MMA Quick Quote: Paulo Filho no-showed Bitetti Combat 6 because it didn't pay what he deserved
by Jesse Holland on Feb 26, 2010 1:01 PM EST
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"We didn’t have a financial agreement. The purse was too low comparing from what I’m used to receiving and it’s bad for the fighter’s career. [The media] said I’m having problems with drugs and medicines … You can test me and you’ll see … I’m great. I’m not worried with fighting in Brazil anymore. I like the event, Amaury is my friend, but this event doesn’t pay what I deserve ... If someone pays what I deserve, It’ll be my pleasure to beat him up"
Former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho tells Tatame.com that he wasn't getting paid enough to fight at Bitetti Combat 6 on Feb. 25 in Brazil, insisting his financial agreement wasn't worked out with the promoters beforehand, prompting him to no-show the event. The talented-but-troubled Filho has been all over the map, both figuratively and literally since his bizarre loss to Chael Sonnen at WEC 36 in November 2008 and hasn't faced a competitor even remotely close to his level of skill in over two years. Can he eventually reclaim his position as one of the world's top ranked middleweights?
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At this point he`d better take what fights he can. Because Im not sure anybody believes his story,or his skills these days.
Paulo, ENOUGH!
2 years ago you were hyped up to be the next
Monster out of the brazilian bandets club (nogs silva). Fast forward to present you are an out of shape, lack luster, MENTALLY WEAK, liar of a fighter. (Referring to not giving his belt to Chael)
Not fighting for money you don’t deserve is ridiculous. You are unproven and unworthy.
Go away until you get your act together
The Good Die Young
by SouthCaliStunNa on Feb 26, 2010 4:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Why does this guy always have an excuse?
He must BFF with Karo…what a waste of talent.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
He is the Brazilian Karo
Both are drugged up arrogant fuck ups who have burnt all bridges with the top promotions and will always be seen as wasted talents. The fact that I felt bad for Chael after the farcical fight with Paulo shows how little I think of the guy.
"Not a lot of professional sports down here (in Australia)"
"We just had our best season (of TUF) last season and it was season 10"
"Nogueira is probabaly the best HW of all time"
Dana White, proving that he's clueless about Australian sports, has never heard of Fedor and is still trying to hype up TUF 10.
soooo...you'd rather make no money?
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
He must get his drugs for free
He’s a headcase. Wasn’t long ago he was considered #2 MW in the world.
Is it not his manager that negotiates for him?
You do not agree to something before you sign on the dotted line? What an idiot.
LOL This^^^
I’m sure whatever he was being paid, it was plenty since he’s basically beating up bums for a hometown promotion.
Paulo Filho
Paulo Filho, I used to be a fan. No more. This is guy has been flaky for some time – ever since he was in the cage, not wanting to fight Chael Sonnen in 2008. I don’t believe his lies anymore.
What a goof ball.
WHAT AN IDIOT!
Umm
If you don’t think your being paid enough turn down the fight, don’t no-show.
Get some class.
Shogun lost a close decision! Everyone get crazy!
Where are your fookin' manners Paulo?!?
Think about how dumb the average person is, then realize that half of them are even dumber than that.
- P-Dub
by The Negation on Feb 26, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
paulo filho is still a force to be reckoned with...
i think him and ricardo arona are going to make huge comrbacks this year.idk why u calls calling him a crack head, didnt you hear him?Hes been clean!!!.
"When are people going to realize that G.S.P is half man half amazing!!!"
Peter Merino(myself)...no im not famous but my quote was published on the ufc website
by mmasavvy on Feb 26, 2010 2:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
More chance of Cro Cop and Big Nog fighting for the HW title than those 2 making successful comebacks
Arona’s been inactive for far too long and Paulo is just an absolute mess and sums up the term fuck-up.
"Not a lot of professional sports down here (in Australia)"
"We just had our best season (of TUF) last season and it was season 10"
"Nogueira is probabaly the best HW of all time"
Dana White, proving that he's clueless about Australian sports, has never heard of Fedor and is still trying to hype up TUF 10.
comeback...u guys calling him
sorry,im not rearted.lol.
"When are people going to realize that G.S.P is half man half amazing!!!"
Peter Merino(myself)...no im not famous but my quote was published on the ufc website
by mmasavvy on Feb 26, 2010 2:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
sorry,im not rearted.lol.
tanks for clear up taht. ICE CREAM!!
by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Feb 26, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
i think combacks was right
plural because you reffered to 2 fighters makeing a comeback…
Bas Rutten: He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Stephen Quadros: Yes, well many of the fighters have a black belt.
Bas Rutten: Yes, but in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you cant buy your belt like in say, Tae Kwon Do.
Stephen Quadros: Do you have any belts?
Bas Rutten: I have a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do.
by DrewMoney$$$ on Feb 26, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Im pretty sure the amount of money to be made for a fight is known for sometime in advance…bonuses not included…so if its not enough…DONT SIGN! After the Sonnen debacle I lost all respect for this guy, so I cant possibly lose anymore.
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
Who writes up these contracts?
And can I get in on it? Wouldn’t you love it if you just decided to not go into work one day because you thought you weren’t making enough money??
Filho – Wake up.
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