Keith Jardine: 'I can't help but to feel a bit like I'm losing a family'
by Jesse Holland on Jun 30, 2010 9:29 AM EDT
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"Last week I was let go by the UFC. I was sad to get the news but it was expected. I've always been proud to be a UFC fighter and they have been real good to me. I can't help but to feel a bit like I'm losing a family. As for now, I'm more motivated than ever. I'm going to take a vacation for a week then get back to work. Already, there are a lot of offers for fights coming I'm. Some are exciting. Starting over doesn't sound so bad to me. Although my career is at a crossroads my story is only half written. I have a lot of fight left in me and I continue to improve with every fight. Anyway, I'm best when the chips are stacked against me and I will make it to the top. Thanks to all of my fans."
Keith Jardine reacts to his UFC release following a loss to Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11 Finale back on June 19. The "Hammer" loss was the fourth straight for "The Dean of Mean," who is 2-6 over the span of three years. While he's never been accused of being a boring fighter, he was never able to capitalize on his momentum following big wins over Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell. Can the "Mean 1" rise from the ashes in a smaller promotion? Or will he find similar results outside of the UFC? And does anyone think he's a lock for Strikeforce?
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keith's a good hard workin blue collar guy and I hope he finds some success at SF
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.
Jardine needs to work on his cardio and head movement. He also needs to consistently use his kicks for the entire fight. He needs to work on alot, IMO.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Correct, definitely needs to work on his head movement...
But he also needs to work on his stand up defense. I know he has his “unorthodox style” which every commentator mentions, but he takes too many simple jabs, and too much punishment. Anyone with quik hand speed is always going to pick his face apart….. and his last 2 minute onsluaght wont win him anything.
Pain is weakness leaving the body
I've been guilty of giving Keith sh*t for a while...
But I genuinely hope he can right the ship and string together some wins. He seems like a nice guy, and he does always come to fight.
’’They've done studies you know... 60% of the Time, it works every Time...’’ – Brian Fantana
definitely
Kicks are something I think he can really excel at. When he was mixing them in against Hamill, he looked good. He got flatfooted and stopped moving everything, at which point Hamill destroyed him with straight punches. I hope Jardine does well. He is always in entertaining fights.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
Jardine is part of that Elite TUF Family like Bonner and Griffin where there's no way he will disrespect Dana and go to SF. Trust me. He'll do a couple fights in Canada and return to the UFC in 2011
Or if somebody gets injured for a big UFC PPV card he will get called back up.
Dana is still in control of Jardine’s puppet strings…
by Jared DeMarino on Jun 30, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
good luck to jardine
he’s a tough guy and a hard worker, he just doesnt have that elite level talent. a few wins and he’ll be back in the UFC
never was a jardine fan
but the guy brings the fight. Hopefully strikeforce picks him up and throws him some interesting fights. Jardine vs Cung Le at catchweight? could be awesome, and sounds like something Cung Le wants…super fights.
cung le-jardine would be interesting
but i dont know if it qualifies as a superfight.. i’d like to see cung le-nick diaz and maybe jardine-mousassi. however i think jardine will be looking for a bit of a soft touch in his first fight back to get into the win column
those are excellent match ups
would be pleased with any of those!
by Body Triangle on Jun 30, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
mousasi? really?
thats a mismatch of epic proportions
by Lester The Pimp on Jun 30, 2010 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
"a mismatch of epic proportions" I don't think so at all!
Jardine has an underated ground game and should take him down. will he is the reall question, but mismatch? Not so much
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
King Mo's wrestling is world class. Taking Moussasi down may not be so simple.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
as learned when he fought Babz who a very good wrestler and a Graie Barra BB...
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 Jun 30, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Soft Fight
Won’t happen at SF I’d think. I know what you mean, but if they sign him they’ll want to use his name straight away and unfortunately I see him loosing to the top 205ers at Strikeforce. The likes of King Mo, Babalu, Hendo, Moussai. Maybe a rematch with Whitehead. They fought before right? That’s got a story SF could run with and Jardine might actually win that one
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
And maybe that Gracie that just beat Randleman
Can’t remember which one. Was that HW or LHW?
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
I agree except for Babz. Jardine takes him. I think that bc of their styles.
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
How d'you see that one playing out?
Babz has some decent standup. I know Jardine has under rated jits, but his under rated jits isn’t gonna be near the highly rated jits babz has. I do think it has the potential for a good fight, as it was said, Jardine is rarely in a boring fight. But I don’t see him winning this one
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
Roger Gracies a HW
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jun 30, 2010 6:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He needs to retire.
He’s a grinder and he’s had his day. For himself and his family he needs to call it a day. Total respect to the Dean. He’s an all time fighter that will be respected always.
Really, he’s only 34. I doubt he has the money to just up and retire.
by HappyLittleTreez on Jun 30, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
he's def comfortable but no where near retirement
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.
Nope! And Jackson himself has said that Jardine is a GREAT coach!
so when he does I think he still has a way to make some money. I like him and look forward to him in SF! Glad that SF is around so these guys have a decent place to fight when let go by the UFC.
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
and if he goes there and beats up Hendo, Mo, Babz, or any top guys Dana will welcome him back with open arms
Problem for Keith is that the clock is ticking
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 Jun 30, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Dana will too. He kept him this long so he obviously likes him.
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
He really just has to stop trading punches and mix things up a bit. You know exactly what you're going to get when you fight Keith.
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
I always thought Dana kept him around because he was buddies with Rashad.
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, i mean he's defs a good fit for SF
…but like I’d said previously, Coker let’s some of these dudes go. I know each situation is different, but as I said before, he didn’t wrap up Huerta, Kimbo, Houston, and I’m forgetting one more I had before as a good pick up. Oh well. Anyways, hopefully he gets picked up by SF. Makes me interested in some new match ups.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 10:13 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
bingo. thx bud.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 11:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Happy..
he has the money he just opened his own gym. He would excel as a head trainer he has options. his heart is in fighting. cant take that away from him.
by AintNoSunshine on Jun 30, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
retire? you think his 1 mill (if that)
…will take him and his family to the promise land? Man, the boy was only paid 20k to beat Chuck for fuck sakes.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 10:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
C'mon!! He has a great reputation and endless connections. This plus UFC earnings and he is in a better position than most.
He has had his time and he is not a natural athlete. His
sorry premature postulation
…..His life will be pretty solid after he retires. Think about the wars he’s had, he’s been less than impressive since the Wanderlei sledgehammer.
get a chin transplant, replace the glass one with a granite one. Any you may find some success.
but i doubt it
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.
"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton
by O damn he got caught on Jun 30, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions
jardine/randleman?
In strikeforce
Join The Army, Visit exotic places, meet strange people, then kill them.
by salamagogo on Jun 30, 2010 10:35 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I could see Jardine trying his hand at another sport even
Or maybe some break dancing
"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton
by O damn he got caught on Jun 30, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Too bad some of Rashad's skill hasn't rubbed off on his buddy here
"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton
by O damn he got caught on Jun 30, 2010 11:00 AM EDT reply actions
He could always get a job working with Tim Sylvia
"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton
by O damn he got caught on Jun 30, 2010 11:04 AM EDT reply actions
Your 3 posts take up the whole page...please oh please shorten the sig???
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
It will change when I get bored with it
AND NOT BEFORE!
"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton
by O damn he got caught on Jun 30, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
you guys need better internet
I support O Damn’s pictures. Use your mouse. Its called scrolling. It will be ok.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
He might not be servin fast food yet but he sure looks like he's been eating a crap load of it
"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton
by O damn he got caught on Jun 30, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Jardine in American History X???
When Ed Norton gets to prison and affiliates himself with the skinheads, did anyone notice that the skinhead doing all the shady dealings in the prison yard looks like Mr. Dean of Mean himself? It kept cracking me up throughout that whole 20 minutes. Especially post-rape when he’s smiling and laughing at Ed Norton
i wish i was good at photoshop or at least find a pic for you guys
by Jared DeMarino on Jun 30, 2010 12:07 PM EDT reply actions
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