John Howard going for broke against Tamdan McCrory at UFC 101
by MMAmania.com on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 AM EDT
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"It was amazing ... Dreams come true. I still can’t believe it. Every day I wake up and I thank God, because for that to happen -- for someone to go to the UFC for the first time and get that ["Fight of the Night"] bonus -- is unbelievable.... It was a blessing from God because I was struggling. I was poor. I’m still poor. I made some money but I came from a poor background. I had to work hard for everything I have.... Back then [UFC 94], that type of money was life-changing. It helped me a lot to train harder and be more focused on my fights. I just thank Dana White and (UFC matchmaker) Joe Silva for that. It really helped me and my kids out so much.... I can give them something more than I had myself. It’s an opportunity to give them something better.... I’m trying to go for it again. I’m going for the win, but I’d like to go all-out for the bonus. I’m just going to try to go out there and do my thing."
UFC welterweight John Howard describes his troubles outside the Octagon and how his performance inside it is making life better for him and his three young daughters. Howard earned a $65,000 "Fight of the Night" bonus in his debut for the promotion against Chris Wilson at UFC 94 earlier this year, winning a unanimous decision and taking home a total of $71,000 for 15 minutes of hard work. The Boston-area native will look to keep the dream alive when he takes on Tamdan McCrory at UFC 101 from the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa., this weekend. He'll also look to extend his win streak to five against "The Barncat."
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I wonder is Dana will let Tamdan enter with Thunder Horse.
by Dr_D_Sanchez on Aug 7, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions
i dont think anyone is excited about this fight. Barncat does need a win though. Howard cuts from 200 lbs for his fights , he’s a big dude
by robbyc on Aug 7, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions
He looks huge there. Is he like 5’2 or something?
by PW on Aug 7, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
For an undercard fight, this fight is getting a lot of hype! I for one would love to see this fight.
by poyb on Aug 7, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions
Yes you can see it. All undercard fights are on ufc.com for 2.00 a piece. I will watch this fight. And I think its really cool that this guy walked in gets paid 3,000 bucks to fight in ufc? Wins makes it double to 6,000 but also walks away w/65,000 bucks for putting his heart into it. Good for him. Turned a possible 3,000 into 71,000.
by Daniel worby on Aug 7, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
But that being said, barncat is still and always will be the best nickname in mma. Ever!
by Daniel worby on Aug 7, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
barncat will use the force to win this fight.
by detroitnut313 on Aug 7, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions
anyone thats not pumped to see barn cat fight doesnt know enough about the ufc roster. this dude is cool and hes pretty skilled. i always like seeing him fight.
barn cat by sub
by masters on Aug 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
i just watched his fight again Chris wilson. Great fight and howard looked very impressive. if u havent seen the fight – go check it out, worth your time.
by MMA040 on Aug 7, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
I think Howard has what it takes to win this – check out his new fight highlight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p9ZzCM9EJQ
by pbigio on Aug 7, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
I think Howard has what it takes to win this one!
by pbigio on Aug 7, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
let me guess what u spent ur 71k on:
gold chain dat hangs low… ck
watch dat spins… ck
26 inch dubs for da honda… ck
diamond (well almost diamond) grill… ck
2 pur of air force ones… ck
fake nails, hairdid/extensions and dresses (i.e. muumuus) for fat/obese, I mean “thick”, wife… ck
don’t leave much for da kids.
by salmonBum on Aug 8, 2009 2:52 AM EDT reply actions
He sounds like a solid bloke. A good story even if he struggles against the “barn cat”……..shocking fight name….
by Rilly on Aug 8, 2009 7:32 AM EDT reply actions
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