MMA Quick Quote: Gegard Mousasi may just go to the UFC
by Adam Wagner on Jul 25, 2009 12:23 PM EDT
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"Well, what can I say? It’s ridiculous. Because (of) one idiot, we all have to pay for that. Fuck it. Maybe I ... I don’t know ... Maybe I’ll go to the UFC. It’s ridiculous that this has to happen. I’ve been preparing for weeks now."
-- Gegard Mousasi expresses his frustration to Fight Network Radio over the cancellation of the Affliction: "Trilogy" event (and eventual collapse of the promotion), which followed the announcement that heavyweight title contender and main event participant Josh Barnett had tested positive for steroids. The cancellation hits Mousasi (25-2-1) especially hard, as he was hoping to make his United States debut and add to his 12-fight win streak in a highly anticipated match up against Renato "Babalu" Sobral. Before he can even think of heading to the Octagon, however, he has to finish what he started with the Dream "Super Hulk" tournament. Mousasi is set to face Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (6-4) in the semifinals of the open weight competition on Oct. 6.
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If by 1 idiot he means Tom Antecio, he’s right. You can’t blame Josh Barnett, it’s afflictions fault that they feel they are to weak with one less match!
by kevin on Jul 25, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions
They’re both to blame to be honest, Barnett for cheating and ruining the main event and Atencio for pulling the PPV altogether so he can advertise his t-shirts on UFC shows. They are both a disgrace to the sport.
by David W-S on Jul 25, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring him over after he is finished with the hulk tourney, which he will win! Give him someone like Jardine or Forrest… then if he wins, a title shot. Who wouldn’t love to see Mousasi vs Machida?!
by ---Caesar--- on Jul 25, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Jardine or Forrest and if he wins a title shot? holy crap match Tito up with one of those two and he is basically guaranteed a title shot… Jardine and Forrest ain’t that good
by RoB on Jul 25, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
But who’d want to see Tito get handled by Machida again?
by MoonUk on Jul 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ok Rob, I forgot that Forrest isn’t good, he only beat Shogun and Rampage and was LHW Champ, my bad
by ---Caesar--- on Jul 25, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, Mousasi better line up with the rest of ’em!
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 25, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
What I like most about Mousasi is that he finds a way to win from any position. A trait I’m sure he picked up from training consistantly with Fedor. This kid is dangerous from anywhere. I’m glad some of you guys put me on to him a ways back because I was definately sleepin’ on the dude.
by Machine on Jul 25, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah he beat them you’ll read that on paper, but reality is that Shogun wasn’t himself and he also proved that against Coleman and Forrest was given a controversial decision over Rampage who had a bad night too, not excuses only facts… Forrest is good but he’s not great
by RoB on Jul 25, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Page had a bad night because Forrest took him out of his ryhthm using leg kicks etc. Im a huge fan of both Rampage nd Forrest but although the fight was close, Forrest made him look worse, that being said i thought Rampage could have taken it.
by irishlilpete on Jul 26, 2009 3:58 AM EDT up reply actions
shit do i ever want to see this guy in the ufc. id like to see him go against a rich franklin or a forest griffin and than a rampage or rashad and than if he can get past them machida
by Jared on Jul 25, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully the fact that he is managed by Fedor’s people doesnt keep him out of the UFC
by JOhn G on Jul 25, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, is he really managed by Fedors guys. That sucks. If he gets signed then I guess it is just Fedor. Which I think it may be. Hopefully he gets signed and gets somewhat of a relationship with Zuffa and they can get Fedor in the octagon.
by Bluepit on Jul 25, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Its good to see that fighters are finally getting fed up with stupid ass orgs. Fighters can only be expected to show so much loyalty. When you cant manage to put scheduled fights on and start costing fighters money instead of paying them they are going to go where they know things will get done. The UFC is going to totally benefit from this. Fighters may not get as much as they could else where but they will get their fights when scheduled and they will always be paid.
by NorthStar on Jul 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
can’t blame the t-shirt guy for doin what he knows makes money….
the best question out of all of this would be:
how many douchebag tools will think it’s once again acceptable to wear ANYTHING affliction to a bar?
by sanshouer on Jul 25, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be like solving pie, it just keeps going and going with no end in sight. lol
by Drew on Jul 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
you can’t blame barnett for taking something thats banned? this isn’t japan and we have athletic comm. california being the strictest. barnnet is the idiot
by sac165 on Jul 25, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess he should have said 2 idiots
by el mexicutioner, formerly the mexicutioner on Jul 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
To all maniac not coming to ufc 101, I will promise you one thing.. I will kick John G in the face! Mark my word! I’ve been coming here since ufcmania, And I’M sick and tired of this piece of sh@t!!!!!!
by John G WORKS FOR ZUFFA!lol on Jul 25, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
ok ok..thats enough attention for ya…either reveal yourself or f*ck off
by McArthur on Jul 25, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been coming here that long too and have also wanted to kick John in the face, but… I got his back (not that it means much to you), so you better have a big friend with you!
side note, this is what I was afraid would happen when we planned this trip, and it’s kinda pussy to post under a different name when threatening!
by kevin on Jul 25, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not Barnett’s fault for roiding??? If I’m Atencio I think pretty seriously about suing his dumb ass.
by PW on Jul 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s not pay any more attention to this douchebaggery. Back to the thread…
by DSmith on Jul 25, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope you realize I am a MONSTER hommie! lol I am THE BIG FRIEND, KEVIN! lol
by JOhn G on Jul 25, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Buddy your threats are all over the site, you’re not to smart eh?
by RoJ on Jul 25, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is that roundmouth anyway?
by el mexicutioner, formerly the mexicutioner on Jul 25, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
is this guy serious??
funny how u dont put ur original screen name, pussy~
maybe i should bring my gun to 101?? lol
trolls get bashed enough on this site, and now u want to get jumped by 15 maniacs??
by stinky~fingers on Jul 25, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this guy must be one of the old timers that used to bitch with John all the time. Someone like MoreThanUFC…
by MoonUk on Jul 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Monster?lol So I guess there wont be any problem then?
by John G WORKS FOR ZUFFA!lol on Jul 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Im 27. Hopefully my street fighting days are behind me, but you are more then welcome to attack me. Test me if you want, I wouldnt suggest it though!
by Jizz dollar on Jul 26, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
careful man kevin might try to act tough with u..
by guyverbob on Jul 25, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn’t it mainly Showtimes fault. There are many factors but it doesn’t take away the fact that Josh is an idiot for taking roids.
by Bluepit on Jul 25, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah…and to hear Pat Militech say on inside mma that this card is one of the best put together is funny.
by Realmma on Jul 25, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I think someone should send a sexual predator after Barnett, just call in bro rape
by Lucas on Jul 25, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
want to send a sexual predator after me? preferably female, 6 foot, swedish…
by brendan on Jul 25, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Mmmmm, Swedish….[ala Homer Simpson]
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 25, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Well said Gegard, Josh and Tom let you down badly. I didn’t even think that Gegard was an option for the UFC because of his Dream commitments so this sounds promising, he’d be a huge signing.
by David W-S on Jul 25, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
pull out of the tourney for “injury” he already vacated the title
by randy murders on Jul 25, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope he signs
by el mexicutioner, formerly the mexicutioner on Jul 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
Do any of you guys think that some of the Affliction fighters will head to Strikeforce? Think Fedor might fill in against Werdum on August 15th?
by Diceman on Jul 25, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions
maybe, but fedor won’t go unless the show is all about him..
by guyverbob on Jul 25, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mania…this must be a record breaking week for posts
by McArthur on Jul 25, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions
That’s what interns are for. Well, that and blow jobs ;)
by PW on Jul 25, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone remember back in the ufcmania days when they used to do lists for who had posted the most.
John
Kevin
MR nc192-???
V_Mike
were always the top posters.
by MoonUk on Jul 25, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I wasn’t born yet durin’ those prehistoric times, hehehe! :)
by Syd[a.k.a."The Negation"] on Jul 25, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
MOONUK. some of the names you listed were not even here back when it was ufcmania, they just claim to be to sound cool. it was more like this.
MTUFC.
C-WAR.
MR NC-17.
TOMMY.
WILDBILL.
EARHART.
YOUTAPPED.
B.W.
THE ANAMOLY.
Violent Mike.
P.W.
JV. and many others(in no particular order, and sorry if i left out a few. alot of people wont remember these name b/c they were not here yet. not going to name names b/c THEY know who they are. i can remeber when a 100 post or more was huge and that was on a sat ufc ppv night, i can rember when mania used to crash all the time too lol. and when they and junkie were not bitter enemies. he.he.and believe me when i tell you this, it’s the quality of post, not the quanity, peace! :)
by JB on Jul 26, 2009 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions
plus- i dont even think most of the peole who used to post here when it was ufcmania, the ORIGINAL maniacs even post here anymore. oh-well, thats the way of internet blogging.
by JB on Jul 26, 2009 4:28 AM EDT up reply actions
All journalist and fans should should start putting some pressure on Fedor now. If he doesn’t sign now, he’ll never be in the UFC.
Journalist should be asking tough questions and tell him that his fans don’t want him fighting Hong Man Chois in Japan.
by natas on Jul 25, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions
Would Strikeforce let Bablou fight Mousasi on August 15th for a non-title fight. One fight contract for Mousasi with Strikeforce, finish the Hulk tournoment with Dream and then sign with the UFC.
That would be the best case situation for the fans.
Make it happen!!!
by luke on Jul 25, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
Do it Gegard. Do it. Machida vs Mousasi…I’d skip a lot of shit to watch this fight.
by Jason on Jul 26, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
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