I keep seeing / hearing idiotic comparisons of dog fighting and "ultimate fighting" but they couldn't be more different...
There was a reason Kimbo Slice had a following. In a lot of cases, bare knuckles fighting is just a couple of notches above dog fighting. However, the fighting that takes place in the UFC and organizations like it have a lot of skill in them and should be considered sports.I keep seeing / hearing idiotic comparisons of dog fighting and "ultimate fighting" but they couldn't be more different...
The following is pretty freakin close to human dog fighting.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qRndfl3TZ7U
Last edited by 2centsworth; 07-30-2007 at 04:22 PM.
Interesting point. I think a lot of people agree with you.
Looks like Jake Shields and Frank Trigg may be off.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=4417&zoneid=2
In my opinion Trigg is the perfect example of how important focus and heart is in an athlete.
I think Frank Trigg is a possible elite talent but will never really content for a le because I think he cares more about the other aspects of MMA besides fighting. I am not criticising him, just saying. If he had os heart and focus he would be unstoppable. As much as I think o is overrated I truly belive he wants to win.
Last edited by Evan; 07-31-2007 at 09:30 AM.
Dana discusses roids
http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/...ory?id=2956319
Hmmmmmmmm...so Dana is making some changes to the UFC's policies afterall???
ESPN The Magazine: What changes do you plan to make?
White: Moving forward, I am putting the b---- slap on guys who get caught using steroids from here on out. The fighters make a lot of money. I have all these nickel-and-dimers starting up leagues, and they don't steal fighters from me. There are a lot of morons out there throwing money around, and nobody's leaving me. When what you're selling is human beings competing against each other, there are always going to be issues, man. Personal problems. Contract issues. There are always problems.
ESPN The Magazine: But what is the punishment? What are you going to do?
White: They're not going to get paid. I take care of all of my guys. If you fight your ass off for me, you'll get paid. But what I'm going to do is: I'm going to wait and see if they pass their drug tests. If they don't, you're going to get paid what's in your contract and that's it.
ESPN The Magazine: So you're going to pay the guaranteed money but any fight bonuses would be withheld? That's not a slap on the wrist.
White: No, that's a kick in the nuts, and they know that.
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Also...this is funny, especially considering Gross specifically mentioned the test results from Ireland in his "Open Letter" to Dana and Dana specifically ignored it in his response. That wasn't the only time it's been brought up either...
ESPN The Magazine: Another issue that's been brought up is the lack of drug testing at the overseas events.
White: There was only one event that didn't have drug testing. There was one event in the U.K. where things were moving too fast and we were trying to figure out how to do it. But we did drug test in Ireland, we just never made it public and nobody ever asked.
ESPN The Magazine: Did anybody test positive?
White: No, nobody tested positive. I'm not lying or B.S.-ing. Nobody tested positive. If they did, I would tell you. The reason it's never been out there is because nobody ever asked me or Marc Ratner.
I saw that. I hope Gross doesn't try to take credit for any changes.
But I give him to credit for making it public.
TUF season 6. I know the show has taken a step back but I like it and I can't wait.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...4422&zoneid=13
Last edited by Evan; 08-01-2007 at 08:54 AM.
Couture was on Rome is Burning on Tuesday... (link to the video is on the right side of the page)
http://search.espn.go.com/keyword/se...archString=ufc
I don't think Gross is the type to do that...Kevin Iole of Yahoo sports called Dana out before Gross did actually...
I look forward to every TUF season...
Mac Danzig FTW!
I think this will be a great season.
This should be the first generation of new MMA fighters since MMA has exploded and I think this generation will be insane in a few years.
"Nobody is ever forced to fight."
-Dana White
Best episode of Tapout so far last night...
Appearances by...
Marc Laimon
Kendall Grove
Matt Hughes
Bang Ludwig
Greg Jackson
Nate Marquardt
Leonard Garcia
and a decent fight at the end...
If you guys have never seen it, check out the World Combat League. Its some old school Martial Arts in a tournament format and showcases some specific disciplines which can at times be a nice change grom mma. Its some good stuff.
http://www.worldcombatleague.com/schedule.html
Wow…sherdog sure is covering the IFL on the front page. Once upon a time they covered the UFC this heavily. Wish those two would make up….
It will never happen.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=4436&zoneid=2
"They talked to me about fighting Wanderlei in September, and I said, 'Yeah, that's fine. Cool. Perfect.' Then I heard it fell out. I assumed they were going to put me with Shogun [Rua] because I knew he was on the same card. I figured they would put me with Shogun, but they came to me and said they wanted me to fight Keith. I'm not complaining. I don't argue with people about who I'm going to fight. I fight whoever they tell me to," explained Liddell.
He added, "The way I've always done it is they ask me if I want to fight on this day. I say, 'Yes, so by the way, who am I fighting?'"
Penn video interview...he has some HSO's on steroids...
http://ufcmania.com/2007/08/01/video...shes-cheaters/
Poor Tim Sylvia...
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=615060
Couture was on Rome is Burning on Tuesday... (video)
http://ufcmania.com/2007/08/01/video...me-is-burning/
Luke mo gets even weirder!! WTF?
http://fightlinker.com/?p=384
Football, Hockey, and MMA
http://fightlinker.com/?p=393
Miami Dolphin defensive lineman trains MMA in the offseason
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbc...77/1002/SPORTS
Finally saw the post fight interviews of the Rashad Evans o Ortiz fight. Damn Rashad is a . Hope o knocks his ass out.
I know I'm late, but bare with me.
Your not late, your just not overly obsessed at an unhealthy level!
If you really want to hate Rashad watch his fist fight of TUF season 2. He acts like an idiot in the octagon. Total hotshot and I have "hated" him ever since.
dallaskd....your av killds me....
Its motivation.dallaskd....your av killds me....
Couture and Gonzaga on ESPNEWS Hot List today (Video link)...Gonzaga speaking English for a change...
http://ufcmania.com/2007/08/03/white...espnews-today/
Diego Sanchez engaged to Ali Sonoma?
http://www.ufcgirls.com/post/459/ali...ying-the-knot/
Supposedly Dana is not happy about that.
Either way Diego is one lucky
Anyone who has seen world combat league, explain it to me. I saw it on vs network before the wec event. i dont get it, is it mma?
Not its specific fighting disciplines with a scoring system and out of bounds.
Muay Thai Vs Kickboxing etc.
The rules have changed this year so I am not 100% sure what this season will be like.
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