hard man
and he wasn’t telling a joke. He was being a dick, quite obviously, for a reason. He doesn’t want to talk about the Silva fight.
by Austin Martin on Oct 2, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would you leave this part out?
Did it bother you to hear people criticize your post-fight reaction?
Nah, that’s the first time I’ve ever heard it. This is going to blow you away, but I haven’t watched the fight or talked about it.
This guy actually asked me a good question the other day, and this is a real story and I really like it: first off, he was very confrontational; I didn’t like him much to begin with, and he goes, ‘Hey, man, I have to know,’ because it’s his business to know, ‘why did you run out of the cage that night after the Silva fight?’ And I said, ‘Look, man, I haven’t told anybody, let’s keep this on the down low, but the truth is your mom was waiting for me in the back to suck my d***, and you know how good of a b*** j** your mom gives, so I didn’t want to be late for that sh**.’ And that’s pretty much the answer I give. I like that answer, so I’ll give that answer to everyone.
Was he a fan or media member?
I don’t know. I bet he’s not a fan anymore, but I tell ya, I’m a fan of his mom’s b*** j***. That’s the important thing, and that’s what I want to come across in your story. If anybody asks me that question, that’s my answer.
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I don't want to cut and paste too much of Ariel's interview
want to encourage people to go read the whole thing.
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Let's put this to rest
I’ve been seeing all these interviews, and even as a fan of his before (and I still am to some degree), I could care less.
If he doesn’t really care what people are thinking, I really don’t either. If he starts going on a losing streak and still thinks everything’s a joke, go for it. I’m ready to stop kicking this around. I’m much more interested in who his next fight is and if he wins, but again, from his interviews I’m not sure he’s caring about that all too much right now either.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Oct 2, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
You see, the issue is that I am now much, much less interested in who he fights next.
Unless its someone who I think will do the same thing Silva did, which would put him on a 3 fight losing streak.
Otherwise, I don’t think I would care to see his name headlining a fight card.
He doesn't have to give responses to interviews or act like a good guy
I don’t have to give a shit about him as a fighter or pay money to see him. That’s pretty much the trade off.
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Am I the only one who thinks Forrest did pretty damn good against Silva, all things considering.
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????
considering what?
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering that Silva is a robot sent from the future to destroy our fighters.
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Imagine if they let Silva fight as often as he wanted to? The UFC would run out of fighters.
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I fixed it for you
“TheUFCWORLD would run out of fighters.”
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by a tommy point on Oct 2, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d say he did appropriately, but definitely not “pretty damn good.” He has virtually nothing to hang his hat on in the fight. He missed, he got hit, he went down. When I think of “pretty damn good against Silva, considering,” I think Lutter. He at least had moments of his own in their fight, and came in with a lot of disadvantages.
150% more Ultimate than the leading competitor.
what a chump. I used to like forrest. He used to fight with a lot of heart and his best used to come out when he got busted up a bit. He also seemed like a liekable guy. It seems this has all taken a complete 180.
The above comments by him are shameful, regardless of the reporter’s approach. Im far from the biggest fan of the media nowadays too. There’s obviously plenty of goading, prodding, and antagonizing from them but athletes need to handle themselves better and generally do. Furthermore, he’s never talked about the fight anyway. Forrest may want it to all go away and refuse to talk about it, bully reporters, etc. but it wont until he actually gives a somewhat forthcoming answer. This could have been light years behind him if he had just done the friggin post fight interview, or any others in months thereafter. Franklin got schooled twice by Silva and was more than receptive in both post fight interviews, one despite his face being totally rearranged. I’d love to see Rich fight him. Maybe he can beat some class into his ass and show him how a professional behaves.
by Ozone on Oct 2, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Its hard to talk about your perfomance when you just got Ko’ed. Forrest is just an emotional guy and he is just sick of everyone asking him to explain his actions. Is there somewhre in the UFC rule book stating that all fighters must give cheesy interviews after the fight? Seriously, thoose things are ussually so borring anyway.
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I can totally see a fighter or his camp waving off a post fight interview after a ko or emotional loss for the fighter’s own best interest. However, like I stated Forrest has been ducking this issue for months. He’s had plenty of time to gather himself and even come up with some bs excuses if he wanted to. He’s done nothing but run from his problem. Most can tell you from first hand experience that it wont make it go away. He’s an old enough person with enough life experience and should know this. He also should know how this effects his overall image and his ability to sell his crappy book and make $. I don’t know where the guy’s head is it, but he’s flushing his career down the toilet.
He didn't "just" get KO'd
He got KO’d two months ago, now he’s just being petty and childish.
Walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
Forrest used to be a humble fighter
“It gets old, all of it. People putting a lot of hopes and dreams on you. Telling you they put money on you, and ’you’re my kid’s idol.’ I don’t want to hear that [expletive]. Get Tom Brady on your kid’s wall. Why me?”
I can’t believe this. What is his deal
Forrest, the humble fighter.
"It gets old, all of it. People putting a lot of hopes and dreams on you. Telling you they put money on you, and ’you’re my kid’s idol.’ I don’t want to hear that [expletive]. Get Tom Brady on your kid’s wall. Why me?"
I can’t believe this. What is his deal? I remember what I liked about Forrest was the fact that he was so down to earth and an “Every man’s fighter” I have lost so much respect for him. It’s like he doesn’t believe in himself anymore and it shows! He really has blown it this time.
I read on cagewriter that he is just gonna run everytime he loses a fight and not talk about it. What?! Not talk about it… He wants to run away like a child… Sounds like he needs a freaking wake up call.
Hello?! Come back to reality man.
by pcast01 on Oct 2, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
"I read on cagewriter that he is just gonna run everytime he loses a fight and not talk about it."
Well we can only hope that happens every time he steps into the ring then so we wont have to see him much longer.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
hopefully not...
We can just expect, only if he loses, to see him run then no talking about his loss. Real classy.
I really, really, really (I must add a 3rd “really” to drive the point) that you’re not taking Forrest Griffin literally or seriously. I hope you don’t take Rampage seriously, because he doesn’t know what’s coming out of his mouth some times.
I really hope you’re not eating all the phrases that the UFC force feeds down your throats like “Every man’s fighter,” “Mr. Captain America,” “the Best Fighter in the World,” or “Family Values” for the matter.
Like Rampage said, “I’m not like Randy Couture.” Forrest Griffin is not like Rich Franklin.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there any other fighter that has flat ran out of the cage?
I can’t remember another fighter RUNNING out of the octagon…
There has been a bunch of times where fighters immediately get up and go to the back after a loss (not running but still “not facing the music” as some want them too).
We already know that Forest is a pretty emotional guy after losses. Why not just accept that the guy was embarrassed as hell and move on?
Embarrassed at the time, sure. But usually they don’t skip the post fight presser and insult reporters that ask questions about it like he is in 7th grade. He is only drawing more attention to it and making it a bigger issue then it should be.
by szucconi on Oct 2, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly!
“Face the Music” and move on. Learn from your mistakes, fight on… It will only make you a better fighter!!!
curious, how does participating in the post-fight presser . . . “facing the music” so to speak, make you a better fighter?
I’m just saying.
We don’t know if the guy he made that comment to was a reporter or a fan. We don’t even know if it/ was an actual account. He answered Ariel Helwani’s question and that other guy in the video interview in Las Vegas . . . in the same manner he has always been answering questions.
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by VeeisAnimated on Oct 2, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
For one, it shows some class. Two, from a loss you can learn what your doing wrong and improve. That’s what I mean.
Only thing he did wrong was stepping in the ring with Silva and i think he learned not to do that again.
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Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
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by TearsofaClown on Oct 2, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's pretend
Brocklesnar answered a question this way. What would you think about that?
"I will do nothing lightly. When I walk, I will walk heavily. When I fight, I will fight with conviction. When I speak, I will speak strongly. When I love, I will love with everything"
Wouldn't happen
He says some foolish things, but it’s all in the way of promoting his image.
You’ve got to think, that was his job when he was in the WWE; he’s been trained to do that, literally.
Maybe with someone else, though. Just saying, of anyone, it would seem he’d be the least likely.
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by Bryan Everson (The Royalty of Roto) on Oct 2, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he lost to Silva or because he is acting like a dick? Either way I doubt he career is over because of this incident.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Oct 2, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Both. He can’t handle losses. And he acts like he can’t handle losses. Not the mindset of a champion but somehow won it.
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He never thought of himself as a champion and hated when he was the champion anyhow, doubt he would care if he ever touches that title again.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Oct 3, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Forrest had his run......
…..and now it’s over. All he had left was the fact that he had alot of fans. Now he’s driving them all away by being an ass hole. So what is a fighter with no chin to do after all his fans hate him?
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