Brock Lesnar "Respect Is For Losers": "I didn’t have any respect for Randy [Couture], I didn’t...

"I didn’t have any respect for Randy [Couture], I didn’t have any respect for Heath [Herring], I don’t have any respect for Frank."

"There’s going to be a winner, there’s going to be a loser. As soon as you step in and have any respect for your opponent, I think you become the loser a hell of a lot sooner."

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For the sake of my fake bets, please respect his BJJ.

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jul 9, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

spoken like a true neanderthal

by beersnbroads on Jul 9, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Get that WWE bullshit out of here. No one is buying that crap. He didn’t learn that crap in a wrestling room.

by szucconi on Jul 9, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I don’t understand why people hate Mir more than this dickhead.. It’ll be a great day when he gets knocked out

by kanodogg on Jul 9, 2009 5:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Yeah I hope Mir wins, but my fake money is on Lesnar. He’s just so goddamned big.

by toxic on Jul 9, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Size doesn’t matter!

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s what BJ said.

by MMAussie on Jul 9, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Also what Royce said

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Geezus Christ! why Brock. This whole “heel” thing is just too damn WWE. Wait… didn’t he say he had a lot of respect for Couture after their fight?

by poundnground on Jul 9, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

LOL at the overreaction. Brock is talking about when he’s fighting a guy, he has no respect for them. He obviously has respect for a guy like Couture, and said so many times. But when it’s fight time, that goes away.

by Hardcharger on Jul 9, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

Haha I love it. Guys, Brock makes more money the more fights he sells, read nothing more into his quote than that.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 5:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Its a circus act, not doubt. But the dude can fight legit. He is in the main event, he can cool his jets. Cut down on the WWE crap. We get it, its promotion, but it is phony and cheap.

by szucconi on Jul 9, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Does it bother you when bj Penn does it?

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 5:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

BJ does it and its annoying, but it seems more genuine. Brock’s seems like 100% contrived bullshit. Maybe BJ is a better actor. Maybe Brock’s over the top attitude is from years of steroid abuse. Maybe its real hate for Frank Mur. I think its fake WWE crap. He went back to a fight that happened and said he didn’t have respect for Randy. Thats not how fight hype works normally.

by szucconi on Jul 9, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

BJ’s is no more sincere than Brock’s, he admitted as much after the Sherk fight. What I can’t stand is the double-standard that everything Brock says or does is because he is a dick but if BJ Penn or (insert your favorite fighter here) does something similar it’s OK because they didn’t used to be in the WWE.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Everything Brock has said about Mur, I have no problem with. Why is he talking shit about Herring and Couture?

by szucconi on Jul 9, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe what he’s saying is that he’s going into this fight with the same mindset that he went into those fights with.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

On the other hand

What I can’t stand is the double-standard that everything Brock says or does is because he is a dick but if BJ Penn or (insert your favorite fighter here) does something similar it’s OK because they didn’t used to be in the WWE.

Many of us don’t like either guy, so you can stop being upset about the double standard that doesn’t really exist, or that people don’t like Brock because of the WWE. Old excuse is old.

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

You’re blind if you don’t think there are a lot of people who dislike Brock because of his tine in the WWE.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 8:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Don’t discount the possibility that he may actually be blind.

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 9, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe some do, but I think many more dislike him because of the way he acts and things he actually says. Saying that people only dislike him because he was in the WWE is simplistic and, lets face it, a cop-out.

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, you can tell that

Because he said the exact opposite.

Is today opposite day? My kids didn’t inform me….

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL, both of these guys are trying to be heels. It is entertaining though.

"It would appear that the strain was more than he could bear".- Doc Holliday

by MyFistYourFace on Jul 9, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 9, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

WTF Is Everyone Talking About? Lesnar is all Class.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 9, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s such a great guy, how can anyone not like him?

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yet when Randy Couture spanks Tito Ortiz on live PPV, he’s the poster boy for MMA

gotta love the whiney hypocrisy.

by Paradoxx on Jul 9, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Randy spanking Tito was a great bit of black comedy – Saku even did the same thing to one of the Gracies (Ralph?). It was a small, one-off joke. Brock has an entire persona built around this attitude that is overshadowing his abilities.

“Respect is for losers”? What an ass.

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by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 9, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Randy could KO someone, pull his pants down, and take a dump on their chest and somebody would find an excuse for why it was OK.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, to be fair, he was never a pro wrestler, so it’s not like his entire life is tainted.

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

LOL, good point, I didn’t think about that.

Hey subo, I leave at 7 AM tomorrow for Vegas, you have fun watching it in some smoky bar with 150 people who don’t know what a rear naked choke is.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Recd

by Riney on Jul 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

And you go to Hell when you die. I can’t even sit in a smoky bar – Colorado banned smoking in bars (heaven forbid you jeopardize your health whilst DRINKING ALCOHOL). Besides I love Dana so much I’ll sell some blood and buy the damn thing ;-)

You know you wish I was there.

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn’t Randy synonymous with the UFC.
=D

by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

That was funny, brock isn’t.

by spectaa on Jul 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Why? Because Tito has a big mouth or because anything Randy does is ok cuz he’s Randy?

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

it wasn’t funny. It was embarrassing and disrespectful.

Brock has a good excuse, he was excited over his first big win ever in the UFC.. Randy was an experienced veteran. it was pathetic

by Paradoxx on Jul 9, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

The thing is Tito probably had it coming, Heath never really did or said anything that deserved to be mocked… but I see your point.

by midwestbred on Jul 10, 2009 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions

So if your opponent is a prick, it gives you permission to be one yourself?

That’s the definition of a real professional…the guy who behaves like a pro athlete even if his opponent isn’t

by Paradoxx on Jul 10, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I just marvel at how quickly the big bastard spun, ducked a punch and got up. Wow.

Anyway, so Brock is meathead?
Hunh.

by jebushchrist on Jul 10, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

I would rather have fighters talking trash than everyone blowing smoke up each others ass like in the NBA.

by Dropkick434 on Jul 9, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

God I hope Brock wins. Not only will it bring Far more attention to the UFC, but it will create more entertaining postings on why people hate him. I LOL at the “hardcores” and “purists” in a sport that in it’s current form is less then 10 years old.

by Lewish on Jul 9, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Seriously, Though

Feelings about Brock Lesnar aside, can’t everyone here agree that they can’t wait to see him get knocked out?

Putting my loathing for Lesnar aside, of course. What kind of monster beats on poor, defenseless doors like that?

by troy_doney on Jul 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

If Lesnar loses it will be via sub, no way in hell Mir knocks out Lesnar.

Due to Cheick Kongo's atrocious takedown defense....
Walla walla walla, I’m an idiot

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 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Of course mir wont knock him out, but somebody is bound to – and I will laugh and cheer for hours afterwards.

by grb on Jul 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Shane Carwin could

Not extremely likely, but a real possibility.

by Captain7 on Jul 9, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah because everyone saw the Nog TKO coming…

by midwestbred on Jul 10, 2009 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions

[What, no Nog supporters in this thread? Guess I’ll have to fill in.]

Ummm… excuses, excuses, staph. Knee, training, exhaustion. Hospital, hospital, exhaustion training. Excuses.

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I think its funny people are upset at this but if Rashad does it its OK. Rashad is just being colorful in the ring, his crouch grab wasn’t disrespectful, when he taunted Machida….he got KTFO.

Brock is a heel, and guess what sells? Good vs Bad, Dark vs Light, Assholes vs The respectful. Here we just have a 285lb Nick Diaz/Shields/Hughes/Penn/Shamrock.

1.5 million PPV here we go.

On a side note, the guys who usually come over and watch the UFC at my house are all hosting their own parties. Just me and my kids, should be great.

by Riney on Jul 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

Who’s playing the good guy?

by spectaa on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

We’ve secretly replaced your good guy with Folgers Crystals.

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I think its funny people are upset at this but if Rashad does it its OK.

New here? A lot of people don’t like Rashad because of that kind of stuff.

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep, today was my second day here. You don’t remember all the Rashad supporters?

by Riney on Jul 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember a few. I remember many more that dislike the way he acts.

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

We had

people who were upset about how long the UFC showed Rashad KOd against the cage.

by Riney on Jul 9, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I can appreciate a heel…I.E. The Daiz bros. I lost all respect for Rashad when he told Machida that he “hits like a bitch” as he was getting slept.

Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo

by ANance on Jul 9, 2009 9:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I think it’s funny. Kind of like he’s trying to convince himself as his brain shuts down.

by Captain7 on Jul 9, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

The key of the quote being:

“…as soon as you step in…”
I don’t like Brock but there is a context. If you got something really bad though I’m hot for some brock hatin right now.

by spectaa on Jul 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

I think you’re giving Brock way too much credit for thinking about what he says.

http://andheneverwilldies.ytmnd.com/

by monkeyfightclub! on Jul 10, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Up next on the Bloody Elbow Network, the Brock Lesnar Fan Club presents,“The Exegesis of Brock Lesnar: What he said means what we want it to mean.”

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

If Brock does get knocked out

Will the pro-Lesnar fan let the Brock haters have our moment? Seriously If he gets knocked out, the fan posts will be a war zone. On another note think about how obnoxious Mir will be if he is the champ, I’m rooting for Mir and I’m already worried that if he wins his mouth might make me hate him.

by despisedIcon856 on Jul 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

If Brock gets knocked out, it won’t be from Mir. We’ve already established that, win or lose, Brock can’t lose.

It will be the referees fault, the corners fault, the lights in his eyes, greasing, staph infection, he wanted to lose, etc etc etc. The only person who will NOT be responsible will be his actual opponent.

by mythbuster on Jul 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

rec'd

I forgot about that, you think he will still blame Mazzagatti about this fight too?

by despisedIcon856 on Jul 9, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

So if Lesnar subs Mir you’ll chalk it up to Brock’s amazing learning curve and not Mir fucking up?

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

If I keep reccing this can it turn purple?

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Will the pro-Lesnar fan let the Brock haters have our moment? : E=mc2.

This shit is just too deep.

by Skoobs on Jul 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Jesus...

much as spectaa said he is talking about WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIGHT.

I love the reaction though. Priceless stuff

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 9, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, obviously he is. That’s why he didn’t actually, you know, say that. :-)

And even if he was: INCREDIBLY STUPID. Didn’t failing to respect Mir’s guard have some consequences last time around?

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jul 10, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

naah

It’s only during a fight that he has no respect. Can’t you tell by how respectful he was after the fight with Herring, in the gifs above? Respectful, and pure class.

by mythbuster on Jul 10, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions