Ultimate Fighter Coach Rashad Evans Responds to Quinton Rampage Jackson Retirement
by Kid Nate on Sep 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT
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Rashad talks to Maggie Hendricks:
Did you hear what Rampage said about leaving the UFC? What do you think about it?
I think that him coming out and saying stuff like that was a bit premature. He's jumping the gun a little bit. Rampage is a very emotional fighter, a very emotional person, and he just let his emotions take over his rational thinking. I think that him and Dana White just probably need to talk it out, and get past it. I think it's just a breakdown in communication.Dana's the kind of guy who is going to say what is on his mind, maybe without thinking it through all the way, before he said. Rampage is a hothead, as well. You get two tempers like that, go at each other like that, it makes the situation hard to work through.
What are your thoughts on not fighting him?
I'd be disappointed not to fight him. It would be a good fight, a fun fight, but mostly because he talked trash. He got me really angry, and I want to fight him just because of that alone. It's a fight that people want to see. You get your mind wrapped up, and you get your mind so psyched up about fighting a fighter, and then it doesn't happen, it's disappointing.That's why I hate making a fight personal. At the end of the day, we're professional athletes, and we get paid to do a job. But when you get to fight someone you really want to fight, that's like a bonus. You'd almost do it for free.
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it's *from * maggie hendricks...
…kinda sounded like i’m saying i’m maggie. hahahaha.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 23, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of what I was thinking.
I was like wait, weoweoweo is Maggie Hendricks? Next thing you are going to tell me is that Nate is Subo!
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for pointing that out
sorry i missed your fan post — should’vefronted that instead.
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by Kid Nate on Sep 23, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
" think that him coming out and saying stuff like that was a bit premature. He's jumping the gun a little bit."
I dont understand this comment from Rashad. He doesnt know Jackson at all. I understand his being upset that the fight seems off, but this is just strange.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My question is.....
Who does Evans fight next with Rampage out of the picture?
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
by 49er16 on Sep 23, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My guess would be
Silva since he just beat the crap out of his teammate/buddy Jardine.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the fight Ive been hoping for since Rampage first said he was doing the A Team, sure hope the UFC will make it happen.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know about that one.
I hope it would be good, but I tend to think that Rashad would beat Silva fairly easily.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We talking about the same #1 P4P fighter?
Don’t get me wrong i think Rashad would win and i will be cheering for him but saying he would beat Silva fairly easily is just being silly.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they’re talking about Thiago Silva, not Anderson Silva.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too many Silva's
ppl need to make it clear which silva they’re talking about, but what gave it away was the one “against Jardine” quote.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally I try to point out which one I
am talking about, but like you said the Jardine line should have done that.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh haha yea was my bad, whenever someone says Silva he is the first one that pops into my head and I never even thought about Thiago fighting Evans. And tbh Jardine to me is just so forgettable =P
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries man.
I will try to be more clear next time. We do have a surplus of Silva’s during our discussions.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is this for confusing, when he said “Silva since he just beat the crap out of his teammate/buddy Jardine.”, I thought he meant WANDERLEI silva.
by nastyem on Sep 23, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, yeah.
I for sure wasnt even thinking that Wand had fought Jardine recently. Fuck!! I am really losing it today. I am going to start using first/middle/last & son of when referencing fighters from on.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, the wandy fight was over a year ago, so he wouldn’t have just bean Jardine :P
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering they only do around 2 fights a year then it’s not that long ago.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I know, I was just trying to be a pain hehe
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh i think the man has already suffered enough today because of my idiotic post. =P
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I truly have.
But you getting like 20 replies saying “Thiago” was probably fun as well! lol
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha well the only thing i like more than one person telling me I’m wrong is dozens of folks telling me I’m wrong at the same time.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true,
that is always nice. I have been there before. Everyone piling on like “hey stupid, cant you read”?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the first time that I have looked like a idiot and wont be the last I’m sure =)
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its cool man.
We have all been there.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it's Thiago
Thiago beat Jardine
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
by 49er16 on Sep 23, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As pointed out, they meant Thiago Silva. But I’m gonna go ahead and ask you anyway…
You think Rashad could beat Anderson Silva??
by mythbuster on Sep 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Thiago Silva.
That is why I put “the guy who beat Jardine.”
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know if anyone told you
but it Anderson… just kidding, Thiago! haha
by ryanwk628 on Sep 23, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you just admit you think Rashad Evans would beat Anderson Silva?
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by Mike Fagan on Sep 23, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too. I found that stranger than him mistaking his Silvas.
by mythbuster on Sep 23, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why yes, yes i did.
The way i see it is that the only round Silva has ever lost (in the UFC) is against Hendo because of his wrestling, Rashad while not as good as Dan on the ground is pretty damn good himself plus the fact that he is stronger/bigger. I believe that he could hold his own in the stand up with Silva since he is also a great striker and could possibly GnP him for the win.
Hell maybe I’m crazy but Silva is not invincible and I think if we will ever see him lose in the Octagon it would be against Evans.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 24, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wanna see how Evans vs Anderson Silva would look like?
see Evans vs. Machida..
And Rashad isn’t that much bigger than Anderson. Evans is a small 205er, Anderson cuts from 225 i think, and is taller and has longer reach.
And yes you are crazy..
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 24, 2009 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was actually speaking about how much bigger Evans was compared to Dan.
Now yes Evans did lose to Machida and it was a nasty KO but i would have to believe that he and Jackson would deploy a different game plan.
He has more than a strikers chance against Silva and is probably the only person in the UFC (outside of Lesnar and Machida) that could possibly beat him. I stand by what i said and hopefully he will get a shot at him before Silva’s contract is up.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 24, 2009 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do keep saying Rashad is so much bigger than Hendo?
I am pretty sure they are just about the same size.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 24, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
^^
They are both listed as 205 on the UFC site. But I think Hendo can go down, and Rashad can go up so there is a difference. But I agree, it’s not much of one.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, but Rashad's ability
to move up to heavy doesnt really mean he is that much bigger than Hendo. If they met at light heavy I doubt there would be much of a difference sizewise. That just seemed to be his main point that Evans was SOOO much bigger than Dan & that simply isnt true.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 24, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m agreeing with you. There may be some difference, but not much :)
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My main point wasn’t that he is bigger that Dan, and i didn’t say that he was SOOO much bigger just that he was in fact bigger and stronger, seems that just wants to be your main arguing point.
Hendo made Silva lose his only round in the UFC and in the division where he is the most dangerous, now sure Silva is still extremely dangerous in LHW as well but i like i said he can lose and Rashad could be the only one to make it happen.
I’m hoping that somehow or someway Shogun will beat Machida then Silva will beat Shogun for the title, if that happens then we may just get to see Rashad vs Silva for the title (assuming Couture wont get in the way).
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 24, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silva is harder to hit than Machida, and made Henderson tap out on the ground.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silva ishardereasier to hit than Machida
Fixed.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Sep 24, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve been through this.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have...
Machida has the lowest SApM (strikes absorbed per minute) of any fighter in UFC history by a very large margin. Coming into the fight last night, Machida’s SApM was 0.58. After the fight, that dropped to 0.55. The next lowest SApM belongs to Anderson Silva, but it’s not even close. Silva’s SApM is 0.73, even after 25 minutes of not getting hit by Thales Leites. Just as a reminder, Fedor’s SApM is 0.53.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Sep 24, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But yeah, let’s get really down in the dumb mud and argue Einsteins Theory of Elusivity.
.
Where da = dodge, dN = backpedal and C = weave.
.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, no need for you to reply. I know, “troll”, “playing the victim” and “flagged”.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was trolling..
and in this instance, iiowyn’s right. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 24, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
about what?
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
by mythbuster on Sep 24, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone forgets Lutter…
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Sep 24, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
Is no one reading what I wrote?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wrote Anderson obviously.
You know, the guy who just beat Jardine & sent him running out of the ring, right?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. The Brazilian Silva.
That doesnt narrow down what I am talking about for anyone?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the above comments read like a Seinfeld bit
We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.
by Robert Downey Sr. on Sep 23, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I felt like I was on the show!
Bizarro world.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People are throwing out Hendo
For the next shot at 205 and it makes the most sense but I wouldnt rule out Rampage coming back just yet.
If Dana cant mend the situation I would expect Lorenzo too and Lorenzo has a way of calming everyone down and making the situation right.
Nobody wants to see Rampage leave and Rampage isnt at a point where he can only make movies so my guess is a deal gets worked out.
by bigdmmafan on Sep 23, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is throwing out Hendo @205?
Why would he move up when in all likelihood he is next or one fight away from a rematch w/A. Silva?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he won’t fight a contenders match.
by mythbuster on Sep 23, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess,
but it would seem kind of pointless to move up when he is so close to a title shot?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he knows that Nate is a beast.
and its going to be tough to beat up Nate. so maybe he is looking the easiest way to a title shot?
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may be right,
but it still doesnt make sense for him to move up when he is this close to a massive payday/title shot.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF he beats Nate.....wich i dont really think so.
IMO Nate evolved as a fighter way more then Hendo….we all know he has an olimpic caliber wrestling….and an over hand right….anything else?
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasnt even talking about him facing Nate at all.
If he just refuses to fight Nate, they will likely give him another crack at Silva anyway.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well then i guess he has to wait.
you think he can afford waiting? we all know how Silva gets when he doesn’t get the fights he wants. he might injure himself again?
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knows?
Hendo is not under contract currently, so to sign him they may have to give him his shot.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you do have a point there
i totally 4got about him being a free agent.
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think he has a better chance at A. SIlva then Machida?
i would love to see how Machida will deal with a great wrestler. and i do know he is very elusive and it will be hard to catch him…but my mind wonders……
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shad is a great wrestler
although he hasn’t been showing it much as of late…
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when is the last time you saw Shad shoot at someone?
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s why I said he hasn’t been showing it much as of late :P
to be fair though, Tito is considered a great wrestler and Machida threw him around like a lil kid
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito’s a good wrestler but nowhere near the caliber that Hendo or Couture are.
Don't argue for the sake of arguing....
by Screwface on Sep 23, 2009 7:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
mine to especially w/ a tough guy w the chin of hendo
by xbuckeyex05 on Sep 23, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know honestly.
I have not seen Machida get taken down really, so I dont know how he might do off his back. But I would think that Machida being so elusive would likely be real bad news for Hendo.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let’s not forget his sumo background, the guy is hard to take down.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
I have only seen Machida fight like 6 or 7 times & I cant remember anyone doing good wrestling against him, but other than Tito I cant remember him really facing a good wrestler either. I do think the only chance Hendo has to beat either of them is to keep the fight on the mat.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just curious Orcus,
I know you have said before that you are Brazilian. Do you live in Brazil now?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
born and raised and currently occupying :P
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
I was just wondering cuz I dont know the time zone that you are in & you seem to be on here @pretty much the same time as me. (TX by the way) I am trying to get my brother & Dad to go down there at some point to do some fishing.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Currently we’re two hours ahead of you (depending on the season you’ll be visiting that may change due to day lights saving). You’re coming to Brazil just for fishing? Come over during Carnival (just don’t go to Rio), you’ll have a blast.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to come for Carnival!
But my Dad is 62 & disabled. He would definitely love seeing the ladies, but I doubt it would be as much fun for me with him there.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but come during a different season for sure, go to Salvador, you’ll have a blast. very safe city and great for all ages.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds sweet.
So when is the best season to come for Carnival, etc?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
carnival is in the beginning of February, but for your dad that’s really not going to be very good (too many ppl, think Mardi Gra), but all other months besides that is good!
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably right.
I was actually thinking about planning a trip for me & a couple of buddies to come down for Carnival now & doing fishing another time.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just don't go to Rio :P
seriously though, don’t hehe.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad in Rio or what?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
just too much crime, and if you’re talking funny (ie different language) it’s even worse. but most other cities are fine, this is a Rio problem not a Brazilian one.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm being too harsh on rio
if you know where to go you’d be fine, but for someone that don’t know you could end up being lost somewhere and it’s no fun. I’ve been to Rio once, I’m sure not going back there hehe
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if you are not
going back then I am pretty sure that I dont want to go.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am tired,
but I have no idea what the “talking funny” means?
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with a big accent or in another language, it brings much un-needed attention there…
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh!! Now I get it.
My foreign accent would likely draw unwanted attn to me. lol
Good to know.
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly, but I don’t want to sound like this is a problem everywhere here, it really resides in Rio only. I have American friends here and there is no problem here where I live (Belo Horizonte). I travel frequently throughout Brazil as well, and also see no problem anywhere else.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much appreciated!
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair,
I am from TX so my accent pretty much draws unwanted attn to me wherever I go. lol
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Currently the only guy harder to take down in the UFC is GSP.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Sep 23, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I really like Machida and have to acknowledge his skills, if he were fighting anyone else besides Shogun (and hypothetically for the future lil nog), I’d be rooting for him. just can’t go against my boy shogun!
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am torn on who I will root for
between Machida & Shogun, If the old Shogun comes back it would be really exciting for the division. I guess I really dont care who wins, I just dont want either to lose badly. I want a WAR!!
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by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BJ's mom is writing you a letter!
Don't argue for the sake of arguing....
by Screwface on Sep 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
would still love to see that fight.
plus IMO Hendo has a better chin the Shad. and Tito… i hate the dude and never really thought much about him. but he is no where close to Hendo’s wrestling. its not just a regular shoot for a double or a single BS…we are talking about Grecko roman clinch.,
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what would be the reason for Hendo going back to 205? I just cant see why he would do it, a fight between him and Nate would make the most sense and would help him out way more than moving up and down the UFC divisions.
"Did you feel you did well against Lindland?" "
Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
---Rampage
by TearsofaClown on Sep 23, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesnt want to fight Nate though
He said if he cant get his rematch with Anderson he wants big fights at 205 and Rashad is a big fight at 205.
I’m with you on Nate/Dan but Dan has no interest in that fight and so I threw out a logical move.
by bigdmmafan on Sep 23, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t heard this rumor. I thought he might fight Silva again.
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
by 49er16 on Sep 23, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the next shot at 205 and it makes the most sense
Hendo hasn’t done anything that would entitle him a title shot at 205
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok but take Rampage out of the picture
If Rampage is gone and Rua/Machida just fought who is left at 205.
I guess Thiago Silva makes sense but I think Hendo/Rashad is more marketable and so I wouldnt be suprised to see the UFC go that route.
by bigdmmafan on Sep 23, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you’re saying Hendo vs Rashad than I can see that working, but Hendo going straight in title contention should not happen, he’d need a few wins at 205 first. 205 is still stacked, hell, lil’ nog would be more deserving of a title shot at 205 before Hendo in the current situation.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would have to be Hondo vs Rashad maybe winner gets a shot but b4 that it sets up the real possibility of Couture getting a shot if he beats Vera
by xbuckeyex05 on Sep 23, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying Hendo vs. Rashad for the next title shot
The thing you have to remember is marketability plays a huge factor in fights.
I dont think Lil Nog is more deserving then Hendo right now at 205 and he still has to get passed Luiz Cane.
The other thing is you have to remember casual fans dont remember as much as hardcore fans. So to the casual fan you could sell the fact that Hendo took Rampage to a decision, beat Franklin, beat Bisping, and if he beats Rashad because the casual fans wont know or care really that the Bisping fight was at 185.
by bigdmmafan on Sep 23, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I misread what you said above, I thought you meant Hendo was deserving of a shot at 205 right away. But don’t worry about lil’ nog, he’ll take out cane for sure :P (and then fight one more time for his shot, he’s got the Nog look-a-like thing going for him hehe)
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was wondering when Rashad would be brought up, he loses out the most in this! He won’t see another pay day like this potentially could have been again! What does Rampage think, he’s gonna be the next Will Smith? what a loser!
by kevjack115 on Sep 23, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he wants to be the next DJ Jazzy Jeff?
by mythbuster on Sep 23, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Summa Summatime
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alfonso Ribeiro?
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
by 49er16 on Sep 23, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Jazzy Jeff & Da Fresh Prince
did both sing Summatime, so….
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shad is screwed. This was his one big fight option. Unless they match him up with Anderson, I dont see a big money fight for a guy who got TKFO’ed in his last outing.
by ryanwk628 on Sep 23, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still don't think andy is a draw
that would be a bad fight for suga, it would go down the same way the machida fight went, with the exception that he would be out longer this time :P
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tiago and Shad will be a great fight.
Avenge your team mate !!!!
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that what they said about Machida....we all know how that ended up.
by 1WAYtiket on Sep 23, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not a Rashad fan,
but you cant compare Thiago Silva to Machida really.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did anyone actually say he would beat Machida easily
by xbuckeyex05 on Sep 23, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there were a lot of ppl saying machida hadn’t proved himself and that suga was going to beat him easily. I’m sure if anyone has the patience to go back through the threads they would see that most ppl were saying that.
by orcus on Sep 23, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Machida was a favorite going into this match. I don’t know about here, I don’t remember anyone saying rashad would beat machida. Many people thought he could do it, they said if there is someone that can beat him, it would be someone like rashad, with good wrestling and good boxing, something like that.
You don't look like a Tanaka.
by spectaa on Sep 23, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he had another option and he turned it down.
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by Mike Fagan on Sep 23, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it outside the realm of possibility that the UFC could change Randy’s opponent to Rashad? I imagine Rashad would accept the fight now, and it certainly has more marketability.
"I want to tell me what you see, let's go ahead and see by the fight what you saw, in the ring"
by crinow on Sep 23, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the biggest loss in all of this for suga is the fact this could have been his break through fight and could have very well made him a draw to the casuals.
by Riley_96 on Sep 23, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If KOing Chuck doesnt make you a draw
nothing will
by xbuckeyex05 on Sep 23, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but both fights there was no grudge or real hype like there is for the rampage one. I just think that a season and a real grudge will do more form them then wins over chuck. A win over chuck dont really do much for a fighter look at Jardene and Shogun has yet to be seen as a draw
by Riley_96 on Sep 23, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This whole thread is ridiculous!
Rampage and Rashad are going to fight. Dana and Rampage just need to settle on the terms. IMHO.
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on Sep 23, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But when will they settle on the terms?
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
by 49er16 on Sep 23, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As soon as Kimbo’s loss airs….lol
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on Sep 23, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps Kimbo will be the mediator
Yes, time flies. And where did it leave you? Old too soon...smart too late. - Mike Tyson
by lovingmma25 on Sep 23, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Settle on the terms?
Like when will Rampage be done shooting this movie?
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN's Sports Nation just discussed the Rampage story...
They felt it was stupid for Page to “leave” fighting for acting.
They compared it to Robert De Niro going 4 for 5 in a softball game and then quitting acting to play for the Yankees. I love it!
A true MMA fan from the great state of Arkansas.
by MMArazorback on Sep 23, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This isnt exactly comparable,
but Jim Brown did the same thing once he felt he had done all he could do in football. I just feel that it seems like Page’s heart isnt in fighting right now, so I have no problem with him hopefully just taking a sebatical.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Sep 23, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’d almost do it for free
My backyard, let’s make it happen.
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by Robert Downey Sr. on Sep 23, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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