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Frank Shamrock Says Dana White Is Not a Martial Artist

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Frank Shamrock was on the MMA Hour today and had a lot to say about Dana White:

"The face of our sport is Dana White and out here in conservative New York, the way people think, bald-headed, tattoo'd, swearing people are just not a good representative of our brand and unfortunately people think that Dana White speaks for MMA, and they're confused. They don't know he speaks for the UFC. I don't think it's all on him, but we're entering a new era of social media and Dana is a very outspoken figure in every way, mostly with the f-bomb and all that. I'm a martial artist. To me, the art is the most important thing. I don't get the same thing from Dana, that's all."
...
"I don't believe that Dana White is a martial artist. I don't see a martial way that he is following."

Shamrock says he is moving to New York to educate legislators about Mixed Martial Arts.

"In no uncertain terms, what [New York politicians] have said is, 'The appearance of the sport is something we're not ready for,' and the appearance of the sport is Dana White and the UFC because no one else has been here in the media and explain it and has credibility, who's done it," Shamrock said.

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VP of US Biden thinks Dana is ok enough to hang with tomorrow.

Lost all respect for Frank because of how he acted during the Shields/Hendo fight.

by Lil_Machete on Oct 18, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very astute observation, Frank

I’m also not a martial artist.

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by SSreporters on Oct 18, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

He might want to try his hand at it. It may be more successful than the promoter thing he is trying.

Did you see the size of that chicken?

by Heenan on Oct 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

It certainly can’t be any worse…

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it."
-Mark Twain
"If I tell you I'm good, you would probably think I'm boasting. If I tell you I'm no good, you know I'm lying..."
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by The American Ronin on Oct 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

but

Dave Bautista and Herschel Walker are! :)

by The_One_Yandle on Oct 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

All jokes aside, isn’t Coker a 5th degree black belt in TKD?

by John Nash on Oct 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

No. He studied TKD and Muy Thai under Ernie Reyes. He’s got a several degree black belt. I think 5th, not sure.

by John Nash on Oct 18, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

ACTUALLY... HE IS

[/facepalm]

I will create a FanPost, just for you sir.
=)

by MMASuPreMaCy on Oct 19, 2010 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

You sir...

Are a gentleman and a scholar…I said it in jest originally, but I’ll admit I had no clue about the man’s martial arts or movie background…already rec’d your fan post…

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by The American Ronin on Oct 19, 2010 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh the irony.

by Cocytus on Oct 19, 2010 9:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Frank has no braces in that photo. Did he get an endorsement deal with Invisalign?

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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean, Boxercise isn’t a martial art?

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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Very nice!

Rec’d.

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by RearNakedChoker on Oct 19, 2010 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Steps on being a MMA promoter

open your own Boxercise gym

look tough

say fuck every after single word you utter

then work hard and wish for some luck.

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by vivero on Oct 19, 2010 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

DENTAL PLAN!!!

Francis needs braces!

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

His teeth are beyond fucked

if this is how it looks after having braces for years.

by av1o3 on Oct 18, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d buy “The Big Book of MMA Smiles”.

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Oct 19, 2010 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

….What? No we haven’t. Twitter is the new “era,” and how it’s utilized with public figures, news outlets, etc. This is all new, unless your concept of time and “eras” is totally fucked.

And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.

by James Brady on Oct 19, 2010 5:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

The new era's has been here since smart phones

At least.

Some people would argue that it started in 1992, but that take sit too far.

"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey

by Drunken cutman on Oct 19, 2010 5:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bull. When people say that, they’re talking about how Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, etc have revolutionized the way that the media presents itself to the public. Smart phones have played a part in that, but this “era,” in social revolution picked up in the last few years, which, as far as eras go, is not “we’ve been there for awhile now.”

And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.

by James Brady on Oct 19, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Social media and social networking has been around long enough that we’re not entering it. We’re in, and we’ve been in for years. Myspace has been around since 2003 and relevant on a large scale since at least 2005. Facebook is now bigger and has been around since 2004 and relevant since shortly thereafter.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 19, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

And you just left out the one that's revolutionizing this new era, Twitter.

Sorry, but when people refer to social networking in media, they’re referring to Twitter. That’s what “social,” with the public and the “media.” MySpace didn’t have much to do with interacting with public figures and employees, etc. Actually had nothing to do with them, basically. Save for a ton of bands and a few adventurous comedians and authors. Facebook is changing as a direct result of Twitter, including the “media,” part of it. So no, we haven’t been in this awhile, sir.

And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.

by James Brady on Oct 19, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Twitter would not be nearly as successful a sit is

Without the coming of more advanced smart phones, or any smart phones at all, for that matter.

"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey

by Drunken cutman on Oct 19, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which doesn't really change anything about what I said.

Twitter is an anomaly. A phenomena unlike never before.

And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.

by James Brady on Oct 19, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

How old is that picture?

Has he finally gotten rid of his braces? Feels like he’s had them for years

by av1o3 on Oct 18, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I know what Frank is trying to say, I think. I just think he could have said it like, a lot better.

"I say after someone throws a punch isn't everything else the rest of the night a counter?.......Kinda?"
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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree and he's right

I’ve said it for a while now. But people love Dana.

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by S.C. Michaelson on Oct 18, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't hate Dana. He has done a lot.

My whole point has been that he could’ve done the same job, but without the negative aspects. He didn’t start acting like this until that one speech on TUF 1. He saw that it got over big with the internet and started playing up this persona. He wants to be a star (and now he is). That said, can’t be mad if people look at that and don’t want to be associated with that.

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by S.C. Michaelson on Oct 18, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

so this is absolutely insignificant

also…tattoo’d?

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by ADAMantium on Oct 18, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Dana using the F-word

is not the biggest problem legislation is facing.

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by ADAMantium on Oct 18, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I personally blame rap music and videogames.

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s those goddamn pottymouth Blackjack dealers at the Station Casinos. They are a bad influence on Dana.

"I say after someone throws a punch isn't everything else the rest of the night a counter?.......Kinda?"
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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, it's definitely Jonathan Snowden's fault.

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

How do you know they're not the same person?

Have you ever seen them together in a room at the same time?

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by SSreporters on Oct 18, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah perhaps one of them has

Dissociative Identity Disorder and the other one is the bad man….You decide who’s who.

"I say after someone throws a punch isn't everything else the rest of the night a counter?.......Kinda?"
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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dusting off a classic

Very nice.

"I say after someone throws a punch isn't everything else the rest of the night a counter?.......Kinda?"
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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've met people like that.

I met a guy in a pub a while back who, at some point in the conversation declared with great conviction, “All I’m saying is that HIP HOP has a lot to answer for!” Yeah…

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Oct 19, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I am far from a Dana White Nut Hugger...

.. But Frank Shamrock is a mumbling idiot.

"One should always be cold minded and remember that a ridiculous incident may occur any time."

by VelociAldo on Oct 18, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

That mumbling idiot is one of the best mixed martial artists of the last generation. You sure like to disrespect talented fighters.

by castleeb on Oct 19, 2010 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good call Frank

He is a promoter and voice for the fans. He has been fighting in New York for years to get legislature to back MMA and this election Nov. 2nd is going to determine a lot. MMA has been waiting for these elections for quite some time and Marc Ratner and the UFC have been pushing for legalization and regulation for quite some time. So you going to New York now mere days before these elections to help fight the good fight is a big late and uncalled for at this point thank you anyways leave the big business to the big boys.

by The_One_Yandle on Oct 18, 2010 9:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I don’t believe that Dana White is a martial artist.

Yeah, well, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.

by Ogueira on Oct 18, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

MMA will be legalized in New York whether Dana says fuck a lot or not.

Besides, Frank Shamrock grill makes MMA look worse than Dana’s pottymouth

..!..

by nostraboris on Oct 18, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, I guess I am going to be the only one that actually agrees with Frank. Not that I think Frank is the best spokesperson or that he really doesn’t have an ulterior motive for “helping”, but people have to sit back and take a look at whose minds your trying to change and who’s going to be effective:
- A foul mouthed, spokesperson who rubs a lot of people the wrong way and obviously has a financial interest in the legalization of his sport
- (doesn’t have to be Frank) an actual mixed martial artist who is a well spoken, well informed and passionate defender of his sport and has no incentive besides seeing the sport he love grow.

From a PR perspective it’s a no brainer.

by John Nash on Oct 18, 2010 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I've said this over and over.

Demian Maia, Kenny Florian, and Forrest Griffin. That’s your team for expanding MMA in the US. Smart, well spoken gentleman who are all top 10 and veteran competitors. Demian has a journalism degree and very good english, Kenny has been before government before and was instrumental in MA doing away with the double weigh in, and Forrest was Dana’s choice for the Dr. Phil show. Dana is a promoter, let him promote the individual shows and matchups. Put Lorenzo and the rest of this team in charge of public relations for the company and sport.

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by pdl on Oct 18, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd add Rashad Evans to that as well.

Psych degree, was a wrestling coach, articulate as hell, african american.

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also from New York state.

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lets use

Jon Jones instead.

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by The American Ronin on Oct 18, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rashad is second string on this team.

Very well spoken and intelligent, but his brash attitude and shit talking with Rampage make him less clean cut than my proposed team. I absolutely considered him and he was just short of making the cut. He’s a good spokesman and good fighter for sure, but not the top 3 I named.

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by pdl on Oct 18, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

See I'd put him in place of Forrest

Just because of the fact he’s a NY native.

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately not a college graduate

When lobbying everything is taken into consideration, especially if a fighter has a degree.

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by Matthew Roth on Oct 18, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Job Jones also has a White girlfriend and biracial child

And despite people saying it doesn’t matter, it does. Unfortunately.

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by S.C. Michaelson on Oct 18, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

You guys act like the UFC is picking someone to run for president. What are these fighters doing anyways? Putting on seminars for congressmen so they are more educated? Cause I haven’t heard of any of this type of stuff yet. Marc Ratner is the main guy fighting the cause, with Dana fronting money for the politicians that will help to regulate MMA.

by Fedorable on Oct 19, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

"I'm gonna go after number one, whoever it is. If it's Anderson, or I gotta go up after the guys at 205, or go on a diet and go after Jose Aldo-- it doesn't matter." -Chael Sonnen

by Charles Awad on Oct 18, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thought about this.

Forrest on good behavior is one of the best ambassadors of the sport, period. Good behavior is the key. It’s hard to hold his books against him though, it’s a very flimsy premise. Rashad has a season of cursing and shit talk with Rampage as well as the dick grab when he fought Forrest and the “Rashad Dance” from season 2.

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by pdl on Oct 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I provided that as a reason for.

"I'm gonna go after number one, whoever it is. If it's Anderson, or I gotta go up after the guys at 205, or go on a diet and go after Jose Aldo-- it doesn't matter." -Chael Sonnen

by Charles Awad on Oct 18, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marc Ratner

Is the primary leader in getting the sport regulated in States and Countries where it is still illegal. Dana has only a small role in that field he is more so just a Talking Head.

by The_One_Yandle on Oct 18, 2010 10:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I would recommend that your spokesperson be someone who is not on the Zuffa payroll. Albany is a Byzantine, corrupt world of factions and egos. And they love confrontation almost as much as micromanaging. New York really elects the nanny state government. They have no problem protecting people from their base interests and many of them would love to ban boxing or make football more regulated. A lot of them are going to look at a legalization campaign pushed by Zuffa as merely a money grab by these men that promote human cockfighting. And a lot of them ain’t going to give a shit about how much money Zuffa brings to their coffers.

I think you’re better off by putting a respected fighter as your frontman outside of Zuffa. I don’t know if Zuffa and Milletich or whomever is out there, could come to a mutual agreement to assist each other, but in New York that would have your best chance.
At least in my opinion.

by John Nash on Oct 18, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting stance.

I don’t know NY politics particularly well so you may be right. Miletich is a solid commentator, but I’m not sure how political he is. Strength of personality is always important and while Pat has a very strong grasp on the sport, he just isn’t that charming.

What else would you suggest as being the unsung keys to regulation?

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by pdl on Oct 18, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Throw in RIch and maybe Bones with your group

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by The American Ronin on Oct 18, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Franklin definitely

Also Randy. The only thing with Randy is, his presence is slightly… strong. With guys like Florian and Forrest and Maia, you’re not the least bit intimidated. With Randy, there’s this subtle dominance thing going on.

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by crazybones on Oct 18, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go in with

Maia, Kenny, RIch and Forrest. The fact that Franklin and Forrest are to meet at 126 makes it all the more effective.

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-Mark Twain
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by The American Ronin on Oct 18, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really think your best bet with NY is a non-Zuffa employee. A lot the state legislators are going to look at it as challenge to block a company (especially Zuffa were they can pick and choose the ammo and reason to dislike them) trying to push through something that they don’t understand – and for a god damn profit! Those bastartds. That’s only a segment of them, but they’ll be enough to keep it out.

I don’t know who you use. If Matt Serra or Randy Couture weren’t with Zuffa, then I’d say there’s your team. You need people who can speak passionately about why they love mma. Explain that while it is dangerous it is actually no more dangerous than football or boxing, and that it is a true contest where they get to test themselves (hopefully he won’t be punch drunk). You definitely need the philosopher/warrior speaking for you in this case.

by John Nash on Oct 18, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read a really interesting article in Harpers a few months ago on the political situation in Albany. I was only vaguely familiar with the NY state situation before that, and it was pretty shocking. But everything you say seems consistent with what was in that article.

The only thing I’d add is that the budget crisis could still change things. It’s hard to get elected when you block anyone making a profit in bad economic times.

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by AJB on Oct 19, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

But

Is dana the one in front of congress or whatever frank is talking about? Marc Ratner is one of the main guys who has worked with the athletic commisions…. Dana admits that he’s just a promoter.

by Fedorable on Oct 18, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah Ratner

Does a lot when it comes to opening up new markets and getting new places to legalize and regulate the sport. He is the main push out of the UFC trying to make it legal federally everywhere in the US and in other markets such as Germany.

by The_One_Yandle on Oct 18, 2010 10:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

because no one else has been here in the media and explain it and has credibility, who’s done it

I’m sure guys like Matt Serra, Renzo Gracie, Matt Hamill and dozens of others are thrilled that there will finally be a legit mixed martial artist in New York to speak up for the sport.

by Steve4192 on Oct 18, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

New Dana.

i think the Dana white that shamrock is talking about its the old one that use to swear all time with the f bombs in every sentence he said.
 but these days dana is new and improved he hardly swear in interviews and vlogs, and always speak like a professional mma (ufc) representative ,

 frank just bitter that he is not in the Zuffa’s UFC.

by Li0nheart on Oct 18, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh, Dana hasn't changed

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by S.C. Michaelson on Oct 18, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly what's worse for MMA?

Dana White telling someone to fuck themselves or Frank’s unintelligible ramblings that make every fighter sound like a moron?

by Josh Grant on Oct 18, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Frank could serve well as "Exhibit A" for New York's

Arguments against MMA…

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it."
-Mark Twain
"If I tell you I'm good, you would probably think I'm boasting. If I tell you I'm no good, you know I'm lying..."
-Bruce Lee

by The American Ronin on Oct 18, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

"So wait you're a former fighter?"

Frank says long idiotic diatribe that he went with instead of just yes.
Congress “No way we can let this happen to anyone.”

by Josh Grant on Oct 18, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly...

He would give a long rambling answer followed by a polite “I don’t remember what the question was, but there’s your answer…”

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it."
-Mark Twain
"If I tell you I'm good, you would probably think I'm boasting. If I tell you I'm no good, you know I'm lying..."
-Bruce Lee

by The American Ronin on Oct 19, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

In other news,

science confirms sky is blue, water is wet and other blindingly obvious statements

by T.P. Grant on Oct 18, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

“I have zero issues with watching this bloody, violent sport where athletes are regularly rendered unconscious and occasionally have limbs snapped, but an executive who uses swear words? Not on my watch!”

by rabrown on Oct 18, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

I’m bald headed and tattooed. I am not a martial artist.

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by Earl Montclair on Oct 18, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

I’ll rec that. I would fit that profile as well.

Just BE.

by mattman73 on Oct 18, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is exactly what I was thinking. I didn’t really get the point he was trying to make. Other than he obviously has a problem with the way Dana White looks because the way Dana looks isn’t good for MMA somehow.

Unless his whole point was that Dana isn’t a martial artist and I think I already knew that.

Just BE.

by mattman73 on Oct 18, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you, detective Shamrock

We’re now one step closer to figuring out what exactly it is that Dana White does for a living.

by simpsycho on Oct 18, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Really, Frank?

Dana White and the UFC are stalling regulation of MMA in New York? Not the reckless un-commissioned MMA deaths or the dozen man brawl featured on CBS from the #2 promotion in the world?

Shut up.

by Charger567 on Oct 19, 2010 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Conservative New York?

The fuck?

by I Can't Feel My Face on Oct 19, 2010 12:25 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I don't see his point!

Who cares what Dana looks like, and I can see that alot of the states are putting Dana’s face as MMA, but they are the ones shelving the time, money and legal power to try to legalize MMA in those regions.

Without the UFC I don’t think it would have been possible to penetrate Toronto.

by elmojo on Oct 19, 2010 12:39 AM EDT reply actions  

LOL at people actually believing that the thing holding up the legalization of MMA in NY is Dana’s potty mouth.

by Jahbulon on Oct 19, 2010 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

You're right

It’s totally his penchant for blackjack.

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by Derek Suboticki on Oct 19, 2010 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t go Frank, don’t you dare go and advocate for MMA’s safety with face of yours.

I'm a lover not a fighter

by spectaa on Oct 19, 2010 12:58 AM EDT reply actions  

About the swearing

Who decided that “fuck” is a taboo word anyway? This is the 21st Century, people. If a grown man can’t swear then there’s something wrong with the world.

by Newman24 on Oct 19, 2010 3:59 AM EDT reply actions  

The Knights of Standards and Practices

Duh.

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by Earl Montclair on Oct 19, 2010 4:25 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

And "FUCK" is such a beautiful, versatile word.

And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.

by James Brady on Oct 19, 2010 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

The real issues

1. Bob Reilly often points to the word “damage” being in the criteria for Pride judging back in the day. (Josh Barnett argued that translation was imprecise.)

2. UNITE HERE, a labor group that has issues with Station Casinos’ use of non-union labor, has registered to lobby against MMA in New York. (Station Casinos, of course, being the Fertittas’ company.)

3. New York’s legislature is beyond dysfunctional. They actually slipped MMA regulation into a budget proposal because that would HAVE to be voted on at some point, while a specific MMA-regulation bill could easily be tied up. Still hasn’t worked yet.

Then comes the “violence in society/won’t somebody think of the children” arguments.

Way behind all that in the priority list of issues is Dana’s image.

I’ve asked other promoters from Atencio to Coker if they’d like to lead the charge instead. Not really.

None of this rules out Frank as a potentially effective spokesman for the sport in NY. But doing so while trying to score political points against Dana would probably undermine his cause.

by Beau Dure on Oct 19, 2010 9:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Okay if we're going to start criticizing other people's performance and future worth to the sport

Then Frank needs to stop commentating. He is the leading cause of ear bleeding and brain hemorrhages.

by mmaaddict on Oct 19, 2010 9:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Because the king of trash talk and the guy who announced the brawl in Nashville definitely has a better track record considering the “appearance of the sport” than Dana and the UFC.

by Phildo on Oct 19, 2010 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

DANA sucks

The UFC is making the wrong aproch for mma, and it’s making the life of all the fighter hard around the globe, and I think that Frank is the right guy to change it !

by Demordio on Oct 19, 2010 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously?

"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey

by Drunken cutman on Oct 19, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

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