The Week in Quotes - April 19th to 25th
MR. SILVA, YOU WILL BE TRIED BY A JURY OF YOUR PEERS
"You never want to disrespect fellow fighters, much less two contesting a UFC world title, but I think both guys should hang their heads in shame, quite honestly." - TUF 3 winner Michael Bisping disrespecting both guys. (UFC.com)
"Disrespect to the public and so bad for the UFC, because everybody is waiting to see a great show." - Former Pride middleweight champ Wanderlei Silva after a meal of rice and chicken (chicken and rice). (Fighters Only)
"Well, I’ll just say that at least I can expect to take a bathroom break or to go grab a refreshment when it comes time for him to fight." - Former UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes, in between beating his dad with brother Mark. (matt-hughes.com)
"He threw a punch at the air and the guy fell down. He was attacking him the whole time." - Former UFC light heavyweight champ Chuck Liddell dressing down journalist Mike Straka at the post fight presser. (Cage Writer)
"I’m comfortable with people’s opinion, because they have a right to their opinion, but when I went out there, everything I [prepared for] in training, I felt I executed in the fight." - UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva, the misunderstood artist for our time. (Yahoo)
BRING OUT YOUR DEAD
"Chuck has been doing this for 16, 17 years...and I guess the old saying is, it's very hard to train an old dog to do new tricks." - Olympic gold medalist Howard Davis Jr. commenting on Chuck's habit of dropping his hands. (Cage Writer)
"There were no changes. I knew that before the fight because an inside source told me that it was just a front." - UFC light heavyweight champ Rashad Evans
HE'S NOT QUITE DEAD!
"Chuck is still dangerous to anybody." - Former UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes touching on Liddell's infamous club game. (MMA Fanhouse)
"Number one, I like him and I like watching him. Number two, I still think he's good enough to do some serious damage to people." - Hughes, explaining his reasons for wanting to see Chuck fight more.
YOU DON'T SAY!
"I am never going to be an Ernesto Hoost-level kickboxer." - Congenital amputee Kyle Maynard. Maynard lost his amateur MMA debut via unanimous decision. (MMA Fanhouse)
LIKE RICE AND CHICKEN, BUT BETTER
" Now I mainly eat a horse meat, rice and protein shakes." - Alistair Overeem, to be the horse you got to eat the horse. (Index.hr)
WELCOME TO BLOODYRAGS.COM, NUMBER ONE IN MMA COVERAGE
"But they claimed the bikini was wet, and a wet bikini would weigh 6 pounds." - Hitomi Akano's manager Shu Hirata. (MMA Weekly)
"I heard blame on a scale at a gym they used, the period (as explained to me by saying, “Blood” in a Portuguese accent and making a whooshing effect with his hands from the crotch area.), and the fact that Gremlins didn’t enter the picture is surprising." - King of Pancrase Josh Barnett channeling his inner gynocologist. (Josh Barnett Myspace)
WHITE NOISE
"This guy is like a great white shark. When there is blood in the water, he is going to fucking kill you." - UFC President Dana White, on Anderson Silva. (Inside Fighting)
"He’s the Andy Warhol of mixed martial arts." - White, on Silva again. Judging by fan reaction, he's more like David Lynch. For the record, I hate David Lynch.
"Now when is the last time you saw the Leon Spinks fucking doll?" - White, highlighting his efforts to set up fighters financially post-retirement.
"I have gay and lesbian friends, people who I respect." - White, with the worst defense of offensive language.
"The reality is though that as we get bigger, a lot of the bigger companies we do business with have no fucking balls whatsoever. They will fucking tuck dick and run in thirteen seconds. And I didn’t build this thing to what it is by being a pussy." - White, if he can't offend sponsors through coarse language, he'll do it directly.
PARTING SHOTS
"The old Matt Hamill is not the new one." - Matt Hamill, in things that make you go "Hm." (MMA Fanhouse)
"Frankly, I am absolutely unmotivated by money." - Femme fatale Gina Carano who must be holding out on a Strikeforce deal for more chocolate. (MMA Fanhouse)
"My body fat percentage is pretty obvious if you look at me right now." - Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir, always humble. (Edmonton Sun)
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Sorry for the lateness, hangovers are a bitch.
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 26, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The gina deal is likely being held out based on a time commitment and ability to do other projects instead of fight without having to give over a percentage. I think money amounts were figured out a while ago.
by Michael Rome on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That and her dad owens the two biggest
Her dad owens the two biggest casinos in Reno. She can hold off long enough till some thing better comes along, Its not like she’s fighting to make ends meet. I’m happy the Elite XC crap is over and some of thses guys can feed there kids.
Hello, Japan!
by Mr.Kib on Apr 27, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Tuck dick” will now be absorbed into my everyday vocabulary.
And how long did it take you to decide whether or not you should use bloodyrags.com?
by SamCupitt on Apr 26, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not long at all.
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could go for some chicken and rice now that you mention it.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Apr 26, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bloodyrags.com
I gagged
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 26, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The old Matt Hamill is not the new one.
filed under “things you regret saying”, along with “There’s a lot of 205-pounders we can all bang”..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 26, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hah, agreed.
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that. Hamill is what my dad would refer to as ‘a real beauty’
by subo on Apr 27, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously – he’s so fuckin’ overrated! He’s a good technical director, but can’t write a decent script to save his soul! “Oh look, I’m mysterious!” No you’re not, you’re a pretentious prick who inspires other people to make shitty art films!
What…mma blog…stick to the topic?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 26, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Lynch?
American postmodern filmmaker who frequently manipulates dreams and surreal imagery in his films. He’s loved by most film nerds, but I can’t stand him because I never feel that his movies ever mean anything. They look pretty, but I never find any substance without making incredible leaps of logic between completely unrelated elements. I’m all for symbolism, but when it’s that convoluted, I call BS.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 27, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...
You should win a Pulitzer for this shit. I look forward to this every week. Is there any way we could get a best of “Week In Quotes” like each month? I will chip in a few dollarz if that will help. Make it a Fanpost at the end of each month and add a poll. Who’s with me here?
by Wookalarman on Apr 26, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like these posts, but some people here hate it..
i like the idea, but i can only chip in a few pesoz.. hahaha. :p
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 26, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would people hate it?
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 26, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They think I fighter bash. They don’t understand satire. I’m not that funny. Etc. I appreciate people’s support though!
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 26, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, well don't stop doing this weekly feature..
..oh and how’s the ref project doing? how many are left? it’s kinda hard to keep track of it in the comments part of the last post..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 26, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only 20 left, though I’m not sure they’re findable. I’ve been parsing through the data slowly but surely.
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 26, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have Netflix. Everything is findable. ;-)
by Wookalarman on Apr 26, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
internet > netflix
Some fights are simply lost to the void.
by Benicio on Apr 27, 2009 3:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you update the spread sheet? maybe i could help some more.. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 27, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pI3KcJPXbVUtNJ3_g_R-aHw
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 27, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
serra vs din thomas.. larry landless
Gan McGee vs Alexander Dantas.. Big John
McFedries-Radev: Jorge Alonso
Grice-Etim: Mazzagatti
matt lindland vs ivan salaverry UFC 39: Kipp Kollar
Alexander-Schafer: Rosenthal
rees-bruno: Donnie Jessup
Edgar-Maynard: Adam Martinez
Rodriguez vs Arlvoski – Mason White
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 27, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some of these have been posted by the others in the other thread.
and do you know who this is? sczucconi posted it there and i dont know who the ref is..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 27, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...
Don’t listen to those idiots. The little quips you add at the end of each quote will one day be in History books. Keep ’em comin.
by Wookalarman on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like these posts, but some people here hate it..
Tell me who. I will take care of that shit right now. Mike, don’t listen to him. ;-)
by Wookalarman on Apr 26, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since this will be the first whole year of TWIQ, I’ll probably do a mid- and full-year “best of”.
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 26, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always dig ’em too. Even the Karo jokes.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Apr 27, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite Bisping quote from that article is “I’ve seen more aggression from my fiancĂ© when she hits the January sales.”
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by Beer Monster on Apr 26, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“fiancĂ©” should have two "e"s on the end to make it feminine. Just sayin’. Grammar Nazi away!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 26, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Wanted to Say
I look forward to this every week as well. It’s amazing! Keep it up!
It’s a great regular feature!!
by rainmaker6 on Apr 27, 2009 1:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was never a Liddell fan until
that post fight press conference. The fact that he jumped to Silva’s defense, even when Dana was trashing him, shows more class than I think we have ever seen from him. He had no reason to other than standing up for someone he felt did no wrong.
Also, I would say Chuck’s opinion, as a fighter with similar style, is more significant than any of Silva’s critics. Its hard to understand what he was doing unless you have gone through similar
by EazyEismydad on Apr 27, 2009 2:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the Matt Hughes quotes…. awesome work Mr. Fagan.
by Gunslinger20 on Apr 27, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EPIC FAIL
You’re killing me Fagan. You missed the Baroni interview from Nerd Society? It was the most utterly hilarious interview this week.
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by Leland Roling on Apr 27, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know how that slipped through the cracks. I definitely read it (or at least the good bits). It might not have gone through Google Reader, though, which is where I get 99.9999% of the material.
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by Mike Fagan on Apr 27, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was real?! I thought that was just satire.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Apr 27, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea, was it? The problem is that if it is satire…. it still sounds like something Baroni would say just to be an asshole to nerds. LOL! Still a funny as hell interview if it is.
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by Leland Roling on Apr 27, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure it was real…
What else do you eat besides pork fried rice?
Pussy.
LOL, makes me laugh all day.
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by Leland Roling on Apr 27, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that interview just got a hundred times more awesome.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Apr 27, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typo
“King of Pancrase Josh Barnett”
Should be: “King of Pancrase and noted steroid user Josh Barnett.”
Keep complaining about people breaking the rules, juicer. It’s HILARIOUS.
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
by jemaleddin on Apr 27, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EXACTLY.
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
by jemaleddin on Apr 27, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only person that wants to see Hughes get in the ring against Silva, he wants to go up a weight class anyway, let him fight Anderson right away, should make for a quick fight, more than likely with Hughes staring at the lights.
by proflex on Apr 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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