Shocking News: Kimbo Slice to Compete on TUF 10
by Michael Rome on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT
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Now this came out of nowhere. According to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports, Kimbo Slice is going to be a contestant on TUF 10:
The UFC president has repeatedly insisted he would not allow Slice to compete in the UFC unless he won his way onto the show by competing on "The Ultimate Fighter." Slice has called White’s bluff and will appear on Season 10 of the highly rated Spike TV series, White has confirmed. Fighters live in the same house and train together, and then fight during the show in a bid to earn a UFC contract.
This will likely be a ratings bonanza for the UFC on Spike. Good move? Bad move? I lean towards good, I have no problem giving him a chance on the reality show, it's much less offensive than bringing him in to lose to Chuck.
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YAY!
How awesome is this? It’s a season of TUF with Rashad and Rampage coaching…and Kimbo as a contestant. If you try to tell me this isn’t amazing TV…you are full of shit.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 1, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
If luke cummo, josh haynes and dave kaplan get a chance to fight in the UFC through TUF, than why not Kimbo?
by Dropkick434 on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
didn't Luke Cummo make it to the finals?
and I think he took Joe Stevenson to a decision too.
Dave Kaplan does suck though, I’ll give you that.
by polevaultking on Jun 2, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I guess you are right about Cummo making it to the finals. I routed for him but his skills weren’t very impressive. I think every fight he won was an upset. He just popped into my head right away when I was trying to think of really bad TUF contenders to appear on a PPV.
by Dropkick434 on Jun 2, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is sweet
If Kimbo gets serious and stays serious, who knows?
Rex Richards by destruction, by the way.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who gets Kimbo?
Rashad or Rampage? Because that will be a crazy tag team.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
by thetakeover on Jun 2, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will see Kimbo win or lose, sink or swim, depending on how good he really is. I like this
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
reality gold
Kimbo + Rampage + Rashad + random club mma fighters with access to free alcohol = awesomeness.
Not being cynical, but this makes me want to get out my popcorn and watch. I’m hooked for another season.
by cyke on Jun 1, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good move? This is a great move.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea I’ve come around to that position already.
by Michael Rome on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus just fell off his dinosaur.
"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 Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Jackson just fell off his dinosaur.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good move.
The UFC, Spike, and the reality show ratings can all get a win-win out of this. If he loses in the opening fight, so what? His persona alone will still bring hours of entertainment.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo to Team Rampage, Kimbo to Team Rampage, Kimbo to Team Rampage
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rampage coaching Kimbo...
is my ideal situation.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 1, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Jinx.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Kimbo
can at least win one fight.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Jun 1, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, losing in the prelims = 4-5 million people watching one episode of the show
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
havent read all the posts yet, but i think they’re only doing 16 fighters (all going straight into the house) this season
by woooburn on Jun 2, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And unlike in recent seasons, where the competitors had to win a fight to earn their way into the house, there will be no such arrangement this time. All 16 fighters – Spike and the UFC are keeping names of the others a closely guarded secret – will automatically move into the house.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 2, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe but it would be hard to even find 16 HW that don’t suck really bad I would guess.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep there is a reason that this is only the second season to have heavyweights on it (and the vast majority of the heavys on the other season either dropped in weight class or out of the UFC entirely). New talent at heavyweight seems to be really thin.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Rampage and Rashad coaching, I definitely wanna see Kimbo at least get into the house.
I love me some Sexyama!
by pud333 on Jun 2, 2009 3:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind. Looks like all 16 fighters will be moved right into the house, without any prelim fighting. Serves me right for not reading the original article properly. D’oh!
I love me some Sexyama!
by pud333 on Jun 2, 2009 3:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are enough cans where he should…
by mmalogic on Jun 2, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The season would be ridiculous if Bobby Lashley was on the show too.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that will bring in the ratings
I wish it could happen, but I think its impossible since he already has a fight scheduled.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make it happen Dana!
Kuwabara Kuwabara
by J. B. Maddox on Jun 2, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit I didn't see this coming!
I think it is definitely a good thing.. Maybe I’d start watching tuf more this time around..
If he does well then the UFC gets another marketable fighter, if he doesn’t do as well, then at least he boosted the ratings a lot and the name of whoever beat him gets more recognition..
I hope he does pretty well though. He seems like a nice guy, elite just didn’t use him properly..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you've got to hand it to Kimbo
He’s willing to get in there and do what he needs.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Jun 1, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS
Sean Gannon will be on Season 10 of TUF.
LOL, just kidding.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
reccoed
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need Crazy Horse Bennett, Akihiro Gono, and Mayhem Miller to make this show better
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 1, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Kimbo + Krazy Horse = BIGGER THAN SEINFELD RATINGS
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I heard Bennett is fat now, so I think he could make heavyweight. Hopefully we see Jose Cancesco vs. Kimbo Slice in the opening match.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 1, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I heard opposite. I heard he got pretty beefy in prison. He’s supposed to be fighting in some secondary shows and trying to get a main promotion fight down the road.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god I hope so, nobody can put on a show like Krazy Horse
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 1, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The format for season 10 will be 16 HW fighters.
So… we have Kimbo participating in a 32 man grand prix.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No every fighter gets to the house theyve only brought in 16 HW’s according to Yahoo.
YAMATO DAMASHII
by R.T. on Jun 2, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nuts, those frantic first two episodes are my favorite part of the whole season.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too :(
I'm the kind of girl who loves to watch a GOOD fight!
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by funnytiger on Jun 2, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best. Season. Ever.
I’m calling it now.
"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 Jun 1, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets hope Bobby Lashley enters the house
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 1, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Long lost Browning brother makes appearance.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The world is a strange, interesting place, sometimes. This is going to be awesome for TUF ratings.
by Cannon Jacques on Jun 1, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Somebody ask Bas what he thinks about this, pronto.
by szucconi on Jun 1, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
Get him the video game! Thank god, no more Affliction/Strikeforce fan posts claiming they need to sign Kimbo for ratings.
by bignerd on Jun 1, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Move
This is a good move for all. The ultimate fighter and spike get a ratings boost. Kimbo get to fight with the chance of making it into the UFC and Dana White looks like a man of his word. I think if kimbo wins one fight we’ll see him fight again inside the octagon.
by UFCblogger on Jun 1, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aren’t they not doing the fight to get into the house this season? If they are, this is probably the reason why.
"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 Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also seems like it would be tough to find 32 legit heavyweights.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are they doing one weightclass again?
by szucconi on Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have mixed feelings about that. WW=crappy. LW=freaking awesome.
by szucconi on Jun 1, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How’s aboot 16 good HWs and 16 cans for them to whale on
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just look at Cage Rage HWs and you have the cans. Oops, did I say that?
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go down to local bar:
Dana: “So do you want to be a fucking fighter?”
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don’t think theres such things as 16 good heavyweights out there. For every decent prospect such as Rex Richards out there you have at least 1000 Jonathan Wiezoreks.
by SamCupitt on Jun 2, 2009 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point but,
since when do they only get legit guys?
"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 Jun 1, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, they are only doing 16 in the house right away.
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by Leland Roling on Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoooooooooooly balls.
I am fucking shocked.
by Sergio Hernandez on Jun 1, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
The issue here is how much will the ufc pay him cause he already said that thereason for him not signing with strikeforce is cause of a pay cut..
I have the feeling that he got a HUGE signing bonus here..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don’t think so. I think he will get one for getting to the finale. I mean we already know that he’s going to fight on the finale either for the contract or as a prelim fight. I bet you the bonus comes from there
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's not guaranteed anything before joining he wouldn't sign
Kimbos manager said that strikeforce didn’t offer him a significant pay cut yet they still refused..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he was getting 500k in elite..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if SpikeTV ponying up for this one because I don’t see the UFC paying a guy that kind of money to do TUF or offering him a contract he would accept for winning
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
elite played loose and fast with money. They kissed Kimbo’s ass and got him everything he wanted. Dana hasn’t kissed his ass and won’t until he proves himself
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana wouldn’t pay that fucker bonus money for just walking on the set. He’s not that fucking stupid.
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Spike TV actually helps pay a portion of two TNA wrestlers’ salaries (Sting and I think Kurt Angle) in an attempt to raise ratings for them. Spike might have offered to pay Kimbo for this. Probably not, but I just thought I’d put that out there.
by Chromium on Jun 1, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I was wondering, this seems like something SpikeTV would pull.
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no they aren’t paying him a bonus. They might pay a bonus to the guy who beats him
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s very plausible.
"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 Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid huh?
Wait for the ratings then tell me if paying him is still stupid..
PS
You can argue your point better with out sounding like you’re bashing the fighter..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not bashing kimbo at all. If Kimbo wins the damn thing fine. If he doesn’t it ain’t going to break my heart. I don’t care about Kimbo but don’t sit here and act like he’s the saving grace of TUF.
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like him or not (most hardcore MMA fans don’t) he is tv ratings gold and that is what makes the entertainment world go around.
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok he’s rating’s gold but for me personally, I was going to watch TUF no matter what. I never mentioned anything about his broad appeal to the sport. I don’t care.
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but when you get right down to it we aren’t the target audience for TUF the casual fans are. It’s a great lead in show for Manswers.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes I know that. thank you for the obvious comment.
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch your tone, please.
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by Richard Wade on Jun 2, 2009 3:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s ratings gold
Exactly why I think he got paid to do this.. If I was him, and strikeforce offered me a small pay cut from my 500k, and all the ufc offered me is a normal tuf contract, why wouldn’t I take the money?
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don’t think Dana would pay a guy a bonus who he said wasn’t even a real fighter. I mean come on!
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly and that was the point that was being made all along here. SpikeTV has a lot of control over what does and doesn’t make it onto TUF and it’s not like they would be above paying someone a butt load of extra cash to do one of their “reality shows” to boost the ratings. That has nothing at all to do with Dana White.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again
Read the comment ^
Kimbo would get easy money from strikeforce.. Sure the ufc won’t give him money as big as that but they still have to do something to convince himto take their offer. Like cash plus the opportunity to get big sponsors and to fight in the ufc..
It’s not that hard to understand. Why is it so impossible for you that they’d give him a signing bonus?
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Final thought on money for Kimbo: Dana giving this guy money to prove himself on the show would be BS.
SpikeTV paying him? Fine.
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't have to throw money at Kimbo.
He just made half a million dollars to get his reputation wrecked. At this point, Kimbo has to care more about legitimizing himself than he does money.
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you don’t really think Kimbo has any of that money left do you?
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if he spent it all on coke and hookers
I don’t think he’s struggling for money. I honestly believe Kimbo wants to be considered a real MMA fighter. Dana knows he doesn’t need to throw money at a guy that got embarrassed by Seth Petruzelli. Spike knows that TUF is their ratings cash cow, they don’t need Kimbo to get people to tune in, especially after the success of UFC Undisputed.
I just don’t think this is about money. Kimbo wants to fight in the UFC and if competing on TUF is what it takes, he appears to be humble enough to give it a go.
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t there a rumor about Dream wanting Kimbo for the SuperHulk but not being able to get him? Wasn’t there also a rumor about Kimbo going to boxing with Gary Shaw?
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if the problem with the SuperHulk was the TUF shooting schedule?
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, he was considering going to boxing
What makes you think he’ll do this just to save his reputation? And to be legit in the eyes of Internet fans?
It’s all about the bread..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really doubt that. If Kimbo cared about being legit, he would have done alot of things differently. Until I see different, I’d say kimbo is in it for the money.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does he need to do differently?
Have an MMA legend vouch for him? Check.
Fight whoever they put in front of him? Done.
Remain humble despite losing to an absolute nobody? Been there.
I just don’t get why Kimbo making ridiculous money at Elite means he is demanding ridiculous money from the UFC. Kimbo knew he could get outrageous cash, he was a media gold mine. He knew what he was worth to a fledgeling organization and he laughed all the way to the bank. You can’t fault the man for taking advantage of the hype, even if he didn’t live up to it
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually Bas quit on him after not liking his training efforts for the Ken Shamrock fight.
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, was going to mention that, but you beat me to it. If I remember correctly, Bas said Kimbo started up something he promised he wouldn’t do after he slipped up once.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My apologies.
After Kimbo was knocked out, I didn’t read anything on him fully expecting it to be nothing more than an article about how absolutely worthless he is.
I know he’s not a great fighter, and he’s probably not likely to even sniff the finals, but I still don’t think it’s fair to assume he’s only doing it to get paid
¿Quieres chiclets?
by The Mexican't on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t want it to be true, it would be great if Kimbo truly does have a love for the sport, I might find it hard to believe, but that dosen’t mean I don’t want to believe it. I guess we’ll see when next season starts.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course he’s in it for the money. Every single fighter in the UFC is in it for the money.
I can’t believe i have to say this again.
by FRANKIE on Jun 2, 2009 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did Dana say about Brock when he was fighting on Dynamite?
What did Dana say about Randy when he was “resigned?”
What numerous things has Dana said about Fedor/Arlovski/Sylvia…?
Why do people still believe anything Dana says publicly? His job is to promote the UFC. If that means he has to bash people that aren’t in the UFC, so be it.
by Phildo on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he said I’m the only one who could promote Brock
he said Randy’s agent is a jackass and we have paid him enough
he says now that he wants to sign Fedor
so your point is?
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow guys
we should
start using
commas again.
lol just messin feelas ;)
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fellas* (Note to self, don’t screw up when bitching about the english language.)
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The point is that dana talks smack on people when they are not in the UFC and then turns around and promotes the shit out of them when they’re in the UFC.
You’re acting like Dana’s smack talk against Kimbo is something special. It’s not, it’s one of many, and will probably have little to do with anything in the future now that Kimbo’s with the UFC.
If Kimbo turns this into a UFC run, Dana will take care of him like he takes care of all his stars You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill.
by Phildo on Jun 2, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Giant Silva. I wish someone had gotten to him when he was 20.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giant Silva
He needs to be brought back
by bignerd on Jun 2, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fedor
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There were 50 posts and not one was about Fedor. I had to take action.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 1, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna see this. Dana pulled this one outta his a$$.
"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock
by BadB on Jun 1, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See how good the kimbo effect is?
I am always online around this time and if there isn’t a ufc show on, hardly anyone would comment on posts..
Kimbo gets on tuf and somehow everyone decides to join the discussion.. Like him or hate him, he brings in the fans!
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 1, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
nah I think it’s because we never thought this would happen. I could care less about Kimbo just the fact that Dana managed to sign him.
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are becoming quite transparent with your agenda.
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by Benicio on Jun 2, 2009 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea it’s nuts how many people came out for this one.
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might want to consider than nothing this “OMFG Crazy” is posted at this time of night…
by kyfm621 on Jun 1, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How often is anything this crazy ever posted? I mean it’s not Zuffa buys Pride level of OMG! but this is pretty damn nuts.
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno man, Pride was predictable on a cutthroat business level…I thought Kimbo went back to smoking pot and just doing his porn/bouncer thing.
by kyfm621 on Jun 1, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did go back to the porn/bouncer thing, maybe Reality Kings is going to be a TUF sponsor or is trying to pitch a late night show to SpikeTV.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Ultimate Fucker
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
It’s just, Kimbo has been KILLER hush…I mean, the only thing we heard from Scott Coker about Kimbo was that he pretty much could care less, and definately wouldn’t be making him a headliner…and that was that. I didn’t expect Kimbo to go for TUF…at all, and I really doubt Dana would throw money at him to be on the show…Dana can’t stand him. So my guess is, either Spike picked up the tab, or Kimbo stepped up.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually......
Coker just said:
Whether its Fedor, Andrei Arlovski, Takanori Gomi, or another top fighter, we want to keep our doors open to any free agents of this caliber. Our goal is to build the best roster that Strikeforce can create, and I think we’re on our way to doing so.
As far as Kimbo goes, we would like to have him fight in Strikeforce at some point.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you apply for a job and the hiring manager says, we can’t hire you know, but we might get in contact with you “at some point”….I wouldn’t be expecting a call…ever. haha But thank you for the direct quote, I’m too lazy for all that. lol
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think what he was saying was “as soon as his management is willing to come down from their current asking price then we can talk”
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, thats neither here nor there at this point hmm? lol
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, guess he doesn’t have to worry about it anymore
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana can’t stand him as long as he’s fighting for somebody else, but he’ll fucking love Kimbo as soon as he’s in the UFC. The guy’s a license to print money, at least short term, despite the loss to Petruzelli. If you think Dana isn’t drooling over that possibility you’re nuts.
by FRANKIE on Jun 2, 2009 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
weoweoweo is right
I have never seen this kind of activity on the boards outside of a late night Japanese show.
But it isn’t all Kimbo. This one has it all. UFC, Rampage, Rashad, Kimbo—and the biggest swerve since UFC bought Pride.
This is why I love being a fan of this sport.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
by thetakeover on Jun 2, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Bobby Lashley vs Kimbo Slice for TUF finale!
It’s too bad Brett Rogers is under contract with Strikeforce…
by EnsignFrog on Jun 1, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring back Randleman and Sokoudjou too.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 1, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Lashley
Kimbo Slice
Rampage Jackson
Rashad Evans
Jeff Monson
Kevin Randleman
Rameau Theirry Sokoudjou
Brett Rogers
One of these things is different. One of these things doesn’t belong.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett Rogers has a mohawk
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should bring in Melvin Costa!
by EnsignFrog on Jun 2, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh mike it's true! You are racist!
Hahahahahaha
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Haha, well done.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Fucking. Way.
They had to have paid him to do this.
by ufc4 on Jun 1, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo needs his bread
"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 Jun 1, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Fuck
I have to admit I’ll be tuning in for this.
by Chromium on Jun 1, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, TUF is going to blow up this season.
by kyfm621 on Jun 1, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White promised "some major surprises" as he announced on a Thursday conference call that Jackson and Evans, each of whom is a former light heavyweight champion, would serve as coaches on Season 10.
He declined to say anything further but urged reporters on the call not to miss media day, which is Tuesday at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
THIS should be interesting.
by ufc4 on Jun 1, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not to sound like ‘that guy’, but i totally got a hunch this would happen during that call last week. it was definitely eluding to a surprise cast member being at media day
by woooburn on Jun 2, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have been eluding surprise cast members for some time.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
elusive cast member
that would be Machida, but he’s busy holding down the LHW.
A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who
by thetakeover on Jun 2, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spelling police
Sorry, some things just drive me nuts.
by FRANKIE on Jun 2, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the internet must keep you up at night
no offense taken
by woooburn on Jun 2, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know what the motivation here is, but sometimes I’ll point things out like that just to make sure you know.
Save you some embarrassment if you put elude somewhere where you should put allude somewhere that really matters.
Unless you fuck up they’re/their/there, that makes you an idiot.
by Phildo on Jun 2, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You’re lucky you got off with a warning this time.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m assuming that he will get a bye in the prelims? Or they are scrapping prelims? It wouldn’t help ratings if they just let him lose the first fight.
by Swordslasher on Jun 1, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no! It’s a win-win situation even if he loses. If he loses then he sucks and proves Dana white. If he wins the damn thing then he also proved Dana right.
by blackzag05 on Jun 1, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win or lose he’s also in the house for the entire season and that would keep Spike happy.
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he loses early then it’s bad for ratings. If he wins then how has he proved Dana right?
by ufc4 on Jun 1, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iole’s article says all 16 HW’s are in the house, no qualifying fights this time.
by LiuLang on Jun 1, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call, and realistically 32 competitive HW fighters is a stretch…so I think it’ll be better with just 16 anyways PLUS you get Kimbo for a whole season.
by kyfm621 on Jun 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One 32 fighter tournament wouldn’t work logistically anyway. Gonna make the finalists fight four times in six weeks?
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this season right? Am I missing something? lol
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough heavyweight prospects out there I think.
by Zack Gobie on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant, the show currently running. And I agree, theres not enough HW prospects to warrant a entry fight.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised they found 16 HWs for a season.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine like half of them will be guys who are to lazy to cut to 205.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The list of heavyweights from the only other time they have had them on TUF:
Mike Whitehead, Dan Christison, Rob MacDonald, Tom Murphy, Keith Jardine, Seth Petruzelli, Rashad Evans, Brad Imes, Kerry Schall, Eli Joslin
Most of those guys dropped out of the heavyweight division as soon as the show was over. It’s quite possible that we will see the same with the up coming season.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its true, Rex Richards on the other hand, is coming down to the HW division.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping that the quality of prospects at hw has gone up a lot since 2005 (although some very good light heavys came out of that season). Was just talking earlier today in a different discussion about the chances for some bigger than life elite athletes to jump into the heavyweight division in the future and how great that would be.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine an athlete like Lebron in MMA.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have said the same thing
imagine MMA keeps growing and instead of basketball, someone of the same physical stature decides to take Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. I think we are going to start seeing ridiculously gifted people making the sporting decision to take up MMA. scary to say the least. instead of growing up getting into fights after school and during their “doorman days”, now they are coming home from summer camps at Militich and/or AKK training centers.
good luck in life!
by georgehouse on Jun 2, 2009 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine a guy with size and athleticism like Brock Lesnar but has started training MMA in his teens instead of his 30’s. There are lots of very athletic, very big men out there it’s just that pro football snags a lot of them up, as money starts to go up in fighter pay we could see some elite level athletes chosing MMA as their first choice instead of something to try later in life.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The other factor besides money is the fact that many elite athletes become stars when they are like 12 years old playing basketball or football. That won’t be possible for MMA.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most college players don’t make it to professional ball sports but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t exceptional athletes, for that matter there are guys who make the NFL but don’t stick (Rex Richards) that MMA offers a opportunity to. I expect that the future of the heavyweight division will be something to see.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No prelims just 16 heavyweights going straight into the house.
by who me on Jun 1, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, my biy just texted me this to which I replied “yeah fucking right”
Awesomeness! I was just talking about this on here the other day.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 2, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rampage just Tweeted
Just got done with a long first day on the job. I liked everybody but one!
Hmmm…..
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Filming already!?! Feck that was fast.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it started today, apparently Dana has been keeping this whole Kimbo thing quiet for a while now.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahah, god this is gonna be awesome.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha…hahahaha! If Rampage hates Kimbo I will laugh my ass off.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t Rampage religious (like crazy religious)? Isn’t Kimbo involved with the porn industry? It sounds like a 2009 version of the odd couple.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Rampage hates Kimbo, it has to be based on whatever reputation he has. Kimbo seems like a pretty respectful guy.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I agree with this, ALOT of fighters were upset how Kimbo blew up so big and they considered him insignificant in the MMA scene…Rampage could very well be one of those fighters.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a source for even more TUF drama. Really how would a bunch of regular TUF guys take to a guy as overblown as Kimbo being in there with them?
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah man, theres gonna be a lot of beef about that, and realistically, Kimbo could do pretty good for himself on the show, depends on how ready he is.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are tossing in a 35 year old who’s career came from backyard fights on youtube with a house full of young guys busting their ass for the sport, I can imagine the house drama will be intense even if Kimbo is a nice guy who tries really hard.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t be suprised if there was a serious beatdown in the house this season, not none of that half assed drunken crap that we’ve seen in the past.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you know? They just started filming it today.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta lend me that crystal ball sometime.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im talking about TUF9 not rampage and rashad’s season…sorry
by blackzag05 on Jun 2, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I see what happened, when I said ’this season" I was referring to this upcoming season.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would that be about Kimbo? I figured it would be referring to Rashad, what with the famous staredown.
"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 Jun 2, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be funnier if it was about Kimbo but yea it’s probably about Rashad.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure who exactly he was referring to but should be interesting either way.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might be on to something…I guess I just pesumed he meant fighters. But he probably meant Rashad.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Iole just hung out at the entrance looking to see who came in for the show?
by bignerd on Jun 2, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Iole. Scoops the story and can’t even get the top billing on Google News.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Jun 2, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Resistance is futile.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That graphic has me busting up.
"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 Jun 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And by scoop the story
You mean firmly raps his mouth around Dana’s…
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would Dana White willing let Iole scoop his own announcement? If anything I can see Dana a bit cheesed off that this got out before his announcement next Tuesday?
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this is a plan to build up buzz for Dana’s “Official” announcement.
Keep firing Assholes!
This is a dream competition for me. I drink as much coffee as I want, and eventually I hallucinate.
by Ubernoober on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must have been afraid it was going to get out.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, the biggest coup in UFC signing probably happened around the time it got sanctioned in Vegas again.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What coup?
Everything is legal in vegas anyway. Haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 2, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kimbo will get KTFO on the first episode.
"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock
by BadB on Jun 2, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way he fights on the first episode. Or second. Or third.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, they are gonna milk him for all he’s worth.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana: Rashad, Rampage, c’mere.
(Rampage and Rashad enter room)
Kimbo gets an easy first fight. Some jits guy with no takedowns.
(Rashad and Rampage look at each other, stunned)
(Dana produces gun)
Do I make myself clear?
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey subo
You know Susan Boyle stole your nickname right?
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one thinking that…unless…he IS Susan Boyle!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Jun 2, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? Why didn’t you tell us you were so famous?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Jun 2, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the first four letters of my last name, you jerkface. The first time I hear some lady on MSNBC say Subo, my eyes might explode.
Unless it’s Contessa Brewer. That would be pretty hot.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are seriously calling her SuBo – just do a google search. It’s just too funny to pass up. What your full last name, anyway?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Straight outta Serbia, crazy motherfucker named subo…
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit, Compton wouldn’t last long in Belgrade.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Straight outta Serbia” – you 1st-Gen American, or just referring to the family line?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Jun 2, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third – old man’s folks came from Serbia and England (grandpa/grandma), mom’s side was pretty muttish. So I’m 25% Serbian, 25% English and God knows what else (at least 1/32 Cherokee, etc etc)
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shiney – my ancestors are mostly Cajun, so I’ve probably got inbreeding somewhere along the line. And now that I know your last name, I can stalk you online!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Jun 2, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been looking for an excuse to get rid of that Facebook thing. At least you bastards can cook. We make awesome paprikash. That’s about it.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes We Can (Cook)!
All I need is your first name to hunt you down, see what your motives are, and…well, probably agree with you on most politics, religion, etc…still, I shall rule the internet!!!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Jun 2, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm, stalking success…maybe…
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jun 2, 2009 4:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That really is her nickname
See…
And BTW subo, you have a beatiful voice.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, oh man, this thread is getting epic.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was still a virgin, I’d dream a lot of dreams, too.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't lose your cool subo
You might end up in the nuthouse with the other subo, how confusing would that be?
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all the fucking Brits here
I can see this becoming a thing
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a master stroke from Zuffa..
Win or Lose they get a chance to build the character of Kimbo Slice through free TV and to all the fans.. If Kimbo keeps a level head and becomes a likable character they just built themselves a new cash cow.. Plus now Dana can rescind his statements of past and say that Kimbo is taking MMA seriously… etc. etc. etc. If Kimbo can make it to the TUF Finale as a finalist then they have a serious chance at making a ratings blockbuster.
This is huge.
by MatteoFC on Jun 2, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And if he loses at any point, it becomes ‘my competitor’s headliner, who fought on CBS and lost in 14 seconds and lost to a guy that didn’t win TUF, couldn’t win TUF. Who do YOU want to watch?’
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be awesome to see Kimbo ($8000) . In the payouts the day after the TUF final.
by Dropkick434 on Jun 2, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m still in shock man…I can’t wait to see the ratings.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now if only Gus Johnson would do some play by play for Kimbo's fights
by !claw on Jun 2, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“ROCKY!!!! ROCKY IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
lol
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on Jun 2, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was Frank Shamrock that yelled that shit.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, that was the Guster.
"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 Jun 2, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah – Frank still lives in infamy for going off with Goldberg about Kondo’s ‘BIG KNEE’
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goldberg really is great, I would miss his flubs if he left.
by Zack Gobie on Jun 2, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana is such a hypocrite.
[Dana White] Oh, EliteXC just used Kimbo as a meal ticket to get ratings up.[/Dana White] Isn’t that what you’re doing, as well, Dana?
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Jun 2, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Difference is that this is an appropriate level of competition for Kimbo at this stage of his career, not main eventing prime-time events.
by brad23 on Jun 2, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, in Dana’s defense I doubt they are paying him $500,000.
by ufc4 on Jun 2, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Dana or Zuffa is paying for Kimbo to be on this show…Spike on the other hand…
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t matter. His mere existence on the show implies that Dana is hurting for ratings for TUF.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Jun 2, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be Spike that would be overly concerned with the ratings too. Of course I thought the ratings for this season were doing pretty good and last seasons antics spiked the ratings a number of times.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this season might be the lowest rated season of tuf ever.
by nigelzackit on Jun 2, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ultimate Fighter 9 ratings for Spike TV ‘best in years’
http://mmamania.com/2009/04/03/ultimate-fighter-9-ratings-for-spike-tv-best-in-years/
Overall the ratings for this season have been about the same as normal, anything over a 1 is a good rating on SpikeTV.
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Dana is hurting for ratings
he recognizes the potential for Kimbo as a ratings draw and if the opportunity to sign him came up why wouldn’t he?
by rainmaker6 on Jun 2, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pro Elite fraudulently paraded him around as a world beater and a legit headliner.
Dana is promoting him on a show about guys not yet ready for primetime getting a shot via a tournament of their peers.
You’re right, you caught Dana red handed…
"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 Jun 2, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a promoter
“Hypocrite” is in the job description.
by FRANKIE on Jun 2, 2009 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can I care about this season at all now.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on Jun 2, 2009 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even the LA Times has picked up on this one:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/06/sources-kimbo-will-compete-on-ufcs-the-ultimate-fighter.html
by who me on Jun 2, 2009 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Dear Affliction,
When the organization you’re competing with gets a guy from the corpse of one of it’s former competitors (a guy that headlined cards) to compete on it’s reality show and that action generates more media coverage than you putting the best fighter in the world against a chronically overranked opponent, it’s probably time to pack it in.
Hugs and kisses,
Subo
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This initiated a scenario in my head where Tom Atencio read that comment, laid in bed till morning as “Dust In the Wind” played in the background, when dawn came, he went to his closet, grabbed a pistol…
And then it went blank and some crappy poster popped up and said watch Affliction 3…I was pissed.
by kyfm621 on Jun 2, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Affliction should sign Manny Ramirez?
by bignerd on Jun 2, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I know what you mean by that. Never going to give talking point up. I bet you didn’t know Aoki used to walk around at 95lbs 3 years ago.
by bignerd on Jun 2, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there’s the steroids, and they seems to have a thing for baseball players.
by subo on Jun 2, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply