Herschel Walker: I can beat any TUF 10 heavyweight
by Jesse Holland on Sep 29, 2009 12:23 PM EDT
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"Who ever made [UFC President Dana White] the guy to measure athletic talent? I don't think (he) knows anything about athletic talent. He knows about fighters, which is different, but I will say this: He's running a show right now with heavyweights and I'll put dimes to donuts, all the heavyweights on his show right now I will beat. That's pretty easy to say. I always tell people put their money where their mouth is. Dana says I'm so old? Why doesn't he step into the ring with me?"
Recent Strikeforce acquisition and former NFL great Herschel Walker reacts to criticism from UFC President Dana White regarding the NFL great making a transition to mixed martial arts when he debuts for the San Jose-based promotion in January 2010. Walker, a Taekwondo black belt, maintains his athleticism will propel him to great heights -- and already puts him above any Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 heavyweight. Is the 47-year-old running back merely posturing? Or does Walker believe that all he needs is some decent chop-socky and a 40-yard dash to make it in the fight game? I guess we'll find out early next year. Anyone want to take a stab in the comments section on who his first opponent will be?
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He will get an easy one as his 1st
by Philly Blunt on Sep 29, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give him the guy that just lost to Werdum, Mike Kyle, right? He’s about the same quality as the TUF guys, and he’d knock this old fool out…
Seriously? He called out Dana himself?
by Synyster on Sep 29, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was talking to his grandchildren on a rocking chair when he was doing this interview.
you can fight in japan against ho man choi or jose canseco
by Mikeybear on Sep 29, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or against the tuf fighters we have seen so far, or eddie sanchez.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mike kyle is way better than any fighter that i have seen so far on tuf.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya that’s definitely true the talent we’ve seen so far on TUF has been really bad. This show is turning into more and more of a joke.
by frosnt on Sep 29, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone tell Herschel there’s no pads in the cage. He better make sure one of his fightin personalities come in the cage with him. He will get knocked out and forgotten within a year.
by knowone on Sep 29, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should have called this season tuf 10: cardio not necessary!
by brendan on Sep 29, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give him Kimbo for some black on black crime.
by Chalkbot on Sep 29, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Hershel fighting as a heavyweight? What weight class is he in?
by jay on Sep 29, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate when guys that are not in the UFC call out UFC fighters. It’s the easiest thing to do cause they know there is no way that the UFC would let the fight happen anyways so they get to look like tough guys. It’s like Shield calling out GSP and saying he wanted to fight the best to prove himself. When Shields was a free agent…where was his big mouth then?
by Buster Bluth on Sep 29, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A littl off topic but where have you guys been living under a rock? Jake Shields was never a free agent, he had a contract with Pro Elite and the contract was then sold to Strikeforce and lets be honest, the only “Interesting” fight for GSP at welterweight would be against Strikeforce talent. He has cleaned out the welterweight division in the UFC.
by markie on Sep 29, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m not mistaken Shields signed a new contract with EliteXC right before they went under and that was almost right after he called out GSP. If I’m wrong, someone correct me but nevertheless…why call out a fighter that you have no chance to fight?
by Buster Bluth on Sep 29, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But its okay for every other fighter under UFC contract to call out Fedor?
by markie on Sep 29, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
markie-
You really missed the point on this one!
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I get the point to Busters statement, and he makes a good argument. You should not call out someone from a promotion you can not end up fighting. Although Herschel was basicly called out by Dana and is just trying to defend himself, So really I don’t have a problem with that.
Jake should never have called out GSP while under contract to Pro Elite.
But the same goes for all these UFC Heavyweights that called out Fedor after the fact he had signed with Strikeforce. It’s a two way street it works both ways.
by markie on Sep 29, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The difference is that the UFC guys that call out Fedor actually want to fight him. Jake Shields called out GSP, just to make himself sound legit, but he knew all along he would get smashed.
by LJ on Sep 29, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry OJR-markie is right on this one. If Shields shouldn’t call out GSP, then Mir shouldn’t call out Fedor coincidentally right after Fedor signs with Strikeforce. It’s definitely the same thing. As far as what Herschel said about the TUF guys, I don’t think so. I would definitely pay a lot of money to watch him beat Dana’s ass though.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same goes for Walker. Dana’s been vocal about his feelings w/ Walker fighting, so he knows he doesn’t have a shot in the UFC, unless Dana decides to put him on TUF 14 at age 51.
by LJ on Sep 29, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you know the UFC fighters actually wanted to fight Fedor, but Shields didn’t really want to fight GSP? Since you guys have crystal ball’s hook me up with the Powerball numbers for tomorrow night.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Markie and dice most certainly are right. And I would love to see sheilds/GSP so whaaaaatever. Say what you’d like. You don’t kno if he isn’t confident enough to think he can hang with GSP.
Tell me penn was thinking what happened to him was gonna happen. Its a fighters mentality. Most truly believe in themselves. The ones that don’t, have troubles.
by Daniel worby on Sep 29, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
diceman..
that comment was awesome. TRUTH
by ralph on Sep 29, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“No, I get the point to Busters statement, and he makes a good argument. You should not call out someone from a promotion you can not end up fighting.”
That is what I was agreeing with. I could care less about Shields v. GSP analogy.
Sorry but that does not make me owned.
Points for trying, haters!
:)
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feel like a little trolling today, roy?
;)
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, so what do you think of the posters with bad syntax and sentence structure?
A product of the texting generation or is it a decline in the educational system?
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i am one of the bad ones, for me its just being lazy and at work.not that writing is one of my strong points i did better in math. for the rest i think texting might play a part.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting. People that hate math tend to be good at writing and vice versa. Weird.
What do you do for a living?
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to brag i am really good at math, i should have benn a accountant and have a iq over 130. i am a mri/ct tech. what do you do?
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
been^^^
see more being quick than a misspell it was a typo.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Claims analyst for the federal government.
A paper pusher with a fancy title.
I have never measured my IQ. I figured if I got through my university on some scholarships I am ok in the brains dep’t.
You in the USA, roy?
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Been to San Diego, San Fran and L.A. Beautiful state if you go to the right spots.
You are a lucky guy, roy.
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its nice but really expensive to live here. high taxes strict gun laws but the weather is great.one day i might move out of here but i am burried in mortages for now.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can relate.
Try Colorado. Another beautiful state. Sunshine 300 days a year, 4 seasons that are not too extreme and a scenic view everyday.
Soon as I can uproot, that’s my destination.
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking there or maybe new mexico it has some nice parts. but who knows.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Mexico = too hot.
Gotta run. Nice chatting with ya. Catch you in another thread!
by OJR on Sep 29, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you guys can marry, is that legal in any of those states? just kidding guys, I have a similar IQ to Roy and never used it, I get too bored too quick!
by kevin on Sep 29, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t be jelous i am sure ojr still has a thing for you.j/k
yeah new mexico is hot but some parts are nice and i am use to the heat.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buster — Not even UFC fighters. He’s saying he can beat the TUF fighters… and Dana White. Oh, that’s tough talk.
by MMACrossfire on Sep 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The UFC wasn’t always this restrictive. They use to allow quite of few of their fighters go out and fight against other promotions. That didn’t prevent them from making money or propel the competition to greater heights. The only thing that proved to us it that anyone can lose to anyone regardless of your primary org. Dana started this by running his mouth about H. Walker.
by delldog on Sep 29, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t call out UFC fighters. He called out Dana and the guys on TUF. While there might be some legitimate talent on this season, think of what performances we’ve seen in the first 2 weeks. Not too impressive. I’d bet Herschel would at least come into it in great shape and have a better showing than some of these first guys did.
by sudnvictory on Sep 30, 2009 5:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guarantee u all that Herschel Walker would beat the dog piss out of dana white, EASILY!!!
by deuce 4 on Sep 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll give Dana a puncher’s chance, plus apparently he trained BJJ before he got the UFC. Being a black belt in taekwondo is not that impressive, there are 12 year olds with black belts in tekwondo.
by fmx on Sep 29, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a 6th degree black belt. A Heisman trophy winner. Nearly qualified for the Olympics for a sprint relay. Was an Olympic bobsledder. For many years and possibly still to this day, the guys does 2,500 sit-ups and 1,500 push ups every morning. He’s a phenomenal athlete and a physical specimen. Does any of this make him a fighter? Nope but it does make you wonder how he would fair in a combat sport. Maybe he doesn’t do too well and certainly he’s got age against him but maybe he does make the transition easier. He’s not your everyday athlete by any means.
by sudnvictory on Sep 30, 2009 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
deuce — LOL! I think it’s the cheapest shot when a fighters (a big heavyweight, at that) calls out a non-fighter. Big talk there.
by MMACrossfire on Sep 29, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey deuce, so would I, what’s ur point?
by kevin on Sep 29, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Deuce did you look into a crystal ball to make that prediction.
by dandeman on Sep 29, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He lost to Joan Rivers!!!! He’s going NO where!
by JRE on Sep 29, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Mr Walker Eric Bishoff, 1998, and WCW want their quotes back.
by dandeman on Sep 29, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
make it happen Dana!
walker vs white ufc 110
war walker!
by drew on Sep 29, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oooh OUCH! Let’s not rip his arms off just yet!
by Ronin on a River on Sep 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its hard to say because we do not know anything about his training. We know he’s athletic but can he bang on his feet or can he threaten or just survive on the ground… no idea on either. As a Viking fan, I hope he get’s destroyed lol.
by Edgecrusher71 on Sep 29, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it wasn’t Walker’s fault that Minny’s front office was/is full of morons that traded a boatload of players and picks for him. Dallas fans everywhere, myself included, will be eternally grateful for their idiocy.
by PW on Sep 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s right though. Dana doesn’t have the right to say anything about Hershel. Dana would get KTFO if he faced him in a cage. Also Hershel nailed it when he said this season of TUF has a bunch of brutal fighters on it. So far from the fights we have seen Kimbo is probably the favorite and that is sad.
by jay on Sep 29, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You think Kimbo would beat Rashads guy who fought on the first episode??? I dont. That dude is a very solid wrestler who would kill Kimbo.
by belfort_fan on Sep 29, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
belfort fan, you thought that was good wrestling? He kept doing the exact same move, over hand right fake-go for the double leg. I can’t believe that dude kept falling for it. He may have looked good to you because he was fighting the biggest can ever shown on tv, that includes all toughman contests and amateur shows.
by jay on Sep 29, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A few comments need to be made here.
Jay, yes Dana does have the right to say that, most professional NFL scouts couldn’t play a down of football in the NFL if their life depended on it but that doesn’t mean they have no say in being able to see talent. The reason Dana shouldn’t say much is because we haven’t seen Walker yet but come on the safe money is on that he is not going to be that good. If I am wrong than good for him but it only makes sense.
Also that wrestler is a good wrestler Jay, and why use what is working. It is not his fault that the guy couldn’t defend the same thing over and over, I would have done the same thing, don’t fix something that aint broke. With that said, that wrestler needs to figure out something else to do besides lay n pray.
by Edgecrusher71 on Sep 29, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scouts also don’t go around bashing guys that can’t play. They mark them off their list and move on. If Dana had an ounce of tact I would repect him much more. As it is he’s an egomaniac that spouts off at the mouth about stuff he doesn’t know about. There’s often no point to the crap that comes out of his mouth.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edgecrusher. I meant that Dana shouldn’t be spouting off about a guy he hasn’t seen fight. Herschel probably sucks but that really isn’t any of Dana’s business. I’m not a Dana basher(more of a ’hugger) but the guy needs to worry about the UFC and not some 47 year old dude trying to stay active in his old age. Diceman said it perfectly, there is no point to some of the things he goes off about. Case in point the Rampage debacle, Page would have still been fighting in March if Dana would just settle down a little bit. As far as that wrestler, we will have to agree to disagree. I personally thought he was boring and slow, he should have finished that bum he was fighting quick, if he were good himself.
by jay on Sep 29, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be so sure, Dana holds a black belt in the deadly art of boxecercise. Remember Tito wanted nothing to do with him lol
by attakdog on Sep 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Good one. I did “bada-bing” for you on my end. :)
by MMACrossfire on Sep 29, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herschel Walker must be bloody old, the poor old duffer’s going senile if he believes he could beat Roy Nelson et al. I’d only give him a 20% chance against Kimbo. Keep dreaming Hersch.
by attakdog on Sep 29, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dout he would ever beat nelson but i would give him a good chance against everyone i have seen so far.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy’s like 87 with no MMA experience. Okay he was a great athlete in his youth, but not now. The guy should quit worrying about Dana and TUF crew and start worrying about more relevant things for a man of his age like arthritis and impotency.
by attakdog on Sep 29, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah at 47 he probally shouldn’t be trying to fight but i would take hium over the crap i have seen so far on tuf and thats sad for them.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being athletic is good and all but can he take a punch. Sorry Walker you can’t wear your helmet in the cage
by mr-fancypants on Sep 29, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Why doesn’t he step into the ring with me?” WHAT´S WRONG WITH YOU? ARE YOU A RETARDED OR SOMETHING?
yOU SHOULD RESPECT dANA wHITE mOTHERf.+*%@!!!
by ThiagO on Sep 29, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell should he respect Dana White after the crap Dana said about him? Give me one good reason.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me say this about Herschel; he was one of the most amazing athletes ever, not just football players- athletes. He was a decathlete and sprinter in college, I saw him almost beat The Carl Lewis in the 60 yd dash at an indoor meet in ‘82. He’s a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been kickboxing. He’s more of an athlete than Brock Lesnar or most of the guys in the UFC. HOWEVER, he is 47 years old! 10 years ago I think he could have pulled this off. But not now!
by Wes on Sep 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it really is his age that he has to consider, other than that i think he would have done well.
by roy on Sep 29, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I give him two fights in Strikeforce, tops. Then he retires from MMA.
by MMACrossfire on Sep 29, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old legends definitely die hard. Herschel was most definitely a beast, no arguing that. What’s that old saying…….“The older I get, the better I used to be.”
by CL on Sep 29, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herschel Walker was one tough son of a bitch. Unfotunately he is way past his prime. I would imagine that he could probably kick Wes Shivers ass considering that Shivers couldn’t comb his hair without getting gassed. Maybe Strikeforce will match Walker up with Tank Abbott or Ken Shamrock. Stranger things have happened.
by Bruce Leroy on Sep 29, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Herschel is a black belt and has trained for years. I don’t think he’s ever faced anyone in a real MMA fight. His best chance would to fight Dana. Kimbo has beat real MMA guys like Tank (even though he was way past his prime). He should try out for the next season of TUF and let his actions do the talking. He’s pretty old to talking all that smack!
by smarta$$ on Sep 29, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to say that Dana is probably the biggest douche bag when it comes to people crossing over. He spoke so much shit about Kimbo and Kimbo is the highlight of TUF for this season, WTF?! He uses harsh words towards everyone and I agree with Herschel STFU and step in the ring… IF you are going to trash talk someone do it after they demonstrate their skills (or lack of). Dana needs a good ass whoopin’ from some ‘nobody’ like he likes to call them.
Dana and SPIKE or out of their minds when they think that this season of TUF is close to good. It pains me to watch the fights b/c everyone sucks. The guys Rashad trains with are horrible as well, the one guy in the first fight couldn’t even finish that big doof. I think Herschel would do better than most of them.
by Jorge on Sep 29, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Without knowing the facts, none of us know. Does he have ju-jitsu experience? If he’s secretly been training for a decade he could shock us all. If not, he will seriously get Ko’d. How about a future bout with Shaq?
by mmaav on Sep 29, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What does jujitsu have to do with his chin?
by JoePlumber on Sep 29, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read in a previous article that he was a 5th degree Black Belt in TKD. IF that’s true, it would mean he’s got better strking credentials that Machida and can definitely handle himself on the feet. As for his age, if Randy can still hang with the best guys in the world at that age, why not a world-class athlete like Walker! I’m very curious to see what this old-head can do. Nobody will be surprised if he gets his butt handed to him by another Seth Petrazelli, but I won’t be surprised either if he turns out to be a legitimate fighter.
by Ronin on a River on Sep 29, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“better strking credentials that Machida”
Lol. Even if that were true, difference is Machida’s been practicing MMA for years and adapted his style specifically for MMA. The days of decorated strikers just turning up in MMA and achieving anything are long, long gone.
Randy’s still up there competing for sure, but he’s a freak occurrence. Look at the scores of former stars and champs who are younger than him who can’t hang anymore. There is zero chance of a 47 year old guy coming into the sport for the first time and ever achieving anything, ZERO CHANCE!
by attakdog on Sep 29, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are 100% wrong. There is one thing I PROMISE he will achieve, higher ratings on CBS for Strikeforce.
by JoePlumber on Sep 29, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just sayin…Machida ain’t got 5th degree nuthin’. 5th degree CREEPY maybe. I’m not claiming Walker could beat Machida, just that on paper he has better credentials as a striker. (Just like Kos has better credentials than GSP as a wrestler.) And with his athleticism, it wouldn’t surprise me if he still had the cardio and strenght of a Randy Couture.
by Ronin on a River on Sep 29, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think I’d necessarily classify Walker as a better striker. Machida’s a black belt in shotokan karate. Also he trains with a black belt in TKD. His name is Anderson Silva. True, Walker was athletic back in the NFL, but how is he at 47? People keep forgetting the toll that playing football professionally has on your body. I hate to say it, but Walker was brought in as a publicity stunt to hopefully pull in a few viewers. Is he a good guy? Oh yes. Can he fight? That remains to be seen. For all we know, an athletic commission could deny him a license based off of previous injuries.
by n4 on Sep 29, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does he have better striking credentials than Machida? Are you on crack? Seriously that is the craziest comment I’ve seen on this site bloody hell, he’s a 47 year old man with no experience in competetive martial arts, Machida is a master of his father’s own version of karate and has not only KO’d opponents but barely been hit by his opponents.
Laughable that a 47 year old former NFL player has been signed up by the second biggest MMA promotion in the US after no professional experience in the sport on the back of success in a martial art that has had no success in this sport. The fact that he challenged Dana White, a promoter not a competitor, shows to me that this clown is only here for the publicity and SF only signed him for the ratings. It’s one thing when you do that for someone on a reality show with some professional experience or a freak athlete with legitimate success in a martial art that is one of the most important parts of MMA but when you sign a 47 year old to make his professional debut it’s laughable. Almost as bad as Dream signing up Jose Canseco. Seeing how 2 of the 4 NFL players on TUF have struggled badly with the pace of MMA, I’m expecting the much older Walker to have the same problems only this time it will be on a legitimate card.
by David W-S on Sep 29, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, There are 12 year old’s with black belts in TKD. Belts have nothing to do with your striking level, especially in TKD. So he took some classes and said “HaIYAH!” and kicked the air a few times and did some forms. Doesn’t mean he can strike at all…
by Goob on Sep 29, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is just doing this so he can get Dana’s attention. He wants to fight for the UFC and he knows he probably only has no more than 3 years that his body can take any kind of pain…
Who would be on Walker’s level anyway MMA-wise? How about Canseco vs Walker. Or Shaq vs. Walker. Anyone want to see this? I don’t.
by remedy on Sep 29, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikeforce should put him on the CBS card in november against a a guy with one or two fights under his belt it could end up being the most entertaining fight of the night for the uneducated MMA fan.
by Puck Head on Sep 29, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“uneducated mma fan”, wtf? I take it you are an “educated mma fan”. H. Walker was a constant on the old pride shows, and according to him he’s been training for years. so I’m quite sure that he have a better idea what he’s getting into than you’re thinking. I’m sure his pride won’t let him make a complete @ss of himself. He’s donating all of his earnings to charity so there’s not a financial motive.
by delldog on Sep 29, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t Herschel also admit to having multiple personalities?
by Andy on Sep 29, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone Strikeforce is sure he can beat. Maybe Art Jimmerson.
by ProCannonFodder on Sep 29, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, way to start off his MMA career or should I say lack there of ..He hasnt even fought yet and he is calling people out. Did anyone watch Marcus Jones almost die in the first ep. of TUF?? These football players are amazing athletes but MMA is a different sport. Walker, being 47, might not have the ’MMA" cardio to fight top tier guys.
by robbyc on Sep 29, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus hasn’t fought yet, are you talking about training? I think I missed it.
by jay on Sep 29, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comparing the conditioning of a lineman to that of a running back is not wise.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’ll get a walk through first. probably ken shamrock.
by leyton on Sep 29, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well if you want to compare it to other ridiculous things, here is a headline for you: Randy Couture signs with the CFL, says he is better then all players on NFL practice squads and wants to face Roger Goodell in Battle of the Network Stars
by Tappi on Sep 29, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How about Couture signs with the CFL and Goodell starts cursing up a storm and talking all sorts of crap about Couture? That’s more like it.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t talk shit about Herschel, he was mainly talking shit about Strikeforce.
by Kevin @ The Liberty Handbook on Sep 29, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well considering he was talking shit about Strikeforce signing the guy, it’s pretty fair to say that he was indirectly insulting him. And since when is it not an insult to suggest someone fight an opponent that’s in a wheelchair? The stuff he said was dogging Herschel out.
by Diceman on Sep 29, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good for u hershel DANA WHITE IS A PUSSY!!! he talks the most shit of anyone i have ever seen and if u guys think DAna is a tough guy in real life then u guys are just as fake as him.
by zack on Sep 29, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t need to fight anybody with a name or a proven record. He doesn’t even need to win. All he needs is his name in the TV Guide. Most people have never heard of Mmamania, Sherdog, Bloodyelbow, or Fedor. They’ve heard of CBS and Hershel Walker though. And that’s all that Scott Coker needs to know. Dana is just drumming up free press for Strikeforce. They talk about Strikeforce at Strikeforce press conferences, they talk about Strikeforce at UFC press conferences. Not a bad deal for Strikeforce. And evertime the media covers it you know they’ll make sure to give you the date of the fight once it’s scheduled, that’s just good reporting and part of the story. Everytime Dana opens his stupid mouth I would bet he turns thousands on to Strikeforce that haven’t heard or followed it before. I can see people sitting on their computers saying “What’s he so mad about? Click on that Strikeforce link and let’s see what all the cursing is about.”
by JoePlumber on Sep 29, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hershel Walker and Dana White, the blind leading the blind
by 44DD on Sep 29, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish he would just return to football instead and help the redskins who only had 65 rushing yards against detroit. Wlaker want a challange there is one for ya.
by hatteras on Sep 29, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im looking forward to seeing this guy having convulsions on the canvas.
by Lester The Pimp on Sep 29, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
$100.00 says Dana wuses out and won’t fight Herschel…even after talking so much trash. But, what’s new?
by introvert on Sep 29, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana’s going to say’ "This is a sport for f*ckin’ professionals. I’m getting the best MMA fighters in the world, why participate in a f*ckin’ freak show? “That’s stupid” I run a business that’s what I do’. “The only way Herschal’s ass is coming into the f*ckin’ UFC is if he wins TUF!!” Dana’s going to look for another big rating for next seasons TUF, maybe more NFL players and notable names.. etc, new TUF marketing strategy.
by DAVE A on Sep 29, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone brought up a good point. i’m pretty sure slamming your head day in and day out(even with a helmet ) has to leave you with a pretty vunerable dome. how many concusions do you think these nfl guys have had in the past?
i think hershal needs to get a fight under his belt before he starts calling out guys.
by Conan the Barbarian on Sep 29, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s calling out Dana…how many warm-up fights do you think he would need? lmao
by introvert on Sep 29, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walker should really be fighting with DMX in the Alabama show but I think he’s intoverted for even thinking Dana would waste his time with him lmao.
by Puck Head on Sep 29, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Athlete athlete athlete so WHAT!!!! Its not bloody athletics its mma, which incase you guys have forgotten is a combat sport! No sprinting, shot putt, long jump or high jump required…..
by mo on Sep 29, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he contradicts himself alot when he talks..
by guyverbob on Sep 29, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which personality will Hershel use for these fights?
by Dawggone on Nov 4, 2009 9:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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