How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? Mixed Martial Arts on Twitter for the 1st Week of September
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 10:12 AM EDT
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A few updates on what's been going on in the MMA Twitterverse
PHILOSOPHY
"The Ultimate fighter has Strike Force, Pride & a Dream. But if u are a Bellator in times of Sengoku it can really be a Shark fight. #puns" -Kenny Florian
"Title defense? I'm looking at it more like a title attack.. I #WILL be the hunter" -Jon Jones
"I think I'm gonna throw out my whole sock drawer and start fresh." -Frankie Edgar
BIG FOOT VS. BIG MOUTH
"I will be doing a seminar at Team Quest in Redding, Ca. on Sept 11th at 9:30 am. All are welcome. Join in or just watch." -Chael Sonnen
"@sonnench you will show how to get out of a triangle?" -Antonio Silva, zing.
"@bigfootsilva, I want to tell you a joke so funny it will make your head grow. It goes like this..Oh wait, I see you have already heard it." -Chael Sonnen
There's a ton of tweets after the jump, but first, don't forget to follow me on twitter: @antontabuena
Oh, and these guys are probably worth following as well: The Official BloodyElbow Twitter Account, Luke Thomas, Kid Nate, Brent Brookhouse, Mike Fagan, Leland Roling, Richard Wade, Jonathan Snowden, Chris Barton, Damon O, Scott Broussard, Tim Burke, Matt Bishop, Fraser Coffeen, Dallas Winston, KJ Gould
UFC: EVERYDAY I'M SHUFFLIN'
"just spoke to NSAC, there on our side for changn my KO to :04sec. NSAC is talkn to the attorney general about it." -Duane Ludwig
":) got a fight in 21 days bitches........ Oh ya 19 days then or something like that!!!! Either way it looks like I am in to fight matt Hugh if he takes it????" -Josh Koscheck
"Still waiting to hear back from the UFC. I have said "yes" to facing either Koscheck or Fitch at UFC 135. I should know more later... I just got off the phone with DW and it looks like Josh for the 24th." -Matt Hughes, made a new twitter account for this announcement.
"Diego broke his hand so Hughes will now fight Koscheck." -Dana White
"UFC 136 roulette: Grispi vs. Grice became Nam Phan vs. Grice when Grispi fell off the card; now Grice is injured, new opponent for Phan TBD" -UFC
"The Guida vs Henderson @ufc promo will pretty much look like an Herbal Essence commercial #whywouldilie" -Cub Swanson
"Heavyweight history happening here - @alistairovereem signing his @UFC contract with @lorenzofertitta" -UFC
"I think @junior_cigano will win in november. And Brock wins against Overeen in december. Then we ll have @junior_cigano vs Brock next year!" -Demian Maia, I'm a huge Overeem fan, but Lesnar is showing a ton of heart by asking for the best of the best each and every time out, so I'm hoping Mr. Maia is right.
"New (again) Zuffa employee @AlistairOvereem knocks out some Q&As while he's in the building" - UFC
TWIDEO & TWICTURES
"Hey @UFC did you know about this!?! @HypeOrDie and @StephanStruve training together!?!" -Pat Barry
"UFC JAPAN picture" -Riki Fukuda
"Proper way to hold a baby?" -Forrest Griffin
"U gotta admire @rory_macdonald 's work ethic & dedication. Here he is working on his footwork on a Sunday night. http://yfrog.com/0xmqaz" -Kenny Florian
"Sorry were you looking for video of a @UrijahFaber pie-eating pushup contest? It's right here.." -UFC
"Woo hoo! @UFConFoxSports promo during beisbol game!" -UFC
"C’mon Son! Jones or Rampage? LOL @MrEdLover you are the best" -Dana White
"1:05 minutes run, sprinting on stairs 20 times and the heart rate does not go up. Scary thing. Not for me self (British accent) but 4 my foe...The finishing of the run on some steps ;-)" -Renzo Gracie, working out in Singapore.
"I miss shingapore… I miss EVOLVE…Thank you very much EVOLVEMMA!!! I bring victory EVOLVE TEAM!!! Thank you very much Chatri!!" -Shinya Aoki, who is back in Japan to finish up camp for DREAM 17.
"Oh my god, it's the back of a dishwasher! Never seen that before.." -Ronda Rousey
"Thank you @FIGHTCHIX for the free gear" -Ronda Rousey
MOAR TWICTURES
"#freakyfriday :) thanks for the #ffs!" -Arianny Celeste
"Shooting Ultimate insider...and no I'm not naked. LOL" -Arianny Celeste
"Everybody else was doing it so I felt like I should too ;) Loving Hawaii... Pololu Valley....spent the afty playing in the waves with my sis :)" -Natasha Wicks
"Yup, I sure can ;) RT @michael56286 @natashawicks are you able to take a bad pic?" -Natasha Wicks
"RT @babesofmma @LoStanton Sweet new shoot" -Logan Stanton
PHIL BARONI REFLECTS ON HIS LOSS TO YOSHIDA
"even after a couple of drinks im still sick over my performance, 2 my fans family im sorry... one fc was a huge show and a great stage. i f*cked up. guys forgive me, ill come back stronger... just watched my fight on @sherdogdotcom fought like sh*t. deserved 2 lose. i apologize to me fans." -Phil Baroni
"im f*cking pissed i was a wrestler and got beat by a judo fag sh*t! bullsh*t. i need 2 fight. its nota boxing fight...i f*cking fought like sh*t! f*ck me ! its straight bullsh*t. i fight like like sh*t! im better than that... i f*cking blew it tonight. im really frustrated. i ll be back. this is what i do." -Phil Baroni
"the guy ran. i chased and got taken doen and dry humped. i need to just get on top wrestle and hury thses guys... guys thanks for the support! i feel better. thankl you... im in singapore and very upset about my performance. i had a horrible showing. im not sure whats next.possible surgery. im discusted" -Phil Baroni
"i want to thank everyone for the support. any suggestions? im open to any advice. what im doing is not working? thanks again for the support... im really upset about this loss. I have not felt this bad in a long time. im frustrated about my performance. im better than i fought... i was way to focused on a KO. I should have fought to win. I have such a sick feeling. Im going to train hard 2day..." -Phil Baroni
"My career is like a movie, Im rewriting the ending,I keep believing,I keep pretending,getting ready for take14.Ill get it right... Guys thanks 4 the support an great advice.Ill get back 2 wrestling,not try 2 force KO's.UR right Im a wrestler first.Wrestlers dominate MMA..." -Phil Baroni
"MY Man @RenzoGracieBJJ thanks so much 4 babysitting. I owe you big time! #thankyou next time RNC throw in cab with note ha ha" -Phil Baroni
"@philbaroni Always a pleasure champ we never leave no one behind ;-) the only bad part was the Mc Donald lol 2 years I kept that out my diet" -Renzo Gracie
"@RenzoGracieBJJ thank you sir. Mc Donalds? I dont remember. ha ha" -Phil Baroni
"I have Identifed my problems its time 2 give my power and energy to finding solutions. And you guys been on the money, Thanks... sitting at Starbucks in Singapore nothing really changes lol About 2 get ready for training session #2 ThankYou @YODCHATRI...Time 2 get a refil and head 2 the gym. Learn from history, but do not identify it as the limits of reality. #EVOLVE or become extinct" -Phil Baroni
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No matter what Troy Polamalu has better hair than both of them
Mainly cause I am better than Ben Henderson.
No matter how cute the situation, Forrest Griffen maintains his manliness at all times. Even around babies.
…..Logan……
Me > Ben Henderson
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anyone else skip the phil baroni tweets cause its too early to get depressed?
"I have smoked weed with alot of UFC champions" - Joe Rogan
"Você ta fudido. Se vai levar muita porrada, ta ligado?" - Anderson Silva
yup
I made it to
im f*cking pissed i was a wrestler and got beat by a judo fag sh*t! bullsh*t. i need 2 fight
"Sarcastically I'm in charge" - Militant #2
by LRaunThaDamaja on Sep 7, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I read most of those in real time and I felt like I was going to have to call a suicide prevention hotline for Baroni. It was pretty bad.
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When you fight stupid...........
Phil needs a simple plan and to stick to it.
He falls into the I am a bada$$ and can knock you out trap. Instead fight the way YOU need to win. Can he change?
I doubt it at this stage and if he can’t he is done. Out of Strikeforce, UFC and now losing at low end shows. It is the Jens Pulver show all over.
Lol
I know it’s wrong to laugh cause of a tumor. But I lol at chael for the first time in a while.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on Sep 7, 2011 10:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
His comeback was as lame as his Triangle defense.
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by Damon O. on Sep 7, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
Oh well
Made me laugh. I usually look at chael humor w a grain of salt. But some reason laughed this time. Oh well.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on Sep 7, 2011 12:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yup I laughed. Poor me what next cleft lip jokes.
I've got something to say; it better to burn out than to fade away!!!
Is it really funny Mayhem, please tell me its funny.
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Chael sure has some big balls #fromscience
"I fight because I can’t sing, I can’t dance, and it beats working all day. Now ask me a question that doesn’t sound so xxxxxxx stupid." – Phil Baroni
by keyboardwarrior on Sep 7, 2011 8:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Phil, what the fuck?
If anything goes wrong Phil, remember that you are not a sex worker in Africa.
The Internets: Where there are no girls and men become children.
Rousey IS SEXXXXXY AS FUCK!
I love chix that armbar and that do their hair in princess leiah fashion. She scored double point on that picture.
"Many have the will to win. Few have to will to prepare to win."
" A black belt only covers 2 inches of your ass. The rest is up to you." - Royce Gracie
"Wanderlei eventually got to his feet and stalked Fujita like a Japanese octopus in an all-female prison." - Sean Baby Cracked.com
by the-gentle-way on Sep 7, 2011 10:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 4 recs
I think her top
is a tad bit inapropriate to be wearing around that girl though, just sayin.
Anderson Silva, Edson Barboza, Jose Aldo, Charles Oliveira, Thiago Alves = Muay Thai wrecking machines!
by SentientAndroid on Sep 7, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah.
I don’t like shirts that cuss generally. I like people to have to hear me speak to realize I don’t have much class….. But I prefer women wear clothes that let me know that sort of thing. Lol I keed I keed….
"Many have the will to win. Few have to will to prepare to win."
" A black belt only covers 2 inches of your ass. The rest is up to you." - Royce Gracie
"Wanderlei eventually got to his feet and stalked Fujita like a Japanese octopus in an all-female prison." - Sean Baby Cracked.com
by the-gentle-way on Sep 7, 2011 12:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
...
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
Death before dishonor, drinks before lunch.
Never send sheep to kill a wolf.
by The American Ronin on Sep 7, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Chael v. Bigfoot
made me laugh. Pretty nice by both guys. Although, I don’t typically condone mocking a medical issue, if you give, be ready to receive I guess, lol.
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
chael's joke was "you have a big head"
how is that “nice”? for his next joke, he will call him a big butthead or something
I don’t mean nice as in “here, have some of my food you starving child” just as in “nice back and forth ball-busting”.
Why the hell do you care what I write? I love this site, it just wouldn’t be BE if someone didn’t login just to argue for the sake or arguing.
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
dbcb isn’t saying Chael isn’t nice, he’s saying the joke was lame.
I agree, though I still chuckled. He has a good blend of creative and childish insults.
by paythefighters on Sep 7, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry Chael got schooled in that exchange.
"I think he doesn't accept punches very well. I don't know why." - JDS speaking of Brock Lesnar
Natasha’s sis could be hot, shadow’s make it hard to tell if it is 100% affirmative.
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
Is she twelve? I thought that was her sister in the second pic? Maybe I am wrong? She looks legal to me?
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
Not that assumption can’t land you in jail.
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
Right; hey can I see your ID hey it kinda looks like you.
I've got something to say; it better to burn out than to fade away!!!
Is it really funny Mayhem, please tell me its funny.
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You just knew
someone would say something…..
"Sarcastically I'm in charge" - Militant #2
by LRaunThaDamaja on Sep 7, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Is that why I said Natasha? Learn to read.
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
natasha is alone in all her pictures.
And Chris Hanson wants to have a word with you.
"Many have the will to win. Few have to will to prepare to win."
" A black belt only covers 2 inches of your ass. The rest is up to you." - Royce Gracie
"Wanderlei eventually got to his feet and stalked Fujita like a Japanese octopus in an all-female prison." - Sean Baby Cracked.com
by the-gentle-way on Sep 7, 2011 10:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Okay, whatever, the second pic didn’t look totally like Wicks to me, at no point do I reference the one with the kid. But I get it, you guys are all trying to make yourselves feel better about your f-ed up thoughts. It’s called projection.
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
its called ball bustin
And its kinda what we do here.
"Many have the will to win. Few have to will to prepare to win."
" A black belt only covers 2 inches of your ass. The rest is up to you." - Royce Gracie
"Wanderlei eventually got to his feet and stalked Fujita like a Japanese octopus in an all-female prison." - Sean Baby Cracked.com
by the-gentle-way on Sep 7, 2011 11:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Lulz
i had to log in to rec that
by TheBiggertheyare... on Sep 7, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, I wasn’t referring to her (Rousey) or that kid with her at all. I thought the two pics of Natasha, one was her and the other was the sister she references in her tweet? No?
"This is the best BJ we have seen in a long time" - Joe Rogan
haha model/picture recognition fail.
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by SentientAndroid on Sep 7, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Natasha's sis?
I didn’t see any photo of her. That was Natasha I believe.
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That bikini pic is the first attractive pic of Natasha in a loong time.
Twitter - @PieWithCoolWhip
Legalize MMA in New York.
Legalize marijuana nationwide.
statements like this are how people get challenged to duals.
"Many have the will to win. Few have to will to prepare to win."
" A black belt only covers 2 inches of your ass. The rest is up to you." - Royce Gracie
"Wanderlei eventually got to his feet and stalked Fujita like a Japanese octopus in an all-female prison." - Sean Baby Cracked.com
by the-gentle-way on Sep 7, 2011 10:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 7 recs
I think you meant duels…but now I’m really not sure.
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lol
I did. Damn speech to text and bad proof reading!
"Many have the will to win. Few have to will to prepare to win."
" A black belt only covers 2 inches of your ass. The rest is up to you." - Royce Gracie
"Wanderlei eventually got to his feet and stalked Fujita like a Japanese octopus in an all-female prison." - Sean Baby Cracked.com
by the-gentle-way on Sep 7, 2011 11:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
She seems like a fun girl, but I don’t dig the constant Big Bird hair, the duck face, or the really bony body.
Twitter - @PieWithCoolWhip
Legalize MMA in New York.
Legalize marijuana nationwide.
by bcpjkell on Sep 7, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I agree. She just doesn’t do it for me. I would much rather look at Brittney or Rousey.
by HuskerHammer on Sep 7, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeebus, Phil. Might be time for a new line of work. You don't seem too happy doing this anymore.
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is anyone happy
after losing like that?
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by Chad Raynard on Sep 7, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Phil clearly said he had been drinking
He must be an emotional drunk. The kinda that goes to the bar late and vents to the bartender with a towel over his shoulder
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by Krimson on Sep 7, 2011 10:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
After the event he was out in Singapore with Renzo and a few guys from his team.
He also was training already day or two after the fight… You’re putting too much meaning into this.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Alright well.......................shut up!
Me > Ben Henderson
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@sonnench I want to tell you a joke so funny it will make your body no longer able to produce testosterone on its own. It goes like this..Oh wait, I see you have already heard it."
by Rob Young on Sep 7, 2011 10:35 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
What exactly
that is a pretty lame response on his part, Bigfoots chirp was far better.
by jackscagnetty on Sep 7, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I wish
Barry would just go ahead and change his nickname 
Shit, he should have started last year. It ain’t going to compare to my mustache. I shave mine every morning. About a half hour later it’s already fully developed
by Don Fryeman on Sep 7, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
That's...
that’s oddly cute.
Anderson Silva, Edson Barboza, Jose Aldo, Charles Oliveira, Thiago Alves = Muay Thai wrecking machines!
by SentientAndroid on Sep 7, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Sonnen and his in-your-face style.
But joking about someones medical condition… that doesn’t feel right. Perhaps for the first time ever he actually did cross the line.
people wont stop making fun of Chael’s tiny gonads. If you’re going to shit-talk you better be able to take it.
Shit, he should have started last year. It ain’t going to compare to my mustache. I shave mine every morning. About a half hour later it’s already fully developed
Well, they assume that Chael did that to himself by roiding up, so I still say Chael’s joke is a bit more of a cheap shot.
by paythefighters on Sep 7, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
The guy calls himself Bigfoot. I think he has pretty thinck skin about it at this point.
I don't know, but the guy quotes himself in his own signature - CaptnAmerca
Honestly, Anton...
I think you should cut out the Arianny tweets. She rarely has anything of substance to say. Just pics of her in bikinis and skimpy outfits. Use more Tate and Rousey.
Considering the excruciating pain I went through when Arianny tried to show off her other "talents" (re: Fight to love me)
I’m content with her saying nothing and just posting pictures.
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by pud333 on Sep 7, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
oh you have to
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
More Brittney, zero Errorianny
"I fight because I can’t sing, I can’t dance, and it beats working all day. Now ask me a question that doesn’t sound so xxxxxxx stupid." – Phil Baroni
by keyboardwarrior on Sep 7, 2011 8:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Chandella take and upload the pick of Arianny or what…
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Death before dishonor, drinks before lunch.
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by The American Ronin on Sep 7, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
Am I the only one
That doesn’t find Pat Barry funny at all? His “jokes” all seem to involve stripping down to underwear and it just isn’t funny
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by JJB73 on Sep 7, 2011 11:30 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
It got old pretty quickly.
It’s like Roy Nelson who constantly only jokes about his weight. Yeah, we get it. You’re fat.
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yeah
not my thing either
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
"Oh my god, it's the back of a dishwasher! Never seen that before.." -Ronda Rousey
Hey, as long as you’ve seen the front of it…
by BJJDenver on Sep 7, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And then make me a sandwich. : )
I've got something to say; it better to burn out than to fade away!!!
Is it really funny Mayhem, please tell me its funny.
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lol
"Kickboxing is great. It combines the style and grace of boxing with... kicking." -- Norm MacDonald
I’m a huge Overeem fan, but Lesnar is showing a ton of heart by asking for the best of the best each and every time out, so I’m hoping Mr. Maia is right.
Why is it being implied here and elsewhere that Brock is begging to fight the best? Dana tells Brock who to fight and I’m sure the paycheck has something to do with his decision to accept… if anyone knows this is a business its Brock.
Brock can veto/request any fight he wants
He wanted JDS last time after it was being speculated that he was going after Nelson, and now he agreed to fight Overeem when he could have easily demanded Mir as his comeback fight. Give the guy some props- he ain’t looking for any fights to get fat on.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
fights that would pay him the most?
Trilogy against Mir, and Nogueira and several other relatively easier fights, as opposed to taking another dangerous fight that could be his last if he loses badly again.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, Overeem would bring a far bigger pay day than Mir or Noguiera.
Brock isn’t trying to take the long road to retirement, he wants to maximize his investment, like any good businessman. This is a second career and he has a family and a health history.
Not sure why people are averse to analyzing it that way… he should be lauded for his business acumen… but “heart” and valor appeal to the kid in us I guess.
huh?
No one outside of hardcores have any clue who Overeem is. Crossover fans who were here at the height of Brock’s run (UFC 100) already know the Mir storyline. That fight would blow the Reem fight out of the water in terms of PPVs.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
shh...
that’s just the kid in you talking.
by Anton Tabuena on Sep 7, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Dana and the UFC know that Overeem’s looks, physique and knockout highlights can market this fight…. which is part of the strategy for exposure down the road on FOX. What better way to market the potential future champion/contender in Overeem. Do you think that Brock is not being rewarded handsomely?
Between the FOX deal, the Overeem signing and the UFC’s overall business strategy… Anton’s probably right, it all boils down to Brock’s big heart as to why this fight is happening.
you're just missing the point
he has choices and you’re assertion that he’s chasing the most money is just wrong. If that were true, he would have picked Mir- a long time vet, former UFC champion who is known by many levels of UFC fans and owns a win over Lesnar vs. a guy who has fought 3 times in the U.S. in his career and never in the UFC or on PPV. I’m a huge Overeem fan, but I’m under no illusions as to his popularity amongst any other population outside of hardcores. Lets just agree to disagree- have a nice day.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, my initial point was:
Dana tells Brock who to fight and I’m sure the paycheck has something to do with his decision to accept
Brock’s ideal pick of an opponent means little to Dana… but Dana typically rewards those that go along with his plans.
Brock could have fought Roy instead of JDS if he wanted.
And he could have fought Mir instead of Overeem if he wanted- in both cases, he chose the more difficult opponent- a guy that has shown a severe aversion to getting hit has agreed to fight the 2 best strikers in the division- that deserves credit.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you under the impression that these guys really choose all their fights? You’ve heard of Dana White right?
These guys? No.
Brock Lesnar? Yes. The biggest stars have always picked their path- Dana couldn’t make Tito fight Chuck when Tito was champ.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I was wondering when Joe Silva and Dana took a vacation… now I know its when planning the UFC’s largest events.
stop being obtuse
fighters turn down fights all the time.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
by John Danaher's Hair on Sep 7, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And Dana wields his influence more of the time. It was presented as Brock having asked for this fight… with so much riding on the FOX deal, Brock was presented with this fight and I’m sure Dana did everything he could to appease him. Its just naive to think in notions of “heart” when there’s a lot of business implications involved and Dana willing to reward those financially that step up when he needs them.
So in essence, was it business considerations and the influence of the UFC or heart? C’mon now.
I’m sure Dana did everything he could to appease him.
Like letting Brock choose between Mir/Nog/Overeem? It’s naive to think that fighting Overeem in his debut fight is a business investment for Brock given that he would draw huge with anybody, there are easier fights out there for Brock to take that would prolong his career, and that Overeem is dangerous and unknown in the casual market.
LeBron James - 0 Charles Barkley - 0 Karl Malone/John Stockton - 0 Sun Yue -1
Baroni would be fine
if he got rid of some muscle mass and dropped weight classes.
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