2007 Masters: Do you wanna be a F*&%ing Hall of Famer?

By Jesse Holland
The Masters Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization that "recognizes and develops excellence in martial arts," has nominated UFC President Dana White as a 2007 Hall of Fame inductee based on his "continued leadership and devotion to the martial arts community."
Oh, and some other guy named Randy Couture is being inducted as well.
No question Dana is devoted to the MMA community, but I think there may be some debate as to whether or not his leadership can be recognized as "excellent."
If the following description at PR Leap is any indication, there may be a little padding on White's resume:
Dana's martial arts background includes being an Amateur boxer, Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner and manager for UFC fighters Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell where he coached, taught and mentored them to Championship titles.
I'm sure John Hackleman appreciates the Rocky V treatment. And I'm a little surprised they left off Dana's world record for fastest kick with a knockout (72 mph) at the 1975 Kumite.
I was hoping to take potshots at the Masters as an organization, but after finding out they inducted Bob Wall (O'Hara, Carl Miller) back in 2000, they get a free pass this time around.
2006 inductee "Big" John McCarthy has been tapped as special guest speaker, presumably to announce the inductions of White and Couture.
I guess Bruce Buffer doesn't qualify. At least not until he finishes coaching, training and mentoring Georges St. Pierre.
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I guess Bruce Buffer doesn’t qualify. At least not until he finishes coaching, training and mentoring Georges St. Pierre.
Dam im second on this post……… R u serious about this Jessie, Why would Bruce the Voice Buffer teach gsp anything. LOL funny stuff men
by St. Amour on Jun 20, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions
3rd post baby!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO go GSP…
Later! Meow
by St. Amour on Jun 20, 2007 12:36 AM EDT reply actions
There is no question that Dana White has excellent leadership, taking the underground UFC from the brink of bankrupcy to now being the premier MMA organization that sells out arenas, generates the highest PPV revenues of any sport, and out-competed PRIDE and swallowing it up. With the creation and rise of the UFC, martial arts has evolved more over the previous 15 years than it has in the 700 years prior to the UFC. Love Dana or hate Dana, you have to admit that this guy is an excellent businessman and deserves to be mentioned in some of the top business magazines like Forbes or Fortune, let alone be in a martial arts hall of fame.
by david on Jun 20, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
That’s a complete and total myth that Dana White & UFC put PRIDE out of the business.
PRIDE screwed PRIDE, not UFC. UFC had nothing to do with the destruction of that organization whatsoever. It was alleged corruption and loss to TV backing that sank DSE Inc.
by Zach Arnold on Jun 20, 2007 12:59 AM EDT reply actions
Haha, great write-up Jesse! I don’t quite get how Dana can be good for the sport itself, considering he’s trying to break any competition they might face.
Here’s his latest gift to the MMA fans:
Baroni has been cleared to fight in Las Vegas, Nevada since the Pete Sell fight, with his latest appearance in the state occuring in Pride on October, 21st 2006. It is unclear why California would now bar him. We will keep our readers up to date with whether or not Phil is able to clear his latest hurdles, or if a replacement will be necessary.
Source is the graciemag. Oh well, of course the nomination makes sense if Masters declares MMA to be equal to the UFC.
by YouTapped on Jun 20, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions
Maybe the CSAC asked for previous records and Dana white’s name isn’t even in there. Just cuz you hate him or whatever doesnt mean that he did it, prove it before you throw names out.
by YouSuck on Jun 20, 2007 2:11 AM EDT reply actions
I guess Bruce Buffer doesn’t qualify. At least not until he finishes coaching, training and mentoring Georges St. Pierre.
I didn’t get that
by Donner on Jun 20, 2007 2:14 AM EDT reply actions
I guess Bruce Buffer doesn’t qualify. At least not until he finishes coaching, training and mentoring Georges St. Pierre.
hahahahahahaha
by The Anomaly on Jun 20, 2007 5:34 AM EDT reply actions
Don’t forget Bruce Buffer lead rescue operations in the immediate aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
by Mamas Boy on Jun 20, 2007 6:16 AM EDT reply actions
F$%#in Dana,
I’m really f$%#in proud of you you f$%#in guy.
F$%#in congratulations on your f$%#in induction you f$%#.
Sincerely f$%#in yours,
MommasBoy
by Mamas Boy on Jun 20, 2007 6:32 AM EDT reply actions
And I’m a little surprised they left off Dana’s world record for fastest kick with a knockout (72 mph) at the 1975 Kumite.
UFCMania, what does this mean? I don’t get it. The fastest anyone can kick is 72mph? Is that what its saying?
by ViolentMike on Jun 20, 2007 9:48 AM EDT reply actions
I guess Bruce Buffer doesn’t qualify. At least not until he finishes coaching, training and mentoring Georges St. Pierre.
I didn’t get that
Read the quote from PR Leap in my post.
by Jesse Holland on Jun 20, 2007 11:20 AM EDT reply actions
UFCMania, what does this mean? I don’t get it. The fastest anyone can kick is 72mph? Is that what its saying?
That was one of the four world records Frank Dux claims to have set at the Kumite between 1975-1980. I was trying to think of someone who could rival Dana in the art of self promotion and Hanshi Dux was the first person that came to mind.
This is new material people, try and keep up.
by Jesse Holland on Jun 20, 2007 11:24 AM EDT reply actions
That was one of the four world records Frank Dux claims to have set at the Kumite between 1975-1980. I was trying to think of someone who could rival Dana in the art of self promotion and Hanshi Dux was the first person that came to mind.
This is new material people, try and keep up.
Damnit, I wanted to be the first to comment on the Frank Dux reference. They should have a senior UFC league. The first matchup could be Frank Dux vs. Chuck Norris. The undercard would have to include Stephen Segal vs. Wesley Snipes.
by Mahde on Jun 20, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions
Also, “OK, USA.” = best movie quote ever followed by “But brick don’t hit back.”
by Mahde on Jun 20, 2007 11:56 AM EDT reply actions
UFCMania, what does this mean? I don’t get it. The fastest anyone can kick is 72mph? Is that what its saying?
Wow way over this guys head Mania, if I’m not mistaken its a bad joke slightly refering to the movie “Bloodsport”. Dont get worked up.
by BLOodyMEss on Jun 20, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Also, “OK, USA.” = best movie quote ever followed by “But brick don’t hit back.”
Sure that was stolen from Bruce Lee in enter the dragon and then(cant mind his name but the buff chinese guy in Bloodsport) used it in Bloodsport.
by jason bang on Jun 20, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
It was originally used by Bruce in Enter the Dragon when Oharra (Bob Wall – funny how we’ve come full circle in this post) smashes a plank of wood before they fight to which Bruce replies “…board…not hit back”
by Jesse Holland on Jun 20, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
Sure that was stolen from Bruce Lee in enter the dragon and then(cant mind his name but the buff chinese guy in Bloodsport) used it in Bloodsport.
And that buff Chinese guy from Bloodsport is Bolo Yeung…also known as Yang Sze in his early days…
He says that line to Dux as an homage to Bruce because as I’m sure you know Bolo was also in Enter the Dragon (as Bolo).
Imagine if I used this power for good instead of evil…
by Jesse Holland on Jun 20, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Also, “OK, USA.” = best movie quote ever followed by “But brick don’t hit back.”
Actually my favorite line from Bloodsport is by Hossein:
“This is the American asshole who plays tricks with bricks”
Screenwriting gold if you ask me…
by Jesse Holland on Jun 20, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Randy Couture is a warrrior of his generation. I admire his courage, His unequalled tenacity, and his humble regard for anyone who crosses his path for help.
by michael devereaux on Jul 21, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

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