MMAmania.com Second Annual Fan Trip: The UFC 113 Montreal Experience
by OJR on May 14, 2010 10:04 AM EDT
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My arrival at the airport introduced me to the diversity of Montreal.
Different pieces of various languages flew past my ears as I made my way through a microcosm of the world. Montreal is an interesting blend of a contemporary urban setting with some old world history present in its architecture and native culture.
And the women are hot!
"Are you in Montreal for business or for pleasure ?" - Customs agent.
"For the UFC fight this weekend." - OJR.
"Business or pleasure, sir ?" - Customs agent.
"Pleasure. Actually, I am hoping to get GSP's picture. He is a great champion." - OJR.
He immediately relaxed, chatted me up about GSP's greatness and warmly wished me a good time in his native city.
I had arrived for the Second Annual MMAmania.com Fan Trip.
Meeting the Maniacs
Bigger Zino, Mac, Jay, Yan117 and myself met up for the first time and made our way to a local bar.
During the trip to the bar I managed to debate the Chicago Bulls franchise with Mac, discuss organization as a foundation for success with BZ, ask Yan cultural questions about MTL and pointed out all the beautiful French Canadian ass to Jay. It was like a typical Mania thread in person.
During our bar conversation I noticed that Mac is a sports nut who loves his son and will not be shy about that fact. Yan is courteous, humble and proud of his heritage. BZ is an interesting talker who can engage you in a variety of topics without missing a beat.
Jay is soft spoken, quiet and unassuming. Being a Brock fan I expected Jay to communicate with grunts while drool ran down his chin. I noticed myself staring down the shirt of a blonde bartender with a huge rack. What can I say, I am a shallow bastard.
UFC 113 Fight Night
Our seats were elevated with an almost dead center view of the cage. It was a great location. Credit goes to Jay for suggesting that section. It definitely enhanced the experience of being there live. Absolutely no binoculars were needed. A huge screen hanging from the roof gave us an alternate view if the fighters positioned themselves in an obstructed view.
Jason MacDonald vs. John Salter
The MacDonald fight injury was the most horrible thing that I have ever seen in person. I have to give credit to MacDonald for having an unbelievable pain threshold. If that was me I would have blacked out like a little girl. The fans were stunned silent when the ref waved off the fight.
After the TKO announcement the Canadian fans showed their class by applauding and cheering for MacDonald as he was carried out. I think his MMA career is done. I really hope that I am wrong.
Mike Guymon vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
This fight was very entertaining. Both fighters displayed alot of endurance, skilled grappling and mixed striking. When the fight was over Guymon was overcome with emotion and began to cry. Rogan interviewed him with a big shit eating grin on his face.
I could not help but feel that Rogan was somehow mocking this guy. Guymon admitted that it took him 10 years to break into the UFC. I will give anyone a pass for being emotional after dedicating a decade to achieve a dream. I hope to see Guymon fight again soon.
Joey Beltran vs. Tim Hague
The only interesting thing about this fight was that the Mexicutioner had a goatee that looked like it was glued on with stray dog hairs. Poor Hague was doing his best imitation of a punching bag as "Boobies" Beltran peppered him with jabs while riding his bicycle. Worst fight I have ever seen in the UFC.
Jonathan Goulet vs. Marcus Davis
Goulet looked good for a bit and then got KO'ed. Same old story. As Jay said, "Goulet looks good until he gets punched." Sorry, Goulet fans. Um...who am I kidding? What fans?
YouTube Star vs. Matt Mitrione
As compassionate and classy as the Canadian fans tend to be, they are no better than American fans when it comes to Kimbo Slice. Apparently, idiocy is a world wide condition. The arena erupted when Kimbo was introduced. It was so loud I thought that GSP was an active member of Kimbo's entourage. People were exclaiming what a good MMA'ist Kimbo was and how he would take Mitrione apart.
As soon as Kimbo lost I jumped up to my feet, clapped my hands in an obnoxious manner and screamed -
"Go back to Youtube and take your fucking fans with you!"
You could hear a pin drop in my half of the section after that. No one challenged me. I am an intimidating mofo.
Alan Belcher vs. Patrick Cote
BZ started a chant for the hometown guy as soon as RD 1 started...
"COTE! COTE! COTE! COTE! COOOTEEE! COOOTEEE!" Rinse and repeat.
The entire section soon followed his lead...
"COTE! COTE! COTE! COTE! COOOTEEE! COOOTEEE!" "COTE! COTE! COTE! COTE! COOOTEEE! COOOTEEE!" "COTE! COTE! COTE! COTE! COOOTEEE! COOOTEEE!"
I hoped for a spectacular Cote KO because I really dislike riots. Plus I had a nice shirt on.
After Cote lost, the combination of disbelief and pain was obvious on BZ and Jay's faces. I offered my condolences and nodded in sympathy as I listened to theories about illegal pile drivers (I thought Belcher won fair and square).
Discretion was definitely the better part of valor.
Josh Koscheck vs. Paul Daley
After Kos was done milking the illegal knee from Daley, one fan in particular decided to start a 'FUCK YOU KOSCHECK' chant. It caught on like wildfire. Canadian fans are rowdy, eh? After the Daley sucker punch Kos kept his cool and lip synched a very funny 'Fuck You' to Daley.
I saw Dana White come into the Octagon and read Daley the riot act. Daley's body language conveyed anything but humility or embarrassment at his actions. I immediately commented to Jay that Daley's UFC stint was over at that moment. Kos' post fight speech was very amusing. I think he enjoys wearing the black hat.
"Shogun" Rua vs. Lyoto Machida
Shogun was clearly the fan favorite. His cheers were louder and more sustained. I can confirm that bandwagon morons who pay $50.00 for a cheesy Shogun shirt have a talent for making alot of noise. Machida was winning the 1st round until he decided to become the aggressor and threw that high knee to the body. A major mistake as Shogun countered and got the impressive KO.
Despite being a Machida fan I stood up and applauded for Shogun. It was a challenge avoiding all the boners from the "Shogun fans" sitting behind me. No bitterness here, though. Losing to a badass like Shogun is acceptable. Machida will be back. No doubt.
Meeting Matt Hamill
After the fights were over BZ and myself decided to do a bit of carousing. We made our way to a deli and we saw Matt Hamill having a friendly conversation with a table full of customers. Matt accepted all autograph requests and pictures with a smile on his face. He also invited people to head over to a pub. BZ and I joked about how much of a kickback Matt would get for constantly mentioning the pub's name.
BZ managed to ask Matt a question : "So Matt you going to have any problems with Jardine?" - BZ.
"Don't even worry about it...I got this." - Matt.
Hilarious. Matt left the deli about 20 minutes later to a round of applause. BZ and I left and made our way to the strip clubs. Word of advice...do not attempt to go to a strip club in MTL after a UFC event. BZ and I waited in line for 10 -15 minutes in 2 separate locations.
Between watching guys cutting the line, the doorman arguing with customers and observing a drunken "Shogun fan" almost fall backward down a flight of stairs, BZ and I had enough and left. We headed for the pub that Matt mentioned earlier in order to drown our sorrows. We sat next to a group of rocket scientists who decided to throw their sunglasses in the large tub of beer that they were drinking from.
They spotted Matt and invited him over for some drinks. Matt accomodated them and even posed for a group picture. And then this little gem from out of the blue: "And Matt I just want to tell you that Jon Jones is a fucking faggot. Fuck Jon Jones. And that's all I'm gonna say, that's all I've got to say." - random drunk guy. "Ugh...okay dude... WHOA !!!!" - Matt.
Despite the drunk guy's crush on Jon Jones, Matt stayed with the group and joked around with them. BZ and I finished our drinks and began to head out. Matt stopped me before I got to the exit and thanked me for stopping by the pub. He then offered his hand. I shook it in disbelief. He did the same with BZ. He remembered us from the deli earlier that night and went out of his way to be polite. Unbelievable. I was actually moved by his gesture.
Until Next Time, eh?
So I woke up to the sound of a knock on my hotel door on Sunday morning. Mac, BZ and Jay wanted to stop by and say goodbye before they left. I sighed in relief because I thought they wanted to check me out in my underwear. I don't blame them though because I am a sexy man.
We analyzed the previous night's fights and decided that we should post our collective experience for our fellow Maniacs. They are a cool bunch of guys and I would be happy to hang out with them again. Special thanks to Yan for also taking time out of his schedule and hanging out with us.
Thanks for reading!
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Good stuff OJR, thanks for sharing!
I’m in the portland, or area, so there aren’t many fights in my neck of the woods, but Vegas would probably be an ideal place to meet. It’s the west coasts turn anyway, right? :-)
Ok. Now where are the booty pics? I must have my reward!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Not booty, but DAMN!
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
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
so hard to choose
but there can only be one winner.
Whoop! There it is ^
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
And to all a good night!
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
Who is who in the picture?
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
by Eduardo Cruz on May 14, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Bigger Zino, OJR, jay., McArthur
In that order.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
That's class
Now I’ve a face to some maniacs. Seems weird haha
Love that Hamill was so nice. One of my favourite fighters for personality alone. Helps that he is a beast though :P
My dream match-up to see
BJ Penn vs Nick Diaz!!!!! Would only be unreal
Yea putting a face to some of you guys is kinda cool. I’ve always liked hamil as well but i have a handicapped (autistic) son so i tend to like people with disabilities.
good stuff OJR
I have no interest in vegas or england! we’ll have to wait and see what 2011 has in store for mma!
Thanks, Kevin.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Nice job OJ
I voted for NY…MSG will be an absolute crazy crowd and the energy will be amazing. The Maniacs should definitely be there to welcome NY back in the fray.
I LOVE NYC. Been there about 3 times.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Great stuff OJ, thanks. I voted for NYC because if it's in MSG that would be nuts. Beast Coast
"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." -Dr. Johnson
yep...definitely rec'd
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Definitely a good read.
Appreciate a recap of the experience and an insight into a few other posters. Glad to hear Hamill was such a good guy too. I would have expected him to avoid those sort of situations since it would be so hard to communicate in a crowd.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
not at all.
He communicates better because he doesn’t get distracted by loud music or drunk cheering. He reads lips right?
I had to ask him to repeat himself a couple of times and he always got it straight the first time.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 12, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice.
And yeah, he does read lips, but I thought it would be harder for him to keep track of multiple people. But I guess in a loud setting like that you can’t really have a bunch of people talking to you at once and they would have to make sure you’re focused on them. Good stuff!
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
Who are these jerk offs that are fist posing?
J/K. Nice write up.
@fjbar on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
Thanks.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Is it (from left to right) BZ, You, Jay and Mac?
"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." -Dr. Johnson
yep
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.
I figured Mac was on the far right........
I seen him sporting that dirty maple leaf. lol jk buddy……………
Well, that one in the center: he had a flap holster and he was in no itchin' hurry. And the one second from the left: he had scared eyes, he wasn't gonna do nothin'. But that one on the far left: he had crazy eyes. Figured him to make the first move.
Next Time for me is either Toronto, MTL (again) or Las Vegas. Those are the leaders.
I suppose OJR could convince me to give Chi Town a try.
Drinking with Matt Hamill is exactly what you would expect it to be. Remember TUF 3? Remember all the WHOOOOOA! ’s. Just like that.
What a great guy though. I was stunned he spotted OJ and I at the end of the night and broke away from the conversation he was in with others. As he approached he reached for OJR’s hand first and thanked us both for coming. Politeness is a lost art.
I can’t wait to watch the dvd now.
Did anyone watching the PPV hear the crowd chant Cote over and over? Im also curious to hear about the “F U Koscheck” and if it got picked on on the tv cast.
When you have a co main event between Paul Daley and KOS and the crowd busts into 30 thousand versions of GSP GSP GSP!!!! I think Mac said it best
“Imagine what it’s like to be that guy… the KING of Tuna Town” Ahmen brother.
and because nobody else is mentioning it….
Tom Lawlor vs Joe Doerkson was very entertaining. Who knew El Ditrte would be the nights Canadian hero. Crazy but true. Always colourful Tom Lawlors ring entrance was very hype. I even thought Seth Petrulzzuli got into it as a nice +.
Later on Matt Hamill told us that he was at an earlier bar with Tom and he was doing shots with the American flag around his shoulders and his crazy Appollo lid.
Wish I saw that.
OJR? Where’s the pics?
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
good call on Lawlor
Very entertaining guy!!! I felt bad he lost to Doerkson. Especially cause I had him winning his last fight in which he didn’t get the nod.
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 May 12, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta do the photobucket thing at home so JH can add them to the fanpost. Work blocks everything.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
cool.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 12, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
CHITOWN BABY!!!
I hear the COTE chant everytime he fights. Hell, lol me and a buddy here at the office do it randomly from time to time. He usually starts and I usually finish it lol…
Great post OJR. Loved reading it and you painted a good picture, bro. Its hard to make me envious but I must admit…I’m a tad bit green right now.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Next year, bro. Save your $$$.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
nice wrote-up brotha!
rec’d
I'm not afraid of dying, I'm a little bit scared of what comes after
by SouthCaliStunNa on May 12, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring it to Texas!!! Dallas, I mean, not Houston.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
+1!!!!
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Been to Dallas. I like it. Good idea.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Dallas is fun, but nothing like Vegas! At least if we do this in Vegas, there is so much other shit that can be done! And who ever hasn't been there, let me tell you, it's not all about the gambling!
You can spend days just walking aroung the hotels! Each one is like a little city! And Vegas never gets old! Summer time would be optimal due to all of the pool parties that go on (see my pic!)
Never been to Vegas so I would be up for that, Bow.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Been to DC - not exactly a party town, Bren.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
from DC oj
and im sure theres mroe to do then wait in line outside of strip clubs for a while
Loyality before Reality
If you’re not a Senator then no road tail there.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
you just gotta know where to look dubs
even creepy old guys from texas can pull in DC
Loyality before Reality
I’ve actually been told that I bear a strong resemblance to G.W. Bush, so I could either trick some dumb chicks into thinking I’m a former president or I should just stay the hell out of that town altogether.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
A strong resemblance to G.W. Bush!!
OMFG! What a terrible affliction that must be (when not in Texas). Just kidding Dub, you can keep the hat, you’re alright.
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
Sounds great to me, Bow. I have no problem deferring to you.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Gotta hit the pools in Vegas.
A lot of hot chicks in Vegas too!
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
Vote!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
yep....poll it up
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.
I'm going to Vegas for a friends Bachelor party at the end of July/beginning of August
but umm…I know where all the whore houses are in Dallas and can get hook ups…also can get some really bomb kush! just a thought lol. its like offering a kid candy to get into the van with the blacked out windows for me trying to get yall to come to Dallas lol
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Screw South Oklahoma!
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
Yeah, we heard ya BZ!
I was watching with my Pop at a crowded bar and we still heard it. Pop was like “What are they singing”, and I said, “Coteeee”. Pretty cool to find out it was people I “know” that started that chant.
When Machida went down, I jumped to my feet cheering each blow and then exploded with shout, “YESSS! JUSTICE IS SERVED, BABY!” I really thought Machida was gonna win and Shogun would never get to wear the belt he earned 8 months ago, so I was totally stoked when he pulled yet another rabbit out of his hat! It was the most excited I’ve gotten since GSP beat Serra. Would have been awesome to have been there live!
Sweet job OR!!!
Like most people, I had my reservations about travelling so far to hang out with virtual strangers. Turned out great though!! I quickly realized why I use Mania for MMA talk and not people in my day to day life. OJ, jay, BZ, and Yan know their shit as you all know. That made things very relaxed as we discussed anything we’d discuss here on Mania on a regular basis. Oj and BZ were as I expected. Jay was a little quieter. I would do it again for sure. Maybe not Mtl again but Vegas sounds like a great spot for more of us to meet. I’d be in for Vegas for sure!!!
Great write-up OR!!!!!
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.
I had major reservations of driving down there with strangers.
You guys made it very easy to relax. I was actually more talkative than usual. lol
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
really? wow. haha....by the time the fights started you were talking as much as the rest of us. Well not as much as Zino but you know what I mean.
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 May 12, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
My only reservations were at the hotel.
I knew you guys would be at least 50% normal. Lucky, everyone was 100%.
Life is more interesting when you take a risk.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 12, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
that hotel was sweet actually...I didn't need the kitchenette but it was nice to know I could have a dinner party if I needed to
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 May 12, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd also like to recommend
Not driving 6.5 hours to any event, the day of. But if you need to, try and refrain from weed until at least 6am. Those 5am gaggers will catch up to you by dinner. Trust me
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.
Vegas
Woud actually be perfect for me. For guys like me who have women that like to tag along Vegas is perfect. Flights to Vegas are usually affordable as well. Maybe the New Years or Superbowl event?
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.
Great incentive, then.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I wanted to go for the Brock/Carwin fight but other shit came up.
Vegas would be a big mania party for sure though. Almost like the AVN Awards.
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
Great event with a bunch of great guys.
I wish Lawlor, Cote and Stout had won. OJ yelling obsenities after the Kimbo loss was hilarious and slightly embarrasing. The best parts of the event were Lawlor’s dance and Zino’s instructions to Hague. The crowd was loving Zinos arm chair coaching style. That has to be on the DVD for sure.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Yeah, I had to let out the obnoxious American. It was pissing me off too much. Ha ha!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
They had it coming. I can't believe the response Kimbo got.
Who would have thought he had that many Canadian fans?
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
The Kimbo quotes were hilarious
I’d have been even worse if I was there, I don’t know who I hate more Kimbo or his fanbase.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
You would have been my back up, mate.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Im A Kimbo Fan For the Record
Nothing wrong with liking Kimbo… he never said he was a world beater… dudes been humble and given what he has to fight.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
EXCEPT you are fighter and you KNOW what you are talking about. Most Kimbo fans do NOT fit that bill, ANS.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I Wouldnt Go That Far
Non-Fighters Know Alot about the same things I know about. I agree with the kimbo fans that think he should be fighting Brock (*which I do hate as well) but hey I like Kimbo because he goes in there to fight and thats something the majority of us know nothing about
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Trust me...knowledgeable Kimbo fans are in the minority, ANS. I heard some ridiculous bullshit and I just wanted to freak out. If you logically examine his fight history there is no way in hell that he should be that popular. Its a farce.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
here we go.....lol
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.
We promised to never bring Kimbo up again. Now, now OJ. He's been cut. Calm down.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
He's popular for having illegal fights in someone's garden
I’ve never understood the hype and he doesn’t even seem like that nice of a guy, the fact that he thought that he knew better than Bas Rutten makes me question his “humble” persona. He’s never had a good fight, he’s just a sloppy brawler with no skill and not even that much heart (he gives up everytime he is losing a fight). He has no business fighting on national TV or on PPVs and I think that it makes the sport look like a joke when he’s promoted as being a legitimate fighter.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
The UFC Never Promoted Him Any Way Other
then having to come up the ranks and prove he has what it takes. Maybe EliteXC did but hey thats your fault if you took them serious. He is very good for our sport because he is marketing gold. People love his story so people follow him. People that dont watch MMA which are new fans. New fans keep our sport going forward. Maybe their annoying but they still pay money and watch the events.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been found out so many times that I'm amazed he has any fans left
If I heard a lot about a guy being a bad arse streetfighter only to see some old guy with a dodgy beard stand still while he gets his legs kicked to death or while some musclehead circles the cage for 5 minutes then I’d turn off the TV. His fights are so bad that I’m amazed that anyone would want to continue watching him or MMA if that was the first fight that they saw.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
watching him on his back is painful...he lays there like he's dead
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.
I give him props for not tapping when mitrione had a couple subs on him.
Triangle and I think the other one was an americana?
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
Actually Enjoyed the Tank Abbott Fight
I found the James T. fight a bit sad. The Seth fight was exciting for 14 seconds. He did tag Nelson before being smothered. Which was a good fight to watch. I enjoyed the end of the first round and second round when he fought Houston. And the Mittrione fight wasnt so bad either. Dont understand the hate.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't understand the love. I judge Kimbo as a fighter and he sucks ass. Kimbo the man? I can't speak on that, ANS.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I'm with ANS. I like him. So what if he isn't the best fighter in the world?
Neither is Cote, Mousasi and Stout. I’m still fans of all those guys. I know he sucks but that shouldn’t stop you from rooting for the guy.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Im Actually A Huge Fan
Of guys no matter their rank, their titles, their accolades. Just a guy that goes in and gives everything they have is what gets me going. Sure Kimbo gasses but he gives it all he has which leads to him being gassed. Not everyone has cardio like Clay Guida
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I am a fan of fighters who earn their way. Kimbo is not one of them.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Is this a serious question?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
What Part Of It Was Earned?
Whats the stipulation to earning your way?
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok. Fair question. Hold on, bro.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
this should be good
lets remember that Mitione’s record was 1-0. My point is that Kimbo had more fights
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.
Ok. Had some work to do. The jump from street fighting on the internet to the independent fighht circuit is not based on merit, ANS. My definition of merit is having a legit combat background.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
What legit combat experience did he have to be able to "cut the line" and edge out other guys who have been busting balls for years to make it anywhere? Again, its Kimbo the fighter - not Kimbo the man that I am debating.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
fighting on the street is not combat experience?
Come on OJR. You can’t fault a guy for ignorance. Stupidity yes, but not ignorance. Kimbo was not stupid, he was ignorant. He came up only knowing the streets and that’s where he made his livlihood. Just cause the people he fought were professional fighters, doesn’t mean they weren’t good. Not everyone who’s a great fighter or a great athlete ends up where they should be. There’s a lot of circumstances that need to be taken into consideration. A hustle is a hustle and I respect people for hustling whether I respect the hustle or not. People used Kimbo’s name and Kimbo let them so that he could catapult from it and he did. If you’re given the chance to better yourself, you shouldn’t shy away from it because you may not be good enough…you work your ass off and take hold of that opportunity and make the best of it. Kimbo did. He never hyped himself up to be a champion, he always said he was a street fighter trying to make it in MMA.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Onemansyn - I think you are debating for Kimbo the human being. I have no problem with him on a personal level. I don't know him. As a fighter, I don't respect his "accomplishments."
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Right.
However, Is it his fault he was draped on by a major MMA entity? I mean hey if I was making a couple hundred bucks couple thousand even to beat up guys around town then EliteXC said hey look we have seen your YouTube vids and we wanna sign you. I wouldnt say no.
Besides that, you dont need to have a legit combat background. I didnt necessarily have one. I didnt do Karate as a youngster, I didnt wrestle in high school, I got into in on my own and had no MMA or combat background initially.
His first fights were guys that were handpicked to lose. Much like boxing and in MMA. Most times a guy with a marketable name enters combat sports he fights nobodies. In Kimbos case he fought cans with names. And EliteXC pushed his name. Kimbo had no control over that.
Then he comes into TUF 10 and what did he do there to warrrant hate? Nothing, he jokes like the rest of us, he trained like the rest of them, and quite honestly he did his best with the skills he had. Anyone with leg kicks will beat him. Its just the way it goes.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
My perspective on it
I like Kimbo better than I like most of his fans.
I think that explains a lot.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
^^^THIS^^^
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
I agree most with BZ here
but am fully aware of how shitty Kimbo really is…top 3 worst UFC athletes ever imo
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.
I Wouldnt Say Worst 3
He is a physically athletic guy just not MMA athletic
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a nice post. However, you realize the contents of your argument answer the question as to why people do not like Kimbo the fighter?
“His first fights were guys that were handpicked to lose.”
“In Kimbos case he fought cans with names. And EliteXC pushed his name.”
Again, without merit. That has to mean something, ANS. Right?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I knew you were secretly Striker Dave!
But you didn’t want anyone to think OJR was an arguer! ;)
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
Ha! No way, I actually acknowledge other people's points.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
But that makes your beef with the organization
not the fighter
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
I See What Your Saying
But none of that is his fault. I mean did any of us really expect Kimbo to beat Houston? The UFC didnt give him someone he could beat easily.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Houston is a sloppy brawler with no ground game
As are Tank, Mitrione and Thompson while Shamrock hasn’t won a fight in years and Petruzelli was the easiest possible guy that they could give Kimbo at the last minute. He’s been matched up with guys that he could beat all of the time.
Houston was only brought back by the UFC so that he could have a brawl with Kimbo as anyone else at 205 would have beaten him easily. Houston still would have won if he didn’t stand still and let Kimbo get up when he was hurt or play ring around the rosie for the rest of the fight.
The fact that he’s gone 4-2 (4-3 including the Nelson fight) shows how bad a fighter Kimbo is, even when his opponents were handpicked he has still performed poorly and only looked impressive against Tank (and lets face it, who doesn’t look impressive against Tank?).
Kimbo has no business being on main MMA cards. The fact that greedy promoters want to cash in on a popular guy with no talent makes me sick. Shame on everyone who has cashed in on Kimbo as in my opinion they have sold out and put on poor fights for the sake of making money. It’s hard to take those promotions seriously if they’re prepared to go that low to make a profit.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
If You Include Roys Fight
he is 5-3. (Bo Cantrell or whatever)
Houston beat Jardine and Forrest. One is a steady fighter on the UFC roster who has beaten Chuck Liddel and the other a former 205 Pound Champ who has beaten two former Champs including the current one. For you to throw out Houston because of his style is ridiculous.
Mitrione is now 2-0. Beating the two hugest hyped guys from his show. He is not graceful but is most likely the most physically gifted fighter on Kimbos resume. His resume includes Mercer who did beat Tim Sylvia. And James T. who has fought some tough dudes world wide as a journey man.
He has every right to be on MMA cards. He may have gotten the break more quickly based on his internet stardom but look MMA isnt about whose the best and thats it. You have to have marketability because MMA isnt mainstream. Which is why James Toney will be a co main event in his first MMA fight.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Jardine didn't take the fight seriously, went to finish the fight early and got caught
He never beat Forrest, his other UFC win was over Sakara who again tried to brawl with Houston in the first minute and it cost him. Since then he was proven to have no TDD, cardio or any skills off his back so the fact that a guy who wouldn’t go to the ground with Kimbo and likes to brawl was the reason he was picked for that fight.
Mitrione is not that good either, he’s done well since TUF but only got the Kimbo fight as he was another guy expected to try to stand and bang with Kimbo only his ground skills are a lot better than anyone thought that they would be.
Personally I think that you have to earn your spot in the UFC, it is supposed to be the promotion with the best fighters in the world yet it hired a guy who was insulted in every interview by Dana White until he realised that he could make money off of Kimbo just like the Shaws. That’s pure greed and is not why I watch MMA. If I wanted to watch sloppy brawlers then I’d go to a local cagefighting show, not stay up to watch a UFC PPV that’s supposed to feature the best fighters in the world.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
I Take Offense
to you assuming Jardine didnt take the fight seriously. He has never overlooked an opponent or fight. But your right about Forrest I was thinking Jardine still and Jardine beat Forrest sorry there. But he did murder through Sakara.
And speaking about earning your way to the UFC… you do know alot of guys have fought their first or second fights for the UFC right? Thats not earning it.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Obviously you know a lot more about Jardine than I do as you train with him but as a fan watching his pre-fight interview and performance it seemed that Jardine overlooked Houston
He complained about having to fight a no-name after beating Forrest and fought a lot more aggressively than I’ve ever seen him fight before, as if he thought that he could KO Houston in seconds. To me it didn’t seem like he took that fight seriously and he saw it as a tune-up fight and sometimes that can end up costing you a lot.
Maybe I’m wrong and all I can do is speculate on the way that he spoke and performed but from what I saw he didn’t seem particularly motivated to fight Houston and he saw him as beneath him.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Speaking of the Houston fight,
I know some of you guys think some shaddy stuff was going on in that fight, but then why would the UFC cut a guy that just did a “favor” for them? Not only that but Houston lost his first fight out of the UFC to a guy the UFC picked up right after that fight, Beltran. In all honesty Kimbo beat Houston because Houston is done as a fighter. Kimbo is just a street fighter who took his shot at mma and failed, can’t fault a guy for trying.
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
Shit, let me get my uncle Papo and push him into MMA. He has braids and has won over 20 street fights. Market him on the internet and have him act street. Good God, Jay.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
"Den do it, den!"
haha!
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
LOL
I didn’t say he’s good. If your uncle Papo can throw ‘em let him fight. I do hate paying to see side show bullshit like Kimbo, but I like his heart. The man ISN’T a MMA fighter yet he gets in there and tries, just so he can feed his family. I see no reason to be so hard on him, he has enough problems without us fans telling him there is no place for him in this.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Man, you are a soft touch. Ha ha!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Uncle Papo > Kimbo
I bet that he doesn’t have arthritic knees and he wouldn’t ignore Bas Rutten.
Personally I don’t want to see a guy with no talent getting high profile fights and being marketed as a top fighter when he’s done nothing, especially when he’s facing substandard opposition and losing to them.
He hasn’t earnt anything, he just got popular through illegal streetfights and youtube, that hardly warrants a spot on an MMA PPV or in the main event of CBS cards.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
You Have No Clue
as to his relatonship with Bas. Pure speculation.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Bas a good trainer?
I haven’t heard anyone come out and say Bas changed my life. Maybe he’s a shitty trainer? Kimbo has obviously gotten better since leaving him.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Bas is a well respected pioneer of MMA who Kimbo asked to train him
Bas gave up on training Kimbo when he refused to train in defending leglocks for the Shamrock fight. That seems like a pretty stupid and shitty thing to do when you’ve only had 3 fights. I may not have been there but I place more trust in what Bas says than that of a guy who has done nothing in MMA other than have lots of people watch his poor performances.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Again Speculation
Has Kimbo said hey man I just didnt want to defend leg locks so Bas dumped me. No. So we know Bas’ side of the story not Kimbos and even if we did the truth would lay somewhere in the middle.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If Bas was BS'g then I doubt that Kimbo would keep quiet
His silence says a lot to me.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Maybe He Doesnt Care
I wouldnt say a damn thing either. Its none of any of your business what happens between me and my trainer.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Your beef is with the UFC, not Kimbo
Mitrione and Alexander aren’t high profile fights. The fact that they were televised isn’t Kimbo’s fault. I’m sure if they told him he’d be on the undercard, he would have been cool with that.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
No, my beef is with Kimbo's sad skills as an MMA fighter.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I can't sit here and list them because I'm at work but
i’m sure there are other fighters who have sad skills as MMA fighters that are very well liked. Kimbo just had that youtube star connotation stuck to him is all.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
No, Kimbo was headlined over other more talented fighters who put in their time. THAT'S the difference.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Ok, as much as I might respect Kimbo
he’s not worth this much conversation lol…I’m thru lol.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
My beef is with both
Shame on the UFC and Elite for promoting this loser and shame on Kimbo for having no talent and wasting my time and taking away the spotlight from more worthy fighters.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Worth as a fighter has nothing to do with it. $$$
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
Loser, No Talent.
They didnt waste your time they didnt make you watch him. And a loser? He has still won fights in MMA. More then he has lost actually. And no talent is wrong as well. Boxing wise he actually has pretty good form above average Id say.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to pick your brain about training if your still here
One quick question
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.
ANS, do the guys at the gym call you Leonard or Joey?
JK. Don’t answer that. I was playing with a couple of my hunches on you.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Like I Said Somewhere Else
Me and Joe are different weight and he likes Blondes I prefer Brunettes.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you just admit to being Leonard?
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
No...
Unfortunately We Arent the Same Weight Either
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
No more answers on who you are.
That was a joke. I know who u are/
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
two-a-days
Supplements? Or no supplements?
I’ve hit a wall and get gather the energy after work to get back in there. I need a new source of energy cause I’m just spinnin my wheels….9am workouts go great, I eat right, have enough rest etc. but I think I’ve just gotten to used to what I’ve been doing.
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.
* can't gather the energy
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.
Hmm... I Can Feel For You.
Im assuming you mean legal right? Well, you do know supplements dont have to be the first choice to help. Changing sleeping habits and dieting could go a long way. Adding carbohydrates to your diet would replenish energy.
but as for supplements. Try things out everyone reacts to different things. Synephrine would help. Its a legal suplement that has same effects of banned substances. Guarana, kola nut, green tea extract are all things to look for in pills or foods or shakes that can all help. Visit a GNC if you have one or a similar type of store.
If you want to look into herbal remedies. Ginkgo biloba, Wheat grass/Barley grass and dont forget to include B Vitamins and Iron in your diets.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
What popular brand would I find Synephrine in?
Your right with the sleeping….for me its the most critical ingredient in having energy.
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.
thx btw!
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.
If You Look Up You Can Call It
Citrus aurantium… But in Stacker 2, Xenadrine-EFX but dont use alot of it.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be twice a week in between my 2-a-days
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.
It Would Be Good In Small Amounts
But before that try natural remedies first. Foods thats are high in carbohydrates (healthy of course), Iron and Vitamin B. Then if need be the other supplements
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
will do
I’m also going to try sleeping under my desk at work…lol
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.
Its not always about the amount of sleep
but making a routine of the same amount of sleep. Going from 10 hours to 6 to eight to five to nine hours a night can be hell on your body. I try to get the same amount of sleep every night.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't seen anything remotely talented about him
He doesn’t have KO power, he doesn’t have cardio, he can’t take leg kicks, he’s easy to hit, he has poor footwork and he can’t do anything off his back. All he has are good slams and he doesn’t do anything to follow up on those takedowns, he can’t keep anyone on their back (even Houston got back to his feet) and he doesn’t land many ground strikes or attempt submissions.
As for his record his only good opponent has been Roy Nelson, and that fight doesn’t even count on his record. Including that loss he’s 4-3 in professional fights (ignoring the Mercer exhibition). Out of those guys that he’s beaten he beat an absolute nobody in his debut, Tank in his next fight (a guy with more losses than wins who doesn’t bother training anymore), scraped a win over Thompson when he was supposed to smash him in what looked like a fixed fight (it was an early stoppage made more suspicious by the ref not stopping the fight when Thompson landed dozens of undefended elbows on the ground) then lost to Petruzelli in 10s, beat Houston because he spun around in circles and never took advantage of a knockdown (he waited for Kimbo to get back to his feet after dropping him with a leg kick) then lost to Mitrione in another fight he was supposed to win.
Popularity aside Kimbo offers nothing to MMA and should only be working his way up in smaller shows if he was serious about improving as he isn’t good enough for the UFC or any other major promotion. If he wasn’t popular then no decent company would hire him.
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Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Bold Statements From Someone
who doesnt know what technique is. He has awful slams. They look nice but thats all. He slammed Houston one good time and didnt get to an appropriate position. His skill is his hands. How do you know he doesnt have KO power? He has rocked fighters. KO power isnt even really a skill. I get it you hate Kimbo. Give it a rest dude this is going nowhere with your biased opinions.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Who has he KO'd?
I’ve only seen him KO Tank Abbott, that’s it and it’s been a long time since KO’g Tank Abbott meant anything.
ANS, I respect your opinons and your analysis but I haven’t seen anything impressive about Kimbo. What has he done to earn such acclaim and attention other than fight a bunch of idiots on youtube and face (and sometimes lose) to handpicked opponents in MMA?
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
You are right, ANS. But you are just as biased. So let's agree to disagree.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Okay True. My Bias Just Stems
From enjoying MMA fighters regardless of how they got to where they were at. And David I think his hands and boxing is above average. Not saying good, great or elite. Just think its better then given credit for.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah lets leave it at that
Sorry to hijack your awesome fanpost with a Kimbo argument OJR. Even though you started it haha.
Good debate ANS, I don’t agree with you on this one and I won’t change my mind on Kimbo but at least we kept it civil and I’m looking forward to your future comments and fanposts.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Thanks.
I always appreciate a good argument between two civil people. But your right we did jack this thread which was really really good.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Its an MMA thread. No worries.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Easy with the Cote hate speech jay. That will get you jailed here. I can’t wait until you can change your sig either. Even though I know you lost a bet, I get upset with you when I read it. Kimbo’s not bad either. He was pretty explosive for about a minute, I was surprised how easily he picked up Mitrione (he’s a big boy) and slammed him. He’s not that skilled, but I’ve seen worse.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
The thing about Kimbo is not so much how good he is or isn't for his fans
Its his background. He’s a guy who came up on the streets and did the one thing he knew how to do to make a living. He took his one ability to make a life and people just happened to see because of the internet. If you watch his backyard fights, he looks invincible. Youtube helped create a mystique about him that he really had nothing to do with. It was the people around him cashing in on his rawness. I like Kimbo. He’s a street fighter who hustled out a living. He saw the potential to be more and took advantage of it. He was “used” by EliteXC and he allowed it to happen because it gave him fame and money. Again…to make a living. Finally he saw potential in himself and humbled himself into working his way to the top. He may not speak very pretty, but he says the right things and seems like a genuine person who just wanted a shot to be more than what people saw him as. I can’t fault a person for that.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
one ability to make a life
Bullshit. He chose his path just like anyone chooses their path. The fact that he was good at knocking people out on a street level made the decision easier, but it wasn’t his only option. It was the path of least resistance.
I appreciate what he did because he was able to capitalize on it. I just hope he was able to stash some of that cash.
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
probably not, but I can hope, can't I?
He seems reasonably intelligent and I don’t see a huge entourage or what not. He made over $1mm from Elite XC. He should have something to show for it.
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
Most people who have options, don't choose to use their hands
I was lucky to have options in life, but I fought still because it wasn’t an option where I grew up. After fighting for so long as a child, I began to honestly believe it was the only thing for me. I had teachers tell me I wouldn’t be around when I was 18 or 21. Literally, said that to my face, not to help me, but to crush me. The only reason I’m here is because my family was forced to move out of state because of my actions. Without that move, I would have chose a very similar path to those people I grew up with who are no longer with us. And even when we moved here to Texas, I was in the same frame of mind. Even fought in toughman competitions when I was 18 and 19 because fighting was my option as far as my young mind was concerned. I was shown a different path..maybe Kimbo wasn’t.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
I hear you and respect what you have done in your life.
I believe all people choose their path in this life. It is a cognizant choice to fight, or go to school, or deal drugs, or get a “real” job, etc.
Not everybody is dealt the same starting hand, but we are all given the option to do right or wrong in our lives and it is our own individual choice to make the correct ones for us, and by us, i mean us as individuals. My choices were different from yours as yours were different from everybody else’s. I am not judging, I am just saying that there are examples, good and bad, in every situation, and it was the individual’s choices that made it good or bad.
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
Kimbo made a choice, it worked for him for a while. Why fault him? As a fighter or a human. He got a chance to get 15 min of fame, took it. And its over for now.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Agreed. I respect him fo the choice.
He coulda continued to fight in the backyard and make a few grand each time.
Like I said, I hoped he saved some of it.
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
Doesn't mean he still has it, but I hope he does.
BTW, I have a non-related question for you.
Does Jackson, or any of the uber-successful fighters at your gym offer financial advice for the guys coming up or the guys who hit it big? Do you trade advisors? There are alot of tax implications to fighting overseas, out of state, with endorsements, etc. There are also huge differences in picking the right financial advisor for you.
OJR has my e-mail if you ever have a finance related question that you want a non-biased, free opinion on from someone with that background. Please feel free to keep it confidential also with a made up google, etc account.
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
Good Question
I would love to get your email. But people that choose MMA as a career option do have people there to guide them… however the more successful or bigger named guys have managers who take care of that stuff. Me personally, i like to keep a more close look on finances.
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Email me ANS and I will pass along Ulf's email. Don't worry, I don't care about your identity. I am not the star struck type. Just ask BZ.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
i like to keep a more close look on finances.
Good attitude regardless of stature. Not caring about it, or giving a manager too much control once “bigtime” means that you just have that much more to lose. As a fighter you have a limited window of opportunity to make your money, and you deserve to get the best advice for your long-term financial health. Too many “successful” athletes have nothing by 40, let alone into their 60’s.
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
my fav parts were
OJ’s obsenities, and him yelling at the entire section next to us. Zino’s instructions to every fighter fighting and even some fighters that were just there watching. The ten joints me and jay smoked before the fights. Arianny looked smokin too. The Newfies behind us were hilarious till they reached the 20 beer mark when they got a little annoying.
the worst parts were
$10 beers. It snowed. Waking up early and leaving.
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 May 12, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
HEY!
It’s not like I didn’t warn everyone to expect a lot of yelling from me.
I lost my voice on Sunday / Monday. Blame in on Tim Hague and a little bit yelling at Meathead to finish the triangle choke of Slice.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 12, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
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 May 12, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
haha I was yelling at Meathead to finish that and I wan't even there!
That fight was an easy to bet on, I couldn’t believe Meathead was ever an underdog.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
I know...the problem Meathead will have now is that he'll think he's actually good...he's decent at best
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 May 12, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully he's down to earth enough to not get overly excited over a victory over Kimbo.
But it’s definitely great for his career to have gotten to fight on the main card, since he never would have if it wasn’t for Kimbo’s marketability. I see him getting the winner of the Duffee/Russow fight next to help build their career, but I think the loser would make more sense for him.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
its gotta be Mexicutioner vs Meathead now
it’s the only hope for either to record another W with the existing skills.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 12, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why I thought they'd use Meathead to build up a marketable guy like Duffee.
Since he’s someone they will want to bring along slowly, and the best way is to fight guys like Meathead who have limited skills but are recognizable to the mainstream fans. Mexicutioner/Meathead may be a mildly entertaining slugfest, but I can’t imagine the UFC expecting either guy to have much chance of contending down the road.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
good call
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 May 12, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
relatively speaking I agree...I'd say 10 is average...too much but average...I'll pay but I won't like it...lol
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.
$10 is a rip-off
Everything at arenas are overpriced, really it’s the only problem with going to these events live.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Funny thing is that $10 beer was only $4 more than a bottle of water
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.
Water is stupidly overpriced at these things as well
I ended up paying 8 euros for a bottle of water at a nightclub in Ibiza, that sort of pricing is sickening.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
Water in the hamptons are always over $10! Fn crazy!
People would fill them up in the sinks. So what did the clubs do? They got shallow sinks so you couldn’t fit the bottle under the faucet. And in the Hamtons almost everyone drinks water!!! LOL
At raves in Toronto they turned the water off completely.
People started dipping their bottles into the back of toilets. They were trying to charge 12$ for water. BULLSHIT! They know when you take E and dance all night you’re going to need lots of water.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Sorry 8$, not 12$. 12 was for gatorade.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
like a theif in the night
brendog
It’s okay dude. You can move to Canada. In fact, I’ll let you live in whatever Province of your choosing. You dont have to live your life always this jealous.
Your real dollars are flirting with us at par every day of the week right now and the green back is sliiiiipping.
Whenever you ready buddy. Canada welcomes you.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
LOL Yea I don't like paying that either!!! Before 911 (fucked everything up) my friends and I would start drinking in the parking lot before the Islander games and bring a bunch in with us!
Shit got piss warm, but better than “$10” a fn beer!!! After 911 they started searching at the door! Man everything sux now! I used to fly with weed and other shit in my pocket. Now you got to tape that shit to your dick!
We always used ziplock baggies full of Jack tucked into our pants when going to Pens/Steeler games years ago. Buy a $5 coke and add as you wish.
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
$10 a beer is rough, but at least they have more alcohol than beers here in the states!
Its $8 a beer for a bud light at Fenway park, or around $8.
......
LEFT JAB RIGHT UPPER CUT!
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
LOL see my sig
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 12, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like a success guys!
Just curious, how much were the tickets? Nice recap ojr…
I get my ass kicked for money, all you gotta do is talk motherfucker.... Rampage Pride GP03
by DrewMoney$$$ on May 12, 2010 12:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow...my eyes are redder than my shirt!! lol
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.
ugh hmmm
I was told to do the fist pose.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
Mac was baked throughout! LOL.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
haha...I was on a short vacation....at least I still function at a high level...excuse the pun
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.
so was I... although slightly less than my counterparts.
I had the right riddum though during dinner
Double Vod spicy cesar. Clears the sinus’ and gets the juices flowing again.
That helped too
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
cesar! I missed those this year.
I am from the states and asked for a bloody mary at the bar Saturday morning after a long night of partying after weigh-ins (honestly almost died that night). When I asked for a bloody mary a bunch of guys who were from Toronto said “its called a Cesar here”….needless to say these guys from Toronto were super cool, and one of the guys went to the store and bought all the ingredients for the best cesar on the planet (or so he claimed)…let me tell you he made the best bloody mary/cesar I have ever had, and it saved my life that Saturday!!!
......
Bloody Mary = Vodka w/ Tomato Juice.
Caesar = Vodka w/ Clamato Juice and spices.
I hate Bloody Marys, but love me some Caesars for some reason.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
yeah....
but where I come from a bloody mary has spices too, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, and tomato juice. either way i love em, especially when I hung over!
......
Don't forget the celery salt!
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
The fist pose was my idea. Mac was being a weirdo. :)
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
huh? she took the pic before I was ready! lol
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.
Great write up OJR. Happy to hear you all had fun
Mac – I would have refused the fist pose!
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
OR
What would your pick be for the next Maniac Event
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.
I don't mind Vegas or England. You know I am a traveler so out of the country is not a probelm for me.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
England would be cool...but not just for the weekend....it would have to be at least a week which I'd never get away with unless I faked my own death
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.
Vegas or England would be perfect for me
I’m already planning on going to Vegas for my 21st with my family to see one of the UFC events there in the summer, once I’ve finished my degree while it’s a no-brainer that I could make a Maniac trip in my home country easily.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
I've already made the executive desision for me and the Mrs....the question now is when
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.
Great stuff!
Vegas would be awesome! Oh, and I also notice the hot chicks (at least from what they showed on tv).
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
Dude, they are hot. And they all wear really tight pants! Gotta love it!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
There are a lot of ugly dudes with hot chicks in that town.
But towards the end of the night me and OJ noticed that for every 37 guys there was one girl trying to get away from them.
Bad ratio dowtown MTL post UFC event. hence the troubles getting into a gentlemens club.
Never has that happend to me before.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
You lucky guys
Ive never been to a live event, but when someone starts planning one for the west coast i will be there. The oakland show is too close to my wedding and i’ll be miserably broke, but maybe a different trip down the way. My brother lives in vegas so maybe even a trip there sometime. None of my friends want to go to any live events, so dont be suprised when i try and tag along with some of you guys.
More Maniacs the better.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
congrats on the wedding
kinda.
lol j/k
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Zino, OJR, jay, then me
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.
BZ = glasses, OJR = smiling, handsome brown man, Jay = baseball cap, Mac = baked with a red shirt
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Thanks.
Thats not what I expected any of you to look like… I dont know why though
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
not Canadian enough for you eh ANS?
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
OJR, he said "eh". He must be serious.
That was funny when you pointed that out.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Its true, Jay.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Wow, Mac was even too baked to get his fist up for the standard ’I’m at a UFC event’ pose.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
I was in the midst of deciding left or right when the bitch took the pic....it ended up being the right which she found out the hard way!!!...lol...j/k
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.
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
Haha... No its more like
I make assumptions based on what and how your writing and really what kind of formula is that to determine how someone looks
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
what did you think before outta curiousity?
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.
ANS - please clarify. I am dying to know...
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Its Hard To Clarify...
Its not like I have images of all maniacs in my head its more like if I saw you in person I would be like no way thats really you? You know what I mean?
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. I imagined BZ as a big burly Tony Soprano type. Instead he looked like a young, regular guy with glasses.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I Think He was the biggest surprise to me too
for some reason the “Bigger” expression made me feel he would be little instead of being taller then all of you
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO
sorry to disappoint guys
Not big enough for OJ and too big for ANS
You just can’t please everybody.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
LOL
Grow or shrink damn it.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Or Both Simultaneously
Its just sometimes theres that old cliche that “Little” John would be a huge massive dude and “Big” Tony would be a little bitty guy you know what I mean
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Very common experience. No worries.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Very Good I Agree
A Bit jealous of course
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
okay buddy
just be glad you don’t have me in your corner for one of your fights
ask the guys
Im up there with Matt Serra and Keith Florian in the screaming your ass off during a fight
You may want to look me up one day!!!
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
You Know Whose Like That As a Corner Man?
Joe Stevenson. The Expression “FUCKIN ELBOWS!! PUNISH HIM!! ELBOWS!!” still rings in my head every now and again
by AintNoSunshine on May 12, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Stevenson is fighting Gomi.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
i want to see more pics..are you gonna post some on FB mac??
good write up ojr..thanks for sharing!! wish i could have gone too…i voted vegas cuz flights are cheap there from anywhere in the world it would seem…lol
We didn't take any pics? OJ took some of the fights, that is all.
This one pic up there was a rush job on the way out of the event after the show.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
ya we didn't really think of it or have an opportunity for many pics...too bad actually
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.
well i suppose that is the way it goes..better than the one arm self portrait pics everyone takes..lol
guess one pic is better than none!
it was amazing how quick the whole time went by
Long drive for sure, but MAN did the time in town fly by,.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
did it ever!!!!
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.
Next time you guys fly in. Too much time is wasted.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
waaaay too much time...
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.
Awesome write-up OJR. Rec'd
I didn’t vote yet, and I am not sure if I will. I believe that I will be involved regardless of where it is next year, although England means that you guys will meet my wife also. No way she lets me fly accross the pond without coming along.
And suprisingly, you all resemble the pictures I had in my head. Not dead on, but I instantly knew who everybody was.
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
For me, the UK isn't worth the hassle....it doesn't even come close to being worth it
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.
Most of our shows aren't that great anyway
The only good thing about a Mania trip in England is that it’s convenient for me so I could actually go to one.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
NOBODY ASKED BUT LET ME TELL YOU
The red bracelet I am wearing is to support something called FOP. It’s very rare and we can use all the support we can get.
please see if your interested in one of my “causes”.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
How did you get involved?
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
the wife is employed in a Ontario school board and works with specialized
disorders like this one and and all the way to your typical autism diagnostics.
FOP is a very interesting disease if you take the time to learn about it.
If you punch me in the arm – my arm turns red and heals. When these people get injured the cell regenerates as bone. Very difficult to understand.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
NOBODY ASKED BUT LET ME TELL YOU
The red bracelet I am wearing is to support something called FOP. It’s very rare and we can use all the support we can get.
please see if your interested in one of my “causes”.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
Great write up OJR
I am really bummed I missed the trip, sounds like you guys had a great time (although it is nearly impossible to have a bad time in MTL, especially when the UFC is there). I vote for Boston next UFC trip!!!! Please post some pics if you have any from the trip.
......
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
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
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
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
Thank you, Champ. Excellent work, as always.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
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
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
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
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
lol
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.
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
this one is out of this world
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
great, i'm saving for the next one,
geographical location regardless…..
by freedomthrtyfve on May 12, 2010 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
You can also invite your goldfish and your dog :)
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
some views are better than others...
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
booty booty booty booty booty booty everywhere...
you know I had to get in on this..:
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
YES!
I'm not afraid of dying, I'm a little bit scared of what comes after
by SouthCaliStunNa on May 14, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Vida Guerra.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
You did a very nice write up OJ.
I may not always be able to pick the winner in fights but I sure know how to distinguish the most interesting and pleasant fellas in a group. I was not surprised one bit to see how much fun it was to hang out with you guys.
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
too many comments to go through
but nice write up, sounds like you enjoyed it. I was row D off the floor after the media section. Jonathan Goulet was trying to go into the crowd to go see some fans that gave him their seat numbers by email to take some pics, but they would not let him into the crowd without a ticket. Good for Mac for not doing the fist pose, lol.
'How's taste my pee pee pee?'
and now to undo the damage I caused...
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
She would do alot for me....... She is awesome.
"I just can't wait to hit Chuck with my balls!" ~Tito Ortiz.
Dat Asian got alotta booty! Dayum!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
With those tree trunk legs and tiny upper body she looks like a Weeble-Wobble.
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
I am not much for Asian women due to the fact that most are too slender in the backside but WOW! I agree with Tkk. Nice!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
late again Worby. real nice
Jealous of you guys. But glad ya had fun. Fuck, OJR you sound exactly like I did after the Kimbo loss! Wish I was there fist bumpin ya after that one. Good on you! Imma make it one time. And then look out! Mac good call on the no fist in the pic, I know ur blamin the girl but still… Lol I myself wouldn’t be able to refrain. Jay you’re still a pussy and I’d kick your ass any day punk. And BZ you look like a big motha fucka what you clock in at? 6’2" 230?
Well done boys!
I love BJ Penn
by daniel worby on May 13, 2010 12:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm just gonna pretend you weren't talking to me with that pussy comment.
LOL.
I said no fist pose and Mac said we had to. I didn’t even know he wasn’t doing it until I saw this picture yesterday. FUCKER.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
lol....ya I said YOU guys had to...not me though...LOL..j/k
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.
ya that was for you jay! come at me dawg!
Lol Mac really made you guys look like a bunch o’ fools. What a jerk. Lol.
Ojr, I’ll definitely do my best to come next time. Finances and work off can be tough at times, but I gotta do this sometime so, hopefully sooner rather then later. And props! Took almost 400 comment, but front page now boy! No stopping ya now!
Now back to looking at booty meat. Girl shake that booty meat, that booty meat!
I love BJ Penn
by daniel worby on May 14, 2010 10:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks, Worbs. You should make it to the next trip. I hope this fanpost encourages a bigger group of participants next year.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Im down if thats a group decision
otherwise Im cageside for my next trip.
How many people fit in a typical box? is there a limit?
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
Ive only ever been in a suite at the ACC... which is fairly modern for a venue
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
15-20
but my thing is I wont sit in shitty seats. with a suite you get food/beverage included and a good spot to talk compared to sitting in the arena. just my 2 cents
I decided I want to mix it up - try everything.
Just make sure your not sitting anywhere near me. Unless you want a lot of yelling in your ear.
Next event Im bringing the Jimmy ’ Mouth of the South " Hart megaphone. Mac, will be soooo pleased.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
27 or 28
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Although it has to be regulars, Kevin. No more guys off the street. I don't want to get into another argument like in Philly with that dbag who took my seat in the suite.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I agree OJR
but he wasn’t “off the street” he came with a guy from mania. But I do agree, and now that it’s been done twice, I think the nervousness of sending money is gone and we’d get a bigger turn out. I say suite just because 15-20 guys in 1 row and you can’t really mingle and discuss in between fights as well, not to mention the food!
I wonder what time I'll have to wake up to make it to Vegas in time for the undercards...lol
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.
Suites are good for the extras, but the view isn't good.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
ok!
I think you’re crazy but thats an opinion not a fact (the view that is). it all depends, I’ve had the good suites (like 101) and I’ve had the nosebleed suites. I would never do an upper level suite again!
lets get cageside seats and just take turns putting OJ up on our shoulders...(no homo)...LOL
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.
Homo ^^^
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Haha! I am too secure to let short jokes bother me. Its all good.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Short jokes are so unoriginal
They’re just overcompensating for their lack of size where it matters.
Proud member of the Brock Pain Train.
Congratulations Jake, Gil and Mo. From the only Maniac to pick all 3 of them.
I dont get the "no homo"
seriously, I see it a lot and don’t get it. is that a canadian thing? Im not busting balls, I’m serious. Ive never seen guys put a disclaimer so much. I know you guys aren’t fags!
its a joke OJ made up
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.
David - No worries. I never take myself too seriously. Its all good.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
agreed....
suites at TD Bank in Boston are an awesome view of the arena floor. And Comcast center and TD Bank are pretty much the same place…so the suite there must have been awesome!
......
Cageside no good for me. Count me out. Too short.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Im with the group. On my own one day I'll do cageside.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
What if we put one or two guys in wheelchairs and get our group into the special accomodations section?
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
that scheme is just zaney enough to work
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.
that is a great idea....
I volunteer to be in the wheelchair…I do have Type 1 Diabetes, so it might work! LOL
......
He's been practicing his whole life for this part.
Don’t rain on his parade.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
LMAO.........
You left yourself wide open there kev……..
"I just can't wait to hit Chuck with my balls!" ~Tito Ortiz.
We know now how sensitive you are sure.
So we didn’t want you to feel like we were bullying you….lol
"I just can't wait to hit Chuck with my balls!" ~Tito Ortiz.
lol
yeah thats it! If I were half as sensitive as you think, I would have had to stop coming here (for my daily dose of abuse) years ago!
Yes, Kevin.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Cool write up ojr.
I voted for Vegas cuz we can meet all the fighters & party it up like there’s no 2morow! I’ll be more than happy 2 smoke some Cali bud with a fellow maniac =D
Good read
Montreal sounds like an awesome city. Being from BC I’d obviously say come to Vancouver/Victoria for an event, its an amazing place; Your other choices are insane too tho ha
by theworldismine on May 14, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
im actually going to be in Victoria for a week July 16th to 23rd.
If I could have timed it better I would have gone to the Vancouver event.
damn.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
by Bigger Zino on May 14, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
lol uh oh!
Are nipples cool here? For real. I’m okay with em’ but are they?
I love BJ Penn
by daniel worby on May 14, 2010 10:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
probably unless we start abusing our nipple privilages
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 May 14, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
hes fucked
but they prob wont be looking
I'm not afraid of dying, I'm a little bit scared of what comes after
by SouthCaliStunNa on May 14, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank you for the pics, EC.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
lol fucking Eduardo...
this isn’t Brazil bro…can’t just go showing nips lol….thank you though lol
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
So I woke up to the sound of a knock on my hotel door on Sunday morning. Mac, BZ and Jay wanted to stop by and say goodbye before they left. I sighed in relief because I thought they wanted to check me out in my underwear. I don’t blame them though because I am a sexy man.
I’m glad you stopped right here. The rest is up to the trip-crew.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
There was more after that. I noticed OJ didn't want to include it so I am keeping my mouth shut.
Don’t listen to him when he says they were shorts.
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Does he rock the banana hammock?
I'm a pan-handlin', man-handlin', post-holin', high-rollin', dust-bowlin' daddy
Big time.
More hammock than banana though. LOL
This is what happens when you bet on a loser like Cote, I should have listened to David W-S
Yeah, keep your mouth closed, Jay hehehe
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
by Eduardo Cruz on May 14, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Sounds like a great time OJR
And in regards to MacDonald, I believe I had this conversation with P-Dub in another thread, but I’m getting over almost the exact same injury right now suffered in a rugby game…his career is far from over if he doesnt want it to be…i got hurt the last weekend of March and my doctor already said that I’ll be back on the field playing again in September
Good to hear. Like I said, I hope I am wrong.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
He'll be back if he so chooses
You guys picked a good night of fights to see…aside from what you said about the Beltran Hague fight, this was a solid card
I honestly don't know what OJ was more upset about
the fact that it was a boring fight or Beltran’s goe tee… OJ was very upset about that. It was right up there with him spazzing out and silencing Kimbo nation.
Which I supported BTW.
Circle Left, Jab, Uppercut !!!
If only the Thrashing Machine would listen.
Ha! It was an insult to all men who rock the goatee to get with the ladies.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
~
good write up, buddy. i enjoyed the read.
thats two in a row for you.. do you plan on attending all the anual trips?
glad to see you guys had fun..
so what if im not the smartest peanut in the turd!~
Thanks stinky. I plan on going to all of them as long as the company and venue are right. Looks like Vegas is a heavy favorite for next year.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
as far as prices for hotels etc go, vegas is best option
but as far as venue, vegas doesn’t have suites. Not a status thing, but in between matches, it’s easier to socialize in a suite compared to a row of seats. Just my 2 cents. It will work, especially for things to do that everyone will enjoy though!
I agree, Kevin. Suites are much better for socializing.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
but what about screaming? are they better for that
Im not alone OJR… you’ve got the same problem to a lesser extent.
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
by Bigger Zino on May 19, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
hmmm
in my experience, u can scream from anywhere in the arena. If ur as bad as you say, how bout we all get a suite and you sit alone? just kidding BZ, I’d love to experience ur screaming first hand!
yeah OJR, and 1/2 the fun of these trips are socializing with fellow maniacs that you “chat” with daily. There is quite a bit of down time during an event, so I for one say suite is best option!
I would if I had too.
I know were joking about it… but i’m not that bad. At least there is some underlying knowledge and passion for the sport. Im no drunk fool.
Im down for whatever. As long as I don’t get murdered on flights whever this next one is you can pretty much confirm me now.
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
by Bigger Zino on May 19, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"murdered on flights"
that stumped me for a second, but I think you meant pricing. Thats one of the main factors as to me not going to montreal. The flights were crazy, especially for two!
lol - yeah sorry, we don't need to alert the air marshals or anything.
I meant price.
I almost pulled the trigger on Philly last year – and I didn’t even know you guys as well as I do now. I didn’t post nearly as much…
Bow offered me his ticket for basically peanuts but the airline was asking for the deed to my car. Great guy that BowMan
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
yeah he is!
domestic flights cross country are cheaper than a 200 mile flight cross the border, kinda crazy!
no kidding
Last year Toronto to Philly was if I am remembering correctly 1900 there and back.
I just booked two tickets to Victoria BC from Toronto for me and my girl and it’s 1200 for both of us.
Look how far the distance is from Victoria to Toronto and then Toronto to Philly. What a joke.
The REEM is REAL and Fedor will Fall. ~ Muwahahaha !
oh I know.
I can go from CA to MA (3000 miles) for 100 each way, I believe the cost from MA/Montreal was 1200 per ticket. so 1k more per ticket and about 2500 miles closer!
Kevin, so if the event goes to Vegas are you and Bow willing to co-chair the planning? I will be in the mix as well. I have never been to Vegas. Funny, considering how much I travel.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
you know I'll do it OJR
and bow has connections for the clubs. when we went to 101, he gave me info so my wife and her friends cut all the lines at the best clubs. i’ll definitely do all the leg work again!
shit. I'm tryin to go to vegas from Dallas
and the tickets are about $269 round trip…still trying to find cheaper though.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
thats way too much!
that flight should be about 200 tops
check jet blue or if u don’t mind southwest, go to DING and download it. I’ve seen flights for 35 bucks each way. also go to southwest vacation packages, thats what we did when we went to vegas, basically got 3 nights hotel for 25 bucks!
Thanks for the heads up man
I have Ding on my phone. I’ve checked SW, AA, United, Trans and I think even Jet Blue. I’ve gone through Kayak, Priceline and LowestFare. Last time I checked though was a few weeks back. We started planning this at the beginning of the year and the flights have been decreasing little by little.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
expedia and those don't have great deals
ive compared, and u really need to search. best chance is sw or jetblue, but do a vacation package, also google promo codes. I saved 10% on top of the great package deal on my last trip!
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