UFC 117: Dustin Hazelett not McLovin' the pre-fight trash talk
by Jesse Holland on Aug 4, 2010 9:40 AM EDT
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"I'm not in this to become famous or anything. I don't like all the hype and I hate talking smack. I just do this because I enjoy competing in martial arts. A lot of guys trash talk just to hype the fight and stuff like that, but I got into this because of martial arts and that's not what martial arts are about, talking smack and stuff like that. That's more pro wrestling than martial arts. When they're talking smack, I think it looks bad for the sport and sets a bad example. I don't want this sport to become pro wrestling where we have to do monologues where we talk about how we're going to beat somebody up. My previous fights should be enough to hype my next fight. If they're not, then I should remain on the undercard."
Dustin Hazelett heads into his UFC 117 welterweight clash against Ricky Story on the opposite end of the trash-talking spectrum, enjoying his relative anonymity on the Oakland undercard. The big story heading into the Oracle Arena this Saturday night (Aug. 7) is the main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, with the mouthy ex-politician promoting himself at the expense of the Brazilian. Does "McLovin'" have a future in the fight game if he takes the vow of silence? And how much pre-fight hype are fighters required to provide competing for a promotion that lives and dies on the success of its pay-per-views?
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what is he talking about? I think any a-hole understands that smack talk is not what any sport is about. Smack talking is a part of the competitive/human nature and how people are around the world no matter what they do. This geek should be cut after this fight, it’s clear that he hasn’t got what it takes and i don’t think he realizes that pro wrestling is scripted.
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i was sort of under the impression
that fighters had to talk a little bit of smack (some might say its just hyping the fight) simply out of contractual obligation. if the ufc is paying money to promote the fighter and their fight, then the fighter needs to promote it as well in interviews by taking little jabs at their opponent. i respect him for not wanting to be a total dick head (sonen/tito/kos) but talking that shit makes you work harder cause you know you are going to have to back it up. plus it can sometimes get to your opponent and effect the fight. look at what hardy did to the irish hand grenade.
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
GSP
Told Matt Hughes ,“I’m not impressed with your performance” Besides that, can anyone name a time when GSP talked smack to hype a fight?? So, it is not the only way to sell a fight, because GSP sells them without it.
Vs. Anderson
It will be the most quiet prefight period in History. Neither one of them talk lol!
A sick sub finds it's way onto the main card most of the time anyway.
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I fully agree
that’s what I like ninjas. they say nothing
so then does that mean if Borck Lesnian was a ninja he'd be ....
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by daniel worby on Aug 4, 2010 10:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
WAR STORY!!!
Saw him at the grocery store on monday night. He’s way bigger than Hazelett, and I just think he will be too strong for him.
couldnt say it better myself
I dont want the ufc to be like the wwe with soap drama and shit. Some people may think its hyping the fight but most fights sell themselve, everybody loves a good grudge match but the dislike shouldnt be forced.
Oh yeah WAR McLovin! I hope he is ready for the strength that story brings, but ill say he will take this by some sneaky and smooth sub
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by robinhorobson on Aug 4, 2010 2:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
There is more to being a UFC fighter
than just showing up fight night. But smack talking is not part of it. I agree with Justin. For the pre fight hype just talk about your game plan and why you think you will win let the other guy talk about ripping your head off and feeding it to his dog. This mentality is why TUF is nothing but drama because that is what the casual fans want to see. They want to see Chris Leben get drung and break something and get in everyone’s faces. They want to hear WWE style pre-fight smack talk. And they boo if they see jujitsu or wrestling. I expect more from guys on Mania.
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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Aug 4, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
Dustin not Justin
caught it right as I hit “Post”.
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses of my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Aug 4, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
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