UFC Quick Quote: Karo 'can rub people the wrong way'

"After one of my fights, Karo gave me a hard time, too. He came over and yelled across the mat something to the extent of, 'Hey, nice fight,' and I just said, 'Thanks.' He starts saying, 'Oh, is that all you have to say to me? ‘Thanks?' Speak up and say a little more next time.' What more do you say, though, without coming off as cocky, when someone congratulates you? 'Oh yeah, I'm the man. I just won my fight with ease and killed that guy. I rule!' That's not my style. The incident with me happened before the problems he had with Nate, so I could see where Diaz was coming from. I don't think Karo had any problems with me, it's just his attitude and how he comes off can rub people the wrong way."
-- In his weekly Boston Herald blog post eliminated contestant on this season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 Joe Lauzon says that the incident between welterweight contender Karo Parisyan and Nate Diaz during episode 11 last night wasn't an isolated one.
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Joe, we call this type of people, Arrogant assholes. Talk about full of himself… His tude lastnight fell right into all the BS that has been popping up on the interweb about is arrogance.
I hope Joe Silva throws him to Matt Hughes or GSP…
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 9:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell does Karo think he is that he can big-time a bunch of guys like that? I don’t usually wish injuries on people, but if somebody puts him in an arm bar and snaps it before he has a chance to tap I won’t be upset. I also hope he never gets a title shot and spends the rest of his career whining about it.
by PW on Jun 15, 2007 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In that situation Karo really provoked Nate..grabbing his neck..talking down to him..Like who does Karo think he is?? Nate’s homeboy..I don’t think so. Nate tried to step back and difuse the situ..but Karo kepted at it..I care who you are..you don’t do shit like that to people you don’t know. Nate was right for speaking.. Karo attitude sucks..the finalle will be crazy with the beef between Camp Karo and Camp Diaz..i hope Diaz wins..
by PhilQNY on Jun 15, 2007 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was acting like a dick just to get more publicity and hopefully force White to give him the title shot he wants. But Lauzon’s statement shows Karo is just mister ’tude. The guys in his own camp must get tired of that sh1t too.
by Mamas Boy on Jun 15, 2007 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In that situation Karo really provoked Nate..grabbing his neck..talking down to him..Like who does Karo think he is?? Nate’s homeboy..I don’t think so. Nate tried to step back and difuse the situ..but Karo kepted at it..I care who you are..you don’t do shit like that to people you don’t know. Nate was right for speaking.. Karo attitude sucks..the finalle will be crazy with the beef between Camp Karo and Camp Diaz..i hope Diaz wins..
I can agree, but Nate is a bit too gangsta for his own good. You gotta have a lil more composure then try to act like a hard ass as much as he does. Rippin her shirt off acting like he was gonna fight, dancing around lastnight’s first episode like he is gonna fight. Looks like he and his brother are in the same pool when it comes to not putting all the pieces to the puzzle together.
But yeah, Karo is cocky son of a bitch… talking about how he can whoop anyone in there… He is on the list of cock-n-balls now, even higher then Matt Serra…
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the part of the episode that the Nate situation happened in. Can anyone elaborate on what went down?
by Matt on Jun 15, 2007 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think his actions further cement the fact that Joe Silva and Dana White need to set up the Karo vs. Fitch fight. If Karo’s going to be such a cock, feed him to Fitch so he can get pummelled and end all of his “title talk”. What an ass…
by Silo on Jun 15, 2007 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha..the whole article was pretty cool..“Ask youre brother what I can do”…what a douche, still talking about a fight from 3 years ago, a fight that could have gone either way…i like the way Karo fights, but i hate it when he open his mouth, he needs to be put in his place, obviously to put him in his place, you have to do more than work him for 3 rounds and knock his tooth out
by MMA Dude on Jun 15, 2007 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
karo is a very good fighter tho, no matter what you say. attitude aside i think he is a very dangerous contender and would not be “fed” to matt hughes or GSP.
by dsi_chameleon on Jun 15, 2007 10:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My friend got me hooked on Karo on his last fight. I was sure after lastweek that it would have been Nates fault because it seemed like all of the Diaz’s were shit talkers. I apologize to Nate now for thinking that. Karo was acting like a F’ing dumb@ss. I still like his fighting but his personality might make me loose my interest in him.
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have been in confrontations with my friends friends so I know how uncomfortable that made Nate because him and Manny were cool. There was no need for that trash from Karo. He seems like a dick head older brother who thinks he is better than everyone.
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 10:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is a macho, self absorbed dickhead. Why is he going to pick on someone that is like 30 lbs less than him, and has fought twic in the past few weeks, and has another fight in a day or too. And bringing up his fight vs Nick; didn’t Karo win by a split decision? That isnt something to brag about saying that he destroyed him. Nate has been my favorite all season (Nick is my favorite MMA fighter) and hope he DESTROYS Manny now. I got nothing against Manny, but I just hate Karo. THen after Nate wins the finale, hopefully Nick and Karo will rush to the center of the octagon and Nick can send Karo to the hospital.
I really don’t know why Randy Couture is wasting his time training this prick. Randy is the #1 class act. He should not be associated with Karo in anyway, shape or form; unless it involves fighting him in a catch weight match.
Karo, from at least 99% of the UFC fans and especially myself, go F yourself!
by ViolentMike on Jun 15, 2007 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I used to teach at an inner city middle school, and when Nate Diaz gets pissed, he acts EXACTLY like a neglected, abused 7th grader. In other words, in the eact opposite way of an adult professional athlete.
Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
by jt on Jun 15, 2007 10:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this is one of the little reasons that he hasn’t got his title shot, they don’t want to risk it. If he won, this jackass would represent the 170 class. You thought that Hughes was arrogant, at least he shows a level of professionalism. Karo may be a great fighter, but he’s not a pro. Being a pro means having a higher level of conduct. AKA GSP, Couture, Silva. These guys may pump up a fight, but they don’t disrespect the fighters.
by Freddy on Jun 15, 2007 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In that situation Karo really provoked Nate..grabbing his I can agree, but Nate is a bit too gangsta for his own good. You gotta have a lil more composure then try to act like a hard ass as much as he does. Rippin her shirt off acting like he was gonna fight, dancing around lastnight’s first episode like he is gonna fight. Looks like he and his brother are in the same pool when it comes to not putting all the pieces to the puzzle together.
But yeah, Karo is cocky son of a bitch… talking about how he can whoop anyone in there… He is on the list of cock-n-balls now, even higher then Matt Serra…
..LOL..hey man Nate at times seems to need a big brother role model to kill that I’m a Thug/gangster personna (i don’t no about Nick being that mature role model to give him dircetion)..but even being the most leveled headed dude..Karo is 2much..in a sport that teaches respect & humblness..Karo failed that class big time.
Da way Karo was acting I wanted to kick him through my TV..Karo is a really good MMA fighter..but even better Asshole.
by PhilQNY on Jun 15, 2007 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luppers hit the nail in the head. Both of them got attitude problems. Nate got his lil wangsta attitude and Karo has his hollywood ego. They are both awesome fighters but in the previous episode when Nate said he has no beef with Karo, I knew that crap was commin to a head…
by Jayvelez on Jun 15, 2007 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
Haha, great way to explain such behavior! Imagine a guy from Zimbabwe comes along and sticks his finger up your butt as a sign of appreciation and everlasting friendship: would your argumentation still hold, just because its “playfulness” in the Zimbabwe culture?
This is not about diss’ing Zimbabwe and its totally made up, but you can’t go to someone you don’t know, maybe even from another culture and behave like a prick. I’m part of two cultures myself and guess what: in either of those two you’d get knocked out for what Karo did.
by YouTapped on Jun 15, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, guys wether you like it or not, Karo is hands down one of the best fighters in the game today. Everybody is sitting here calling him an arrogant asshole, but yet look at Matt Hughes, you would NEVER see Karo sitting there laughing and clapping like a 5 year old kid with playdo, Karo has respect for people, but Nate also rubbed off on Karo on a different way. Karo respects the fighters, people are sitting here saying that he is an asshole but yet its not him sitting there saying “Im going to pop him”
Jeeze.
GSP disrespected Matt Serra so before you say he is a very respectful fighter, he disrespect Matt Serra and at UFC 63 he disrespected Matt Hughes after his fight with BJ. So, Karo is a class act he just got a little heated calm dopwn before people hop on his case.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 15, 2007 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I used to teach at an inner city middle school, and when Nate Diaz gets pissed, he acts EXACTLY like a neglected, abused 7th grader. In other words, in the eact opposite way of an adult professional athlete.
Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
Just because someone is from somewhere else, doesn’t make the conduct they exhibited somewhere else acceptable here. If it’s not socially acceptable here, stop doing it.
Aside from that, there is a quote up top saying that this wasnt an isolated incident and it happened to other people on the show as well. Does Karo have a learning disability that prevents him from knowing when to stop?
I actually grew up just a few miles away from where Nate Diaz is from. I don’t act like he does, but there are tons of people from that area that act the same exact way, its not a “neglected abused 7th grader”, its pride. If you don’t like what someone is doing, and they don’t stop, you stand up for yourself, you don’t say “he is from ARMENIA, it’s ok”.
I completely respect Nick Diaz now, and completely agree with how he reacted. Especially since according to the quote from Joe Lauzon that Karo did this more than once.
by Matt on Jun 15, 2007 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, great way to explain such behavior! Imagine a guy from Zimbabwe comes along and sticks his finger up your butt as a sign of appreciation and everlasting friendship: would your argumentation still hold, just because its “playfulness” in the Zimbabwe culture?
This is not about diss’ing Zimbabwe and its totally made up, but you can’t go to someone you don’t know, maybe even from another culture and behave like a prick. I’m part of two cultures myself and guess what: in either of those two you’d get knocked out for what Karo did.
…Karo’s been living in the states since his was a pre-teen..I don’t buy it..Karo does not need an interpeter..He was F&%^$king around wit Nate (knowing what he was doing)..and got pissed when Nate blow up his spot..I’m surprised he can walk through those doors at the gym..with the size of his EGO..like the NBA Jam arcade game from back in da day..
by PhilQNY on Jun 15, 2007 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats total horseshit… I went to school with about 15 kids that were straight off the boat armenian. Not a damn one of them was touchy feely. Its got nothing to do with culture.Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing is that it doesnt even take someone to knock out Karo to shut him up. UFC just needs someone who is a funny smartass on the mic. Someone like the rock on wwe, who can just freakin make someone feel really stupid without throwing a punch. When someone reacts like Diaz to Karo, It boosts his ego even more.
by Jayvelez on Jun 15, 2007 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is luck he didn’t get ktfo. He’s like Matt hughes level asshole without any reasoning to back it up. Decisioning people with throws and getting your ass handed to you by Diego Sanchez and GSP does not make you the man
by Cocoanutt on Jun 15, 2007 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is not about diss’ing Zimbabwe
STOP DISSIN ZIMBABWE!! So what if other men walk up to you and stick their fingers in your ass, you should see how the women great you. ;)
Anyway, I knew about the J-Lau thing, and other crap Karo pulled. He was there for just more than the time. Wang or Gabe said some stuff about him on the UG. I have yet to read ONE comment anywhere defending Karo. I’m sure there’s one somewhere, but it is a near universal thumbs down to this guy. Way to wreck your career on a show that wasn’t even about you, biotch. I cant wait to hear the boos from the TUF crowd that the fill the stands at every show. It’s gonna be thunderous.
Oh, and Karo, Nick Diaz whoops your ass this time. Anyone wanna see Dana bring Nick back now?
by MoreThanUFC on Jun 15, 2007 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing is that it doesnt even take someone to knock out Karo to shut him up. UFC just needs someone who is a funny smartass on the mic. Someone like the rock on wwe, who can just freakin make someone feel really stupid without throwing a punch. When someone reacts like Diaz to Karo, It boosts his ego even more.
His name is Forrest.
by MoreThanUFC on Jun 15, 2007 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STOP DISSIN ZIMBABWE!! So what if other men walk up to you and stick their fingers in your ass, you should see how the women great you. ;)
Anyway, I knew about the J-Lau thing, and other crap Karo pulled. He was there for just more than the time. Wang or Gabe said some stuff about him on the UG. I have yet to read ONE comment anywhere defending Karo. I’m sure there’s one somewhere, but it is a near universal thumbs down to this guy. Way to wreck your career on a show that wasn’t even about you, biotch. I cant wait to hear the boos from the TUF crowd that the fill the stands at every show. It’s gonna be thunderous.
Oh, and Karo, Nick Diaz whoops your ass this time. Anyone wanna see Dana bring Nick back now?
…F that, put rematch together..this is turning into a Shamrock vs. Garcie..Ken vs. Tito thing..Karo is the Bad guy..who we all love to hate and the Diaz’z are da lesser of two evils..I hope Nick could stop Karo..F a decision, and Nate beats Manny..and that’s not a easy fight either way.
by PhilQNY on Jun 15, 2007 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo was there to help Manny win plain and simple. I am pissed that Dana allowed him to be there at all the fights. Why wasn’t Nick Diaz allowed in? How about Joe’s brother Dan. Manny was given a huge advantage. I could see it in Joe’s eyes before the fight started that there was no “Eye of the Tiger”. Now I know why. Karo got in his head. The fucking with Nate was more of the same. Manny got special treatment and isn’t that impressive to me. I know Joe is the much better fighter. I didn’t know the results in advance so I was pretty shocked by how that fight was lost by Joe. Manny didn’t finish him and almost got caught in the last round. Joe threw that stupid leg kick over the top of Manny’s head. The guy is practically a midget. I knew he would be awkward in the opposite way that Corey Hill is. Joe should have used his eight inch reach advantage to keep Manny from getting close. Joe’s game plan was flawed. I hope Nate boxes Manny next week. It is the key to victory.
by MrFye on Jun 15, 2007 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His name is Forrest.
ehhh, dont know bout him. The man has heart and charisma, but not the edge that Tito had back in the day…..
by Jayvelez on Jun 15, 2007 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha MtU no shit..actually over at ufc website, there is a pretty cool interview with Forrest, talks about how he questions himself, and pressure, really down to earth and doesnt sugar coat anything or put on a front, admits he questions his chin, and hated being put on queer street by Jardine…Anywyas, Karo may hurt himself with this one, someone does need to knock him out, and then rub it in his face, come to think of it, Karo has never fought a great striker (although theres not many in WW)..Sick? Although hed knock him out, is too classy to talk shit……Marcus Davis..wont talk shit….GOMI will talk shit in Japanese
by MMA Dude on Jun 15, 2007 11:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo was there to help Manny win plain and simple. I am pissed that Dana allowed him to be there at all the fights. Why wasn’t Nick Diaz allowed in?
Because Dana HATES Nate Diaz…
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the fuck would this website post next week’s episode results when the fight is next week.
You go and fucking blow the outcome of next week’s show this week?
Busch League!!!!!
by Kevin Kelly on Jun 15, 2007 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea Karo pushed some buttoms which weren’t cool with anything…even Manny didn’t do anything because he knows how his cuzin can be…Karo is a sick fighter but needs to watch his arrogance
by XXXFactor on Jun 15, 2007 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone found video of the skirmish, i looked on you tube for it but have yet to find anything.
by Tons on Jun 15, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Dana HATES Nate Diaz…
You have to be talking about Nick Diaz which is still questionable. Nick Diaz is exciting to watch because he is crazy and that is the exact thing that Dana White was looking for to promote the UFC. In the post though, you said Nate Diaz. Dana doesn’t hate Nate Diaz. Did you see him after the fight with Gray he was all over Diaz’s balls hugging him and stuff…“awesome fight”. He was all smiling and crap looking like in his head he was like “ah yes, he did it… I knew it”. He knew Nate was going to make it to the finale. He wanted Joe and Nate to make it. Thats why the match up was like the way it was. He knew that Joe and Nate was the best fight. Too bad he forgot about the little ball of fury named Manny.
Back to the Karo thing. When he wanted to talk to Nick I truely believe he wanted to squash the whole thing but for some reason he has a hard time calmly saying “dude listen.. can I talk to you for a minute outside the room.” He came in all strong like “I need to talk to you out here.” But maybe thats how he is. He thought he was doing the right thing trying to talk to Nate and squash it but he came off to aggressive. I truely believe that if Nate would have went out there the situation would have been dropped. If Nate thought he was half as bad ass as he makes himself out to be he would have went out there and it would have been squashed or they would have fought (which would have been broken up i .25 econds). He was all like “if he comes near me I’m gonna stick him.” If in his heart he knew he was going to do that if it came down to it, just go out there and see what he has to say.
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the fuck would this website post next week’s episode results when the fight is next week.
You go and fucking blow the outcome of next week’s show this week?
Busch League!!!!!
Wake up dude. Back-to-back episodes last night. Guess you didn’t know that. Now that’s Busch league.
by UFCmania on Jun 15, 2007 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wake up dude. Back-to-back episodes last night. Guess you didn’t know that. Now that’s Busch league.
this is one of the greastest comments i have ever seen. Mania way to put this kid in his place. If he knew anything about this site anytime you post a spoiler you warn people.
by george on Jun 15, 2007 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
I know lots of armenians, they don’t act like this.
Karo’s an asshole. He needs to get kicked in the balls so he can’t breed.
by Pacalis on Jun 15, 2007 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone hear the song that Karo sang after he beat Burkman??? WTF……
by Russ on Jun 15, 2007 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine a guy from Zimbabwe comes along and sticks his finger up your butt as a sign of appreciation and everlasting friendship: would your argumentation still hold, just because its “playfulness” in the Zimbabwe culture?
What if it isn’t his finger though?
by Mamas Boy on Jun 15, 2007 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can a comp…I was thinking the exact same thing at first. If Nate just went out in the hallway maybe it all would have gotten settled. But at the same time, I didn’t fully trust Karo either…he had that roid rage look in his eye. I’m torn whether Karo was looking to smooth it over or just looking to get Nate within striking range with nobody in between them. I still think that Nate should have gone out there with Manny to stand between them…just to see what Karo had to say for himself. Karo is still one of my favorite fighters, but that out of control ego just dropped him down a couple respect pegs in my book.
by just1fix on Jun 15, 2007 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What if it isn’t his finger though?
Keep your sex life to yourself!
by Mamas Boy on Jun 15, 2007 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10×10×10x10x10x What are you talking about? Karo wanted to talk nicely to Nate, in private? Why was he there? Why was he putting his hands on Nate? He tried to fuck with the two guys that presented the stiffest competition to his cousin Manny; Joe and Nate. I would love an explanation from Lex Luthor aka Dr. Evil aka Dana White about why Manny was given special treatment.
I hope Nate destroys Manny next week.
by MrFye on Jun 15, 2007 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Y’see, this is why it’s more fun for me NOT getting to know my favorite fighters outside the cage. Karo is one of my faves but seeing him blowing up like that really upset me, came off totally irrational and pig-headed. I remember seeing Diego Sanchez fight twice before ever seeing him on TUF 1, felt the same way – disappointed that a fighter wasn’t my kind of “cool.” Oh well, for the most part, I like it better when fighters do their talking inside the cage.
by the Purple Nurpler on Jun 15, 2007 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Comp, I ment to say Nick… dont castrate me for confusing two brothers that are almost twins..
Yes, Dana HATES Nick Diaz… Diaz never ‘left’ or pride…
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the fuck would this website post next week’s episode results when the fight is next week.
You go and fucking blow the outcome of next week’s show this week?
Busch League!!!!!
Welcome back to earth. There were two episodes last night.
by BJJER on Jun 15, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe karo just like rubbing other people
manybe he gay
by mr_satan on Jun 15, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What if it isn’t his finger though?
When I was in the Army, we had to have our prostrates checked before going to Africa. The medic put his hand on my shoulder as I’m bent over, and rams his middle finger in my ass. It sucked. I swear he was using a 6 cell Mag-Lite. Then I felt another hand on my other shoulder. It took me a second to whip around. It was another medics hand. I wanted to kill them both. :D
Rumor on Fiveounceofpain.com is that Karo is getting out boy Fitch next.
by MoreThanUFC on Jun 15, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10×10×10x10x10x What are you talking about? Karo wanted to talk nicely to Nate, in private?
Dude, I know badasses in real life that would have done the exact same thing to try to smooth it over. He got a little hot and I think he MAY have been trying to call him outside to smooth it over but he had an aggressive voice on him while doing it. I have seen this time and time before thats all I’m saying. THATS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT. Not many situations like that at the WWE convections are there?
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo has always thought of himself as better than everyone else, he gives no respect to anyone. He looks down upon everyoe that has stepped into the ring with him. It’s one thing when you say you will beat someone’s ass, but it’s another thing when you say I shouldn’t be fighting this guy, he is a nobody and being disrespectful. He thinks he is just God’s gift to MMA, I want to see his ass handed to him in the octagon, but he would probably just come back the next day and say he was sick or some shit. I do think he is an excellent fighter, but I want to see anyone beat the shit out of him so bad and knock him out of the UFC, and put him back in his place. Damn, this guy pisses me off.
by c-war on Jun 15, 2007 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I know badasses in real life that would have done the exact same thing to try to smooth it over. He got a little hot and I think he MAY have been trying to call him outside to smooth it over but he had an aggressive voice on him while doing it. I have seen this time and time before thats all I’m saying. THATS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT. Not many situations like that at the WWE convections are there?
The only way you are a man about it is if there is no ego involved. Karo couldnt do that… He was still trying to establish himself over EVERYONE else on that show later being interveiwed outside.
Forget who said it, but why would Couture train him? Money… Karo has the talent to win, and possibly be a champion under couture. Im sure Randy would get a piece…
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only way you are a man about it is if there is no ego involved. Karo couldnt do that… He was still trying to establish himself over EVERYONE else on that show later being interveiwed outside.
Forget who said it, but why would Couture train him? Money… Karo has the talent to win, and possibly be a champion under couture. Im sure Randy would get a piece…
I doubt Randy would get a piece of his action. Karo would prob. have to be a monkey alittle at Coutures new training facility.
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is the man!!! Future Champ here real real soon! He would beat anyone, and he wouldnt be getting “fed”, the other fighter would be!!!
by ChuckLand on Jun 15, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is the man!!! Future Champ here real real soon! He would beat anyone, and he wouldnt be getting “fed”, the other fighter would be!!!
This is how I originally felt about him, but after reading his recent rants about how he deserves a title shot and then watching him last night, I have lost complete respect and interest in him… too bad, he is a good fighter
by titojr. on Jun 15, 2007 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10×10×10x10 You know a lot of tough guys that behave like that? Do they bully people the way Karo did? You think it was okay for Karo to put his hands on Nate? Karo only wanted to speak in private to intimidate Nate without witness. You’re clueless.
by MrFye on Jun 15, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is how I originally felt about him, but after reading his recent rants about how he deserves a title shot and then watching him last night, I have lost complete respect and interest in him… too bad, he is a good fighter
I dont think I have lost complete respect for him but my fan commitment level when down a couple of notches.
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo has some nice tosses but he acted like an ass. and as for him being a contender i like to see him try and toss Koscheck around. I think hes good but not the man.
by Duke on Jun 15, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10×10×10x10 You know a lot of tough guys that behave like that?
Do they bully people the way Karo did? You think it was okay for Karo to put his hands on Nate? Karo only wanted to speak in private to intimidate Nate without witness. You’re clueless.
#1. Yeah they bully people like that.
#2. He was putting his hands on him like an older brother just playing around. No need to take offense to it (well atleast not to the fighting extreme)
#3. You don’t know that he was going to try and intimidate him outside, your clueless.
Karo seems like a hot head. Like every other hot head he felt disrespected by Nates reaction, went outside gathered himself and then it appeared that he wanted Nate to come outside so he could squash it (but probably unknowingly to him, had an aggressive voice when asking Nate to come outside). Then felt even more disrespected once Nate wouldn’t go out which elevated the tension even more.
***But I think he would have prob. squashed it if nate would have went outside.
Your clueless and dont know how to handle or understand the mind of a person with a massive ego problem , I’ve seen it all before and am totally confident in the logic I am using to explain this to you. I HAVE SEEN IT ALL BEFORE DUDE!
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 15, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo has some nice tosses but he acted like an ass. and as for him being a contender i like to see him try and toss Koscheck around. I think hes good but not the man.
Karo would come out swingin, get a few nasty punches, judo throw him, land a few more nasty shots, and win, he acts like an ass sure, but try tellin him that and see what happens
by ChuckLand on Jun 15, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
#1. Yeah they bully people like that.
#2. He was putting his hands on him like an older brother just playing around. No need to take offense to it (well atleast not to the fighting extreme)
#3. You don’t know that he was going to try and intimidate him outside, your clueless.
Karo seems like a hot head. Like every other hot head he felt disrespected by Nates reaction, went outside gathered himself and then it appeared that he wanted Nate to come outside so he could squash it (but probably unknowingly to him, had an aggressive voice when asking Nate to come outside). Then felt even more disrespected once Nate wouldn’t go out which elevated the tension even more.
***But I think he would have prob. squashed it if nate would have went outside.
Your clueless and dont know how to handle or understand the mind of a person with a massive ego problem , I’ve seen it all before and am totally confident in the logic I am using to explain this to you. I HAVE SEEN IT ALL BEFORE DUDE!
amen, completly agree with ya
by ChuckLand on Jun 15, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only thing you’re right about 10×10×10 is that Karo has a massive ego problem. If he really wanted to squash a conflict that he himself created all he had to do was apologize. What fool would step outside with that nutjob?
by MrFye on Jun 15, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Karo was trying to come out acting all tough but instead came out looking like a jackass.
by MMA ADDICT on Jun 15, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
#1. Yeah they bully people like that.
#2. He was putting his hands on him like an older brother just playing around. No need to take offense to it (well atleast not to the fighting extreme)
#3. You don’t know that he was going to try and intimidate him outside, your clueless.
Karo seems like a hot head. Like every other hot head he felt disrespected by Nates reaction, went outside gathered himself and then it appeared that he wanted Nate to come outside so he could squash it (but probably unknowingly to him, had an aggressive voice when asking Nate to come outside). Then felt even more disrespected once Nate wouldn’t go out which elevated the tension even more.
***But I think he would have prob. squashed it if nate would have went outside.
Your clueless and dont know how to handle or understand the mind of a person with a massive ego problem , I’ve seen it all before and am totally confident in the logic I am using to explain this to you. I HAVE SEEN IT ALL BEFORE DUDE!
BRAVO
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 15, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope fitch kicks his ass. He’ll probrbly still talk shit though
by nroncos12405 on Jun 15, 2007 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is still pissy because the tooth fairy didn’t leave him any money after the Diego Sanchez fight.
by MrFye on Jun 15, 2007 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo made a comment along the lines of how much better he was than “all of those idiots”, refering to all of the other fighters in TUF5. That’s plain stupid. Karo’s an ass. He just happens to be a very talented ass. Not all successful people are good people, he’s a good example. If I were Dana I sure as hell wouldn’t want this guy representing the 170 class in MY UFC. NO TITLE SHOT FOR YOU!!
by Freddy on Jun 15, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see him fight Fitch. I’m not sure though, the trouble Fitch had with Carneiro, how he would do against Karo, I think we have started to see the begining of the limit as of right now for Fitch, think Karo might be past it. That Carneiro must be pretty good though, seeing how Fitch walked thru Burkman, but had so much trouble with this guy.
by The Anomaly on Jun 15, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo’s the man and I’d be suprised if he didn’t beat jon fitch or who ever the UFC sent at him (besides St. Pierre or Matt Hughes). He needs a win over fitch,rematch victory Diego (and maybe beat Koscheck) and one of them by TKO or Submission to get a title shot…I feel he’s fully capable to do such a thing and I think He’d make a great champion. hE’S ONLY FUCKING 23 AND HE’S AMAZING!
Another thing If you guys feel manny got an advantage than so did Gray by having Couture drop in to work with him. Not sure why some guys got people and some didn’t but it wasn’t like Manny was the only one or anything.
Plus you guys are friggin forgettign atht it’s reality t.v. Like to see half of you do any better than Karo, so What I’m hearing is that this site is filled with Saints? Karo’s a bit cokky but name me anyone who’s anything in the UFC who’s not expect experience vets like Couture. I’m talking about UFC stars in their 20’s Vera and Saint Pierre are both in Karo’s league if you ask me. Karo’s the first UFC fighter (and possibly MMA) to adapt JUDO into MMA fighting, thats HUGE. Karo you’re still the man in my books!
by J on Jun 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I reckon a fit Karo could take Hughes.
Lol, greatest welterweight of all time… but the guy is a bitch right?
by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo’s the man and I’d be suprised if he didn’t beat jon fitch or who ever the UFC sent at him (besides St. Pierre or Matt Hughes). He needs a win over fitch,rematch victory Diego (and maybe beat Koscheck) and one of them by TKO or Submission to get a title shot…I feel he’s fully capable to do such a thing and I think He’d make a great champion. hE’S ONLY FUCKING 23 AND HE’S AMAZING!
Another thing If you guys feel manny got an advantage than so did Gray by having Couture drop in to work with him. Not sure why some guys got people and some didn’t but it wasn’t like Manny was the only one or anything.
Plus you guys are friggin forgettign atht it’s reality t.v. Like to see half of you do any better than Karo, so What I’m hearing is that this site is filled with Saints? Karo’s a bit cokky but name me anyone who’s anything in the UFC who’s not expect experience vets like Couture. I’m talking about UFC stars in their 20’s Vera and Saint Pierre are both in Karo’s league if you ask me. Karo’s the first UFC fighter (and possibly MMA) to adapt JUDO into MMA fighting, thats HUGE. Karo you’re still the man in my books!
amen brother! why all these Karo hatters? like i said in an earlier post Karo will be champ here soon, i think as of right now he would beat Kos, Diego, No Doubt Fitch, St.Pierre, and Matt Hughes. he aint the biggest ass neither, what about Tito? BJ? Hughes? people just like to ride Karo for some reason, Diego is just as cocky. You Da Man Heat!! Woof!
by ChuckLand on Jun 15, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo’s the man and I’d be suprised if he didn’t beat jon fitch or who ever the UFC sent at him besides St. Pierre or Matt Hughes
Or BJ Penn.
by The Anomaly on Jun 15, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo can take Hughes….. what a crock. Karo’s had chances to take the next step, but every time he’s had the opportunity, he gets his rear handed to him.
The Armenian culture excuse it utter nonsense. He’s been here long enough to know how to act appropriately. His condescending little pats on the head to Diaz elicited exactly the response Karo was hoping for. Apparently, since he can’t be big-time in the cage, he’s trying to get attention by making a fool of himself on.
Those who are defending Karo, regardless of what you thought of last night, read up on his comments from the last few months. It’s obvious he’s a total punk.
He’s talented and I enjoy watching him fight, but he’s an arrogant jerk, who’s losing fans quickly.
by Big_B on Jun 15, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s not going to lose me anytime soon. But taht guy callled…he’s french Canadain anyone help me out here..St. something…trys to play the card that I’m the most respectful fighter in the UFC and then he’s dising Hughes after 63 and then disrespects Serra when Serra fairly beat him (and worked his ass off to do so while St. Pierre figures he’s got a walk in the park)..not sure about you but I’m a Canadain and that still lost me. As for Karo what you see is what you get (and a few judo suprises on the side) and I for one like what I see.
by J on Jun 15, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or nick diaz
or kos
or sakurai
or swick
im a big karo fan, but i just think anyone can win anyfight if youre in the top 5 – 7
by GasManShad on Jun 16, 2007 4:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I used to teach at an inner city middle school, and when Nate Diaz gets pissed, he acts EXACTLY like a neglected, abused 7th grader. In other words, in the eact opposite way of an adult professional athlete.
Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
I understand that in his culture it may be playful but as an adult the first thing you learn in ANY CULTURE is not to assume that everyone you meet can be engaged the same way you engage those who are close to you. I personally have a thing about my personal space where if I feel like someone is crowding me I gotta tell them, I dont like people gripping the back of my neck either unless is a lady but I dont accept any male or anyone older than me to do what Karo did to Nate and talk to me like Karo was talking to Nate and I come from a Culture where people are touchy like that. Its just some peoples preference to not have their personal space bogarted like that.
When I saw the commercial I thought it would be Nates fault but once I saw the episode I realized that Karo was just like alot of the older guys from my culture who think that they can act like that with the younger guys. Just cause they are older than I am doesn’t automatically make them my older brother, my own father couldn’t get away with putting his hands on me like that so what would I look like letting a stranger do it? And like I said the way Karo acted is VERY similar to how guys act in my culture.
by Bizarro Tommy on Jun 16, 2007 7:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo’s the man and I’d be suprised if he didn’t beat jon fitch or who ever the UFC sent at him (besides St. Pierre or Matt Hughes). He needs a win over fitch,rematch victory Diego (and maybe beat Koscheck) and one of them by TKO or Submission to get a title shot…I feel he’s fully capable to do such a thing and I think He’d make a great champion. hE’S ONLY FUCKING 23 AND HE’S AMAZING!
Another thing If you guys feel manny got an advantage than so did Gray by having Couture drop in to work with him. Not sure why some guys got people and some didn’t but it wasn’t like Manny was the only one or anything.
Plus you guys are friggin forgettign atht it’s reality t.v. Like to see half of you do any better than Karo, so What I’m hearing is that this site is filled with Saints? Karo’s a bit cokky but name me anyone who’s anything in the UFC who’s not expect experience vets like Couture. I’m talking about UFC stars in their 20’s Vera and Saint Pierre are both in Karo’s league if you ask me. Karo’s the first UFC fighter (and possibly MMA) to adapt JUDO into MMA fighting, thats HUGE. Karo you’re still the man in my books!
There is a huge difference between having Randy Couture visit once, interacting with one team and Karo being there for every fight after his initial visit. Randy wasn’t present when Gray fought in the semi-final against Diaz. Karo is a bully outside of the ring and I will enjoy watching him lose in the future.
by MrFye on Jun 16, 2007 8:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I used to teach at an inner city middle school, and when Nate Diaz gets pissed, he acts EXACTLY like a neglected, abused 7th grader. In other words, in the eact opposite way of an adult professional athlete.
Also, how bout the fact that Karo is from ARMENIA. Diaz was pissed about him touching him on the shoulder, head, and face. This is just playfulness in Armenian culture, probably something Karo grew up with his whole life.
He was grabbing the back of his neck at cock height(since Diaz was sitting down). It almost seemed like KAro was going to force Diaz to give him head. All cultures aside you can read when someone enjoys your contact or not. If you can not figure it out then you should n’t be that way. I am hispanic we are touchy feely people as well. I can always tell when I should take a step back and not act a certain way with people.
Diaz may not be the most mature person on the show or anywhere for that matter. Just think about it. Barely 21, on TV for the fastest growing sport in the world, and on top of that you could legitimaly say you are one of the tougher people in the world. There fighters they have to be cocky. How many young 20 year olds do you know that have mass amounts of composure? Composure will be learned with experience and age.
I think Karo has been skipped for that title shot is real deservant. I do not think he could be “FED” to anyone in that weight class. Hughes/GSP would have their hands completely full and an “UPSET” could be set in motion. HE has a great chin, great stand up, some of th ebest take down defense in the game, and probably some of the fiercest and painful judo tosses in the game. Anyone who thinks he could be fed to anyone in that weight class is foolish.
by The Monkey on Jun 16, 2007 8:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey…is this incident on YOUTUBE?…my wife let Barney and Sesame Street bump the latest TUF episode from the Tivo….gotta teach my kid how to arm-bar her…
by marco9690 on Jun 16, 2007 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
….gotta teach my kid how to arm-bar her…
hell yea
by Luppers on Jun 16, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like a lot of people are trying to halfway rationalize what happened because of how Diaz generally acts. Admittedly I have not carefully read every single comment here, but there doesn’t seem to be very much acknowledgment that it’s no just Diaz – Joe Lauzon, the very definition of rational and well composed, had a similar description of the douche’s behavior.
I used to like Karo. Of course I had no idea he was a complete asshole. Well I hope he never wins another fight.
by Dave on Jun 16, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
karo sucks!! diaz can kick his ass easily..and karo is such a drama queen lol what a stupid bitch
by stranger on Jun 16, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you know I heard about Karo’s chip on his shoulder but I didnt think it was that bad. It sounds like Manny amy have picked up some of this attitude BS also. I think it’s lil man syndrome
by Stafo on Jun 16, 2007 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
amen brother! why all these Karo hatters? like i said in an earlier post Karo will be champ here soon, i think as of right now he would beat Kos, Diego, No Doubt Fitch, St.Pierre, and Matt Hughes. he aint the biggest ass neither, what about Tito? BJ? Hughes? people just like to ride Karo for some reason, Diego is just as cocky. You Da Man Heat!! Woof!
St.Pierre and Hughes would kick his ass…….easily, and I think Fitch,diego, and koscheck would beat him too on a good night.
by nathan on Jun 18, 2007 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is over rated, EVERYTIME he plays with the big boys he LOSES, just because he did well with burkman doesn’t mean much to me, let him fight a top 5 guy.
by nathan on Jun 18, 2007 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is amazing. why is Joe making such a big deal that “he said is that all u have to say”. Ohhhh my god. karo has sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much fans his number 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
by MIKE on Jun 25, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo beat Sanchez, that was a terrible decision, should have been 29-28 for Karo controlling the first two rounds, even if he did get caught once in the first round. Most non diego biased fans i’ve seen on other forums (sherdog) also believe karo won that fight. That being said, I was a huge Karo and Nick Diaz fight, so I automatically like Nate Diaz, but Karo was a complete punk this time, Nate tried to just let it drop several times.
Karo is a contender for anyone at 170.
by Alexis on Jun 29, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone said that it would be a good idea for Joe Silva to throw GSP or Hughes at him? GSP has already thrown down with Karo, and Hughes would get eaten by Karo. The only guys you see fighting Karo are the up and comers. The fighters with an established name avoid him. He’s a top fighter and a dangerous one at that. The Sanchez fight was a learning experience for him. Anyone who fights him after that is in trouble. Give Karo a shot at the gold already, this is bullshit!!! I’d be pissed off too. For everyone complaining about his attitude…do something about it! I personaly like the guy, I was out in Cali. for a seminar with him and his personality suits a champion.
by 2 dukes on Jun 30, 2007 9:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karo is over rated, EVERYTIME he plays with the big boys he LOSES, just because he did well with burkman doesn’t mean much to me, let him fight a top 5 guy.
Karo Bin Laden Parisyan IS AN A$$
by IceFan on Jun 30, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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