UFC 119 Preview: Matt Mitrione Talks Joey Beltran
by Nick Thomas on Sep 21, 2010 3:06 PM EDT
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"I don’t mean to be offensive in any way but I don’t feel that either of my last opponents were real challenges. With Marcus [Jones], I didn’t see sweeps coming from him. I knew that as soon as I touched his chin he’d sleep."
"I didn’t expect much from (Kimbo Slice). He has a bigger record but his history of opponents (save Seth Petruzelli) was hardly challenging. I knew I was going to smash him."
"I feel that Joey (Beltran) has a tremendous amount of heart and pretty good cardio. I think the best part of his game is his takedown defense, and that he seems to have some kind of power, but I can’t tell you how much power until he punches me. He’s also got strength in his chin."
"I’m not trying to take anyone down. I respect (Joey Beltran), but I’m going to outclass him. I’d be really surprised if he could bully me around. Come next week, he’s going to experience grown man strength. I’ll be punching and kicking. When it comes to touching chins and having power, I think I’ll always have the upper hand. I believe in my hands. And I definitely believe in my shins. When I go for the inside of your leg, it’s going to land."
"I think I’m already ready to test myself against some legit contenders."
-- Check out the full interview with Matt Mitrione at UFC.com.
Matt "Meat" Mitrione (2-0)
Win Kevin Ferguson - TKO (Punches) UFC 113
Win Marcus Jones - KO (Punches) TUF 10 Finale
Joey "Mexicutioner" Beltran (12-3)
Win Tim Hague - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 113
Win Rolles Gracie - TKO (Punches) UFC 109
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This fight is gonna be fun perfect for spike
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
wtf is mitrione talking about when he says he wants to be put up against real contenders
guy sux
Go big red!
I like Mitrione
despite all his antics on TUF. He’s got some real athletic gifts and has shown consistent improvement. That TUF class really had me pumped but mostly were duds except for Schaub and Matt. Roy is what we already knew he is — a top 15 but not top 10 heavyweight.
But Marcus broke my heart. He had some gifts, just no chin.
And the other guys….wow.
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also he always looks so happy in the octagon, running around, banging into things
He’s like a kid who hasn’t gotten used to his body yet
by Body Triangle on Sep 21, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
This just goes to show me how different fighters are outside of the TUF house, and how the show can make someone look like someone that they are not. With the conditions that Mitrione and the rest of that season were living in (no tv, no computer, no music in the house, no women, lots of food, lots of alcohol), I really feel that the TUF house itself really negatively affects fighting performance and brings out the worst in the people living in the house.
I was impressed that Mitrione was just trying new things against Kimbo like triangle chokes off his back and a gator roll. Mitrione is right though in that Beltran will be the first real UFC caliber opponent that he will be facing in my opinion. Kimbo and Big Baby just didn’t come across as UFC level fighters.
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do they really have no TV, computer, and music? i find that hard to believe. if so, that’s just dumb. they should also not have so much alcohol. in a 6 week fighting competition you shouldn’t be drinking, just training and then watchingTV/listening to music/chilling on the computer. if what you say is true, that house is exactly the opposite of what it should be. oh well, i guess ratings are king
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by eastcoastatlas on Sep 21, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
They have no outside access, a guy may have an ipod full of music they brought with them but they won’t have a radio or a tv and there is no internet access. That’s the “reality” part of the reality show, they basically put the guys in a bubble with no outside access for 6 weeks.
so, now that the prize is no longer anything good, there actually no reason for any legitimate prospect go go on the show? great
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by eastcoastatlas on Sep 21, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t some guy get kicked out for smuggling in an iPod?
by judonerd on Sep 21, 2010 4:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why would you ever want to go to that house?
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
Not a Titties fan? i really thought Marcus the Darkness could be something. Plus he had a killer nickname.
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Titties I wonder what ever happend to that guy
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he fought for KOTC in May and lost due to a cut
might’ve cut down to 205
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YOu mean drop a cup size?
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so bullish on Roy after that JDS fight
I could defnitely see him climbing into — and occupying for awhile — the lower half of the top 10 in the HW division.
I’m honestly not sure that I’m buying any of the other guys at this point, Mitrione and Schaub included. This will be a good test I guess.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 21, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Schaud has a real upside his boxing is tight and he's a good athlete.
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I probably shouldn't get down on Schaub for what Roy did to him
given the fact that I think Roy is really better than people give him credit for, but Schaub got so handled in that fight. Part of my problem is that I haven’t seen either of his subsequent wins.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 21, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well he knocked two dudes the fuck out in the first round no names well Chase is kinda recognized.
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Basically they looked what Roy did to him, except faster. KO’s around the first minute mark of both fights. I’m not a fan but he’s a decent prospect, good hands anyway.. I don’t think he’ll beat Gonzaga though, if he does that will be huge.
by Horselover Fat on Sep 21, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzaga is known for shitting the bed you he's gonna stand in there and at this point I think Schaub knocks him out.
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
You may very well be right.. but I hope not.
by Horselover Fat on Sep 21, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzaga is still a huge test for him but unless we see a repeat of the Cro-Cop fight
I doubt Gabe makes it out of the first. I think this is a must win for him too so maybe he’ll actually have a game plan but I wouldn’t bet on it
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I think standing either man can knock the other one out, and it will most likely be a fast fight.. obviously Napao has great jits if it were to hit the floor, but I doubt he’ll get Schaub down there.
Hell, you might be right. Again, I hope not though.
by Horselover Fat on Sep 21, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually thought Schaub looked really good until he ate that overhand right.
by judonerd on Sep 21, 2010 4:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah he didn't even see it coming, he straight face planted.
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a big Roy fan
but skeptical that he could beat many of the guys who outrank him.
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What ever happened to Demico?
One fight since TUF?
I could have swore that he had a professional record on the tale of the tape when he fought Schaub.
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He had a fight that he won on July 10th on a local Washington promotion. Haven’t heard much since.
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by Matthew Roth on Sep 21, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The show may not have made a bunch of stars but it did add a lot of depth to the division.
As much as it was painful to watch at times it seems to be one of the most relevant casts in ages. Shaub, Nelson, Mitrione and Madsen (especially if he beats Yvel) will all stick. Even if they just remain top tier gate keepers, they are still a step up from some of the people that used to be there.
Anyone else surprised that Demico Rogers never got a look after the show?
I don't even remember who that was
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He's still awesome though, guy gets no respect and he's the #2WW in the world.
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I love Jon Fitch
I love his toughness, and his philosophy on fighting. The guy goes out there and fights for himself, for the challenge. And so far he has reached every pinnacle except for one.
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
at least we can agree on something today
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Fitch aswell.
you can name drop me if you like. ;)
hlebtasic, RolloTomasi, and zakkree, the only Fitch fans. It’s slighty less lonely.
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Pain don't hurt...
It's ok to like him
But until those 1187 days without one finish come to an end, then i’ll say hes awesome. Or at least still knows how to finish a fight.
(yes, i’m aware of his resume)
by MrTechnique420 on Sep 21, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
If he took more risks, he may not have the impressive resume you’re aware of. He is awesome at what he does. It may not be entertaining to most, but it should at least be impressive.
Fitch's only fan. It's lonely, being me.
1187 days (yes, I know they don’t fight every day, but still) without a finish is not impressive to me & i’m no highlight reel craver, but if you refuse to do anything else except take your opponent down and not attempt to pass guard, use EFFECTIVE ground and pound or at least attempt a submission more than once every few fights, you do not impress me whatsoever.
A win is one thing, a decisive victory is another.
by MrTechnique420 on Sep 21, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s that “grinding” style that not many people are going to enjoy. No way can I argue that. But he’s only 32, and if he continues to only be outclassed by GSP in his UFC run, this may be a H.O.F guy one day. The man’s got 13 wins there so far. Only people with more are Hughes, Chuck, Randy, Tito, and GSP.
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you're forgetting Kole Conrad
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by bobthewriter on Sep 21, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Was he the one who performed open-scalp surgery in the first episode? That was nasty.
by judonerd on Sep 21, 2010 4:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
how has nobody above this mentioned Nik Lentz yet?
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by eastcoastatlas on Sep 21, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Because of that fight I like Winner a a lot more
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Justin Wren
is the guy I thought got robbed, he’s still got potential.
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Wren looked awesome against Sims
Whatever that’s worth. He also didn’t look bad against Nelson. I thought he’d get a look.
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
He went to my rival high school in D/FW . . .
. . . but I root for him anyway. Young prospect with potential. Fought Big Country pretty close (closer than Schaub in my opinion) and lost a close split with the Smotherator Jon Madsen.
Is it possible the UFC cuts people that are still a little raw in order to groom and motivate them?
I can’t believe I just typed that, but I feel like it makes sense for Wren and Duffee. Both will end up back in the UFC sooner or later
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by WeaponElDeem on Sep 22, 2010 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions
madsens not bad
We have a saying back home that if your coming on, COME ON!!!!
I was cheering for Marcus Jones so hard. If I met him I would probably hug him.
perception is reality
by Marvin Malehooves on Sep 21, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
me too, I really thought he had won the competition with all the promo’s they were running of him on ESPN and the spots they were playing at UFC events that had him talking about what it meant to fight in the octagon….was pretty disappointed when he lost, and Demico and Wren.
"Hey, sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie, but I'd never know 'cause I wouldn't eat the filthy motherf**ker" - Jules Winnfield
"A good word that I got from the Mike Tyson Documentary... I'm going to absolutley decimate this motherf**ker, I haven't been in the dictionary to see what it actually means but I'm guessing it's going to be something in the way of just killing a motherf**ker." -Paul Daley (on the definition of Decimate)
by WeaponElDeem on Sep 22, 2010 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions
He looks nothing like the guy from Porky's
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nice reference
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah meat is an oddnickname… rashad had called him meathead which fits, but meat by itself seems kinda weird.
well, it implies he has a big peener if you go by the movie reference. i’d certainly welcome the implication.
^^this^^
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by doonerthesooner on Sep 21, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bucs are undefeated and Matt Mitrione is making sense….
I never made it out of the theater during Inception, did I?
The theater WAS the illusion man.
You’ve been 3 levels deep now for 20 years, which is actually 10 years a level up, 1 year one more level up, and 20 minutes of real life. Sorry about fudging with your top bro
by Body Triangle on Sep 21, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I would love to see the winner of this fight get pat barry next, whoever wins this will be on a decent 3 fight win streak, and I think it would be the perfect comeback fight for pat.
by ssstute89 on Sep 21, 2010 2:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The question is....
is the “Mexicutioner” going to beat the “Meat”? -- I don’t know if I want to pay to see that….
Which one of you clowns do I have a sig bet with?
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by eastcoastatlas on Sep 21, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey man, I called the Marcus KO as soon as they announced the fight. You don’t own Meat. We all do.
by judonerd on Sep 21, 2010 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Beltran's gonna get...
"Last time a Russian hit a brother that hard, Ivan Drago killed Apollo Creed"- Some guy on Sherdog, referencing Fedor vs Rogers
by Lulz McGee on Sep 21, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Come next week, he’s going to experience grown man strength.
I thought that was funny. Matt is such a complete and utter wierdo character. I’ll be rooting for him. I’ve got a soft spot for freaks.
So...
Matt “Meat” Mitrione (2-0)
Win Kevin Ferguson – TKO (Punches) UFC 113
Win Marcus Jones – KO (Punches) TUF 10 Finale
Are we done calling him Kimbo Slice already?
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It definitely wouldn't bring a tear to my eye if that's the case.
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