Dana White: 'I’d rather let Brock punch me in the face than hear 15,000 people blow vuvuzelas'
by James Kimball on Jun 30, 2010 4:56 PM EDT
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"This decision was pretty simple for me. Vuvuzelas make the most horrific sound I've ever heard. I'd rather let Brock punch me in the face than hear 15,000 people blow on those things. This is the biggest heavyweight fight we've ever done. We'll make enough noise this weekend when Brock and Shane finally step inside the Octagon."
I don't know if I've ever been more in agreement with Dana White than I am with his take on the dreaded vuvuzela. If you have at all followed the 2010 World Cup, you are surely familiar with the headache-inducing noisemaker. If you haven't followed the 2010 World Cup, I envy you for a number of reasons. Suffice it to say, if you were planning on bringing your big horn that makes others around you wish they, well, weren't around you, do not. Though I'm not quite sure where the UFC got the idea that because we were all unfortunately introduced to this devil-made whistle during a soccer game in South Africa, all of America suddenly went to their local Target store to pick one up. Tell me I'm right on that assumption, Maniacs. Please, tell me I'm right.
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I am with you Mr. Kimball in that I hope people did not buy that annoying horn. Then again, most people are stupid sheep.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I don't understand how an annoying horn
is supposed to represent African culture. Can someone please explain this to me?
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I have seen these horns way before this world cup.
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
*had
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
for sure
but the WC organizers keep pulling the “its part of their culture” card. Hey, rap is part of America’s culture, you didn’t see 30,000 fans trying to freestyle over mics during the 94 cup.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
Then again...Soccer is so damn boring that they need to give the fans
something to do during the game rather than attack each other with beer bottles etc…like they normally do
I was with ya up to there
Now, we must go down different roads my friend.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I used to play Soccer and enjoyed it...but you gotta admit
its boring as hell to watch.
I don't have to admit
it is my favorite team sport to watch. Seriously. Its ok, I get this all the time.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I'm with ya...
it depends on who you’re watching. MLS style of soccer is boring. If you watch the the Spanish Liga or Italian…whoa. The English will give you a damn good game to watch as well. I recently got into the German league too.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
Eva Mendes! Weeepaaa!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I try and try to watch MLS
but my remote keeps changing the channel. It is just glorified boot ball. I get EPL regularly on TV, so that is what I watch most of. But, I will tune into any German, Italian, French or Spanish league event, anytime.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
you're my kind of guy Onemansyn
I respect that ! I’m the biggest soccer nerd there is, but it’s been frustrating to watch this world cup not because of the Vuvuzelas but because of all bad calls & missed calls by the refs.. It’s time for Fifa to step it up.
Can’t agree more about the leagues. MLS is just garbage. EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A — tons of skill. Even watching the US World Cup team I was just amazed by the number of times they blindly boot the ball downfield or out of bounds when even mid-level European and South American teams control and possess the ball.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
arg
this is my biggest complaint with US soccer. We have no ability to get it up the field without booting it. Our defensive midfielders get really panicky without 30 yards to work with and they just kick it downfield. Makes me want to bash my television in.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I like the way Michael Bradley plays, and he’s only 22. If we can find another steady presence to play beside him in the midfield and a few defenders who aren’t as jittery as a caffeine-aholic we’ll be in good shape.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
Bradley
impressed me more than any other American player in this cup. He played great. I expect good things from him going forward.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
Fortunately he plays in Bundesliga where he’ll learn good habits.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
Agreed.
Too much focus on US players staying in MLS. It hinders their development.
Left to Right – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (happy Canada Day) Don’t bet against BZ. The next 4 nights of my life are sure to leave me with PTSD. When Fedor loses – I loses.
as do most of those guys
As much as I want good soccer over here in the states, I think the only way we get better is by having our players play in the best leagues in the world. MLS teams would get relegated from The Championship over in England.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
None would sniff the top tier. EVER.
I personally could care less if soccer is good in the US as long as we can get the good games from Europe over here.
I watch most of the EPL, Bundesliga, La Liga and Champios league games on DVR and x2 it until I see good action anyway. I don’t really have time for full games. I find the highlights. :)
Left to Right – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (happy Canada Day) Don’t bet against BZ. The next 4 nights of my life are sure to leave me with PTSD. When Fedor loses – I loses.
the EPL review show on Fox Sport Soccer
on Sundays is great for this. Greatest highlight show there is.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I love the Bundesliga.
Like I said, I just recently got into it; thanks to a friend who recommended it. I love that aggressive style of play.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
Deuce...
the US relies way too much on speed and totally ignores its defense. And that could be something I could ignore if they were the fastest players out but they were out sprinted to the ball soooo many times. They were lucky Howard was as good as he was or they would have been led to slaughter so much worse.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
yeah.
Bradley, Altidore, Dempsey, Donovan, Howard and Onyewu (when in form) are the best players.
I’d say Donovan and Bradley were the 2 best by far in this tournament.
I can't find a way to like Dempsey
No matter how much i try.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
THE US NEEDS A STRIKER THAT CAN SCORE!!!
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
The refereeing has been a disgrace
It’s laughable that games in the biggest world sporting tournament are being decided by poor decisions. Hopefully FIFA are actually going to try to improve the standard of referees and bring in goalline technology so we can actually have a fair sport.
As for the vuvuzellas they’re really annoying and they’ve been bothering the players. It’s pathetic that FIFA and the world cup organisers care more about selling cheap horns than putting on the best possible matches.
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 3:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have never seen a ref
get a call so wrong as with the England no goal. That was amazingly bad. It was not even close. How FIFA, how?
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
yup and then it happened again in argentina - mexico.
he must have been offside with i don’t know how long, wasn’t even close and the refs missed it.
Don't forget US had one taken away too
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
true true
these next two days are going to be very difficult for me….
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
For all the hopes I had for the U.S. that were dashed in the round of 16, they somehow managed to win the group and probably should have advanced to the quarterfinals despite having a lead for a grand total of a minute and a half in the entire tournament.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
only thing worse then soccer...
…is reading ppl talk about soccer.
Goddddd…
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*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 5:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well it is a football thread
You’re JUst upset because there are no decent Canadian players.
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 6:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
canadians dont play soccer
Unless their under 7yrs old or emo.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 6:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lets correct that please...
canadians DO play soccer, but they play like 7 yr olds and under.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
Exactly Champ
they were around when I was a little kid being taken to soccer games in Mexico. They got a lot of exposure at the tourney in South Africa last year and so this year they gave EVERYONE a vuvuzuela and now its annoying as shit
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
I bet Dana would rather do this to Brock....
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I'm w/ Dana
I’m not much of a soccer fan, but between the vuvuzelas, and the terrible commentating, I ended up muting my TV during the USA vs Ghana game.
Same here...
I’d let Brock punch me in the face, then be revived only to have Shane punch me in the face immediately thereafter than have to go and listen to those annoying ass horns at a socce game
we've had 'em for philly's mummer's day parades.
They’re fun then but only cuz you’re obliterated
by Body Triangle on Jun 30, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Well If my fucking English were a real soccer team...
I would proudly play my vuvuzela. Which I do not own. Oh and the World Cup is by far the most exciting sporting event to watch along with the Super Bowl. Too bad the officiatings so bad.
i dont think exciting is the right word
and how can you compare an big event like the world cup, thats takes weeks to play, to one game that is the super bowl?
any sport where you can play for 2 hours, and it be 0-0…its not exciting
live simply.
I can see where you are coming from
but for me, football (soccer) is more about the play than the goals. It is a beautiful game to watch if you know what to look for. But to each their own. I find it highly exciting.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
i dont find the games exciting at all..
but the highlight reel for soccer goals is one of the best things to watch in sports.
live simply.
Its a chess match with live pieces
Soccer is artistic. And the World CUP takes a month, But its like the NFL playoffs with the big game at the end. The world Cup season is actually pretty much 3 yrs long lol. that’s dedication.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
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by Kayo on Jun 30, 2010 3:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lol pass it on to Daniel Worby
I only posted it for him. I prefer the real thing lol. I think he does too but I think he gets bored in his car alot lol
Thanks for the hook up tho
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
Insert evil laugh here
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 5:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah Onemansyn and Deuce said exactly what I meant for me.
Sports are all different, to each his own, but for me soccer is a patient, beautiful game that unites countries, and the entire world, making it the more spectacular. The football playoffs is actually very comparable, as it is probably the most watched sporting event in America, culminating in the Super Bowl. Two very different sports, but comparable in magnitude. And yeah you can’t dislike the soccer highlight reels; sometimes its watching those goals get set up, which is brilliant though to me.
by theworldismine on Jun 30, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Soccer does have its moments
It’s a beautiful sport when played beautifully, but thats rarely the case. I’d love to see more crisp passing and well-placed shots, but man, its just not the case. Im not even complaining about the low scores. It’s just that these guys kick it 20 feet wide for 30 yards out. The highlights are few and far between. Now, let me get to the real reason I dont enjoy it…lack of sportsmanship.
Soccer players lack sportsmanship. Everyone dives! How can the game be played fairly, when everyone’s trying to decieve the ref into getting free kicks, gettin the opponent cards. Every soccer player goes into the “fetal-cover face” position anytime they get touched! Its a fuckin cryin shame, and its in every game. Referee’s make calls that they dont even see. I dont blame them half the time, they’re constantly being decieved— its FIFA’s job to penalize diving. In the world cup, Kaka got a 2nd yellow because the other player dove, so he missed a game. Tell me thats not a big blow to your team. And they slide cleets up at eachothers legs with the intent to injure. It’s a real dirty sport. No respect.
Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.
I agree with the dives part Two-words
Its happening more and more and its really taking away from the game. Its beginning to be comparable to basketball with all the stoppage. Its getting horrible.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
there are things to be done about the 1st part, the official fifa world cup ball (jabulani) sucks and makes it way more difficult for both the players and goalkeepers to play as usual.
Absolutely to that Two Words. I think there should be FIFA officials who review games just for dives/deception and retroactively assess yellow cards for that sort of shit. If a player happened to have received a yellow for something else as well during the game then he retroactively gets a red card and the suspension. That would put a very quick end to the dives.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
that tito crap
was the last time I really believed anything coming out of DW’s mouth. Never again.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I mentioned this before a while back
but I love the youtube soccerball feature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVMdwo56jrI
Just watch the video and click on the soccer ball icon to enjoy videos to their fullest. ;-)
Albino Mormon 4 Life
HUP HOLLAND HUP
The vuvuzela sucks big time, but I couldn’t care less since Holland will be the World Champion FOOTBALL (not soccer) 2010!
o end WAR SHANE WAR
Sowieso
by The Dutch Destructor on Jun 30, 2010 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Good luck with that
They’ll be lucky to get past Brazil, much less my boys in Argentina.
Albino Mormon 4 Life
I Picked Spain Last Year.
Although Brazil is What Scares Me The Most
by AintNoSunshine on Jun 30, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Two words
Lionel Messi
Brazil don’t have the defence to stop him
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
And all those international goals Messi has scored? Sorry, but Dunga has his back four playing perfectly, and has the best GK in the world.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
???
Messi does not need to score goals he makes them.
I think there are a lot better GK out there like Cech, Casillas and even Buffon
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
Messi is absolutely brilliant with his club team, but for some reason he hasn’t done nearly as well for Argentina. Same with C. Ronaldo. And I think Brazil are playing as brilliantly right now as they always do.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
Yeah I have to agree
Its like the old classic MMA fight Striker vs Grappler it stays standing striker wins. It hit the mat grappler wins
Brazil stops Messi they win if they don’t Argentina win lol
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
Germany are gonna beat Argentina!
Mesut Özil and Thomas Müller are two coming superstars and they’re team is great all around.
Should be a good game
At this point I’m having to support Argentina as they’re the only team to pick a Newcastle player, albeit Jonas is being played out of position. Both teams are good but flawed, I don’t see either of them beating Brazil or Spain.
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 4:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I find it really weird that....
There is another Newcastle fan on a MMA site lol
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
The brown ale there is awesome. ;)
Left to Right – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (happy Canada Day) Don’t bet against BZ. The next 4 nights of my life are sure to leave me with PTSD. When Fedor loses – I loses.
Nice to see another fan on here
Now I’m no longer outnumbered by the Mackems on here.
Brown ale is a quality drink, usually cheaper than the beers as well.
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 6:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Özil is freakishly fast!!!
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
these international teams just don't get enough time with their stars
for them to play fluidly. The stars’ obligations with their clubs keeps them out of most international friendlies and therefore they don’t have any real connection with the team. Then the team is expected to play to the one player’s strengths and that hurts them.
Doc: You know what they say: People in glass houses sink sh-sh-ships.
Rocco: Doc, I gotta buy you, like, a proverb book or something. This mix'n'match shit's gotta go.
Doc: What?
Connor: A penny saved is worth two in the bush, isn't it?
Murphy: And don't cross the road if you can't get out of the kitchen.
nice
Left to Right – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (happy Canada Day) Don’t bet against BZ. The next 4 nights of my life are sure to leave me with PTSD. When Fedor loses – I loses.
I'd give someone next to me a sinmple warning if they were blowing one of those damn things!
If that didn’t work, I would brachial plexes stun their ass and blame it on someone behind them! Those F’n things aren’t musical at all and only a jackass would want to hear themselves blowing on one!
by Danas A Crossdresser on Jun 30, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
Notice he didn't say...
“Let Shane Carwin punch me in the face”, because that would be suicide, Shane hits much harder than Brock and is gonna knock him out on Saturday.
Haha thats what i was thinking Brock hits hard too but he only stuns then hits you with a million baby hammers after Carwin has the one punch ko power
by Kayo on Jun 30, 2010 3:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Very original. Nobody has ever said that before.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
part of me was hoping that this was his/her first
that would have been icing on the cake. Why even comment. This is the second best post ever. The first was the guy who created an account to write “a contract is a legal document”. That made my week.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I don't even want to read the comments because I bet a bunch of you say how boring it is to watch.
And that usually comes from ignorant people who have never played. A game can be boring, of course, just like some fights. But overall to me it is the best sport to watch. If you haven’t played you would not understand the little things that make the game great.
BTW, the vuvuzelas don’t bother me 1 bit. I don’t even notice them anymore.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
I like them. They are a nice background noise on the TV and really contribute nicely to the soccer ambience. I would probably stab myself in the ears if I had to listen to them in person.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
In person is probably not too great.
Could you imagine if you paid big money, flew all the way to South Africa, got good seats at a game, and some little punk was blowing a vuvuzela in your ear the whole game.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
Soccer would = mma at that point.
that would be a trip of a lifetime ruined. might as well go to jail too.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I played soccer. Its awesome to play. Great to see in person. Boring on TV.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I really dont get the the attention this remark is getting.
@fjbar on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
I bought my annoying vuvuzela on ebay. I didn't know I could have went to Target.....
I like mine straight from Africa!
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
Smart move by Dana
Hopefully all of the other major sports in the US will follow suit and ban those stupid horns. The World Cup games are almost unwatchable due to the damn buzzing noise, I can’t imagine sitting in a stadium and having to listen to them for 3 hours.
There are no such things as lesbians, just women who have not yet met Chuck Norris
Vuvuzela's would've made 116 extra special.
At the end of the day there is no comparison between football and mma,
football is the best, most exciting sport in the World, and no sporting event compares to the World Cup.
But MMA is still great.
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