UFC Quick Quote: Brock Lesnar responds to commands
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jul 9, 2010 10:59 PM EDT
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"He took some hard shots when they were against the fence, he was looking for a way out. He was blocking some punches. At one point he tried to spin to push Shane away and took a couple shots. And then again, went for a deep half guard position and took a couple more shots. When he curled up after that is when I commanded him to fight back, which at that point he did, and then he went for feet on the hips to push Carwin away and was able to get to his knees. He pretty much ran with it. He heard -- he responded to my commands."
-- Referee Josh Rosenthal was recently a guest on ESPNs "MMA Live," explaining his critical decision to let heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar continue in the first round despite eating more than 50 Shane Carwin knuckle sandwiches. Lesnar was moving, and he eventually got to his feet toward the end of the round, but few would have said boo if Rosenthal stopped the UFC 116 main event before that time. Lesnar even thanked Rosenthal several times in his post-fight remarks. That's because he came out in round two and choked out an "adrenaline-dumped" Carwin to miraculously retain his title. Steve Mazzagatti, take notes.
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Frank Mir.
"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 think Mergliotta and Yamaski is better than Mazagatti and Lavigne.
1. Herb Dean
2. McCarthy
3. Yamasaki
4. Mergliotta
5. Rosenthal
I like Yamasaki too.
Why wasn’t he on the poll? I can only assume Mazz and Yves were listed for comedic relief.
i didnt think of the Yam, he should be forsure. but at this point, so late into the poll with almost 2k in
he wouldnt get any fair voting time
Daniel Worby is Mania's Resident Sissy Boy
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jul 10, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Mergliotti? Did you see the Kimbo vs Thompson fight?
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
lol,
Don’t mess with the Dan-Man…..
And not impressed with John Salter for the un-called for celebrating when he ‘won’ after Jason Mc’s leg gave out………..
There will never replace Cro Cop, Wand or Fedor, fuck the Haters, stay loyal to your favourite fighters, win, lose or draw.
by tkkpal on Jul 10, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would like to know
What fight the first pic happened????
And if possible all the other pics.
LOL made me laugh so HARD
Kimbo vs Mercer
Who wants to see that rematch. Mercer was a top tier heavyweight back in the day, but he has no business in the fight game anymore.
Akihiro Gono UFC 89.
There will never replace Cro Cop, Wand or Fedor, fuck the Haters, stay loyal to your favourite fighters, win, lose or draw.
Haha raised the hand of the loser
what a fuck up..
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
TKK REC'd
Daniel Worby is Mania's Resident Sissy Boy
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jul 10, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Female Ref
The female ref that called Cyborgs last fight was shitty. She would ask Cyborg if she wanted her opponent on the feet as soon as the other fighter fell down. Give the fighters fime to fight the fight.
Kim Winslow-she makes Maz look like a fucking genius.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
Herb Dean
When Herb took a point from Keith Jardine in the Hamill fight, he cost Keith his career in the UFC. 95% of the time he is the best in the business though. Dana White needs to give Big John more credit for being one of the greats and someone who was very instrumental in forming the rules that the other refs are following now.
DW wont give Big John credit because he has beef with him.
John commentated for Affliction, and Dana holds grudges.
Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.
Impressed encouraged by how close Dean is to Big John. I voted for John but also think Herb is world class. But Dana needs to quit being butt hurt and quit hiding behind BULLSHIT excuses.
John McCarthy...
would like to hear his opinion on if he would of stopped the fight in Brock vs Carwin fight.
Completely agree
With Rosenthal not stopping the fight in the first round. I don’t think it’s that controversial, anyway. Brock was moving around a lot and not just turtling. Sure, a lot of shots landed (mostly on his arms), but he was still keeping active for the most part.
And I voted for Big John btw.
http://fitnessphp.blogspot.com/
I agree with Rosenthal...
I’m glad he didn’t stop the fight. I just wonder how another ref would of callled it tho. I’m a Brock fan BTW.
Yeah, another ref probably would have stopped the fight, but people are taking that to be a blemish on Brock’s victory when they should be seeing it as a sign of bad reffing in other fights, where fighters are not getting enough of a chance to recover due to premature fight stoppages. It’s a blow against the refs, if anything, not against the fighters.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Yves Lavigne is way better than Mazz!
And Herb dean also blows calls most of the time. I like Yves better…
If you don’t know for sure it’s a dude, it’s not gay.
-P-Dub
This shouldn't even be debatable
when have you ever seen Big John screw up?
Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.
I voted for Dean
Just watch some old UFC Events with Big John in them and youll know why.
BJ is going to be back in Cali training and Marv is back! Bad news for Frankie. I will be betting the house.
Herb Dean
…because you don’t see Big John in the UFC.
"Donuts don't wear alligator shoes" - Black Dynamite
hahahah
Your honesty is refreshing lol!
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
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