UFC Quick Quote: 'The Blue Collar Bad Ass' is a real fighter -- not an athlete who fights
by Jesse Holland on Apr 14, 2010 12:10 PM EDT
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"The whole New York Badass thing is a gimmick more than anything, but I am getting older now—I will be 34 when I next fight. Being a punk at 24 is cool but now I think it's tired. I'm not a punk or a wise guy I am a regular guy, a blue collar guy, and a hard worker and that's my real personality. I think people are starting to like me, even Joe Rogan seemed to want me to win my last fight. Now I am just being myself and I think the real fight fans like that and appreciate me. I never look for a way out in a fight, I am a real fighter I am not just an athlete who fights. I have a four-fight contract but I need to start winning or I know I will get cut. I don't want to get cut by the UFC because it took me six long years to fight my way back. I have always wanted to finish my career in the UFC and I wouldn't want to be released now as it would be a long hard road back. I don’t know what I will do when my career ends, I don’t want to think about it. I wanted to make enough money to be able to retire but I am going to have to win a lot of fights if I am going to do that."
Longtime UFC and mixed martial arts veteran Phil Baroni checks in with Bleacher Report from his training grounds in Phuket, Thailand. The artist formerly known as "The Best Eva" is facing an uphill battle against today's newer generation of well rounded fighters. Baroni is trying to keep up with the times and complete his arsenal -- but is it too little, too late? Can the NYBA make one last run before hanging up the gloves?
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He's growing on me too. I've always thought he was funny, now I admire his heart.
I hope he wins a couple fights.
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
sup jay..
hows things been on here and stuff??
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
Hey bob.
I only get on here for my lunch at work now. Half hour during the day and maybe an hour at night.
I’m going to 113 with a few of the other Maniacs on here, so that is pretty sweet. How’s school and stuff?
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
hey its all good..
wish i cud go with u guys and stuff too but the whole other contry thing gets in the way, im getting lazy at skool and stuff but im gonna ask a girl out so that works..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
LOL
Ask a girl out? How old are you and what country do you live in Bob?
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
im..
18, and in america, haha u think thats bad u shud see how i look, srry for sayign my personal life on here its usually sumthing no one wants to hear on here..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
bob, Don't worry what people think on here. If you haven't noticed MMA isn't the only thing people talk about on here.
Are you a white American? I get the feeling English isn’t your first language?
And like Onemansyn said, good luck with the lady.
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
meah i actually found it interesting young man
Best of luck with the girl. Let us know how it turns out.
World Worb 3
by daniel worby on Apr 14, 2010 12:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Worby, we talk about whatever we want whenever we want, right?
I hope he gives this young lady a shocker and sends pics. LOL
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
Worbs, the non blonde in your pic looks like my girl. But let me guess...you hooked up with the blonde, right?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
i hooked up with the one on the left ya
I’ve had her in a few of my pics on here lots. She’s my best friend too so. The one on the right unfortunately is off limits. But FUCK do I spank it to her sometimes lol.
World Worb 3
by daniel worby on Apr 14, 2010 1:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not true, GB. Feel free to post what you want (as long as it does not get you banned). Maniacs bs here all the time (including me).
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
rest of Baroni quote:
“I cut 21 pounds in 36 hours for that [Sadollah] fight and I feel like I lost a lot of power at 170 pounds. It was my first fight in the UFC for six years and I was so stressed out and nervous. It was a must win situation so all I did was punch, I didn’t use wrestling or any of my other skills.”
“[After the loss] Before coming here [to train in Thailand] I was not doing what I should have been doing, I was living a bad lifestyle. I spent three months drinking and gambling and eating. I lost a lot of money and I realized I have an eating problem, you could call it a disorder.”
“When I first came here I couldn’t go two rounds on the pads because I was so out of shape but today I managed eight rounds.”
interesting that Ricardo Almeida is dying to avenge the loss of Renzo against Hughes. He said that there is no fight he wants right now more then the Hughes fight! No doubt in my mind that almeida would beat Hughes!
jon Jones said all kinds of fans wanthim to face anderson Silva next!
Good stuff, John G.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
cool cool Bargnani.
last name ever, first name greatest.
like a sprained ankle, boy i ain't nothin to play with.
They should have kept Trigg and have the two of them fight
Since the UFC seems to like “legends” type matches lately.
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
by Buster Bluth on Apr 14, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep Trigg so 2 mediocre guys that belong in a regional promotion can fight on a PPV??
I was shocked when it was announces Baroni was coming back. He has tons of heart and he won’t quit that’s for sure… Amir brutalized him and it went to a decision.
But honestly, what does he offer the UFC’s WW division? Not much. If he’s top 20, it’s only because the UFC only has 20.
Trigg has been cut for a while
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.
by McArthur... on Apr 14, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i think he meant it like:
So you think they should have kept Trigg so 2 mediocre fighters ………
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tube Man
by PSYQO78 on Apr 14, 2010 12:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am a real fighter I am not just an athlete who fights.
Don’t worry Phil, nobody will ever confuse you for an athlete.
An athlete can make it up the ring steps without requiring supplemental oxygen.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Apr 14, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
he looks so different here, i thought it was someone else
I loved Baroni’s hand speed but, he never evolved. He is a likeable character
Phil sucks...nice guy or not he's brutal
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.
C'mon Mac.
Nobody makes fun of Tito because he sucks….Oh wait a minute, yes we do. LOL
I’m going to e-mail you tonight.
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
Baroni is the Man!
Tito sucks!
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
-1
+1
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tube Man
by PSYQO78 on Apr 14, 2010 12:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
∞?
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
- Baroni is the man
+Tito sux
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tube Man
by PSYQO78 on Apr 14, 2010 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i am dense today. thanks for the translation. :)
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Typical Eagles fan. :)
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Duh Bears!
Sorry, Da Bears.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Unfortunately, you had it right the first time. :(
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
But you have Cutler!! Oh wait, you have Cutler...
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
anytime Murph!
I have those days too
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tube Man
by PSYQO78 on Apr 14, 2010 2:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's not a BAD fighter, he has good technique and power.
He just gasses(like you said).
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
Funny, I thought he was a roider
Psst
Nanlodrone
Filippo Baroni !!
I just wish he didn’t have the old school body builder physique, it takes away his whole gas tank and you can’t get one once you’re getting old..
anyway, forza italia.
last name ever, first name greatest.
like a sprained ankle, boy i ain't nothin to play with.
true..
but for the first minute hes a crazy ass, always had great heart though..
For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26
The first minute of every fight Phil is a KILLER.
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
Agree, but after that he really sux!
Kimbo has better cardio
by SHOGUNROBBERY on Apr 14, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Always Been a fan of Baroni
Hope he does put a couple wins together!
I was pulling for him against Amir.
HES THE BEST EVA!!!!!
yep i like him alot too never gives up
And fuck can he take a beating. Don’t see him winning anymore really, but hope I’m wrong, his cardio can’t keep up. Shame he isn’t even CLOSE to being able to retire from fighting. Tells a story there.
World Worb 3
by daniel worby on Apr 14, 2010 12:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm the best evahh!!
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
I don't care if he loses every fight
he gets in there and bangs till he drops…..more fighters need to be like Phil Baroni.
He actually bangs for 30 seconds and then gets pounded on for the rest of the fight.
Being a Baroni fan isn’t all that bad, but wanting a whole league of Baroni’s is a stretch.
Andy could stand to be a bit more like Phil
They’re like polar opposites….crazy talented with no heart vs. semi talented with crazy heart.
More like a talented dick vs. a no talent dick.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Baroni needs to be more well rounded and practice MMA.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
...
Agree 100%, but that’s not going to happen.
by justbleed9999 on Apr 14, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I lmao when he got headbutted after his fight in cage rage
he went from New York Badass to don’t let him hit me in a second
I thought he handled that well
For once Baroni was the classy guy, that can and his chav girlfriend and scumbag trainer are all a disgrace to the sport and embarrassed British MMA that day.
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
Remember when Baroni came out looking game..
And then got shit-rolled in the first round?
I seem to remember this every time this bum fights. Get him a cameo on Jersey Shore.
Yo jay, if you see this, how much did you lay out for 113 tickets?
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Are you going to MTL, Free?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
free, we paid 400 plus tax.
So about 440. That’s center ice in the stands, first level.
AND NEW UFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD FRANKIE 'THE ANSWER' EDGAR
More
cardio and less ab work.
Undisputed Sig Bet Champion on the TitoOrtiz/Fight Pros forums!!
BJ Penn, best P4P fighter on the planet. I'll still stand by that all day long, bitches.
R.I.P. Dime.
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