Report: Jesse Taylor perhaps out of the UFC ... again
by MMAmania.com on Jul 21, 2008 10:14 AM EDT
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Jesse Taylor -- the first-ever finalist from The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) to be kicked out of the house before the Finale -- is perhaps in jeopardy of losing his job with the UFC once again, according to Steve Cofield.
"Mr. Sunshine" has the scoop, saying the Taylor has irked management with some disparaging remarks directed toward former light heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson in the wake of his recent troubles.
Taylor had this to say last Thursday on the situation:
"What goes around, comes around, I guess."
He apparently made that remark after he caught wind that Jackson had told UFC President Dana White that the company doesn't need a guy like Taylor representing it. That's because Taylor was booted from the 16-main tournament-style competition after he went on a drunken rampage (no pun intended) in a Fertitta-owned casino after the show wrapped.
Taylor then approached White at the Finale last month and pleaded his case, saying he had cleaned up his act and was ready for a second chance. White was convinced and offered him an opportunity to return against CB Dollaway at UFC Fight Night 14 this past weekend.
He lost via first round submission.
According to the report, Taylor has since backpedaled on his Rampage remarks and "feels bad about what he said." However, it may be too little too late.
Here's a snip from Cofield:
"Taylor clearly felt badly about what he said on Thursday especially considering that he'd just found out that Jackson was hospitalized for mental evaluation. From the tone of the UFC official who spoke with Yahoo! Sports at the event, the apology may not matter. The lesson here may be to make sure you choose your targets carefully. Jackson is tight with UFC higher-ups and is the last guy any fighters on the roster should be cracking on right now."
It doesn't seem good for Taylor if this report is indeed accurate. Stay tuned for more details.
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Sorry to Hijack the thread, but you guys have to read this
Tim Sylvia on the Fedor fight:
"I know I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world and I was amazed at him," said Sylvia. "I really don’t think he’s human. I thought I was the guy to beat him but…I’ve never been hit so hard."………..LMAO… Fedor is just a beast!
by john on Jul 21, 2008 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tim sylvia is such a loser.. I love fedor for showing everybody what tim is made of.
by shamo84 on Jul 21, 2008 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i read that last night and it made me start to agree with the conspiracy theory. yea he got hit hard no doubt but when he said something along the lines of “how good” fedor is, i was like WTF. u lasted 30 seconds, got hit a couple times, got knocked down and made no attempt to defend a choke… it would be like if houston alexander was like, wow, james irvin is incredible… he didn’t fight long enough to see how good fedor is. he didn’t fight at all! Makes the idea that a fix was in seem more credible. “hey tim, go out and lose as fast as possible, then say how unbelievable fedor is so we can market this randy fight and we’ll give you a bunch of cash”…. it really doesn’t matter, if tim fought he would have gotten beaten on for awhile and subbed or knocked out anyway, same goes for randy, that fight will not be competetive. I’m calling for arlovski right now
by crowls on Jul 21, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
must be nice to make 96 million dollars an hour and tap from a wind pipe choke…not a RNC guys!!
by kevin on Jul 21, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats some stupid stuff there, maybe he did not defend the choke well because he was still rocked from those punches.
by roy on Jul 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crowls, I can see what you’re saying in a way. But I’m having trouble putting myself in Big Tim’s shoes. He wasn’t just having another fight, another payday. He was facing a living legend (and Tim most definitely looked apprehensive right before it started). For me, that would be like having Escoffier come back from the dead and challenge me to cook. I’d probably puke down my apron! And in that split second of uncertainty, Fedor unloaded on him. I honestly think it couldn’t have been fixed. What money Tim could have made from that would be dwarfed by following paydays as he would’ve been known as the fighter that beat Fedor!
by chefdaddy on Jul 21, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Over the stupid Conspiracy theories! Tim would not take a dive. He is very proud of his accomplishments. Trump would not be involved with a dive, especially after plastering himself all over ESPN promoting it!
The conspiracy theories need to go, especially in this case, where its just DUMB!
by john on Jul 21, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a rear naked choke and a neck crank I think!
by john on Jul 21, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bump bump bump.. another one bites the dust…
he is a meathead anyways i don’t think anyone would say "dude did you see that jesse taylor fight!"
by mikeybear on Jul 21, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MONDAY MORNING CONVERSATION WITH KEVIN:
I would have to say that p4p, I’m the most hated guy on this site. (maybe second to John). I accept this title, but sometimes wonder why. I think it’s because my unbiased and strong opinions, and the fact that I actually have a clue may intimidate people. I’m sorry, I’m not an elitist, just call it as I see it, and have no problem keeping it real. I challenge anyone to trackback and find me upset after a PPV. I have NEVER come away upset after a ppv. I’ve defended ppv’s that everyone else hasn’t liked.
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I was so pumped for affliction that in the weeks leading up to it, I didn’t let it be known how pumped I really was. I thought (and still think) that financially they will fail, but the names were enough. Man was I disappointed. I said friday, that even though the fights seem to be lopsided, maybe that will be a positive and lead to some excitement. WRONG!! Anyone who enjoyed affliction, I want some of what you are on! John, Fedor did not carry the show (I love Fedor, but am convinced you would swallow his load and enjoy it if given the opportunity).
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-Big John, Glazer and Kurt Angle were terrible as announcers. Angle talking about all his training partners fighting was sickening, the only question I had was if he trains with all these guys, why isn’t he a better fighter. Yes guys, I realize it was Trigg, he’s a dead on look a like of kurt angle.
-I stated friday tim’s only chance was to stick the jab and use his reach. Him clinching with a sambo/judo fighter of fedor’s abilities is as smart as going to your local brothel and not using a condom.
-AA was by far the fight of the night, but Ben Rothwell is way over rated!
-the highlight to me was seeing Glazer get made up! I realize they all wear make up, but seeing him standing there getting powdered was great!
As far as the UFC goes, Vera looked like crap and who wasn’t expecting silva to win.
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As far as future match ups, I’d much rather see AA/ Fedor than Randy, and quite frankly, no one at HW will beat Fedor. I think there are more interesting matches for Fedor at LHW. He could definitely cut 25 pounds! I also think Anderson Silva/Forrest Griffon is the match up best suited for the UFC. Don’t start with the holding up belt arguments, I want to see the best fights, I could care less about the belts. All the best matches are guys going up and down.
GSP/BJ
GSP/Silva
Silva/any top LHW.
by kevin on Jul 21, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elite is perfect for this D-bag. Scumbag Shaw can pimp another talent-less fighter by calling him so brash, so crazy and so over-the-top that the UFC couldn’t contain him.
by PW on Jul 21, 2008 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yh, if he is fired I bet he ends up at Elite. Kevin, I like listening to your opinions, but why did you feel a need to post that long post?
Anywho, guys, waht do you think of this
by Adam on Jul 21, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good video, crappy music. I do the long post every day adam! just my thing!
by kevin on Jul 21, 2008 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the video Uncle Rico… That was quite possible the worst video ever made
by Arnold on Jul 21, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was up with the music on the video?
by the_mexicutioner on Jul 21, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMA MANIA – PLEASE PLEASE monitor this site from narrow minded people like Kevin who use it like their own forum! Rants like the one above bog down the site with off topic gibberish. Most on this site are good and keep on topic with decent opinions and views. Kevin does this everyday with the first story (most of the time) and never helps to keep others interested.
Thanks for stepping in to clean up a great site!
Start your whining Kiven…
by Please Please on Jul 21, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey d*ckweed, try scrolling past the posts from people you don’t like. It’s not that f’ing hard.
by chefdaddy on Jul 22, 2008 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My rant on Affliction Banned-
First, I must say that having MegaDeath perform was a bad idea! They dont need to waste money on a band to capture ppv buy’s..Not everyone likes the same music, but anyone tuned in likes to watch fights, so why not just add another fight instead of paying a band come…and it is not just because I think MegaDeath sucks…I dont care if they had Wu-Tang!!
I also did not like the commentating job either..
Mauro should have never been shafted for Gleizer..Glez sucked..
And Big John did not do half as good as I thought he would..hopefully he was just a little nervous and does better second time around..
Or maybe for the next card they could have Bas and Mauro commentate and Big John ref?..That would be sweet.
Anyways, now the fights…….
I must say I really enjoyed the night..I started watching before the ppv, on the fight network(8pm)..
I was very disapointed that Aleks was not fighting, but Vitor definitely made up for the loss of a great fight..The Goodrich/buentello fight was not bad, but Vitors debut at MW was very entertaining..Not so much the first round, but Vitor broke out of his shell in the 2nd, and showed the fans how he can handle fighting at MW…Also cool to see Vitor training with Randy..IMO-Randy is the person that changed Vitor from the killer he used to be..After Randy and him fought 3 times he has never looked like the Belfort that KO’d Wand in under 1 minute..
……PPV…-
little Nog/Dewees- This fight opened up the PPV with a great fight!!What can you say about Nog’s boxing??The guy is a stud!That left hook is a brick!!
Any "casual fan" that does not know about the Nog brothers boxing?..well now you know!..Minataro possesses the same skill(if not better)..
Babalu/Whitehead- I was really looking forward to Babalu’s return and I felt very disapointed with his performance(GSP style)..
This fight was not that entertaining and a very close fight as well..Babalu better get in check because a guy like little NOg woulg bring more problems then what Whitehead did, and IMO that boring fight could have gone either-way..
Lindland/Fabio- Again, another boring fight(imo), but this time it was expected..I have been watching MMa for way to long, to expect to be entertained with a Lindland fight..
Mind you, the first round was fairly decent..
Barnett/Rizzo- Now the night starts to heat back up..The first round was not that great, but more of a feeling out process..Rizzo looks a little old, but I know he could throw a KO punch at any moment so this fight still had me on the edge..
Then the 2nd had me even more on the edge because Barnett was choosing to stand with "the Rock"…I am glad to see Barnett continue his winning ways, but I thought he would win via submission..Kudo’s on the KO!!Great finish!
Arlovski/Rothwell- And the greatness continued into this fight as we as fans got to see the return of the "Pittbull"!!!
I am so glad AA has got back to his old-self..Hopefully he will stay this way…IMO- He could have been a little more agressive in the 1st round, but he definitely made up for it in the 2nd..How about that upper-cut under Bens arm practically from behind him??Great stuff!
Fedor/Timmy- Well Fedor has offically moved back into #1 HW in the world(if he ever left?)…All I can really say is WOW!! Fedor has soo much power..He did exactly what Randy did, by hurting Tim right off the bat..But this time Fedor was able to finish Timmy with a RNC-something Randy was unsucsessful in doing for the entire last 4 1/2minutes of the 1st round..
I am sooo glad Fedor came out un-scaved..Tim was not able to even hit him!!
Fedors management confirmed that Fedor will definitely be on the next Affliction card(rumored for Nov)…If Randy cant get this fight, I hope they give it to Barnett..Or even Arlovski..
But I hope that the next Affliction is headlined by Randy/Fedor with a co-main event with Barnett/Arlovski..
I am glad I purchased this card and hope alot of MMa fans did just so..It still worked out for the UFC because they aired the UFN back to back, and I got to watch the UFN right after the Affliction card..So they still got ratings out of the replay from the people they knew were "die hard" MMa fans that would order the Affliction card no matter what.(like me)
It was a great weekend for MMa fans!! I cant believe I watched MMa from 8pm to 3am, for I watched both events back to back..Wow.
by Stagger-Lee on Jul 21, 2008 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kurt angle? that was frank trigg dummy
by brendan on Jul 21, 2008 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“why isn’t he a better fighter. Yes guys, I realize it was Trigg, he’s a dead on look a like of kurt angle.”
He knew that lol thanks though
by Bic on Jul 21, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah dummy its an on-going comparison/joke. Even Trigg aknowledged it.
by Nokimono on Jul 21, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know kevin, you should start your own website, and talk about this crap their, also what the hell does this have to do with the topic?
by newguythegunman on Jul 21, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kevin, you have to look at who you and john might be hated by: dipsh*ts and idiots. That can only mean good things, my friend. I enjoy the morning conversations, so keep ’em up!
by chefdaddy on Jul 21, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks chef. while in vegas, i ate at cartoise, wolf gang puck chinese and emerill N.o> fish. awesome chef!!!
by kevin on Jul 21, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, i agree. ppl go off topic in every thread. it’s how john lays breaking news on all of us every day. “newguythegunman” gimme a break dude, what does your comment have to do with the topic, if u don’t like what ppl have to say then don’t respond and waste our time also. lots of ppl post on here, but there’s only so man opinions that really matter… here’s the list in no particular order, john, kevin, adam, chefdaddy, JV, stinky fingers, linx, bnf, automation, phil, stagger, mania obviously, sorry if i left anyone out but those are the opinions that most of us come on here to read and respond to.
by crowls on Jul 21, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the props, I normally consider myself comic relief and leave most analysis to the guys who do it well. Don’t forget Violent Mike!
by chefdaddy on Jul 21, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah crowls, thanks for the props brother.
by linx on Jul 21, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry crowls, but let me explain some of these people considering I’ve been on here before a couple of these guys.
John: cool sometimes, but comes in here and hijacks people opinions and takes us off topic.
Kevin: normally cool, until he goes on a rant about how sorry lyoto is or how boring something is.
Stink fingers: has such a small peniz, he lies about how much he puts on fights, then brags about how “rich” he is, and loves to put spaces between sentences.
VM: Awesome
Newguythegunman:awesome
Everyone else crowls mentioned: awesome
by newguythegunman on Jul 21, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t worry Kevin, you are a way bigger d1ck than John. He just posts way more than you so people get annoyed seeing his name so often. All you have to do is turn up the amount you posts you make on a daily basis and you will surely over take him. No problem.
Mania should have a poll to find out.
by DonnyG on Jul 21, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks…I think? I don’t really care, my posts are honest and heartfelt not to mention from the heart!
by kevin on Jul 21, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, ease up on yourself man. I usually agree with you, and it’s evident that you are willing to spend the time to type out your entire train of thought. Which I am not. Therefore, it saves me the frustration of having to do it myself, and for the Record I was saying the exact same thing in regards to the Affliction night. If Fedor ever loses or gets hit by truck their show is over. Ok, that might have been a bit distasteful…naahh.
by Jrandolph on Jul 21, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You wanna hear time, I work nights, and am so into mma, I think about comments and thoughts that other people have said as well as news all night. What a lame life it’s become. In all seriousness, I just enjoy giving my opinions, and really love this site!
by kevin on Jul 21, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to Kevin and John. They are so popular on this site that everytime one of them post the whole forum focus’ on them. Lol you may be the most controversial thing on this site since the Sherk Penn fight (pre fight)
by Bic on Jul 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don’t you all just get a room together???
you can all just hug each others nuts & spoon each all night long.
kisskiss
by Talkman on Jul 21, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate spooning, I like my space afterwards! lol
by chefdaddy on Jul 21, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin,
We are actually in complete agreement….
by Psyqo78®™ on Jul 21, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK Kev, u an Rampage look like u have broken down a little lately… BTW, your comments are among the most interesting n’ entertaining… ur the Hancock of this website… Hate u but need u.
A little word substitution as how others may see you:
“I accept this title, but sometimes wonder why? I think it’s because of my ARROGANT and DEBATABLE opinions, and the fact that I am actually CONFRONTATIONAL in COMMENTS & REPLIES may be UPSETTING to people. I’m sorry, I’m not a HATER, just ATTACK it as I see it, and have no problem being OPINIONATED.”
U openly asked the question Why?… I can see how others perceive it, personally I don’t mind at all, I enjoy watching the debates roll and interject when I want to contribute. I’m checking out for the day.. got racquetball n’ poker to play. ‘PEACE OUT’
by DANA WHITE on Jul 21, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we really need another lay n pray guy anyway ?
by Liddell-Marquart-GSP-Sherk on Jul 21, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ass-clown is the only word i can think of that fits him. I don’t care if he’s a freak of nature. Send him to Elite “land of ass-clowns”
(I’m not talking about Nick or Robby)
by Nokimono on Jul 21, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bump bump bump.. another one bites the dust…
he is a meathead anyways i don’t think anyone would say “dude did you see that jesse taylor fight!”
by mikeybear on Jul 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Dana White doesn’t like JT, so this would be a good way to say he gave him a chance, then kick him out… JT is just dumb as a brick, he does, says inappropriate things when he should think first.
by DANA WHITE on Jul 21, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JT is a moron. He made CB look like Amir at he UFN14. With a comment like that..he is already on the thinnest of ice. “what goes around..comes around”?? I don’t get it. What did Page do to deserve his recent short comings. Page has shown to be great personality and MMA fighter. Plus he is cool with the top dogs of Zuffa..why would you bad mouth Page..It’s like kicking him when he is down. If the UFC boots him again..I would not cry a river.
by PhilQNY on Jul 21, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same shit..
What was he trying to say??I did not get it either, but I did “get” he meant it in a rude way..
What a dumbshit.
by Stagger-Lee on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Ultimate Fighter Page said to Dana “you dont want a guy like that to represent the UFC” about how Taylor acted. So saying “what goes around comes around” makes perfect sense seeing as how Rampage is messing up right now.
by JV on Jul 21, 2008 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is what his comment is referring to..But it still doesn’t make sense to me. On the show, Rampage, Dana, Forrest were all on the same page about JT’s actions..so JT can say that to everyone that was in that room during that peice.
by PhilQNY on Jul 21, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that makes sense..I didn’t even think of that..
I have not seen the video of this statement, but he still probably meant it in a rude way..The guy is still a dumbshit.He pissed his pants on national TV…Im not saying he deserves the boot for having an opinion..He is simply a dumbshit.
The UFC probably has him on “thin ice” right now, and he should realize that, and think before he opens his mouth..
Bad move for JT Money!
by Stagger-Lee on Jul 21, 2008 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse still has alot of growing up to do, wherever he ends up.
by DJ on Jul 21, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This dikhed hasn’t paid the dues in the UFC to even have a faqin opinion.
The guy belongs in a side show, certainly NOT in the UFC.
by Talkman on Jul 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phil: My bad about yesterday. I was writing a term paper in my basement and I didnt have my phone on me. When I realized I missed your calls, it was late and I didnt know if I should have called you back!
As for JT…THis guys is an idiot! He has the nerves to talk about people after pissing his pants on TV and making a fool out of himself, terrorizing women…This kid just doesnt get it and the UFC needs to get rid of him. What r they really going to miss? He is a clone of Tito Ortiz, a big strong guy, who takes his opponent down, cant even pass to half guard…He just sits in his opponents guard and Bores us to death! Get him out, I dont want to see Tito fight, and I sure as hell dont even want to see him fight ever again! What a tool, good ridance!
EliteXC will probably pick him up just because he is a household name….He belong in EliteXC anyway! KLOWN!
by john on Jul 21, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s cool Big john..this weekend statisfied my MMA thirst..my mouth was dried cotton mouth after UFC86. It feels like Niagra falls now. I went to sleep around 4 in the morn..MMA’d out.
by PhilQNY on Jul 21, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rampage is a freakin retard. He could have seriously injured someone on his little tirade. Not to mention he deserves a spot on the worlds dumbest criminales, due to the fact he ran in a truck with his face on the side. Thats what he did.
Now as far as Jesse he’s just a moron that cant fight. Even when fighting CB he wanted that take down so he can lay on top pf him for the whole fight. I was hoping that his game had evolved since the kickoff, but id hasnt. Poruvian Necktie, WOW!!
by TrueMMa on Jul 21, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t you have a little animosity if an opposing coach said “you don’t need a person like this in the UFC”? I am not justifying that he said it, but out of spite I have said some things that should not have been said!
by halljam2 on Jul 21, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeez, I don’t even know how to comment on this issue, seems like a really st_p!d reason to get rid of someone, seriously. just because he said ‘what goes around comes around’… fighters were never censured before, why would they start with jesse?
by linx on Jul 21, 2008 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got your name back… Did you ever doubt the spider? He looked so good at 205. There are so many unbelievable match ups there I hope he makes a return to 205.
I agree with you about Jesse. Censorship is never a good thing. Bad reason to get rid of him, a good one would be because he is boring and he sucks. At least I was able to see my first “Peruvian Neck Tie” submission in an MMA match because of him.
by BNF on Jul 21, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All hail the king spider!
I’m happy to have my name back bnf, and Anderson looked really good at lhw. I don’t think he’ll come back though unless Machida starts to lose, I just don’t see the spider invading Machida’s territory without a reason first since he’s so respectful. DW talks a lot and Anderson has already said he has no intention in going for the belt at lhw. I hope he’ll change his mind once Machida loses though!
by linx on Jul 21, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am really hopeing he will change his mind about that. Knowing that he likes to challenge himself I have a feeling he will change his mind at some point. Just think about the matches… Anderson vs. Chuck, Thiago, Wandi, Shogun (will they fight each other?), Rampage, Forrest and now Vera. That list is way better than Okami, Cote and Bisbing…
by BNF on Jul 21, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt, and yeah, the spider will fight anyone (except for lil’ nog, machida and paulo filho).
by linx on Jul 21, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it does seem like a very stupid reason to get rid of someone. People bad mouth each other all the time, its a fight sport. Dana White just likes making problems out of nothing and feeds on drama to promote his business which is a very poor way to operate, even if Jesse is a big meat head he still deserves to create a bit of hype to propel his career.
by StabToTheLiver on Jul 21, 2008 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no excuse for what Rampage did, but he has paid his dues in the sport, so once all this is over for him he definitely deserves another chance in the UFC no question. Jesse Taylor is a guy that that has payed no dues in the sport and blew his big chance twice already. He has no right to criticize anyone. He should feel fortunate to have at least gotten a second chance.
by the_mexicutioner on Jul 21, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think it’s less about what was said, and more about who it’s coming from. Jesse Taylor is no position to be talking about a former champion who’s paid his dues in the business and appears to be suffering from some legit mental issues. That’s a far cry from a guy who can’t hold his liquor in his bosses casino.
by Jase on Jul 21, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah really, it’s not like he said page is a flip’n psycho. shit page did something 5 times worst then jesse did as well. On top of that jesse looked way better in that fight then he did on the show. Dana’s prob just trying to take crap out on jesse, being as he made himself look like a complete jackass the way he’s been talking about how fedor isn’t even in the top 10 of heavyweights , or the fact that he said if you don’t think anderson’s the best p4p best fighter in the world your freaking crazy. he’s so full of shit, it’s clearly debatable.
by shinbob on Jul 21, 2008 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah really, it’s not like he said page is a flip’n psycho. seriously page did something 5 times worst then jesse did as well. On top of that jesse looked way better in that fight then he did on the show. Dana’s prob just trying to take crap out on jesse, being as he made himself look like a complete jacka$$ the way he’s been talking about how fedor isn’t even in the top 10 of heavyweights , or the fact that he said if you don’t think anderson’s the best p4p best fighter in the world your freaking crazy. he’s so full of crap, it’s clearly debatable.
by shinbob on Jul 21, 2008 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It appears that Taylor needs to think a little more before expressing himself.
by Muscle Dolphin on Jul 21, 2008 10:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Precisely. Jesse’s fifteen minutes appear to be up. You can only make stupid comments if you’re immensely talented and a winner. JT is neither.
by BobC on Jul 21, 2008 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The moron is a complete faqing dikhed…
He shouldn’t have been brought back, he’s just not a UFC calibre fighter. There are plenty of guys with more skill & better social skills just clamouring for a shot with the UFC.
Good riddance, don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
by Talkman on Jul 21, 2008 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jt money ? listen 2 how the guy talks! it doesnt seem like he can afford 2 take 2 many more shots 2 the head! get ride of the guy! not 4 what he said but the fact hes definatly not ufc material!! end of the road 4 the DRAMA QUEEN!!!
by neon on Jul 21, 2008 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Most people will understand that peeing on an electric fence is painful just from being told. Some people just have to pee on it themselves to see if it will really hurt.
by Jason on Jul 21, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And if there’s anyone who likes peeing on things in the UFC, it’s this guy. Actually peeing on something other than himself might seem a welcome change of pace.
by chefdaddy on Jul 21, 2008 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sick of hearing about this guy, get him out of the UFC. He doesn’t belong there.
by fufu on Jul 21, 2008 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what its true. JT is right. It hypocritical of the UFC. Especially, since Rampage injured a pregnant woman. Rampage dogged JT out to Dana and said “Do you really want a guy like that in the UFC.” Well, do we want some crazy guy who runs from cops, drives on the sidewalk almost killing people? JT has proven to be the stronger role model so far. Quit making excuses for Rampage. He’s 29. Very unlikely that a mental illness just happened to him. Mental illness usually happens to male adults from ages 18-24. This means he probably already had something and maybe quit taking his meds. Either, Rampage needs to pay for his crime and sit his ass in prison like the rest of us would.
by Mark - Chicago on Jul 21, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, he deserves to be in prison. Jt on the other hand deserves to be on the street.
by newguythegunman on Jul 21, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly the guy isn’t that good anyway.
He’s just a meathead that is probably too dumb to ever clean up his act. Get rid of him.
As for Rampage.. what the hell can you say? He obviously is screwed up and needs to be evaluated. I think his time in and relationship gives him a little more room for error though.
JT was out yelling he was a UFC fighter before he had done anything more than beat a few unknowns and pee his pants on tv.
Rob Dib
http://www.break-your-face.com
by Rob Dib on Jul 21, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How does the fact that Rampage was in the UFC and Jesse was not make any of what Rampage did right and what Jesse did wrong. If anything you have that completely backwards. Rampage is in the eye of the spotlight, well known and a role model for many kids. Seeing as this is the case he should stand to higher standards than a guy who is in a house with no T.V., no phone, and liquor. Keep in mind Jesse made the comment before he found out that Rampage was commited to an institution which is just Dana running spin control.If Rampage doesn’t do time and ends up fighting in the UFC again thats bull, he’s mentally fit to fight again but not man up to the trouble he’s caused?
by Bic on Jul 21, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am with JT, rampage acted like a kiss ass on the last episode of TUF 7 basically saying: guys like JT don’t deserve to be here..
by shamo84 on Jul 21, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy is a prick. Boring LnP none dimensional wrestler. Allow the door hit you again on the way out.
by UKmmaBOY on Jul 21, 2008 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic, but who would win if a fight took place at 215 lbs between Fedor and Anderson Silva???
by ufc inside info on Jul 21, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody (including Fedor) will get KTFO by Anderson. Throw Chuck or Forrest in there and watch them get murdered.
by Adam on Jul 21, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correction, anyone who is afraid of the Spider will get KTFO’d by the Spider. Fedor and the Spider have that aurora where people are naturally intimidated by them but they don’t feel the same toward other people. Its clear that Fedor would smash the Spider but if they decided to meet for a fight at LHW Fedor would probably lose due to having to cut weight.
by Smokes on Jul 21, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe he meant that for himself. Can they please kick this idiot out of the UFC now, for GOOD!
Have fun Monkey Boy.
by Flow with the Go on Jul 21, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hate watching JT fight, with that being said I ahve to agree with MARK on this one, Jesse did some stupid things, but he wasn’t the one out there on the road driving like a maniac for 5 minutes. He could have killed somone during that drive. I’m sick of everyone defending him because they like seeing his slams. If this was some local joe, everyone would want him locked up and the key thrown away.
by Liddell-Marquart-GSP-Sherk on Jul 21, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If they say he is gone for expressing himself that is wrong, but I do believe that Rampage would beat up on Jesse anyday (I know they are different weight class) he may be gone because of his lost more than anything. CB stuff all take down attempts and locked in the peruvian neck tie. Jesses was highly touted against CB and he made it look easy Jesses needs to evolve more overall game because now its not a surprise what he will do.
by hk on Jul 21, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t matter what he said. He lost his comeback fight to CB in the first round by sub. That is reason enough to release him. It was his chance to win his way back in and he lost.
by SaVaGe on Jul 21, 2008 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will someone please get this jackass out of the UFC and the spotlight? Seriously. He’s a shitty fighter and more than one posting on this douchebag is already too many. Doesn’t anyone see that there were no exceptional fighters coming out of TUF this past season??
by The Mymus on Jul 21, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get rid of Taylor. He’s a loose cannon and an a-hole and nothing good will come from having him on the roster.
by Mark on Jul 21, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who gives a crap about what taylor said!? everybody talks crap about each other.Let me guess the Ufc doesn’t beleive in freedom of speech but does play favorites.
by carnage on Jul 21, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, this guy is just as dumb as he appeared to be on TUF (pissing in the house, really?). No idea how Dana changed his mind the first time around, hope he finds a nice new home in the WEC or EliteXC.
Also: I enjoy the comments by john, kevin, Phil and others. Don’t get discouraged by some weiners who come along every now and then and protect their flawed ideas on MMA.
Keep it up guys.
by YouTapped on Jul 21, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d hire JT…
I live right by Temecula in San Diego (where he trains)
JT! I’ve got a monkey suit ready and waiting. You’ll be advertising my product on a busy street corner.
You can be an asshole all day long and no one will call you on it.
$10 an hour and all the bananas and booze you can drink.
by dubnub on Jul 21, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What goes around, goes around, goes around comes all the way back around….
by PP on Jul 21, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, what goes around comes around!
by Fedor Emelianenko instructional DVD on Jul 21, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does it drive anyone else nuts that Jesse Taylor can barely put a sentence together? and when he does he sounds like he has the bird flu, strep. throat and penis insertion?
im so tired of one dimentional lay and pray wrestlers who suck when they come into the ufc and we have to watch them until they learn the other aspects of fighting.
by Katch22 on Jul 21, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let rampage live under his own words, I think freaking out and running over cars is worse than kicking out a limo window, I mean windows and doors get trashed at the UF house every season and nobody ever gets in trouble. If taylor doesnt need to represent the Ufc then neither does Jackson. But in this day and age it is called "racism’ for a white man to speak out against a black man. It is an automatic PR move to break off the white man to kiss the ignorant publics ass. Just one more double standard. All part of the wussification of America
by day1er on Jul 21, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone on this site like jesse taylor? does anyone want to hear another collumn on jesse taylor being a cock shiner? i don’t care to ever see or hear another bit of info on him. i wish dolce would have busted him up so we would’nt have gotten to focus this much on a total douche. it’s like talking about jeremy may all the time. sorry if i’m bitter or offended anyone who likes the personification of douche baggery that is jesse taylor.
by jonsey on Jul 21, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don’t disagree wit jt but theres just some stuff u don’t say at work.
by kama kaze on Jul 21, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man if I had been given a second chance I’d have been walking on egg shells.
I don’t really care if he stays or goes to be honest.
by ognitinoc on Jul 21, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say kick JT out. Even though I agree with what he said. Page is one of my favorite fighters ,and I love to watch him slammmm! On the other hand, he talks more smack about other fighters than anyone, so if ya can’t take it don’t dish it. I also agree with the earlier post about If he’s too messed up in the head to take responsibility for what he done, he shouldn’t be allowed to fight again if he’s that messed up in the head. I bet losin to Alfred E Newman with muscles could mess up your head, and make you crazy and MAD.
by CLETIS on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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