MFC promoter Mark Pavelich slams Bellator: (audio)
"I don’t like it. I don’t watch it, I don’t know anybody that does watch it. They do a show every six months, I don’t know if they are doing a contest or some kind of tournament thing or what.
"They are going to be the pet rock, the rubix cube [of MMA.] They are just not any kind of… I can’t name even five people on the fighter roster," Pavelich said.
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I’d watch the shit out of Bellator if I actually got the channel… I’m relegated to watching the fights online. That said, Bellator has had some awesome fights and absolutely amazing highlights in its short lifetime.
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Bellator has been rightly praised for embracing the internet more than any other promotion. Pavelich is probably just annoyed that Bellator has the wherewithal and foresight to put their fights online while the MFC is still trying to garner interest with ex-UFC fighters as big names.
I like MFC, and I even wrote an article about two years ago about how Pavelich gets a bad rap. But the fact is that he and his organization are stagnant at the moment. MFC still does really good gate, but they have no growth and could easily be surpassed by many other promotions (including Bellator, which may already be more established in the minds of the fans) in the near future.
Pavelich is having trouble fighting off regional challenger shows, like The Fight Club (TFC) out of Calgary, lost at least a couple of his bigger draws (and management clients) in spectacular blow-ups, and hasn’t changed or improved his business tactics in a while. No wonder he sounds reactionary.
"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."
This guy oozes grease. He should just go back to MCing male strip shows where he got his start.
by six_fish_charlie on Apr 30, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
If you haven’t watched it and you don’t know the format how do you know if you like it?
by ufc4 on Apr 30, 2010 9:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I can name 2 fighters in MFC that all but confirm my disinterest in the promotion: Thales Leites and Wilson Gouveia.
by Polyhedron on Apr 30, 2010 9:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
It’s a decent promotion with some great fights, but it’s not doing much to be interesting lately.
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I really enjoy Bellator, but you have to give MFC some credit too, they manage to bring in some name guys to fight for them. I said it in another post about MFC’s upcoming event, but I would have expected SF to try and sign some of the bigger names on MFC’s card. Jessie Taylor, Thales Leites, Wilson Gouveia, Luigi Fioravanti, Pete Spratt and David Heath are all the type of guys that could add much needed depth to their roster.
I like the MFC, but I wouldn’t mind it crashing and burning just to see Pavelich go down- and not only because of his hair. This is a guy who hates ground fighting and undermines the sport with his deleterious comments about the ground game. He’s also dumb enough not to ensure that the seats next to where the fighters enter are full so that the walk-ins look like they’re taking place in a ghost town. MFC has a pretty good roster of UFC castaways that would look much better in a better organization.
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by Drewplata on Apr 30, 2010 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
A guy that hates the ground game signs Thales Leites… Lol
by Polyhedron on Apr 30, 2010 9:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He signed Thales Leites because he has name value and fought for the UFC title 8 months before he fought for MFC…
You don’t say… I just found it funny.
by Polyhedron on Apr 30, 2010 11:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pavelich looks and acts like he should be doing lounge shows in Vegas five nights a week, and MFC is the definition of “middling.”
Boom, roasted.
Drunkenly singing "Fly Me To The Moon" with a fever blister on his lip.
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"It's not herpes!" he drunkenly exclaims.
“I’m a real promoter,” Pavelich quips, slicking back his pompador. “Bjorn whatever his name is, because it isn’t worth knowing, he is not.”
“Hey mister Elvis,” a child tugs at his rhinestone-studded jacket, looking up at him with bright eyes.
“Elvis!? Elvis? No, I’m in charge of the MFC, get it right,” he quickly pulls his jacket away, adjusting a mood ring on his finger. A rage grows from within, as he sighs, looking vengefully at the child. “Boys, take care of this… child.”
The child blubbers as Tales Leites enters, falling onto in front of the child, inviting him to his guard.
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by Dave Walsh on Apr 30, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
At first I wasn't going to rec this
But then I read the last line and laughed in spite of my better judgment.
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by CasualMMAFan on Apr 30, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I just realized something
that i botched the last line.
It was going to be “falling onto the ground” after I initially had “falling into guard” but you know, I’m busy at work only half-paying attention to Pavelich fanfic.
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Thales accidentally into the front of the child
And I accidentally the entire bottle.
by Body Triangle on Apr 30, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, SBN's lack of editing hurts in the end
For people like me who live and die by other people fixing my mistakes to make me look better.
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Still hilarious
“…inviting him to his guard.” I picture it like the girl just stares at him and runs away, while Mark pats him on the head and says “Good boy, Tales…Good boy.” And gives him a treat.
by Body Triangle on Apr 30, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Beware the Leites Lay
I should start using that in my day-to-day life.
Somebody starts with me, I fall into guard all like, “WHAT?! WHAT?! YOU WANNA GO, PLAYBOY?! COME AT ME, BRO.”
It would own.
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it would confuse the SHIT out of meatheads. especially if you keep talking smack from your guard
Even when I'm laying on my back I'm never backing down
by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know...
They may just stomp on your head, or kick your head, or throw bar stools at your head. Probably not the best strategy.
Pulling guard is another story. Not only does it confuse the guy, it looks hilarious in the process
by Body Triangle on Apr 30, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea, if someone flopped on the ground in front of me I would probably just kick them in the junk and finish my beer.
are you calling Thales Leites' methods... unsound?
“I don’t see any method at all, sir.”
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by Dave Walsh on Apr 30, 2010 1:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
chicago bellator
was terrible, and the funny thing is i went to it and all they were talking about in the press at the bellator event was the amature event happening the next night between two ammy fighters from chicago, the amature event out sold the bellator event, and at full capacity the amature event had 2,400 people lol
I was at the Bellator show in CT. Yeah, the crowd was small, but that’s to be expected in the embryonic stages of organizational development. The fights were good, the production quality on FSN is decent. Some cards are better than others; just look at the UFC’s recent travails. My concern is more with the depth of the pockets of Bjorn and Co, as well as the weekly format.
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Are you serious?
No.
There's a WAMMA belt in my Cracker Jacks!
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im sorry
someone else said it too and well your name you know!?!
If I was Drew Fickett...
I’d be pissing more people off! And if you asked me a question, I’d be a no-show… or I’d be wasted at inappropriate times…. shit…. maybe I AM Drew Fickett! LOL
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Terrible in what way? just the crowd?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 30, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
the bs stoppage, the herrig fight imo was judged wrong, and the jeff currans lack luster performance, the cage was in a orchestra pit, and the seating for the event was jacked
Obviously you're right that was a BS stoppage
But other than that I liked the Bellator show in Chicago. I didn’t have a big problem with the judging (I thought Herrig’s fight could have gone either way), I thought it was great to see the way Goldbsby’s unorthodox striking frustrated Curran, and I talked to several fans who said they thought it was cool to see the cage onstage at the Chicago Theatre.
To each his own.
by MichaelDavidSmith on Apr 30, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
This dude is a certified douche. Go check out his twitter if you want a good laugh.
http://twitter.com/MaximumFighting
Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is. I get more stunts and props than Bruce Willis- Guru
by Dr. Octagon on Apr 30, 2010 9:55 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Almost forgot, Mr. Pavelich’s twitter is for sexy people ONLY. His words not mine.
Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is. I get more stunts and props than Bruce Willis- Guru
wow
I seriously thought, “It couldn’t be THAT bad could it?”
I was sadly very mistaken
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by flyingkneetoface on Apr 30, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Jesus, his trying to strongarm MMACanada.net and TomMMANews.com is really, really pathetic.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 30, 2010 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
I’m always most disturbed by the way that he treats the fighters who are under his management and also fighting for MFC. He talked so much shit about what an awful person Ryan Ford is, but since he’s left MFC he’s done everything right, so where was the problem – with Ford or with Pavelich? Answer is obvious to me.
"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."
Seems like he is just trying to use the Dana White promoter template and its just not working for him. And that…. is not sexy. I will not be following him on the twitters
by davidhamilton83 on Apr 30, 2010 10:04 AM EDT reply actions
he’s bashing the fact that bellator recruits up and coming talent, while his shows are ufc washouts. plus his face in that pic looks like alan belcher’s tattoo
by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 10:05 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Everytime I see this tat I shutter. Portraits should only be done by portrait specialists like Deano Cook.
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by ANance on Apr 30, 2010 10:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you look at old pics, he did it to cover up something that was on his shoulder earlier, thats why cash’s hair looks so ridiculous
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
It really doesn't look much like Cash
But I laugh every time I see it, second only to Steve-O’s “YEAH I ROCK!” tat
by Body Triangle on Apr 30, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
getting more off topic, but all of steve-o’s tattoos make me laugh.. he, however, doesnt anymore since i saw him on spring break, that guy is a walking joke of a person.
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
agreed
Ever since I saw that special about how messed up he is/was…I can’t laugh at him anymore…he makes me feel sad.
and by comparison, MAKES ME FEEL GREAT ABOUT MY LIFE!
by Body Triangle on Apr 30, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
The only thing he’s doing right is he’s signing UFC washout guys. That’s what strikeforce should be doing but aren’t. But he’s also not building anyone up which Bellator is. He just comes off as an asshole tough guy.
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So Dana can have a hay day bitching about how all the worthless bums that shouldn’t even be fighting that he got rid of are now on the roster over at Strikeforce. Let them put some wins together and then Strikeforce can look at them. Beside any one that got flushed out of the UFC has already drunk the cool aid and all they have on their minds is getting back.
he can beat BJ though…
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
People that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
There is only one Dana White, get a new angle son.
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by ANance on Apr 30, 2010 10:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
lol mfc, their last 3 shows = disasters and Thales Leites is their main eventer
by nogroundgame on Apr 30, 2010 10:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
“They are going to be the pet rock, the rubix cube [of MMA.]
The Rubix Cube is in so many homes. Everybody has had a rubix cube at somepoint. That would be a win for Bellator. Pet rocks also made a lot of money and were extremely popular.
MFC doesn’t have that popularity, interest or the TV deal to be in that many homes. Is MFC stretch arm strong?
nah mfc has nothing on stretch,,, there’s a stretch Armstrong movie coming out
by nogroundgame on Apr 30, 2010 10:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Known fighters
If Pavelich can’t name 5 fighters he doesn’t follow MMA, I mean how hard is it to name Alvarez, Huerta, Hornbuckle, Lombard, Warren, Good, most people know Imada now after his sub of the year…Josh Neer is pretty well known and is fighting in Bellator and then there’s a few other top fighters but are more for the hardcore fans. Even still I prefer how Bellator brings in good prospects.
plus looking like a dark haired version of the Sham Wow guy
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
False Promotion?
http://www.maximumfighting.com/articles/2009/aug/28.htm
The MFC state that Rogan tweeted that Lutter was the “Michael Jordan of BJJ” but didn’t Goldberg say he was and Rogan said he isn’t even close?
yeah, Rogan shut him up quick on that one. That was one of Goldie’s Ranallo moments.
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Lutter the MJ of BJJ?
Maybe. If MJ fell on his ass all the time trying to pull half guard.
Sure glad Lesnar got his shit straightened out.
"No...no he's not"
hilarious, love the dynamic duo
Lombard, Soto, (formerly Masdival), Warren, Karkhanyan, Quach, Reis….there, I named 7 Bellator fighters. I’m still ill that a volcano kept Judo Jim Wallhead out of the tourney.
Gatti. Dekkers. Pele. Aoki. Kang. Vanderlei. Basillio. Harry Greb.
by theworldsoldestsport on Apr 30, 2010 11:22 AM EDT reply actions
I was pissed about that. I really wanted to see Judo Jim rep Leicester. But then the volcano cleared up long enough for me to go to Amsterdam for a week and I forgot to watch Bellator anyway.
"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."
did you go to the gollum or bulldog?
two favorite spots in amsterdam
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by Matthew Roth on Apr 30, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Gollum for the trappist beers definitely. Missed the Bulldog. My travelling companions were not overly into alcohol, so we spent most of our time elsewhere.
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by AJB on May 1, 2010 6:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I’m planning another trip to Amsterdam this year. Funny thing about the Gollum, I didn’t know about it when I went last time. The way that Amsterdam is set up bar wise is you gotta drink at the bar to use the bathroom, so my travelling companion and I ended up having to drink at every bar because we drank that much. Stumbled into the Gollum on the way to red light and just didn’t leave, that place was the beer snob in me’s heaven. I couldn’t even figure out how to get there again without a map.
Bulldog is a famous coffee shop.
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I spent most of my time in The Rookies, which is super-comfortable and friendly (as Dutch places go; friendly comes second to efficient). I gave the Red Light District a pass entirely – maybe walked through it once, during the day – because it just didn’t interest me. I was there for the craft beers, coffee shops, and museums. Naked women? I can get that at home! (And without paying: all I have to do is cook, clean, and do the laundry.)
Let me know when you go over; I may be around.
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by AJB on May 1, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
The craft beers are really amazing. I stay right next to Vondlepark which is awesome. The museums are great there as well. Goal for next year is to go during their big festival (can’t remember the name).
You live there now?
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Queen’s Day. It’s today, actually.
I live in the UK, near a small airport that does very cheap flights to the Dam. Two of the friends I have made here head to Amsterdam frequently, usually with a group of people who rent an apartment together (which is what we did this time). It was my first trip, but I hope to go again soon. I can see it being a good, relatively inexpensive way to get away from work every couple of months. Being a graduate student, I otherwise live with my work; I almost have to leave the area to relax.
"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."
Mark is right, Bellator is a joke. Unlike the highly professional top-notch organization he and his family run. Check out the staff page on their website for some laughs.
http://www.maximumfighting.com/mfcstaff.htm
His tranny lover wife is the co-president, his son is vice prez, and his daughter is listed as Anthem Singer / Merchandise. “Kayla’s sweet voice performing the anthems before each show is a crowd favorite.” Hahaha, yeah, I’m sure the crowd chants her name before every performance.
I kinda wish the UFC would adapt National Anthems of fighters. Just for title fights though, I realize I’m probably in the minority here.
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by ANance on Apr 30, 2010 12:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
With so many guys training in multiple places, with different teams, and outside of their homelands, it’s kind of anachronistic.
"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."
Nah I'd agree with this
For title fights only. And it’d only be their national anthem, not based on where they train but where they’re from. So even though Wand has his camp in Vegas, he’d have the Brazilian national anthem.
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But the thing is, would the fighters want that? Lots of fighters have ambiguous relationships with their home countries. Myself, I would never want my national anthem played to represent me. That’s not who I am.
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by AJB on May 1, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah, MFC is a pretty cool guy.
eh rides a horse backwards and doesn’t afraid of vikings
by Polyhedron on Apr 30, 2010 12:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
HEY
I’M A TRUE MMA FAN.
I love Bellator, MFC and everything else. I watch UFC. XFC, MFC, WEC, KOC, Bellator, Sengoku, DREAM and anything else I can get on HDnet, FSN, Spike, VS, CBS and Strikeforce.
by justbleed9999 on Apr 30, 2010 12:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
cool man, you’re cool.
Even when I'm laying on my back I'm never backing down
by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t believe he doesn’t like Adrenaline MMA. What a NooB.
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by ANance on Apr 30, 2010 12:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
or Moosin!… obviously a TUF noob
/sarcasm
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He has nothing on me.
I had season tickets to YAMMA
Hey now
Simmer down, we’ll have none of that attitude in here.
Also, JUST BLEED
by Polyhedron on Apr 30, 2010 12:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
summer, donna
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by Austin Martin on Apr 30, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Pavelich is just hating. Dude survives off of waiting for the UFC cut list come out so he can have a little name value. Sorry but David Heath, Luigi Fiorvannti, and TUFer’s arent going to cut it. What an Asshole.
by Cecil_Peoples on Apr 30, 2010 12:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Fuck anyone who does not enjoy The Rubics Cube!!!
Plus I love tournaments. … this guys a Dick.
"When i get in there, in his face ,pressin the action,I'm RUFF NECKIN'EM,I'm throwin him around,I'm punchin him,hes punchin me, I'm eatin his shots and I'm Blastin him back in the face he's not goin to be able to handle it ." - Chris Leben on how his fight with Anderson Silva is gonna go.
by Rayce. on Apr 30, 2010 12:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
and by rubics i mean Rubix
"When i get in there, in his face ,pressin the action,I'm RUFF NECKIN'EM,I'm throwin him around,I'm punchin him,hes punchin me, I'm eatin his shots and I'm Blastin him back in the face he's not goin to be able to handle it ." - Chris Leben on how his fight with Anderson Silva is gonna go.
by Rayce. on Apr 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And by Rubix you mean Rubik's Cube
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by CasualMMAFan on Apr 30, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
possibly
I have no idea how to spell it. I had noticed they spelled it with a x in the story.
"When i get in there, in his face ,pressin the action,I'm RUFF NECKIN'EM,I'm throwin him around,I'm punchin him,hes punchin me, I'm eatin his shots and I'm Blastin him back in the face he's not goin to be able to handle it ." - Chris Leben on how his fight with Anderson Silva is gonna go.
by Rayce. on Apr 30, 2010 3:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Can you handle the double acute accent
Rubik’s first name is Ernő.
dude looks like he should be the villain in one of Robin Williams “serious” films
Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit... Feelin’ lit, feelin’ light, 2 am summer night...
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