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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Apr 7, 2013 1:17am
Mousasi showed me nothing. He couldn't finish someone who cut 30lbs in 4 days. He couldn't finish someone who wasn't even on the UFC radar and wasn't even going to be on the fight card in his own country. All the top prospects in a country usually are given a fight.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Apr 8, 2013 7:01am
Lose lose situation for him since everyone expects a win. He had nothing to gain with that fight. I doubt Ryan Couture wins many fights.sportchampps;1421039 wrote:Mousasi showed me nothing. He couldn't finish someone who cut 30lbs in 4 days. He couldn't finish someone who wasn't even on the UFC radar and wasn't even going to be on the fight card in his own country. All the top prospects in a country usually are given a fight.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Apr 8, 2013 9:37pm
Mitrione suspended after comments on Fallon Fox
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufc-suspends-matt-mitriones-contract-after-comments-about-fallon-fox
Your thoughts on this Fallon Fox transgender fighter?
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufc-suspends-matt-mitriones-contract-after-comments-about-fallon-fox
Your thoughts on this Fallon Fox transgender fighter?
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 8, 2013 9:44pm
Outrageous that he is suspended for that, no freedom of speech? It's his opinion, I don't see how they can suspend him for that. I'm against a man fighting women, the whole situation is wrong imo.Fab1b;1421755 wrote:Mitrione suspended after comments on Fallon Fox
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufc-suspends-matt-mitriones-contract-after-comments-about-fallon-fox
Your thoughts on this Fallon Fox transgender fighter?
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Apr 9, 2013 12:13am
Agree 100% I don't think Matt should be suspended and this Fox should not fight woman. It is a man with a fake vagina!
I am not surprised though just as any major corporation the UFC has to do this or they will be shredded!
I am not surprised though just as any major corporation the UFC has to do this or they will be shredded!
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Apr 9, 2013 12:37am
Stupid suspension. I hate things like that.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Apr 9, 2013 1:50am
It's Dana being Dana. If he doesn't like you personally then you get punished. If he likes you he let's you skate by. I'm sure he is mad Meathead didn't step up and take the replacement spot he was offered a couple PPV's ago.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Apr 9, 2013 10:51am
Little bit of an overreaction, imosportchampps;1422099 wrote:It's Dana being Dana. If he doesn't like you personally then you get punished. If he likes you he let's you skate by. I'm sure he is mad Meathead didn't step up and take the replacement spot he was offered a couple PPV's ago.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 9, 2013 7:51pm
TUF semis tonight, looking forward to it. Been a great season.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Apr 9, 2013 9:32pm
Watching it now. Just watched the first fight. Surprised? Kinda. Happy? Yes!
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 9, 2013 9:55pm
Uriah is gonna demolish dude in the final lmao
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 9, 2013 11:03pm
Great match up this weekend, Kelvin will test Uriah's toughness and grappling. Would have rather seen Josh vs Uriah but oh well.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Apr 9, 2013 11:06pm
True. But Josh showed what Josh is. Kelvin might just fare better than Josh would have.robj55;1422632 wrote:Great match up this weekend, Kelvin will test Uriah's toughness and grappling. Would have rather seen Josh vs Uriah but oh well.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Apr 10, 2013 7:28am
Really hope Tate wins, i'd definitely watch her on Tuf...
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 10, 2013 9:29am
Definitely, there was animosity between Josh and Uriah is the only reason I preferred that.Curly J;1422634 wrote:True. But Josh showed what Josh is. Kelvin might just fare better than Josh would have.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Apr 10, 2013 11:52am
Two good fights last night. Josh rubbed me the wrong way all season, probably due to how cocky he was.
The only thing better than him losing to someone he didn't respect (skill wise) would have been if Uriah had brutally KO'd him in the finals.
I like Uriah and Kevin, glad they both won.
The only thing better than him losing to someone he didn't respect (skill wise) would have been if Uriah had brutally KO'd him in the finals.
I like Uriah and Kevin, glad they both won.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Apr 10, 2013 3:09pm
I'm not saying Uriah won't beat Kelvin but I'm now not 100 percent behind him to win it. I would've guessed Uriah would've walked through Dylan but he didn't really. Sure the ref stopped it but I thought he would've ended it in the first. Chael telling Uriah he could beat Silva may be a little much but motivation never hurt anyone.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Apr 10, 2013 3:24pm
Chael also claims to be the champion....bigdaddy2003;1422938 wrote:I'm not saying Uriah won't beat Kelvin but I'm now not 100 percent behind him to win it. I would've guessed Uriah would've walked through Dylan but he didn't really. Sure the ref stopped it but I thought he would've ended it in the first. Chael telling Uriah he could beat Silva may be a little much but motivation never hurt anyone.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Apr 10, 2013 3:33pm
Ha true.Raw Dawgin' it;1422953 wrote:Chael also claims to be the champion....
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 10, 2013 3:35pm
He toyed with Dylan the entire fight, just jabbing and kicking him keeping him at distance not really going for anything powerful. If he wanted to, I have no doubt that he would of TKO'd him first round
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Apr 10, 2013 4:19pm
Did we watch the same fight? Uriah picked Dylan apart and the fight was never close. Even when Dylan got the TD Uriah went right into a kimura then just switched to beating the crap out of Dylan. He hurt him so bad Dylan turtled up WHILE ON TOP and then Uriah rolled him over for the finish.bigdaddy2003;1422938 wrote:I'm not saying Uriah won't beat Kelvin but I'm now not 100 percent behind him to win it. I would've guessed Uriah would've walked through Dylan but he didn't really. Sure the ref stopped it but I thought he would've ended it in the first. Chael telling Uriah he could beat Silva may be a little much but motivation never hurt anyone.
Dylan was never in that fight.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Apr 10, 2013 4:25pm
I never said Dylan had a real shot to win. I said I wasn't that impressed with him going into the 2nd round with Bones' last pick. I guess I just expected Uriah to end it quick. Maybe Chael's speech to him saying he could beat Spider made me expect more.jmog;1423003 wrote:Did we watch the same fight? Uriah picked Dylan apart and the fight was never close. Even when Dylan got the TD Uriah went right into a kimura then just switched to beating the crap out of Dylan. He hurt him so bad Dylan turtled up WHILE ON TOP and then Uriah rolled him over for the finish.
Dylan was never in that fight.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Apr 10, 2013 5:18pm
He can and should be suspended. It wasn't because he was saying that Fallon shouldn't be allowed to fight it was because he did it in a bigoted way and was a bully about it (even saying he was glad he was able to make fun of "him").robj55;1421767 wrote:Outrageous that he is suspended for that, no freedom of speech? It's his opinion, I don't see how they can suspend him for that. I'm against a man fighting women, the whole situation is wrong imo.
And no it isn't a violation of free speech. You can be fired or suspended for saying things that reflect poorly on the organization or just that they feel don't align with their corporate culture or values. The 1st Amendment only means you won't be arrested for the things you say (with a few exceptions) not that there aren't or can't be consequences for what you say.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 10, 2013 9:18pm
Let's be honest, Dylan didn't wanna be in that fight, you could see it in his eyes before the fight started. Props to Uriah for handling business with a lot on the line. Kelvin has been the underdog all season and he poses some problems for Uriah. I want to see Uriah beat a high level grappler before I anoint him the next big thing. His stand up is VERY good but is it elite? To be determined, Chris Weidman knocked him out a few years ago on the regional circuit, although bot have improved a ton since then.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 10, 2013 9:21pm
I understand what you are saying, perhaps he went about saying in the wrong way. However, I completely agree with his premise, Fox is a sick person, you were born and man and you are beating up women. I don't care how many chromosomal changes he has undergone. Just not right imo.I Wear Pants;1423044 wrote:He can and should be suspended. It wasn't because he was saying that Fallon shouldn't be allowed to fight it was because he did it in a bigoted way and was a bully about it (even saying he was glad he was able to make fun of "him").
And no it isn't a violation of free speech. You can be fired or suspended for saying things that reflect poorly on the organization or just that they feel don't align with their corporate culture or values. The 1st Amendment only means you won't be arrested for the things you say (with a few exceptions) not that there aren't or can't be consequences for what you say.