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woot! woot!
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
You’ve probably been waiting to hear that for the longest time.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
I have been – I don’t deny my fanship
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
Oh, I know it
It’s been a whirlwind.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
And just like that, the war has ended….
Every single marketable fighter is under the UFC’s banner. That includes their champions, Ortiz, Kimbo, and many others. Affliction is done is the icing on the cake.
There's still a few:
Nick Diaz: but he’ll be back eventually)
Brent Rogers: still getting there, but I imagine when he becomes a real force, he’ll find his way to the UFC
Fedor: I really hope he ends up there, hopefully before he’s spent
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
I'm not sure
But he sounds impressive.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Brent ROBERT Brookhouse...
almost Rogers…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The truth is…the UFC owns the MMA world. And denying it is just ignorance
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
They may as well label Strikeforce, Bellator, everyone as their Double AA farm system. Only one team in the big leagues now.
The problem occurs when these smaller organizations refuse to be labeled as farm systems and try to compete with the UFC. It actually just makes things worse.
by AlwaysRelaxing on Jul 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd for not getting flamed
Good thing I didn’t say anything so bold.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The UFC has been the dominant 'league' since Pride imploded.
Here’s to hoping the people that just realized this remember it this time.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
I'm so stoked taht tito is back in the UFC!!!
'Ello G'vnor!
by IHateMMA on Jul 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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Disintegration -- I'm taking it in stride.
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by Eugene Schelfaut on Jul 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If only the unified rules allowed for headbutts...
If he’s really back in the UFC fold, I wonder what they’ll do with him first. Who needs an opponent @ 205? Why not keep Hendo at MW and replace him with Tito for the Franklin fight?
That would be best, but I doubt it’s going to happen. Franklin requested Hendo.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
wat
“I never really approached the UFC about [a rematch], but I think I’ve been outspoken about the fact that I thought I won the fight the first time and all that kind of stuff. I think from their end, they were looking for a good matchup. I know we’re going to go head-to-head with the (Floyd) Mayweather (boxing) fight, and [the UFC] needed a big fight. You put me up against just a no-name 205-pound fighter, it’s not going to draw a lot of public attention, and they needed something, I guess, and they come up with the idea of Henderson.”
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
That’s new to me, but it was the first thing popping up everywhere when the fight was announced, and he’s been quoted as saying things like “I would love to get another shot at him”.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
The fight that Ultimate Fighting fans have been waiting for for over SIX MONTHS.
FRANKLIN-HENDERSON II
This time… it’s questionable.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Tito is still a bigger name than Hendo. If the UFC really wants to do damage to the Mayweather/JMM PPV numbers, they should fire up the old hype machine and go to town on Tito’s big comeback (assuming he’s actually back in the UFC).
On the sporting side of things, having a Hendo/Franklin rematch just mucks up the rankings in the MW division for no good reason. Another win by Hendo at MW and he definitely should be first in line for a shot at the title (he should be first in line now, but oh well) and Franklin could only be a couple of wins away from the same at LHW.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
How does a Hendo/Franklin rematch muck up the rankings at MW when it is going to be fought at LHW?
fightlockdown.com
Because Hendo should be fighting at MW for a rematch vs Silva. What good does having Hendo bounce between divisions do for the title picture? Does he get a LHW shot if he beats Franklin again? What’s the deal at MW then? It’s confusing.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m thinking tito is going to get luis cane now that franklin has hendo again.
the hendo/franklin fight makes no sense at all. more desperate than anything.
by sonofapsycho on Jul 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither does the Cain fight
Tito’s checks are big. He can’t lose to a relative mainstream unknown in his first fight back, especially his first fight after a backeotomy.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
“doctor says i need a backeotomy.”
by FiatJustitiaRuatCaelum on Jul 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
+2 points
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
Joe Rogan: Tito what happened to your back
Tito: My back is broken
Rogan: When you say broken are you talking vertebrae or….
Tito: Spinal
Some people might say that winning a fight makes you a better fighter but I don’t agree with that.- BlueberryMuffin
by ufc4 on Jul 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He will likely get Mark Coleman first. It’s a warm up fight for him based on their styles, and a fight he can win.
by AlwaysRelaxing on Jul 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
actually I’d rather see him fight Franklin over Coleman
I would like to see Coleman fight Jardine
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
Jardine is tied up with Thiago Silva at 102.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
I know that, but just putting that out there in case anything happens to Thiago
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
That was ominous.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
I didn’t mean it that way, I meant it like if Joe Silva or Dana really do probe these sites they’d see that comment and think “oh yeah, that is a good match up”
(wishful thinking)
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
Dana hates Tito. Dana’s wallet loves Tito.
Tito hates Dana. Tito’s wallet loves Dana.
I hate hearing this drama. My wallet is ambivalent.
Shameless self-promotion! http://twitter.com/scb0212
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by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
It’s nice to see Tito back and trust me i will buy whatever ppv he will be on but can anyone really see him doing any damage at 205? That division is already so stacked as it is, one can make a case for him since he should have beaten Evans (but grabbed the cage to make it a draw) and almost made Machida pass out, but that was over a year ago.
"You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your fucking khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world."
I can see Tito doing all kinds of damage to his back.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Orale TITO!
He’s fought some of the best world in the men! Fuck ya! I don’t care if he gets nervous in interviews. He is an exciting figure in the mma world!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
He’s fought some of the best world in the men!
You might want to calm down a bit.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
Tito on E:60 not ringing a bell to ya? lol
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito Ortiz, one of the best light heavyweights of the evening.
Some people might say that winning a fight makes you a better fighter but I don’t agree with that.- BlueberryMuffin
by ufc4 on Jul 24, 2009 9:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
http://www.cagepotato.com/tito-ortiz-great-commentator-or-igreatesti-commentator
“Here we are with Seraldo Babalu, you did an awesome job, saw why you’re a black belt in jiu-jitsu, getting an awesome submission there, I want to tell me what you see, let’s go ahead and see by the fight, what you saw, in the ring.”
“Wow! That’s all I got to say. Vitor at 185 pounds. I don’t know. I see him beating the, uh, what was it, Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart because you have two great boxers, and, man, that was amazing. That was the old Vitor Belfort that we all want to see. Him at 131 years old. He’s back for vengeance.”
“Well there’s always been question from other promotions saying that you weren’t the best heavyweight in the world. Well, tonight, buddy, you’ve answered those questions. You tooken out two of the former UFC heavyweight champions and you are the best heavyweight… in my eyes and I believe every one of these guys’ eyes around the world… of tonight…”
My god, that is brutal. Buddy.
Some people might say that winning a fight makes you a better fighter but I don’t agree with that.- BlueberryMuffin
Yes. His back.
What about it? Other than the surgery?
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 24, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Were gonna be seeing alot of it in the octagon now that hes back. He is one of the most exciting GnPders ive ever seen.
One of the baddest muthafucka’s of all-time, one of the best singer’s, and one of the best lookin muthafucka’s you’ve eva seen. Hold my drink, Dana.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
Tito vs Sexyama in the battle for who is the sexiest man in the UFC?
It will be war. A Hot. Sexy. War.
"You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your fucking khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world."
by TearsofaClown on Jul 24, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s great for that it’s for charity, but what a slurp fest…. Geez.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah kinda
Sure other countries might go crazy for NBA players or NBA celebrities when they visit or its the Olympics. As far as following any of the teams and not just googling KG, Lebron, and Kobe highlights not so much. Italy, Spain, fuck even Israel they all have their own teams and leauges with their own superstars. In 2004 the NBA finals were nowhere to be found on any channel in Dubai. Trust me I looked.
I’m not going to trust what may or may not be popular in Dubai as an accurate barometer for sports fans are craving all across the world.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That should read:
…for what sports fans are craving…
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy...
the NBA is HUGE in Asia and Europe. The NHL is huge in Canada and a lot of Euro countries.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
I think I’m relatively safe in saying that the UFC will never have the global appeal of the NBA. To say that the NBA is big in places like China, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Argentina, etc is a colossal understatement.
The UFC is doing quite well for itself by branching out all over the place, though, and should continue to grow nicely.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys do realize he was talking about franchises, right? Not leagues.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
He then specifically said the leagues
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The context was that he was ranked in the 100’s among franchises. Didn’t hear him say anything about leagues, and he may have, but he was replying to that assessment.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
Yes, he mentioned that list about the top 300 franchises or whatever, but then segued into some rant about the major sports leagues in general.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure he was talking about leagues. Specifically that the NFL and NBA didn’t reach past the borders.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The truth about that interview is hes acting alot more like the president of a major sports league. He used to make difinative loud statements about fighters and orgs. He seems to have learned a little and is keeping things quite till he has the final announcement.
We are used to him being very open and making loud statements so when he acts more reserved and cool headed about things we all get bitter.
I mock him when he makes ridiculous statements. Wether he issues these statements in a rational or irrational manner doesn’t really solve the problem. In fact, when he makes them in a blustery manner, I am more inclined to enjoy it, because it’s clearly part of the show.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Tito
Should really be thanking Rampage, Rashad, and Shogun for making Chuck Lidell an obsolete name. If Lidell could still run through opponents Tito would not be coming back. Dana is really impressive with this move, who else could replace Chcuk as the biggest draw? Brock Lesnar might have been that guy but what Dana saw after 100 I’m pretty sure he was a little more motivated to get Tito’s big ass head in the cage.
I wonder if Tito might just be an obsolete name himself. I’m certainly interested to see if he’ll come back rejuvenated, but the fact is the man looked rather blah in his last couple fights, and the last time he finished an opponent not named Ken Shamrock was in 2001.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Dana plus the UFC will not be obsolete. They really didn’t even push him that hard in the lead up to his Machida fight and he still got a huge pop from the crowd.
If he’s back 100% in the UFC and they combine their marketing muscle, they will make sure everyone remembers who he is.
Oh I don’t doubt that, and I don’t think MrBlond3 meant that Liddell was obsolete as a drawing force either. I’m only speaking to their respective fighting abilities at this stage in their careers.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Tito pulled big numbers when Dana hated him imagine what he will do when he gets the Chuck Lidell treatment with Dana’s full support/protection. Don’t be suprised if an extremely hyped rematch with Machida gets thrown around.
I'm imagining him getting knocked out, to be honest.
But again, I don’t doubt at all that it would be, and hopefully will be, a massive and exciting build-up.
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Well
That was something. He says Fedor will fight Brock on day one.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
He’s been saying that about an instant title shot for years, but apparently people like who me want to dismiss things like that when it flies in the face of their argument.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He also just suggested that there will be another fight on the Dallas card on top of Franklin/Hendo. That would be great.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
I hope that’s true. Gotta switch up that main event or add some pop to the card somehow.
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Fedor would rape him.
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
I say Fedor vs. Lesner vs. Cactus Jack vs. Sabu Fatal Four Way Extreme Rules Ladder Match UFC 104
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by MrNorhtNashville on Jul 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell in the Cell…Extreme Ladder Match? Yes Please!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
WELL THEN
Henderson-Franklin, the fans don’t want? “Hang tight”
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
Tito vs Franklin? Make it happen, Dana!
by a tommy point on Jul 24, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito coming back, Dana?
“It’s a posibility.”
Dude you just said hes back on Twitter! lol
About Hendo Franklin.
How much you want a bet they are introducing a new weight class 195lb title!!!! YESSS!!!!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
Till Wandy gets his rematch!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 24, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The "We avoided Silva Belt"
"the views displayed by Mr.Norhtnashville in no way reflect the views of more mature Titan fans. Viewer discretion is advised. Loser.
by MrNorhtNashville on Jul 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Rich Franklin, your Intercontinental Champ!
Five time, Five time, Five time, Five time, Five time!
It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.
-Tito signing
-Affliction Contracts
-ESPN VP/Deal
-Fedor Update
-New UFC 103 Main event?maybe?
Lots to ask at that Press Conference
I think I need to block BE from my work computer.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I know what you mean, I was on for quite a bit of my workday today
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I rushed out of a meeting to see what was going on with this Affliction madness and proceeded to spend more time in this window than the one I should have been working in. Now I have to put in some time this weekend. Damn you MMA! Ha..
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 24, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And yes I know they fought before
Theres a point in the fight where Tito literally turns and runs from Wanderlei
Skipper?
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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