"I had a lot of doubters. I can’t stand being called an old man…. I had to shut a lot of people up. ...

"I had a lot of doubters. I can’t stand being called an old man…. I had to shut a lot of people up. There are reasons why I got tired — distractions — I didn’t train hard enough. But if I put the time in I can compete with anybody. I was about 70 percent tonight [at UFC 100]…. I can get a lot better and [be a factor in this division]…When I put my mind to it I’m fresh, I’m fast, I’m quick, I punch hard. I’m good…Everybody else better watch out because ‘The Hammer’ is back.

I always look tired — I’m playing possum…. I’m a different breed when I’m on ya.’ I’m a world class wrestler. And [Stephan] Bonnar emptied his tank in that first round and that’s why I was able to come back and win that fight. I was fresh. I got better as the fight went on."

--Mark Coleman, on his UFC 100 victory against Stephan Bonner

HT: MMAMania (via UFC.com)

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I love Mark Coleman, but I didn’t give him a chance in hell. Never again will I call him old…from now on, he’s just well seasoned. Bravo Coleman, I want to shake your hand.

"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate

by kyfm621 on Jul 13, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn you Bonnar, you lost me my Parlay bet.

Credit to you Coleman. You showed us all you still have some wind in your sails yet.

"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy

by Benicio on Jul 13, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I watched that fight yesterday and was very happy with it – I am glad Coleman got this win.

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by lovingmma25 on Jul 13, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs