Paulo Thiago vs Jacob Volkmann promoted to UFC 106 televised card
by Jesse Holland on Nov 20, 2009 10:40 AM EST
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It looks as if "Christmas" will be coming to the televised card of UFC 106 as Jacob Volkmann (9-0) and Paulo Thiago (11-1) have been bumped up a slot to replace the now defunct Karo Parisyan vs. Dustin Hazelett bout at "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2" inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday night (Nov. 21).
Parisyan apparently couldn't take "The Heat," so UFC President told the talented-but-troubled Judo star to get his ass out of the kitchen -- permanently -- after Karo left Dustin Hazelett high and dry for the upcoming card.
The fact that this wasn't the first time Parisyan has backed out of a fight, coupled with the litany of recent fighter injuries and illnesses, likely sent White into a rage, prompting him to issue the Armenian a lifetime ban from the promotion.
One door closes, another door opens.
Volkmann was last seen at Bellator Fighting Championships back in May, submitting Kevin Knabjian via brabo choke in the first round of the promotion's sixth televised event.
In addition to Bellator, "Christmas" stayed busy by competing six times in 2008, including stints under the Max Fights and Xtreme Fighting Organization (XFO) banners.
Now Volkmann can thank Thiago Alves for this new opportunity, as "The Pitbull" got yanked from his fight with Paulo Thiago to rematch Jon Fitch -- who was stranded after Ricardo Almeida was injured and forced to withdraw from the event.
That didn't work out for Fitch either, but that's a different story.
The Constrictor Team product stunned the division with a TKO stoppage over Josh Koscheck at UFC 95: "Sanchez vs. Stevenson" in his Octagon debut last January. Fitch, friend and training partner of "Kos," was looking for revenge at UFC 100, where he handed Thiago the first defeat of his career.
He now stands at an even 1-1 inside the Octagon.
For all the latest on the UFC 106 fight card click here.
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I now have a headache from reading that story.
Promoted to the main card? These dudes better bring it.
by BNF on Nov 20, 2009 10:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I smell an upset
Volkmann will take this
by Lester The Pimp on Nov 20, 2009 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dana's a prick
WTF is he “tweeting” shit like this for?
There is a place in hell reserved for this idiot. I’m guessing that Satan has the most uncomfortable chair in the world reserved for Dana…..with an 8" black and white television that only plays Adam Finkelstein (the new president of the UFC) interviews, Fedor fights, and Skala music videos……all on Showtime!!!!!!
Pissed at Karo or not, Dana is an unprofessional, self serving, ego maniac.
What a douchebag.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
by introvert on Nov 20, 2009 10:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
“Dana is an unprofessional, self serving, ego maniac.”
Thats not news buddy.
Anyway Karo deserves all the shit in the world, I hope he never fights again and ends up living on the street scking dck for a living.
by Lester The Pimp on Nov 20, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Why so much hate for Karo?
I understand if people are pissed, but this whole “f$ck him” stuff is pretty messed up, IMO.
The guy has issues……everyone does.
It’s this type of inconsiderate thinking and judgement by fans of this sport that keeps this sport in the dark ages….IMO.
Does your shit not stink, Lester?
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
by introvert on Nov 20, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because he keeps taking fights and backing out at the last minute. He’s not getting injured in training, he just decides a day or two before the event that he doesn’t feel like fighting,e ven though it’s his job and he’s being paid more for one fight than alot of us make in a year. And this is not the first time he’s done this. That’s why Dana and everyone else hates on him.
I'm kind of a big deal.
by P-Dub on Nov 20, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's not the issue.
I know why Karo was dumped by the UFC, and I make no bones about him being dumped…it’s justifiable, and that’s not the issue.
Karo isn’t pulling out of fights for any other reason than having some persanol demons of some sort…whether it’s addiction, depression, or anxiety issues…..and for Dana “I really care about these guys” White to publicly humiliate someone over money and/or ego….. is utterly despicable.
I hope the next time Dana has a personal issue someone “tweets” it all over the place.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
by introvert on Nov 20, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His employee pissed in his face again
He has the right to be angry. Not sure what you don’t get about that. You need to stop worrying about what Dana does on Twitter. You are obsessed with the owner of a sports franchise. That isn’t healthy.
by jay. on Nov 20, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He has the right to be angry
Doesn’t justify acting like a piece of sh!t.
Just because you jerk off to a pic of Dana every night, doesn’t mean everyone does.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
by introvert on Nov 20, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Karma's a Bitch!
Karo “Paulo Filho” Paryisan!!!!!
Looks like Karma is catching up to Dana. Every single one of his cards falls apart, to the point were he has a $45 ppv card headlined by Tito who hasnt won a real; fight since I cant even remember who…and NO I dont count shammy as a real fight! Who was the last person Tito beat b4 shammy? We are talking about 5 years ago. His other headliner Forrest is coming off of 2 ko losses, the last one being what I thought was the most embaressing performance in a HUGE fight in the History of the UFC…..As if this main event wasnt bad enough, now Thiago vs, Volkman is on the main card! HAHAHAHAHA
by John G. on Nov 20, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why in the world would you laugh at fighters getting hurt and pulling out of fights? Coming from someone who wants to see good fights, I assume, that is a pretty stupid post. We are the ones suffering, not Dana. He will laugh all the way to the bank.
by BNF on Nov 20, 2009 11:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Because he is a bad human being who likes to attack people who have experienced a level of success he’ll never attain from the safety of his keyboard? Just a guess.
by argyle on Nov 20, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+100
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Actually, you could probably say the same thing about Dana “Twitter” White……sans the “success part”.
You kept making all the stops?
Well people kept ringing the bell !!!!!!
by introvert on Nov 20, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you guys would rather see Dana and the UFC fail/have less then great cards over seeing titles defended and fights like Fitch/Alves 2, for example.
Wow, just wow.
by BNF on Nov 20, 2009 12:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Go PT!
Paulo Thiago had a great camp at RKT – Real Kombat Team – and Minotauro Team – Nogueira’s brothers gym – in Brazil, besides respected Constrictor.
He will probably to keep the pace of fight standing to counter the wrestling attacks of Jacob.
Paulo deserves all the best.
"No one wants to be defeated."
by Eduardo Cruz on Nov 20, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear
should be a good fight. I think Thiago will take this 1.
by ElStIkO on Nov 20, 2009 12:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dana can act however the hell he wants. It is pointless to compare the UFC to MLB, NHL or the NBA. This is the fight game, not tennis. Dana may be a prick, but he is expressing the anger and disappointment that the true fans must feel. Too many canceled fights lately. It is depressing to think of all the great fights we were supposed to have this and next month. From everything I read (which I am sure is distorted to some degree) Karo lied to his fans. Yes, I was a Karo fan. Repeat, was. He was talking a big game like 3 days ago, then says he didn’t get his license because of his fines (months and months ago), then the NSAC says that isn’t the case. It is all a bunch of he said she said but that doesn’t negate the fact that he isn’t going to fight (last second) and his last fight got overturned due to all the crap he had in him. You are supposed to be a professional Karo. Dammit.
by Deuce02 on Nov 20, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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