UFC Quick Quote: FOX would love to have Gus Johnson cover MMA
by Jesse Holland on Aug 19, 2011 10:05 AM EDT
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"We'll do pre-fight, post fight, with probably more FOX talent. We have a lot of guys here between Jay (Glazer), Gus Johnson now is a huge fight fan and does a lot of MMA. Gus's schedule permitting and having conversations with him as to when he would be available, I think we'd love to have both of those guys on."
FOX Sports Media Group President Eric Shanks tells MMA Heat that famed Strikeforce announcer Gus Johnson, who joined the network earlier this year after leaving CBS, could become an on-air personality for the UFC on FOX. Johnson drew the ire of mixed martial arts fans when he called the Seth Petruzelli knockout of Kimbo Slice "the biggest upset" in the history of the sport, as well as when he told a nationwide audience on CBS that "these things happen in MMA" when a rare (and ugly) melee erupted between the Diaz brothers and Jason "Mayhem" Miller on live television. Are UFC fans willing to forgive and forget? Or do you want him to steer clear of your beloved sport?
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Personally, I would prefer someone who actually knows shit about MMA.
Times have changed for sailors these days, when I'm at port I get what I need. Not Havanas or bananas or daiquiris, but that American creation on which I feed.
I'd be happier with Bert and Ernie
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Aug 19, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Id be happier with 2 fat chicks
by smokealot on Aug 19, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Honestly, I liked Mir in WEC.
I think he just needed someone more colorful like Rogan or the Voice to balance him out. He actually reminds me a lot of Trigg the way he commentates. More calm, informative and instructional than anything. Regarding Gus, I always saw him as an outsider sports announcer hired on to to MMA. Even before his slip ups. He never sat right with me. If he truly is a fan now and gets into the sport maybe he can pull it off but to me he doesn’t have that authentic feel like Voice, Trigg, Rogan, Mir, KenFlo, or even Goldie.
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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Aug 19, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Sometimes, these things happen in MMA
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by ViolentMike on Aug 24, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's my reaction:
"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."
Gus Johnson?? Really this guy? Dana says FOX guys are smart are right?? Not this statement! Isn't Gus the make up artist...
the same guy who said after the Mayham/Diaz brawl on " network " tv that " These type of things happen in MMA " I hope they keep him as far as possible from a FOX/UFC mic.
Dana White on Gus Johnson... click on the link below
http://www.watchkalibrun.com/2010/4/20/1431616/dana-white-has-some-words-for-gus
" When have you seen anything remotely close to that happen at a UFC event?" White said. “What kind of ridiculous commentary was that? That was an idiotic thing to say. And then he was yelling at them to stop, telling them they are on national television. That was just another example of how bush league they are.”
- Dana White
Johnson did everything short of yelling, “Oh my god! That’s Triple-H’s music!”
Times have changed for sailors these days, when I'm at port I get what I need. Not Havanas or bananas or daiquiris, but that American creation on which I feed.
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!!!!
I've got something to say; it better to burn out than to fade away!!!
Is it really funny Mayhem, please tell me its funny.
X Box Gamertag: OneRabidDingo
The guy can't commentate.
Whenever he opens his mouth all i can hear is
"ROCKY, ROCKY IS HERE!!! The most incredible, victory, in the history of mixed martial arts, Seth Petruzelli, shocks the worlddd!!!"
Meanwhile:
"The one who doesn't fall, does not stand up" - Fedor Emelianenko.
by tkotom on Aug 19, 2011 10:12 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Why is Kimbo double legging Keith Jardine?
"......I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious, the most ruthless champion there has ever been. No one can stop me. Lennox is a conqueror? No! He's no Alexander! I'm Alexander! I'm the best ever. I'm Sonny Liston. I'm Jack Dempsey....My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious......." - Mike Tyson
by AintNoSunshine on Aug 19, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
While he learned first-hand of Keith’s unorthodox striking, he clearly doesn’t know about Jardine’s underrated ground game.
Times have changed for sailors these days, when I'm at port I get what I need. Not Havanas or bananas or daiquiris, but that American creation on which I feed.
Nicely played.
"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
Ha ha
But seriously, what is going on here?
And we need to tweet bomb dana to let him know we aren’t watching if Gus is commentating. He listens.
Poor guy must fuck like dog shit
by Newfie3 on Aug 19, 2011 11:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Already started tweet bombing lol
And if I remember correctly, kimbo had gotten ko’d (I think matt mitrione) and it’s one of those keeps fighting but still out things
Nah man it was Seth Petruzelli.
Kimbo wasn’t really KO’d against Mitrione, it was a very anti climatic ending to a fight when he fought Meathead.
"The one who doesn't fall, does not stand up" - Fedor Emelianenko.
no way. do these guys at fox even watch strikeforce
it doesn’t take a genius to figure out gus blows big time
love to watch wand, florian, lauzon, gsp, cain, machida, dos anjos
bones jones will be the champ for a VERY long time
damn that was fun watching tito choke out bader
fedor man its time to hang up the gloves
This is the last guy I want to hear!
I dont want to listen to some freak who wears womens glasses and way too much make up commenting on my favourite sport. Whenever I see him holding the mike I think the only thing he is missing is a dress. Why not bring in Bas and Frye, those two are classic. They are funny and they’ve got plenty of experience to draw from.
Are you serious? As much as I love Frye as a legend he is a sexist idiot as a moderator. Bas is good, I wouldn't be against him.
A Lannister always pays his debts.
Don Frye on network TV, the deal would be off before it started.
Bas is okay but enjoys talking about himself too much.
I agree.
He has proven he can speak smoothly in front of a camera, and does a lot with MMA already. However, I think the best overall would be Joe Buck. He probably doesnt know much about MMA, but he has the perfect voice for a combat sport.
'It is what it is.' = worst saying ever
I truly hope you're joking about wanting Joe Buck just for his voice.
I’d rather hear Keith Florian commentate like he was cornering Kenny, because at least be would know what he’s talking about.
"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
ARE YOU EVEN @#$%^&* LISTENING TO THE MARKET?
ABSOLUTELY NOT
NO WAY
NO HOW
GUS JOHNSON IS NOT A SOLUTION – HE’S A PROBLEM
WAKE UP YOU G’DAMN MORONS
"Crooked banks will gladly give a loan today, so when you miss a payment they can take your home away" - Lupe Fiasco.
its this kind of catastrophe that might get this kid on the twitter.
bloody hell.
"Crooked banks will gladly give a loan today, so when you miss a payment they can take your home away" - Lupe Fiasco.
by Bigger Zino on Aug 19, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh No!
I don’t believe I just read those words! Does this mean they’ll get rid of Goldie and Joe? You gotta be kiding me!
Gus = no MMA
He’s gonna kill it for me. Gus is so bad you’d think he was commisioned by boxing to singlehandedly bring down MMA.
Jay Glazer knows the sport and is a good announcer
Gus is terrible
As long as Rogan is still there, it will keep it honest, if Rogan has to announce next to Johnson and Johnson says something dumb – Rogan will call him out
At some point though
Rogan would probably walk off of punch Gus. If it’s the latter I say hire Gus lol
I think Joe would be more likely to immobilize him with rubber guard ...
And then talk exhaustively about Eddie Bravo.
"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
10th Planet bitches!
Times have changed for sailors these days, when I'm at port I get what I need. Not Havanas or bananas or daiquiris, but that American creation on which I feed.
I don't mind Gus..Gus and MMA can get ugly but come on is Mauro much better?
Mauro makes puns and comparisons after everything and anything
Gus has a wicked voice but too little knowledge of MMA
Jay Glazer, Randy Couture, Stephen Quadros, WEC guys
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Aug 19, 2011 10:52 AM EDT reply actions
NO NO NO NO NO!
If gus johnson is calling or associated at all with fox or their events, then I will not watch the show at all. I dont care who was fighting. I will not tolerate that stupid over lipstick wearing butt pirate calling this sport. He is a douche bag cock sucker who should just die in a fire!
PLEASE GOD NO!!!!!!
This would be the worst thing that could happen to the UFC, don’t let this clown ruin a good thing! He doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground, let alone MMA. He’s the worst, i repeat the WORST option you could ever consider for that job.
no no no no no no no no no no
For fucks sake no. Is this a joke? Seriously… DW is trolling us hopefully.
by slaughterproof on Aug 19, 2011 11:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Are you guys even reading
FOX wants Gus, Jay and other FOX talent for PRE AND POST FIGHT shows… Where did they every say he’d replace goldie and rogan…. A) Learn to read B) Despite Gus’ Kimbo debacle, this is a role he’d actually be pretty FN good at, Not to mention how good Glazer would be at breaking down fights beforehand, and dissecting what strategies worked, what fighters must improve on, etc post-fight.
by go2hellcarolina on Aug 19, 2011 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
Dont be surprised to see this clown do some announcing in the future
Lorenzo said something yesterday along the lines of “looking for a secondary commentary team as the UFC are putting on so many shows, these guys (Goldie and Joe) wouldn’t have a life”.
UFC
already said they need to get more people with these many shows. they know they cant have goldie and joe do it all. and if you learned read, it says on air personality.
I dont want this cock smith anywhere near MMA. hes terrible, period. I dont like goldie either, so dont try to bring that up. We much rather have Mauro or the voice instead of goldie.
either way, yes, they are replacing goldie and rogan for SOME of the shows since they cant do them all. And they said they need new people to announce these smaller events.
So read up
Furthermore
Do we all just magically forget how GOD AWFUL Mike Goldberg was when he started…. The man knew literally nothing about combat sports, and now you all seem to love him. Makes no sense, Gus says a couple of completely stupid things on one broadcast and he’s forever “banned” , Goldberg said stupid shit for about 5 straight years and now that he’s finally decent we just forget all about it.
But it’s irrelevant cause they don’t want Gus to CALL the fights. They want him to fill the Curt Menefee (studio host pre-post fight) role. Which Gus would excel at
by go2hellcarolina on Aug 19, 2011 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
Why should we have to wait 5 more years while Gus develops when there are plenty of mma commentators ready and better right now?
Get bas, maurilo, John annick, or even the tongue twisting franklin McNeil in there.
by C O R on Aug 19, 2011 5:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
“Goldberg said stupid shit for about 5 straight years”
Are you insinuating that those years are over??? Did you see his Q&A with…well ANY of them? Goldberg still says a lot of stupid stuff, just not as stupid or as often as before.
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
whether goldberg says stupid shit or not, it’s much more about having less stupid shit.unless he ups his game, gus will bring more stupid shit to the mic.
what the fuck!~
really?
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by stinky~fingers on Aug 19, 2011 12:27 PM EDT reply actions
o god no
ill watch the fights on mute if this happens
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
Whatever, as long they leave Goldie and Rogan as the commentators for all fights
I am fine with whatever “FOX talent” they use for pre and post fight coverage. But I would prefer if they used Jon Anik, who does MMA Live, for this coverage. Even Franklin McNeil would be better than Gus.
Dammit.
And I thought we’d be rid of him soon.
Why, Johnny Ringo, you look like someone just walked over your grave.
just because this doesn't get posted often enough
and by often enough i mean daily:
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by Cory Braiterman on Aug 19, 2011 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Great shirt
but it doesn’t hold a candle to Gus’ most awesome “Stand and Fire” urban gear.
"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."
Rise and Fire.......
But just of the laughs you’ll get when you show up to your next social event fresh dipped and lookin like this.
"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."
no see
I’d actually wear that green one, because it’s making fun of johnson and to a lesser extent, kimbo. the purple one above is just goddamn ugly
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by Cory Braiterman on Aug 19, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Rise and Fire son!
That’s how we roll in the 416.
"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."
His dream matchup was cung lee vs Anderson silva . . .
by C O R on Aug 19, 2011 5:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Seriously guys....who do we tweet at FOX???
I told you guys about this yesterday and I’ve been tweeting Dana about it, but in the end, it’s not Dana’s call to make. We have to find out how to contact the appropriate people at FOX and make sure our voices are heard and this never happens.
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
Ok, let the tweet-bomb campaign begin.
JUST SAY NO to Gus Johnson @UFCONFOXSports
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
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