Congenital amputee Kyle Maynard to make amateur MMA debut on April 25
by Press Release on Mar 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT
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(Atlanta, Ga., March 31, 2009) -- One month after his 23rd birthday, Kyle Maynard will fulfill what has been a lifelong dream. He will compete in his first Amateur Mixed Martial Arts match. The match will take place on Saturday, April 25 in Auburn, AL at The Auburn Covered Arena in an event titled "Auburn Fight Night."
Auburn Fight Night tickets and more information can be found at www.BattlePass.com.
Maynard, a congenital amputee with no elbows or knees, burst onto the national scene when he graduated from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA with a wrestling record of 35-16 in his senior season and a 3.7 GPA. He is the recipient of a 2004 ESPN Espy Award for Best Athlete With A Disability and has been featured on many radio interviews, talk shows and television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live.
Currently he works as a speaker for the Washington Speaker's Bureau, specializing in motivational speeches. He is also the author of the memoir No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life.
In 2004, at the age of 18 while a student at The University of Georgia and a member of its club wrestling team, Maynard told a USA Today reporter "I’d love to fight in that" when pointing to a Randy Couture UFC poster hanging in his dorm room. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is often times referred to as the pinnacle of Mixed Martial Arts fighting.
Maynard will get his first opportunity to fight in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts on Saturday, April 25 in Auburn, AL. He will become the first congenital amputee to compete in a Mixed Martial Arts match.
Maynard was originally hoping to fight in his hometown of Duluth, GA nearly two years ago. The fight did not occur due to the Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission denying Maynard a license to fight. The state of Alabama has no Athletic Commission that governs the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
"I’ve been promoting fights since 2002, nearly 50 events combined, and I’ve never seen someone with the drive that Kyle possesses," said promoter David Oblas. "I’ve seen Kyle overcome every obstacle put in front of him and on Saturday, April 25 he will overcome yet another. This is something that Kyle has wanted to do for years now and something that I’m happy to help him achieve."
Kyle Maynard added, "The first question that I receive from everyone is do I fear for my safety while fighting in the cage? Absolutely not. Despite my lack of limbs I can protect myself just as much as the average fighter. I have been preparing for this fight for years and I cannot wait for Saturday, April 25 to arrive. There is no challenge and no goal that I have worked as hard for as this one. I would like to thank all of my family, friends and training partners for their support as I enter the last 30 days of my training camp."
For additional information and for ticket information regarding Auburn Fight Night please visit www.BattlePass.com. The Auburn Covered Arena will be configured to fit 7,000 people for this fight. Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance and $25 the day of the fights for General Admission. VIP tables of eight are available for $400. Auburn Fight Night will consist of both professional and amateur Mixed Martial Arts fights with several Auburn fighters competing on the event.
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I just hope he can protect himself.
by shitleTOT.com on Mar 31, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just hope I can keep myself from laughing my @ss off…
Seriously, you have got to be kidding me.
by OJR on Mar 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so making fun of an amputee is ok, but the dead isn’t…I’m in!!!
by kevin on Mar 31, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he will have the reach advantage?
by ViolentMike on Mar 31, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine being the next fighter to fail a prefight examination by this athletic commission? If Kyle can pass, then a corpse probably can as well. I mean, seriously, who would this commission not allow to fight?
Although, after a couple of losses, he may have a career ahead of him in Japan – they LOVE the FREEKSHOW!
by ViolentMike on Mar 31, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder who the tool is that is actually taking a fight against him?
This is absolutely ridiculous. I’m all for doing what you want to do, but this is political correctness to the extreme. Under normal MMA rules, the guy would more than likely get killed by anyone.
I’m sure there will be some exceptions made to accommodate him, and if thats the case this really shouldn’t be considered an MMA fight. It will probably look like those Bellator tryouts I went to watch a couple weeks ago – pretty lame.
This is pretty much comparable to when guys want to be waitresses at Hooters.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Mar 31, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one swift unblocked kick to the skull for a victory!!!
by kevin on Mar 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Tim Silvia has called him out! Maybe he’s gonna fight Mercer in Birmingham then go to Auburn and reestablish himself as the top pound for pound MMA fighter in the world! What are your thoughts?
by Dana's a CrossDresser on Mar 31, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, this is a lose lose for his opponent. He either gets beat up by a fighter with no limbs or beats up a disabled person. I can tell you though that if he wins, that arena is gonna be dead silent.
by NameNotRequired on Mar 31, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol dana! tim sylvia’s dream opponents: ken shamrock, mercer, kimbo, parapalegics, gina carano, steve mazzagati
by brendan on Mar 31, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s look at the cup half full. He’s impervious to armbars!
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Mar 31, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funnies thing I have ever read on this site: "Tim Sylvia is calling out an amputee)…Never laughed so damn hard in my life. Great fight. I dont like to make fun of people less fortunate then me, but Come on! This should never be allowed to happen!
I have a better chance of beating Anderson Silva, then a guy with no arms of beating ANY fighter out there! Stop this fight from happening!
by john on Mar 31, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about weigh-ins? With no limbs he’s probably 30-40 pounds lighter than a comparable fighter.
by PW on Mar 31, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone please tell me that his opponent is at least a midget! Seriously! I respect his dreams and ambition! Even his accomplishments! But, I’ve done fundraisers for people like this my whole life! I just don’t think I can sit and watch a grown man punching him in the face! WTF???
by Dana's a CrossDresser on Mar 31, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow …I have so much respect for this guy for following his dreams despite his disability. You should be ashamed of what u wrote here.
by ja434650 on Mar 31, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ja, don’t even bother; they don’t care about this guy one way or the other, they just want a rise out of you.
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin you are such a douch!! You just cant let anything go can you? And no making fun of an amputee isnt ok.. Its disgusting and only speaks to you and ojr’s character.
by mike22 on Mar 31, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every Body is intitled to their own oppinion!!
Serious question,who would fight him?How is it a mma bout when you cant punch or kick.
by NM on Mar 31, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cut it out with the PC crap, please.
This is a joke, pure and simple.
Spare me your moral posturing and fake indignation.
Don’t worry about nobility issues, buddy.
We are bodiless cyber identities floating in a website with meaningless opinions.
Get a clue.
by OJR on Mar 31, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, I’ve never thought of myself like that. it’s like I’m 18 again and just popped some shrooms or acid…floating with my meaningless opinion!!!
by kevin on Mar 31, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this kids going to get his ass kicked and the promoters should have their genitals removed and thrown into mount doom.
by gobrowns on Mar 31, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OJR, all I have to say is I disagree, I think I’ve gone back n forth on accountability and respect enough the last time this debate came up, so I won’t bother beyond this post. I don’t believe that just because I’m on the internet I should lose control of my ability to filter the garbage that may come out of my mouth.
I think you’re idea’s reflect your character, this is you unrestrained, saying what you wanna say when you wanna say it; who you really are, what you really think. And why not? Who’s to stop you? My opinion on people like you doesn’t get much lower; so I won’t go into detail. We all have that freedom, some of us choose to show some restraint and maintain our dignity.
Just because you don’t give a damn about anything but yourself and whats going on in your little corner of existence doesn’t mean everyone else is like you.
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
see that, o damn summedme up, except it’s how I am in real life too! Sorry that everyone around you sugar coats everything so that you don’t get offended. My step mom told me once “I should fake it for everyone else’s sake.” what a life you people must lead, going through life doing what your “supposed to do and saying what’s PC” just to gain acceptance!
by kevin on Mar 31, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I know is a guy who calls himself “gobrowns” must be used to watching handicapped guys get their ass kicked.
by Jeremyjackson on Mar 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin, I should ignore that but, sorry, can’t. I don’t live in wonderland, I live in the same reality you do; people don’t candy coat things around me so as not to offend. People I don’t care for, I don’t hang out with/interact with, thats my choice, I don’t choose what they wanna say or do, thats up to them.
Why is it so hard to believe that I don’t care to be as/think as negative about life as you do? Sorry deep down not everyone is like you, but if it helps you sleep at night to think everyones just like you, and no one is genuinly kind or would do something selfless for someone else, then go for it. I’m done dude, just ignore me from now on, i’ll ignore you, same with OJR, thats reasonable imo, since I don’t care for damn near anything you two have to say at this point. I’m a live and let live kind of person, I’ll leave it at that. I will never understand why you go out of your way to be a d!ck, it’s not something I can identify with or get amusement out of.
This site SHOULD be about mma, I don’t even know why I end up in these stupid debates.
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to post some support here for you odhgc. I fully support people who try to maintain some sort of dignity while posting online, rather than resorting to whatever the little distressed 13 year old inside of you has to say. Seriously, some people do actually care about others believe it or not.
by theTRON on Mar 31, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, peepz who fake what thety say just to gain acceptance are posers!! Be real people! Get real! stand up and shout out what you feel like saying. If somebody gets offended, then screw them! Just don’t forget to always speak the truth for there’s no rebuttal for anythin’ that ain’t false!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Martial Fartist"] on Apr 1, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, here’s links.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5R75GGUovg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOk24NRX934
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Mar 31, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everyone deserves a chance? Just wait and see.
by Ben on Mar 31, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon odamn, I do a lot of selfless things! I’m just not gonna be politically correct because I have too! Just the other day I saw a homeless couple with a kid, I bought the kid lunch. I did this because I felt bad that a kid was born to two people pathetic enough to sit on the side of the road and beg in stead of sitting and finding a job…and no I didn’t buy the parents anything and they were still appreciative! Like I said before, I feel for soldiers too, but an amputee who chooses to put himself out there like this, cmon. Hey good for him for not being depressed and not killing himself, but an mma fighter, cmon!
by kevin on Apr 1, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy is a serious inspiration to handicapable people everywhere but in all seriousness should not be fighting! Who would even agree to take this fight against him???
by Jizzo on Mar 31, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I see your point, but how can you deny someone their dream?
by Dragon on Mar 31, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I retract my statement just seen pictures of the guy and no way he can protect himself.
by Dragon on Mar 31, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely he will be fighting another handicap fighter too though right??
In his defense he will be pretty hard to submit though I mean….no armbars, no kimuras, no leglocks….he can only really get choked out which I can’t see him defending very well though. But this is crazy if you ask me and hats off to the guy for getting in there. I bet there is a lot of dudes on here who wouldn’t fight WITH all thier limbs.
by Ca$z on Mar 31, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly Ca$z! I think if you don’t have the balls to fight in a cage yourself, then you shouldn’t say anything about anyone that would want to actually go through with it under the circumstances that this guy is facing.
I have competed in various martial arts and strength contests, and plan on having my first mma fight hopefully before the end of this year. That being said, I am sure that I will be somewhat nervous. I can’t imagine what this guy is facing.
I can totally understand some people being worried for the guy, and maybe thinking that he should not fight. But to just make fun of him for wanting to do fight is best left for little pussies who couldn’t fight a day in their lives.
by naturalshadow on Mar 31, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No elbows or knees? I’m confused how is that even possible? Does he still have hands and feet?
by Dragon on Mar 31, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, he’s cut off above the elbows and knee’s, the wrestling rec is impressive, but this is ridiculous, I don’t even see how he could start the fight in a neutral position. This guy can’t work submissions, he can’t strike, head buts are illegal, how the hell is he supposed to win a fight? I don’t get this at all, whoever is responsible for putting this together should be rethinking their carreer. I have nothing against this man, I’m impressed he was able to do well in wrestling but MMA is a completely different sport.
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does he get through the athletic committee like that? He looks like a cabbege patch kid.. like rag doll.. no disrespect.. If he ever tried fighting in Pride.. a Chute Box guy would of Soccer kicked him out the stadium.. He should not be fighting.. no one.. no MMA… Seriously what are his Weapons?? I can only think of his mind..? He has no Punches.. no elbows.. no kicks.. no knees.. no takedowns.. no Submissions.. Is he going to drag himself into the ring??
by PhilQNY on Mar 31, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected.. here’s him winning a grappling match by side choke:
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMA is not Grappling.. he may do well in a grappling match.. but in a Vale Tudo.. match.. he’s F#$^kd!
by PhilQNY on Mar 31, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I don’t get it either Phil, I was just retracting my statement that he couldn’t work submissions; I also saw him go for an armbar in that match if I’m not mistaken. I do not see how he would stop some serious GnP, and what if someone wants to circle and take shots at him?? You can’t kick a downed opponent but you sure as hell can punch one.
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah looked like an impessive arm bar but the dude doesn’t have much of a chance, i feel kinda of guilty if i was g’n’p this guy. does any1 know if against another dude with missing limbs?
by ruan-fiy on Mar 31, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats gotta be real embarassing…getting worked on the ground and outwrestled then finally choked out by a guy with NO LIMBS!!! Daaaaayuummm!
by Ca$z on Mar 31, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the guy would of trangled him if he had arms IMO however that was impressive. It definantly was amazing to watch
by lokie on Mar 31, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, his hands and feet are intact, but his elbows and knees are missing…dummy.
by Stryker on Mar 31, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF! Seriously…? Does the other dude have all his limbs? I can just see a fight ending soccer kick coming. Just what we need. A promotor looking to cash in and muddy the waters for the legitimate organizations.
by RyanL on Mar 31, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am all for him having dreams, but how can a fight be possible? Google his name, pix of him come up. He has no hands but has small feet. He can’t stand, so as soon a fight starts he’s a downed fighter.
by phuck-stic on Mar 31, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In that case, at least he NEVER has to worry about knees to the head.
This is simply ridiculous. How can this guy strike? Unless he has some kind of “bone filing” surgery and gets his nubs shaved down to spikes, he can try and win by cut.
He can’t grab, so when he lies on his back, all you gotta do is stand there and kick him in the rare repeatedly. That’s the way that I would fight him, because going after this kid is just wrong.
by ViolentMike on Mar 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am sorry , but this is not right. In a GRAPPLING or BJJ ONLY tourney, sure this guy might do well and I would wish him the best. But how is thos guy going to prevent from getting hit?? I have someone with a disability(although not as severe as this) in my family and he thinks this is an absolute crime to let this happen….that is unless his partner agreee
NOT to strike or kickbox with him. Maybe if they they arrange opponents with ZERO striking skills….THen if that was the case then go to grappling or BJJ.
Again, not to sound nasty, b ut THIS sport is NOT for him. Being a firefighter would also be an honorable profession. My point being how could he equal that of his peer firefighters??? How could he perform the SAME as them. The answer is sadly he can not.
by fightfan on Mar 31, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude i dont care what anyone says, but this is fckn retarded..i understand he wants to fight but thats just insane. Also BJJ? How exactly woudl you perform and armbar or a leglock on him? Seriousl, no joke…how would someone do that…personally I would be afraid to even get envlolved…granted he would smear my face across the mats..but still u know what im saying.. As far as punching…I would never want to fight someone like that…i wouldnt sleep at night knowing i just punched or kicked him in the face..
by What? on Mar 31, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well he cant get arm barred or knee barred atleast…
(sorry if that offended anyone)
by Zig on Mar 31, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first one to take it to the ground is a pussey
by mwd on Mar 31, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who would agree to fight him, everyone in the world would think ur the biggest dick!! Lose, Lose situation.
by LongIslandguy on Mar 31, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who would even accept this fight? No way I could. What would be the glory in beating this guy?
by Dragon on Mar 31, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i want to see anderson silva against this guy haha…bro first of all he cant make any weight class, and then they’re just messing up the sport with all these things…first kimbo, then wanting to have girls fight in the UFC (dana wont do it thank god)and now having this guy fight…whats next? midgets in the MMA?
by Timibk on Mar 31, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me and some of the guys on my wrestling team have talked about this guy on a number of occations. I never thought he would go to MMA. He’s a powerful guy and could probibly take people down and do some real damage. I don’t see him being able to submit anyone, but he could pound someone out for sure.
by DB on Mar 31, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok this will need some explaining, how exactly does he utilize strikes?? I’m only trying to educate myself here because imo, this fight shouldn’t be taking place.
by O damn he got caught on Mar 31, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how can he do damage he has no hands to punch with and no elbows to elbow with?
by matt on Mar 31, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has these sort of stubs. They are about as the size of your shoulder down to the middle of the bicep and is rounded off at the bottom. He’s really strong for the weight (because he doesn’t have arms or legs) and has good movement of his “limbs”.
by DB on Mar 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um… how exactly would he generate power..? How would he punch someone? How would he submit someone? How would someone submit him? This is just too bizzare..
by MMAFan on Mar 31, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok i am sorry if this offends anyone and i could be wrong here but aint it like april 1st? April Fools Day? Shit am probably goin to hell for sayin that!!
by Graeme on Mar 31, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its not april first LOL….look at the date
by What? on Mar 31, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely terrible for the sport.The state of Alabama needs an Athletic Commission.
by bryce on Mar 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck an athletic commission. The state of Alabama needs running water.
by Jeremyjackson on Mar 31, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the stupidest thing i have ever seen, how can u let a guy with only half his arms and legs into a ring to fight a guy who has all of his limbs, this is absurd and stupid, this is not a grappling match and this kid will not be able to defend from puches or kicks or really protect him self on the ground, wrestling is one thing but mma is completely different and i personally think everybody involved with this promotion should be fired since alabama has no commission looking over mma. actually fire all them too, this is the worst idea i have ever seen. I feel extemely bad for kyle and whoever his oppenent is.
by matt on Mar 31, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what about striking. you cant kick a downed opponent . . . this makes me feel wierd. id like to see some footage on his wrestling matches or something.
by COR on Mar 31, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF? Is this a joke, am I in the twilight zone? Who would they get to fight this guy?
by nathan on Mar 31, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is seriously ridiculous. For his own protection this should not be allowed. If it was a young girl’s dream to play running back in the NFL would you let her? Of course not. It’s unfair to both Maynard and his opponent. How can this dude possibly win a fight unless they bring back biting? I am appalled.
by Jeremyjackson on Mar 31, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s also preventing a fighter who could actually make something of himself from getting a spot on the card. Freak show. Who would want to see this?
by Jeremyjackson on Mar 31, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be perfect because they don’t even allow elbows over there.
by Psyqo78®™ on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all wanna see this. that’s why we’re talking bout it.
by Jon on Mar 31, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speak for yourself, dude. I don’t slow down for car accidents either.
by Jeremyjackson on Mar 31, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I wouldn’t but I would probably let her play on a semi-pro team if she had some talent.
by Jon on Mar 31, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And luckily you’re not in charge of such things. If she had any talent it would be wasted once she’s crippled.
by Jeremyjackson on Mar 31, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen videos of him actually, he’s been training BJJ For a few years now, so he must be able to submit people. I don’t know what his plan for striking is though, talk about banking on the fight going to the ground.
by Whatthechain on Mar 31, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t all kicks to this guy be soccer kicks? If they were legal this guy has a snowballs chance in hell.
by nathan on Mar 31, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like the only legal kick against him is the axe kick.
by Nate on Mar 31, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id tap as soon as that thing was coming towards me, brrr thats freaky.
by Lester the Pimp on Mar 31, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lmfao but its stupid that people support this guy, i mean try bjj out but dont do mma without arms or legs. 100 bucks says this guy ends up with a serious injury and all the media will think mma is bad for letting something stupid like this happen
by Jared on Mar 31, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do his gloves look like? A few pair of wool socks?
by Kevin on Mar 31, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He choked out Eric Schafer in a grappling match.
by beelz on Mar 31, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok Ok Hold On Here!!!…You’re telling me a amputee that has pretty much no arms and no legs is gonna fight in a MMA fight??…I have nothing against disabled or amputee people, but C’mon the guys could really get hurt…I really hope its a grappling match and the other opponent doesnt decide to kick his head off!!
What Has The World Come To!!!
Dun-Dun-Duuuuun!!
by Hispanic Panic on Mar 31, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh I guess Ken Shamrock is fighting him haha no heel hooks for you Ken.
Also Houston Alexander could fight him I bet this guy would beat him on the ground!!
by Hispanic Panic on Mar 31, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m sorry but man i am just laughing my ass off
the guy can’t defend, unless he does like a flying round house kick or maybe a kick to the other guys nuts how does he do it, one kick to the guys’s face and he might be dead!!
by bryant on Mar 31, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All the opponent has to do is get wrist/stub control and he’s pretty much done.
by KS on Mar 31, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I recently saw this guy on some youtube videos. He does some outrageous stuff, but their is no way this guy should ever get in a ring or octagon with a person that has limbs.
by adh612 on Mar 31, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would pick that little shit up and slam his ass!
by Brandon on Mar 31, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gee! I am about Randy Vouture’s age; I’m 5’1", no training to speak of; BUT I DO WATCH a lot of MMA. Maybe . . ., I mean if he can do it . . .
DANG! Reality sucks!!!
by poyb on Mar 31, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been reading replies to various stories on this board for a while now and I have to say what’s with the criticism? He’s overcame odds that I’m sure most if not all of us have never had to face. Get over yourselves, be ashamed!
by asjdwf on Mar 31, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the criticism is because this shit is fucking rediculous.
by mwd on Mar 31, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lololololol!@!! I dont even know what to say here…..lololol
by SluggerCitySoldier on Mar 31, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf?!!!!!!! this is gonna be a weird fight if it happens. I’ve seen a guy missin 1 arm do muay thai and it was still hard to watch even though he was kickin ass till he got ko’d. but mma? no arms or legs? this is too much.
by TRIKZ on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no legs either? fook me. the whole time I thought he had legs and was wishing him well. But now, I don’t know why this is happening.
Whoever is the referee better be on top of his game and call things at the right time. If he doesn’t I’ll personally rip him a new one if I ever see him.
It’s all good to give a guy a chance at his dream, now everyone involved needs to make sure, just like any other match, this too turns out very safe and protect the fighters.
by Alex on Mar 31, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my fucking god.. this guy will now lose his body also
by Arubian on Mar 31, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Major props to this guy, and I’m all for people going after their dreams, but this is outrageous. How many arguments have people had about older fighters still competing, and the argument about how they should not be allowed to fight anymore? Hell, I’d sooner watch a 75 year old Shamrock fight, than a guy with no limbs. You can usually say that someone “at least has a puncher’s chance”, but not in this case. This is suicide, and the guy holding this event should be beaten in public.
I hope this is an early April Fool’s Day joke….possibly?
by introvert on Mar 31, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmmm…I don’t really understand this one to be quite frank. It just doesn’t make any sense. Still I can’t say anything bad about the guy as he seems like an extremely courageous individual who’s overcome some serious obstacles in his life. That being said it’s an awfully daft idea.
by RobH86 on Mar 31, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a boring fight.
He cant punch, Kick or elbow.
He cant do chokes or armbars (especially when people get sweaty)
His opponent wont be able to Kick him while standing.
They wont be able to armlock him.
He may well be fighting in 155 with a 200 guys frame (minus limbs).
It will be, he opponent down, scramble followed by gnp or a rear naked choke maybe even a triangle.
I would be curious to see it.
But its not “GOOD” for the sport. What next a guy with a sex change fighting in a womens division cause he take estrogen…
Regardless, this is whack.
by Robin on Mar 31, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some people will go to any lengths to cut weight. I’m worried about the message this might be sending to the children.
by MMAFanMike on Mar 31, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can think of several fighters who would take the fight no problem and enjoy beating his ass:
1. ken shamrock
2. tank abbott
3. don frye
4. nick diaz
5. phil baroni
These are all guys that i could see punching their own momma in the mouth over nothing. for sure they would love to take it to this guy. of all the above i think tank would have the most fun.
by day1er on Mar 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he should go talk to vince mcmahon instead. he could not keep brass knuckles in his tights. but maybe vince could get him a brass thimble for his nub. im sorry thats uncalled for, i retract that statement.
by day1er on Mar 31, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i would love to see him fight kalib starnes. kalib could run away from him all day. and if the little fella angled him off by chance, starnes could jump over him to safety. kalib could go an entire 3 rnds without being touched
by day1er on Mar 31, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly this is an early April Fools joke.
by deathreat on Mar 31, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1.He can never be Heel hooked.
2.He can never be put in a Wrist lock.
3.How does he Figure four his arms?
4.What does he punch with?
5.He will never “Rape choke” anyone.
6.He has my respect for his ability and determination.
7.The other guy is safe from Eye poking.
8.Is he considered a “Downed Fighter”?
9.He should be allowed to Headbutt.
10.Is he going to be wearing regulation protection such as five ounce gloves?
11.In what way is this fight a good idea if he is fighting a non-disabled person?
by adam. on Apr 1, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12. Who are we to tell him what he can or cannot do!?
13. He’ll sign a waver, it’ll be his choice.
14. This idea is crazy and belongs in Japan
15. What tool will take this fight?
16. How does he block the fight ending head kick?
17. He said he “has no ribs” what will a body shot do?
*His grappling/Wrestling videos are EXTREMELY impressive BUT what-in-the-fuck.
by SoCalStunNa on Apr 1, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you guys REALLY think he’s going to fight and him not know what he’s getting himself into? This guy has obviously been training for this and thinks he has a shot. I’m just as shocked by this as anyone but don’t be so ignorant. He’s not just some dude off the street who is jumping into an MMA match without any knowledge of what goes into the sport. I’m sure he’s a smart guy and knows EXACTLY what he’s getting himself into and what he is/isn’t capable of.
I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt. Hope he wins this thing too.
by robotplague on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder which album he will choose for his entrance music… no, seriously, which one??
It is not like me to make fun but I just can’t see a sanctioning body allowing him to fight in MMA. Even though he is a wrestler, I am waiting for the hoax announcement as it is April 1st….
by DJ on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This kid doesn’t have “balls” as some have said. He’s obviously got an ego problem. He is delusional to want to compete in MMA. He has to stick to non-striking sports. He will be in for a rude awakening.
by rob on Apr 1, 2009 9:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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