UFC 117 pre-fight press conference airs today (Aug. 5) LIVE on MMAmania.com at 4 p.m. ET
by Jesse Holland on Aug 5, 2010 3:47 PM EDT
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UFC 117: "Silva vs. Sonnen" is set to take place this Saturday (Aug. 7) from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, featuring a 185-pound match-up between current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and number one contender Chael Sonnen.
In addition, heavyweight stars Roy Nelson and Junior dos Santos will do battle for the right to challenge the winner of Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez while Ricardo Almeida seeks redemption for the Gracie legacy against Matt Hughes.
In preparation for this weekend's debut in "Oaktown," the UFC will hold a pre-fight press conference featuring the major players from the event including Silva, Sonnen, Hughes, Almeida, Nelson, dos Santos, Jon Fitch, Thiago Alves and of course, UFC President Dana White.
The press conference will air LIVE right here on MMAmania.com at 4 p.m. ET after the jump.
Live stream and replay courtesy of UFC.com.
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WOW Congratulations!
How does it feel to be 1st? If you have time…can you create a fan post about how you came to be the 1st one to post on this thread…I’m sure it’s a great story of dedication and determination under some severe circumstances in your life. I’m giving you a rec for your courage to come out and annouce that you are indeed the very first person to post something very relevant on this post. I think I speak on behalf of the entire Maniac community when I say Bravo Sir…Bravo.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Aug 5, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Owned
I haven’t seen a first post in ages. Beware Bluth. He may know the ways of the keybord warriors
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
Wow. Buster with the serious sarcastic internet beat down. Remind me to apologize to you if I ever piss you off, Mr. Bluth!
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Aug 5, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHA!
It’s all in good fun…I think all this Maniac quote of the week stuff just set me off.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
this doesn't qualify for comment of the week
More like comment for the weak. SOTN or KOTN would both work as well.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
Haha Mr. Buster, that post qualifies for comment of the Week in my book.
by HappyLittleTreez on Aug 5, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell of a way to kick off a thread Bluster dude.
I just got here and yours was the second post I had yet read today. Boom! Elbow from the sky! Perfectly legal and perfectly funny.
The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe
Fuck
I rec’d that post for the hell of it, now it’s green. People are gonna think we’re know-it-all fucktards like the BE population. Is there an un-rec button?
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I figured it out.
And then I flagged that comment. No green posts.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
perfect
I say outside of the “comment of the week” fanpost, anything that turns green should be flagged. Pretty sure I saw a green comment on BE that read “this is a stupid idea”. Wow, thanks for the fantastic insight.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
LMFNAO!!!! I'm still laughing Buster!!!
I saw that (first) the other day for the first time in a while. I really thought that gay shit was over with, guess not!
FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!
My bad Dragon
I’ll get it next time. Owned is something we use every now and again over here though. Cheers for the correction. I don’t wanna look silly haha
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
WTF is this green shit I see?
How did I get to Bloody Elbow? I must have virus on my computer.
Facebook is for gays!!!
Yes bravo...
Just signed up and this is my first post but you sir have definatly stollen my thunder…
by Moses6787 on Aug 5, 2010 10:28 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Why thank u sir
You are too kind, (making me blush). Yes things like this do make my day… its not everyday u get to be the 1st one 2 post on a thread. If I start a fan post, I’l make u my first member. Hows that?
by WayofTheWarrior on Aug 5, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions
is that where we all subscribe to be part of his fan club?
or is that where we learn how to use the reply button? I can’t remember.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
we are just effing with you WTW
but, next time, use the 1st spot to actually say something. Just trying to help.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
What's the craic with uniform AS is wearing?
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
it goes along with this pic
Apparently it’s a BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais) uniform. Brazilian SWAT equivalent. I am not an expert by any means, just relating what I found on another thread.
We should confirm with E. Cruz.
Albino Mormon 4 Life
Cheers Dakatak
Reminds me of that guy from street fighter for some reason. Remember the original with the last bad guy? Bison or something?
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
I love that film
JCVD + Aussie Kyle Minogue = Awesom. Got screwed outta an oscar. Damn poitics
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
I echo danderman's sentiments. What a lousy last movie for him to make. :(
Unfortunately, if he would’ve known it would be his last movie EVER, then I’m sure he would’ve punted.
Raul Julia great actor sad choice for his last role.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
One of the great Boricua actors. He was the only bright spot in a bad, bad movie.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Aug 5, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
he's a family member of mine
glad to see him on this site….in a complimentary way.
Nice trigger discipline. Now if only he would remember to pull the trigger in his fights…
by HappyLittleTreez on Aug 5, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn my work computer does not have Microsoft silverlight bullshit and i cant download it either.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
He is just wearing it to spite Chael.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
by BNF on Aug 5, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
My God if AS ever felt disrespect by Maia
He should be feeling humiliated now.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
When has he ever dressed unbum like??
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
Dana can't believe the shit coming out of Sonnen's mouth
it’s like a diarrhea, it never stops
Facebook is for gays!!!
I hate it but
I recognize the effectiveness of the operation. Who is not interested in seeing this disrespectful fool get knocked out after all these weeks of trash talking? Is Koscheck on a similar mission with GSP?
The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe
I need a full transcription here, Make it so MMA Mania.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
HAHA! +1
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?"
-BJ Penn
"I dont know how GSP puts his jeans on with all those people hugging his nuts"... -Dan Hardy
You heard the man.
I’m gonna have to ask you to leave now. Don’t make a big scene.
The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe
At Burger KIng and JDS is working his tan
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
Dont forget the apple pie. A meal is never finished without pie.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
Seriously, if Big Country eats like that pre-fight (and I wouldn't be surprised if he actually does)
then I will fully expect to hear a giant explosion of gas on the PPV. THe fart heard round the world. Might be the only way to stop Junior.
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Aug 5, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
At least you get a video, my job does not allow downloads.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
I hate using keyboard abbreviations
but that picture literally made me LOL.
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Aug 5, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Best conference EVER.
So many laughs and Chael was a moron for bringing up his running for office KNOWING he was un-opposed lol.
War Ariel!
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?"
-BJ Penn
"I dont know how GSP puts his jeans on with all those people hugging his nuts"... -Dan Hardy
After the stare-down....
I am a lot more confident Silva is going to kill Sonnen….
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?"
-BJ Penn
"I dont know how GSP puts his jeans on with all those people hugging his nuts"... -Dan Hardy
Ya silva looked intense
Chael is gonna get hurt
OMG! I've never seen Anderson look so GANGSTA during a stare down!!!
Sonnen is in for the beating of his life
Lester!! was waiting for a comment from you.
I've got something to say; it better to burn in hell than to fade away!!!
I don't appreciate his antics
But that bitch hits hard.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
if andy was white
Lester would have his face tattooed on his thigh upside down so when he was sitting on the shitter beating off he could come on Andy’s face.
Super Worbio Bros.
by daniel worby on Aug 5, 2010 5:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would of laughed if
Anderson started talking shit to him in English
GO ANDY! I LOVE YOU!!! I WANNA HAVE YOUR LAST NAME!!! IM CARRYING OUR CHILD!!!
Super Worbio Bros.
by daniel worby on Aug 5, 2010 5:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yan i watched that vid on GSP and bloodsport . Bloodsport was one of my fav movies when i was a kid.
I thought the video was pretty kick ass. I just didnt like the reason they made for the 2 fights he lost. overall i liked it.
Glad to hear that.
You know, I’m pretty confident I’ll be able to make a GSP fan out of you one day. Many years after Penn has retired and while Georges is still champion, it’ll happen;)
It’s good you saw it because it was taken down, probably because of copyright issues. It’s a shame.
The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe
im a long time mma fan
I use to be a GSP fan back in the day before everyone was one. I thought of him as a frank dux type fighter lol when i first started watching him. I lost my way for some reasons i have stated on this site many times. Maybe some day ill find my way back. We shall see.
Ha!
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Aug 5, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yeh this smoke is some good shit . WTF am i saying ??!!!!????
BJ GOD BLESS MARV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tell me you just finished a handle
cause the weed can’t make you say the shit you said. Take it back BJPennfan, take it back!
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
im just setting up BJ vs GSP 3
I think BJ won the first one. George got the #2. Lets see how #3 turns out :)
I had no doubts that we were on the same page
In all honesty, I remember round 1and 2 of GSP Penn II and that’s it. I refuse to rewatch. I know he lost. I know he got beat down. I drowned my sorrows in a bottle before the shit even hit round 3.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
I hope they hold a third fight.
I never get tired of watching BJ quit. What was it he said before the second fight.
GSP’s a quitter
something to that effect. LOL
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
what was it that GSP said?
I can’t remember, I don’t speak French/Gay.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
GSP speaks fine English
This isn’t a spelling bee or an elocution contest. BJ promised GSP would quit, doing exactly what you promised your opponent would do is a giant slice of humble pie to eat. I’m glad that BJ speaks English really well, it makes hearing his lies and excuses so much easier before and after fights.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Just trying to get under your skin Jay
Obviously, I don’t have a leg to stand on other than the traditional, GSP is gay argument or the "he hasn’t fought in multiple weight classes like BJ’ argument, or that they both quit at least once route. Damn French Canadians.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
You can't get under my skin Deuce any more than OJ or Mac or Zino could.
BJ fan bashing is like a sport to me. I don’t want anyone to get hurt or embarrased. Just looking for a good game.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I know
I usually keep my BJ fanboy perspective locked up in my house. But when someone named BJPennFan says “he doesn’t know where he lost his way” the Beej in me comes out. I know you are thick skinned Jay, and I am a BJ fan, so I am right there with ya.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
thx, you're a peach
Super Worbio Bros.
by daniel worby on Aug 5, 2010 6:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Now now Dan everybody knows that I'm Mrs Silva
I even let my boy borrow my pink jumper. And stop telling Lester to copy off my tattoo.
"Stay classy San Diego"
Jon "Bones" Jones, MMAs best young fighter and the next LHW champion
by David W-S on Aug 6, 2010 5:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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