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UFC on Fox: Will Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan remain the broadcast team?

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With the news finally making its way to airwaves of the deal for the UFC to bring its brand of sports to the FOX network, beginning with a live event on Nov. 12, 2011, questions abound.

And while many of them were answered at the press conference held today to announce the historic deal, one all important question still remained -- would the traditional broadcast team of Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan call the events on FOX and FX?

And the answer, according to company co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta, is a resounding yes.

However, now that the promotion is expanding more and more, the responsibilities of each of its employee is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with. That means it's finally time to bring in some outside talent to help assist in duties.

Here's how Fertitta explained it to MMA Weekly:

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"Obviously, Goldie and Rogan are going to be the main broadcast team for our big fights, pay-per-views, fights on Fox, fights on FX. Some additional programming, you know, were going to probably have to bring in some new talent because it's just not physically possible for these guys to do that number of events and still have a life. So, yeah, we're going to be adding new talent, whether it be on live fights, whether it'd be on magazine shows, whether it be on pre-shows, post-shows. And you're really going to see, for the first time."

"Goldie" and Rogan sticking around to call the FOX broadcasts is actually one of the few things that will remain the same after this historic new deal.

The UFC will break away from its usual broadcast format by doing away with the Gladiator intro and introducing new graphics and show openings, not just for the FOX broadcasts but for the pay-per-view and Fight Night broadcasts, as well.

On top of that, The Ultimate Fighter will be completely revamped to give it a fresh new look and feel that will hopefully revitalize the once popular reality show.

Big changes are coming to the UFC, Maniacs. But the broadcast team cageside is not one of them. Feelings on that?

For more on this incredibly important day for MMA click here, here and here.

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However, Rogan has been talking about stepping away more and more in recent times. I think when the UFC has regular event all over the world he will only call North American events.

by DownUnder on Aug 18, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions  

PAT MILETICH FTW!!!

The best play by play and analysis guy in MMA right now. No one comes close to touching him. If you’ve ever seen him no the challengers or undercard of SF, He can do both jobs so fluidly its awesome. Hope Fox comes through because god knows MMA needs it.

Sometimes, these things happen in MMA

by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Aug 18, 2011 5:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

not a fan

I like Florian, Bonnar, Mir, COUTURE

Curently running #4 in MMAmania Money Pool Season 4

by PHISH NATION on Aug 18, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

fan of both pat and florian

florian might suck as a fighter but the dude does his job on the breakdown

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

one word..

BAS!

"What are you gonna do, hit him? No, that's a terrible idea, I'll tell you why.. it doesn't unbang your mom. "

by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Aug 18, 2011 5:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Agreed. I also love "The Voice"

His commentary is so cheesy but I fuckin love it. Every time he calls a fight I laugh my ass off.

by emperorj on Aug 18, 2011 5:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

he can call the action like no one

but his accent is sometimes a bit difficult to understand for foreigners

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

The ringside physician asked him what his name was and he said "Saturday"

"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,

I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Aug 18, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bas and Voice FO SHO!!

"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,

I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Aug 18, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Florian sucks as a fighter... Whaaaaaaaa?!?!

Also, I like the Goldy and Rogan combo, I am glad they will be sticking around and just adding some other people. This fits right into Bonnar stepping away from fighting and just doing coaching and broadcasting.

-High Priest: Great Wall of Prophecy, reveal to us God's will that we may blindly obey.
-Priests: [chanting] Free us from thought and responsibility.
-High Priest: We shall read things off you.
-Priests: [chanting] Then do them.
-High Priest: Your words guide us.
-Priests: [chanting] We're dumb.

by Edgecrusher71 on Aug 18, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bro, you cannot say Florian sucks as a fighter.

He lost to Diego (at 185!), Sean Sherk (which was for the belt), BJ Penn (Hall of famer), and Maynard (for the #1 contendor).

You are on crack if you think that qualifies as “sucking”.

by WallyBallz on Aug 18, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

ok, he just sucks as a person

both diego and him were fat for that fight, i’m pretty sure diego would still whoop that ass at 155.

he also got his ass handed to him by nunez but fucking scoring system. So he doesn’t suck as a fighter, he’s just not good enough to be a champion yet talks like he deserves a title shot in every weight class

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know about that

Nunez looked pretty rough after that fight. And during the fight. Florian wasn’t 100% (First weight cut) but still IMO squeaked out the win.

by Rwet on Aug 18, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

At the time he was given 2 title shots, who deserved them more?

I will give you that he isnt good enough to be champion, but 145 is a “new” weight class to the average fan. Kenny is well known because of his time on TUF (once again, to the average fan), so as a business decision I think it was a no brainer. Jose Aldo is not a good fight for him though, but then again I dont think Jose Aldo is a good fight for anyone.

by WallyBallz on Aug 18, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mir and Couture are really good.

I picture Mir being a commentator after he retires from fighting.

by Armando Baez on Aug 18, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

so he can continue hyping himself up? no, thanks

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

after he retires..how would he hype himself? haha

Mauro: "Theres a left by Jackson…. or make that Randleman, sorry!"
Rampage: "Thats alright, all black folks look alike."

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Adam__langford

by Rampagelangford on Aug 18, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know his going to

mir: oh yeah, he’s looking for the kneebar, just like the one i put on lesnar
rogan: he’s going for a kimura actually, frank
mir: yeah, that’s what i said, he’s looking for the ‘mir lock’
goldie: fluid with his ground game, junior is
mir: i think i hit harder than him
goldie: the legend, frank mir… ain’t that right, joe?

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

*he's going to

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

"He gots him in a choke right there."

I’ll pass on Mir as a commentator, thanks.

Why, Johnny Ringo, you look like someone just walked over your grave.

by Brizzle T on Aug 18, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

Miletich is the man!

Frankie Edgar: The next UFC champion in two seperate divisions. Hell, maybe three
Sig bet with Private Box on Shields vs Ellenberger. SHEILDS
Sig bet with Shogun's Hairy Forearms on Rua vs Griffin. GRIFFIN
Sig bet with Johnny WF on Silva vs Okami. SILVA

by The Pride on Aug 18, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pat is decent, but nowhere near as good as Couture

Pat has the knowledge, but is kinda boring. Also Randy seems to know the fighters’ individual styles and nuances a lot better than Pat….or at least he explains them better.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

NNR's nightmare

Bonnar and Couture. Make it happen.

Anderson Silva is still the P4P King of MMA and will be 14-0 in the UFC after Rio, Jon Jones is the future P4P King and will smash Quittin inside 3 rounds and I told everyone from the start that Cain and JDS were the best 2 HWs in the world. TRT is the get out clause for drug cheats and UFC 133 officially sucks.

by David W-S on Aug 18, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh dear fucking god.

that might be enough for me to stop watching UFC.

Sometimes, these things happen in MMA

by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Aug 18, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bonnar no way!

Professional commentators should be able to speak with good grammar. That means no Bonnar, no Tito, no Trigg, even no Rashad.

Now Rampage…he speaks flawless Ebonics, so he gets a pass…but only because he’s funny as hell.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mitetich doesn't know what techniques are.

That’s a deal breaker for a play by play guy. It’s bad enough having Ranallo call every throw an uchi mata, when there finally was an actual uchi mata, Pat continually called it a “whizzer throw”. What the hell is that and how does it differ from the 40 other throws you can do with a whizzer?

All he knows about is wrestling. Between the two of them, they get the name of every throw wrong. Every damn throw. Rogan may not know the proper Japanese names of the throws, but he doesn’t pretend to and get it wrong. He’ll say a Judo throw or trip or say what it is in English. At least he recognizes it for what it is.

by d.rok on Aug 18, 2011 6:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

You're joking right?

Miletich is the only one that is well verse equally onthe striking aspects or the ground game unlike joe or mir who tend to be lacking in the striking parts. I mean he has a blackbelt fom bjj redbelt Osvaldo Alves – it doesnt get more legit than that period. Simply because there are many names for similar techniques. And though you’e right about the specific move, it’s not like what he said is inaccurate. The moves does start from a whizzer position so the average person doesnt care about the technical name. It’s like when people say judo throw. Fuck – all of judo is throws but it’s not like its wrong either. And Miletich not only calls them but has incredible insight as to predicting transition moves.

Sometimes, these things happen in MMA

by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Aug 18, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miletich is one of the most knowledgeable ppl in the sport

he was a champ who defended 5 times in the dark ages and is well known for the being the first person to really combine all three of the important style:wrestling,BJJ, Striking. He was dominating Newton until the freak choke and is one of the best commentators in the sport.

Frankie Edgar: The next UFC champion in two seperate divisions. Hell, maybe three
Sig bet with Private Box on Shields vs Ellenberger. SHEILDS
Sig bet with Shogun's Hairy Forearms on Rua vs Griffin. GRIFFIN
Sig bet with Johnny WF on Silva vs Okami. SILVA

by The Pride on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Although Florian, Mir and Bonnar would be suitable as well. But, having a retired fighter is better.

by John Moss on Aug 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Any links to Rogan saying that?

I don’t remember reading anything about him doing less.

by detroit_fan on Aug 18, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's not even going to be at rio

He said he’ll be shooting fear factor

"@OccasionalOther: @joerogan how come you wont be at rio?" I have to film fear factor that week

by pbdb on Aug 18, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you follow his podcast

He’s mentioned several times he knows a time is coming where he will not be able to do every UFC. The amount of events + his kids and other commitments etc.

by jtc5150 on Aug 18, 2011 6:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Bring in Jens Pulver!

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law

by Str8_right on Aug 18, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

+100

"The more pity, that fools may not speak wisely what
wise men do foolishly." - Touchstone - As You Like It

by Dakatak on Aug 18, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best call on this thread.

Going to church doesnt make you any more Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car.

by GreenThumb on Aug 18, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh man I hope they bring Bill Goldberg back.

Joking

Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...

by Wasr 10 on Aug 18, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring in Miletich!

Frankie Edgar: The next UFC champion in two seperate divisions. Hell, maybe three
Sig bet with Private Box on Shields vs Ellenberger. SHEILDS
Sig bet with Shogun's Hairy Forearms on Rua vs Griffin. GRIFFIN
Sig bet with Johnny WF on Silva vs Okami. SILVA

by The Pride on Aug 18, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Bas and Miletich is perfect.

by danago on Aug 18, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Best commentary

I ever herd was Rampage and Don Frye on a KOTC fight fuckin hilarious

Drink til I'm full, Eat till I pass out.

by Jiguyg Fjhj on Aug 18, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

got a link?

Frye cracks me up! Don’t see how you could ever put that guy on network TV, but he is funny as hell. I can see it now!
“What are those pu$$ies doing in there? Hey you in the blue panties, get yer goddamn thumb out of yer ass and poke him in the eye with it so he doesn’t have to look at your fag bag! See that f-ing arrow on his chest, point yer fist that’a way, dumbass!”

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, It was a fight on a box set of KOTC i bought for $10 years ago.

Drink til I'm full, Eat till I pass out.

by Jiguyg Fjhj on Aug 18, 2011 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

too bad! Rampage and Frye could make an awesome movie

one of those Buddy Action Comedies like 48 Hours or Bad Boys. They’d be hilarious together.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

  Sorry, I honestly can’t remember. I got it years ago at Walmart
Watched it once and gave it away. Only remember the commentary because it was the only good thing on those dvds. You get what you pay for I guess

Drink til I'm full, Eat till I pass out.

by Jiguyg Fjhj on Aug 19, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it had Forrest Griffin name on the box set as one of the fights. Can’t remember who he fought or if he really was on it. But if you find that one I think that’s it. Hell you could probably buy the whole KOTHC series now for $20

Drink til I'm full, Eat till I pass out.

by Jiguyg Fjhj on Aug 19, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mauro and the voice

that would be AWESOME!

As long as Mauro grows his hair back. I cant deal with his bald head…

by KYRedneck on Aug 18, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Mauro blows

dogs for quarters. I won’t miss him at all.

Why, Johnny Ringo, you look like someone just walked over your grave.

by Brizzle T on Aug 18, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

However..

Jimmy Lennon Jr will be replacing Bruce Buffer as ring announcer.

"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State."

by dec3ptiKon_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd be ok with that.

Buffer has the history, but I like Lennon’s style better. Probably cause it reminds me more of the Rocky movies.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

cecil will score all fights 30-27, leonard garcia

gus will just point out how sometimes these things happen in mma

pride never die.
silva is a can crusher, try and deny it after wacthing this

by vhw_ on Aug 18, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

See

How fun that would be?

by pbdb on Aug 18, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

UFC 134 main card predictions: Silva def Okami by 2nd Rd TKO
Rua def Griffin by 3rd Rd TKO
Schaub def Big Nog by Unanimous Decision
Barboza def Pearson by Decision
Cane def Nedkov by Decision

by MMA Boss on Aug 18, 2011 6:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Get Nick Diaz to do it!

It won’t make any sense, but I guarantee the commentary will be entertaining!

by Rwet on Aug 18, 2011 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m sure Diaz would be great.

by danago on Aug 18, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

he and Nate could be the balcony hecklers

like the two old guys on the Muppet Show

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe rogan just said he's not gonna be in rio

Cause he’s filming fear factor. HIRE PEOPLE ALREADY DANA!!!

by pbdb on Aug 18, 2011 5:56 PM EDT reply actions  

What's Chuck Norris up to these days?

Might as well ask Seagall if he can calmy and quietly underbreath the show?

by Rwet on Aug 18, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Segall would be interesting

Just to see how long he could stay in character of knowing everything lol

by pbdb on Aug 18, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know right?

Could easily seeing him doing something for hockey

by pbdb on Aug 18, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was super annoyed

at how Goldberg turns every “Q & A” session into a brown-nosing session for the local fans of sports that have nothing to do with MMA.

It’s a frakkin UFC event, Kissass, we didn’t come here to spend 3/4 of the time listening to your thoughts on our football or hockey players! They’re not on the frakkin card!

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly

Chael should have done every one a favor and slapped him……nobody gives a shit about tim thomas dip shit

by dia mette on Aug 19, 2011 4:06 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

WHAT?!?!

Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...

by Wasr 10 on Aug 18, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lil Jon did ask Dana if he could announce.

Happened during a recent danablog. I’ll assume he was requesting a one time announcer gig for a card in his hometown.

"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State."

by dec3ptiKon_ on Aug 18, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Keep Joe

Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These amateurs...

by Wasr 10 on Aug 18, 2011 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I say get rid of those Schmucks.

-"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did."

by Gravol on Aug 18, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Rogan is irreplacable

Goldberg I could live without. Rogan is excellent at explaining play-by-play. I don’t think anybody can explain MMA grappling better than he to the average viewer. He’s great at explaining what each fighter is trying to do, and why. I think he makes grappling very viewable to somebody unfamiliar with it.

by SnoopSteele on Aug 18, 2011 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

PLEASE get rid of Goldberg

The guy’s seriously an airhead; his only redeeming qualities are that he’s got a good voice and he knows how to slip in ads during the fights. But when you comparing professional boxing commentary with the UFC, the difference in quality is pretty embarrassing.

Rogan is annoying too but at least he knows what he’s talking about when he’s calling the fights.

They should pick up Jeff Blatnick for the play-by-play and use Guy Mezger, Pat Miletich, Kenny Florian, or Bas Rutten for color.

by BBQ Show on Aug 18, 2011 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

Ideally they would get rid of Goldberg, keep Rogan, bring in a retired fighter like Pat Militech or Bas Rutten (or both) and hire a legitimate broadcast journalist as the head guy on the announce team. You can still have Goldberg on occasion or in some limited role.

by John Moss on Aug 18, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blatnick for sure..

…hearing him would be a real throwback to the old days.

by Spicy Chicken Wings on Aug 18, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

i like rogan..yeah he is bias some times...but he does know his shit...

i could give or take goldie..but rogan is good..it would be strange to not have him yelling in his grumbly voice when the fights are on.

by sarah- on Aug 18, 2011 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

My feelings as well.

But together, they have good chemistry, which may not be there is goldie was replaced with someone else.

"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State."

by dec3ptiKon_ on Aug 18, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about Kenny Rice

He’s obviously a fan of MMA, and did a fantastic job doing PBP for the UFL games.

TFK

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by TFK on Aug 18, 2011 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

why dont u just make TFK ur sig?

The Pride

Frankie Edgar: The next UFC champion in two seperate divisions. Hell, maybe three
Sig bet with Private Box on Shields vs Ellenberger. SHEILDS
Sig bet with Shogun's Hairy Forearms on Rua vs Griffin. GRIFFIN
Sig bet with Johnny WF on Silva vs Okami. SILVA

by The Pride on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kenny Rice is HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE

He doesn’t understand MMA, he just understands the business and politics of sports. I’ll never forget the episode of Inside MMA where he CRITICIZED fighters for admitting when the judges got it wrong in their favor. He was saying they were stupid for admitting that because next time the judges might remember they said that and be less generous. This guy has NO FRAKKIN’ CLUE about honor or sportsmanship. All the fighters were applauding someone for admitting they lost a fight and even giving their winner’s purse to the guy who clearly should have won, and RICE was arguing with them vehemently saying it was essentially bad politics to admit you lost a fight and you should be grateful for getting lucky with the judges and keep your mouth shut. No class whatsoever!

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 19, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya, that's what I'm saying. And maybe even Bas Rutten as well. That would be

AWESOME. Oh!

Nick Diaz has as much of a chance at beating GSP as George W. Bush becoming re-elected for a third term...

I hate Bloodyelbow!!

by i_am_awesome_o on Aug 18, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff Blatnik was actually quite good

Been watching old UFC tapes and Blatnik really knew his shit, especially given the time and how few people understood all the various aspects of the game back then.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

my thoughts exactly

Given when he was calling those fights he was way ahead of his time……he was great

by dia mette on Aug 19, 2011 4:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

yeah, there are a lot of guys now who aren't 1/10th as knowledgeable as Blatnick was.

not to GUS mention any JOHNSON names! Even Mike Goldberg, after doing over 100 UFC shows, still doesn’t have the kind of nuanced knowledge of the sport that Blatnick did back in the 90’s.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 19, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bad News!!!

The president of Fox Sports Media Group just told Karyn Bryant that Gus Johnson will probably be a big part of Fox’s pre&post fight coverage. Gus apparently already works for Fox. This sucks ass cause that guy is dumber than Goldie used to be. His interviews are horrible, his commentary is atrociously ignorant. He’s the weakest link by far in the Strikeforce chain.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Gentlemen, we are on live television

idiot

"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,

I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Aug 18, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

JAMES TONEY

"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,

I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Aug 18, 2011 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

does he speak English?

I don’t think its a good idea to have a commentator on Network TV that requires subtitles.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Karyn Bryant should be doing the interviews.

She’s hands-down the best interviewer in MMA. Helwani asks some decent questions, but has no charisma or humor and is dull as a stick. Bryant has amazing rapport with the fighters, gets them to totally loosen up and does the most entertaining and funny interviews while still getting all the key info out of them. She’s brilliant (and beautiful with a sexy voice).

Tweet Bomb Dana and beg for Bryant to be the official interviewer for UFC on FOX.

She’s 100000 times better than that moron Gus Johnson, which is who Fox is currently talking about putting in that job. Act now Maniacs, or listen to Gus’s dipshittery for years to come!

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 18, 2011 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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