Dana White: 'We deliver great fights'
by Jesse Holland on Nov 19, 2009 2:08 PM EST
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"The one thing no one can ever say is that we don’t deliver good fights. People always look at a card and say it’s not going to be any good. Then it ends up being the best card of the year. Just because Brock Lesnar is not in the main event doesn’t mean there won’t be great fights. If you’re a fight fan you want great fights. We deliver great fights."
UFC President Dana White responds to some of the recent criticism over his rapid-fire pay-per-view schedule that unfortunately has been ravaged by fighter injuries and other various illnesses and maladies. White contends that headlining bouts of Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin for UFC 106 and Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva for UFC 108 are more than deserving of main event status -- despite being promoted to that spot only after it was left open by Zuffa's first choice. Any card that isn't headlined by a current champion tends to draw the fans ire, but is the UFC simply a victim of its own success?
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Got that right
I’ve agreed to decrease ppv buys down to 3-4 per year until further notice. I have to stream, go over someone’s house or catch it on MMA.core the next day. I’m still watching all of them though.
The one and only Smitty...
If you are paying for it and watching it alone there is no way most people could afford it.
I just watch it with a bunch of friends at one of our places and split the cost and it’s always a good time with good fights and good MMA discussions. This card is actually pretty damn good top to bottom…even the 2 free fights on spike should be solid fights. I prefer main events that are title fights or at least #1 contender fights but the return of Tito is still a decent storyline.
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes."
by Buster Bluth on Nov 19, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
RT @danawhite: Karo Parisyan has fucked over the UFC, the fans and his opponent again!!! He will not be fighting ...
The one and only Smitty...
You post
At the same times as I do. Plus you usually quit posting at around 5. Just curious, nothing meant by it.
whats tough is the 7am to 9am...
cause I seem to be posting in reply to my own posts…haha…west coasters don’t even start posting till 12pm here
hey
I posted last night at 4am, 7 ur time. I’ll start posting for 10-15 min when I get home from work ok mac!
jay
start workin on the wife for May 1st in Montreal man…lets be ready for tickets when they are released
Started last night
As soon as I saw the thread about Lyoto and Shogun. I ran home and gave her the “I know I went to the first two and said I wouldn’t go to the next one but…” I’ll be going again for sure. I’m driving down this year again. If you want to come and get the tickets with me, you are definitely welcome.
took the train last year
I don’t suggest it to anyone. I thought it would be cool to not have to worry about traffic or anything. But it was boring as hell, really expensive and no smoking. I think at 83 we left Friday night and stayed in Belleville, woke up early to finish the drive into Montreal. That is the best way to do it.
He won't be.Two totles on one card in Canada, with the lack of title fights right now? No way.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
I took the train from Toronto to Montreal a few years ago. Got stuck sitting across from a bunch of teenagers tripping on acid, making a huge spectacle of themselves. I had a vicious hangover and tolerated it for a couple hours, then calmy leaned across the aisle and said “if you don’t shut the fuck up, you’re going to be peaking in an ICU”. The kid turned bright red and shut up. The people behind me applauded. Threatening teenagers is awesome.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Next time I'm out East maybe.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
Same.
But definitely Van, obviously. Depends if I can get time off in May.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Another panic attack or anxiety issuses
Dana tweeted that he gave a laundry list of reasons…You can bet it’s his anxiety again. This thing is officially paralyzing him and keeping him from living his life.
The one and only Smitty...
are you guys being serious?
“cutting down”
“not buying”
you guys all work, and its 50 bucks. Cut out steak dinners twice a week, not mma!
Really
I don’t think to many watch by themself either I would say on average 4 to five per household around $10 each The three main fights could be very entertaining and well worth it.
I agree
I think I’m one of the few who watch it myself or isn’t lame enough to charge anyone 10 bucks to watch at my house! But I dont have people over too often!
I've been watching them byself all along. This is the first time I've had to change things up.
The one and only Smitty...
great way to put it
Me too OJR, and smitty, I’m joking with you. Isn’t there something else you can cut out that costs 50 bucks a month and is not mma? Thats the way to do it!
That's basically what I say to friends who call to ask if they can watch the fights with me
I can’t concentrate on the fights when people are asking stupid shit.
Guys are girls?
When I watch with the guys like any other sporting event there is not much talking. The ocational comments come out on the action or lack of action. Don’t take any offence guys this is just question commy asshole or not how can you prefer to watch the fights alone? For me it’s a reason to get out with the buddies and have a good time especially on a Saturday night.
Concentration
Puck after smoking a couple, I find it hard to concentrate on the fights. None of my friends are die hard. They watch the fights, but don’t go online like an addiction. They don’t know enough to shut up. They always ask things like….Who did this guy fight last, who has he beaten, where did he fight before, who’s this Fedor guy and can he beat that Brock dude? Shit like that ruins the whole experience. When I pay 50 bucks for fights, I want to see and hear every minute of it. Plus I would never ask people to chip in, so why ruin even a second of a fight with free-loaders?
agreed
I’ve been smoking some really good weed on weekends, I’m so into the event, I can’t imagine watching with someone!
Wow,
that’s some serious ass pear in your profile OJ.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know why John hates the new format so much...
He was always bitching to mania or Holland about getting his posts out of mod.
Now his rants are instantly readable. You can’t fight progress, and I’m loving the new format. The old system was bush league.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
I love it too
I like John but he’s seriously gone over the edge with his complaining about things here…relax dude!
fuck that
i`ve been trying to post on here since genki sudo was young, and kept getting f`d off, this is the best thing to happen to mma since edith joined the ufc
by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 19, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Really
You guys don’t have any friends that come over n chip in to pay ? I have never missed a PPV since I started watching the UFC.
LOL.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Stop the world!!!!
I actually agree with Dana on this. The only reason being that Brock not being on the card doesn’t do anything to worsen the card. Never been entertained by Brock so far, so for me the card is no worse than it was with Brock on it.
Call me a hater, but watching a guy lay on another guy and do the “name twenty chocolate bars” chinese torture is not entertaining.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
I agree as well. Big name’s don’t necessarily make good card’s (they may sell PPV buys), good match-ups make good card’s. The UFC has really shit the bed on the last few cards. Randy vs Vera was a horrible match up and made no sense at all. The UFC really baffles me with their picks sometimes.
Good match-ups are fine and dandy, but I can see good match-ups on Bellator.
Good match-ups between elite fighters are what people will pay for. Admittedly, I will be buying this card, just like I have bought every card years now, because i am a total sucker and Dana has me by the balls. I simply can’t miss big live fights, and there are enough intriguing match-ups on this one (Lil Nog/Cane and AK/Kos) for me to bite the bullet. Internet streaming is fine for Showtimne Strikeforce cards (no Showtime in Canada), but I can’t have buddies over and watch a choppy feed on a PC monitor. Fight nights are sacred for me.
That said, this may be an entertaining fight, but it is the most irrelevant main event of the year. The other contenders were UFC 93 (Franklin/Hendo at 205) and UFC 96 (Rampage/Jardine).
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
with ya...
the bill only comes once a month. I’ll worry about it then if need be. I do understand however, that it is expensive. I personally don’t go out, or drink much. I smoke a ton of green sit, back relax and watch the fights. Sometimes guys come over but its on soo late that I usually just watch alone. Love it just the same.
also..
when friends do come over to watch with me, I get frustrated if they don’t know whats going on. Anybody else have this problem?
Yes.
I have two friends who have become somewhat MMA knowledgable (one is a guy I’ve trained boxing with since we were kids) and they are the only people I can stomach watching with. It’s become kind of a tradition at my place. Beer, fatties, snacks and sometimes even a cigar.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Same as me
That sounds exactly like me. I don’t drink, but I love to smoke. I would prefer to watch alone, or with one or two knowledgable friends. I’ve had friends come over who ask questions or shout at the tv, I can’t stand it. I like to just get nice and high and watch the fights alone. The price isn’t something I’m concerned about.
I’m with you on the greens part, jay. But adult beverages are also an essential part of the evening in my world. To each his own. Although sometimes I have to rewatch fights the next day to be absolutely sure how things went down! So what, it’s Sunday, nothing to do anyway. Man, I love not having kids sometimes.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
lol
I don’t like the taste, never have. Started smoking and haven’t stopped since. Way better for money, hangovers, driving.
You guys crack me up! Fn bunch of LW, lol. Green is WAY more expensive than boose when you’re an heavy smoker!
And for you guys that complaining about the price… well they are many ways to reduce the fees. You can buy for 5$ HD streams from a tons of sites that won’t shut down and you can put it on your big screen tv. Or if you guys could just get out a little more often you would know by now that they are satellite receivers (hot box) that you can get all the channels + PPV for free. That’s what I got and I haven’t payed cable for the last 10 years.
Haha,
You should watch an event with Kevin.
You guys will be pawning your TV halfway through the co-mainer.
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Just kidding Kev, I know (hope?) you’re still off the sauce.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
I get flamed lol
I mentioned that I usually watch fights with my wife, but got flamed.
Like I should be getting together with a bunch of guys with tattoo’s, shaved heads, and tapout t’s on, or else I am an idiot.
Nothing like someone basically saying that if I’m not attending a sausage party….I’m a loser.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
If your wife has at least one barb-wire tatty, Jesus bling and an extra-small Affliction shirt on it’s OK.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
“OMG it looks like he’s really hurting him! Why doesn’t that guy just get up? When is this overrrrrrr, Grey’s Anatomy is on!”
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Nov 19, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
I'm lucky
my wife has trained and loves mma! She knows what she’s talking about too!
loves football too!
She’s the biggest GSP fan and said the funniest thing last night (she texted me, was watching 105) she wants to donate a new suit to GSP! I couldn’t stop laughing!
absolutley
yes, people don`t come to my house to watch the ufc anymore, cos they don`t want to see two men rolling on the floor cuddling each other, but i think its my house, so i can do what i wan`t, lol:)
by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 19, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
lightweights
you can only really, truly appreciate a ufc event, whilst smoking, and drinking, whilst eating a a kebab, and with women on a 1 mile restraining order, until 8am the next day. call me old fashioned but other than holding up the round number and flashing their cleavage at the camera, and maybee fighting on strikeforce, they should be at home doing the dishes. is there anything i`ve missed?
by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 19, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
ok!!???
that is a complete lie, i`ve never jacked off any of my buddies, or anyone else who didn`t pay for it, and why can you not spend 1 night a week with your mates, i believe you are not telling the whole truth mr kevjack!!!
by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 19, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
nog
i think the nogs change places during rounds,
by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 19, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
BURN
Quality thread but Kev takes the funniest post of the night award.
Honestly I couldn’t give a toss who I watch MMA with, chances are I’ll be paying more attention to the TV and my beer than anyone around me and I’ll be chatting away whether there’s anyone there or not.
exactly
I wasn’t trying to be a dick, but ’women 1 mile away?"
my wife probably knows more mma than all your “mates” combined and I can get laid in between fights if I want… and yes I can do it that quick! lol
If you think Brock just lays on people
You don’t know anything about MMA. You should probably stop wasting your time watching, because obviously you aren’t learning anything. You’d be better off watching your beloved boxing.
You don’t know anything about MMA?
“You don’t know anything about MMA”….ha!!!!!
The prototypical response from a guy who thinks his penis is extended every time he says it.
Child…please.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
I'll download it thank you very much
pumped to see rumble and lil nog, but the main event will be a snooze fest and not worth paying for. spread out the events a little bit more and load them up with great fights, then i’ll cough up the dough.
Big fights
The UFC is trying to have big PPV but they keep getting the injury bug. There was one good fight on the 105 fight and the PPV buys have been way down since 101 even with there big named fighters. The UFC should go with 8-10 PPV’s a year instead of 14. They are trying to build guys up and it is not working. There depth in every division is questionable and they are running out of contenders. Dan Hardy getting a title shot is pathetic to say the least. With that said, I love the UFC but Dana needs to cut back. They are worth 2 billion for gods sake, they dont need 2 shows a month.
you want less?!
There should be fights every 2 weeks. As the sport grows the depth chart of fighters will do the same
there are fights every 2 weeks
between strikeforce, wec, ufc fight nights and tuf finales, i think there’s enough mma going around where i wouldn’t mind ufc cutting down the ppv’s and loading them up with big fights.
Karo's OUT
Just read that Karo has pulled out of his fight and is not going to fight with the UFC again…man does this guy know how to screw people over or what. To think I was actually pulling for him to win. DW said he’s paying Hazelett the fight purse and the win bonus cause it’s not his fault. That’s the right thing to do.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
dissapointed
i would rather see karo go out like a light, in a fight, rather than this. if he does`nt compete again it will torture him forever, and he deserves better than this, mental health obstacles fuck you up big time, but, your never to good to train. mma is at such a high level now that if you don`t commit 100% your fucked, and your going to get beat upon, no matter how talented you are
by freedomthrtyfve on Nov 19, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions
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