For starters, we clap too after Dana's opening comments, hinting that he is considering the possibility of BJ vs GSP II... You do not clap alone BJ...
A Few Notables on Part I Dana, what did you expect? Tito vs Dana/UFC had just as much marketing/pr as Tito vs Machida. So that means one of there in tonight's questions are for little ole you. Enjoy.
Wandi, for the recored you are the man. Just keep winning. Dana loves you, the crowd loves you, we love you. But 2 out of 3 are when you're winning, guess who's loyal.
Bj, is becoming somewhat humble in his honesty. His perspective on pre/during fight is great on what he knew, and needed to do. We expect to see him sitting on the "W" side, that's the belt side of the conference for many more of these.
After a spot on predicition, we found there are 2 types of fans Machida, Mainstream (Casual, "AFC" aka Avg. F*cking Chump) and Hardcore (extended knowledge/fighters). The AFC base pays to see blood and guts with a little tragedy and triumph. Of course, there is no tragedy or triumph with a good amount of blood and guts. They pay to see great fights...Hence this would fall in to the category of Entertainment. Then there is your hardcore, who pay to see the great fighters. We honor the technique, the sacrifice, the talent, but more so the work. We want to see them all come together. And most of we watch this as a fight, not entertainment.
So for you Machida, the waters will always be divided...between those who appreciate the real world application of your style, and those who just want to see someone's face pounded into the matt. We beg you, pay no mind to these heathens. You have to make it do what it do baby...
And the closing question..."Respect is a two way street, [Tito just danced around the possibility of a great match up]...Silva, Would you fight Tito? [Please? If you haven't noticed America just loves to watch Ortiz get his ass handed to him]"
To Be Continued....
Part II
Notables on Part II Wandi's answer...Classic. "Eh, we will see. [Tito needs to get his mouth and his shit straight first]You know, where he will end up. I am a UFC fighter." *pause for round of applause*
And we had enough goodies from part I, we decided to end it with another classic.
"So Dana, word around town is Wandi's totaled $150k tonight for the win, but Jardine hitchhiked home with $10 grand. Does that seem right to you?"
Dana chuckles out a "No" the room hushes as a 16 ft show horse trots in on que. Dana opens his coat, and pulls a ladder out of his inside pocket. He gives everyone a quick index finger," Gimme just a sec" as he climbs on...he settles in and says...
"Do you think that's right?"
"Well then, [Dana] Why is it happening? [Aren't you the voice of the company?]"
"[Hey, Mr. You think you have the whole story.] Things aren't always what they seem..."
"Could you clarify?"
"No. And I will never tell you."
Wow. Seriously. I love a good session with Dana White don't you?
So after this weekend's fights ended, we all sat back, put our hands to our heads and sighed...
"Wow."
What a night of fights, if you missed it we're going to rub you nose in it now. Jeez...
The card boasted a tough line up and they delivered...
Ok, We lied. This is not a break down post, or a post fight article. This is for all of you who are broke, who didn't pay attention to the date, who are married (enough said) and had to pay the piper, those who just don't know any better...look no further. We did your work for you, or as much as we could. Not like we could watch it for you right?
It's that time again. Seems like just yesterday we were debating Fluke or Fake to decide the fate of the Serra/GSP Fiasco.
With hindsight being so disgustingly clear at 20/20, 1080I, or 65 inches (choose your poision) we all saw it was easily not the time and place for Serra.
While that battle presented its own platform for a story, this new feud comes surrounded controversy.
Lines have been drawn, Words have been said...Apparently, no drugs have been taken.
If you're bored with the main card between BJ Penn and Sherk, I'm sure with W.Silva, T.Ortiz, K.Jardin, R. Clementi you can find someone to watch.
Rather under-noticed, and under appreciated we are gearing up to see a potential upset this weekend...
While most of the eyes, and ears considering we can't shut him up, will be on Tito this weekend. At least, while Jenna not around anyway. But this does mark the end of an era. Yes, we did give Tito the credit on this one by using the word "Era". A quick romp down memory lane if you will. courtesy of Dave Meltzer over at Yahoo! Sports-
“Ortiz has had more fights (21) in the Octagon than any man in history. He was the longest-reigning champion in company history, a three-and-a-half year run as light heavyweight champion from 2000-03. And the Huntington Beach, Calif., native headlined the company’s two most successful pay-per-view events in matches with Ken Shamrock (770,000 buys) and Chuck Liddell (1.05 million), and the company’s highest rated television special (3.1), in a third match with Shamrock.”
The numbers, are good.
This weekend is the 22nd of 22 fights in the UFC for he Bad Boy, while he is 15 and 5. Machida comes at 13 and 0, with 8 being UFCers. And we ain't talking your AFC (Aver. F*cking Chump), the list totes Stephen Bonner, B.J. Penn, Vernon White, Sokoudjou, and Rich Franklin. Really, Ace? What a coincidence. The Dragon Machida just happens to come from Black House, home of another Ass Kicking Brazillia, The Spyder.
Machida is unorthodox fighter, who has surprising strength and speed in the stand up. Easily had knock-out power, but his real forte is timing....He presents quite a few challenges for the Bad Boy, and we aren't so sure that the biggest thing about Tito right now isn't just his head. Machida will close in the the third round, or it'll be to the judges cards...
Here are a few moments to consider for the Dragon.
It looks like *coughed* comments and giggle* giggle* shoulder-brush, wasn't loud enough for Jennito. The quieter side piped up over the weekend voicing much disgust and disapprovment for, wait who was that? Oh, Dana White. Well Former-Porn Goddess/Actress(??)/Author Jenna Jameson refused to get in the long line of anti-Dana fanatics. She decided to shimmy* to the head of the line and sprinkled her little two cents. With a cherry on top via her myspace blog.
The blonde ambition waste no time getting to the meat of the topic-
I usually don’t comment on nastiness in the press, but I couldn’t ignore Dana Whites’ ramblings any longer. His latest interview referring to Tito as a "moron" for the hundredth time... will not go unnoticed.
so here goes...
Dana White - Pre Pubesent Schoolyard Bully By Jenna Jameson Dana White’s insistance of my lack of brain power smacks of 18th century beliefs that women (all women) are inferior to the male species. Ignoring a persons achievements or simply their IQ due to the fact they have a vagina instead of a penis, explains Danas simplicity.
She continues in a measurable fashion to chisel and chop and at the adolescent psyche of the UFC president. It's not must-see tv, but for some reason you just can't turn away.
In my experience anyone that reverts to this type of defense is simply insecure about themselves, and tend to try to shift the glaring light of truth away from his profane grammatically incorrect rantings. The most interesting story here, is the silence by the UFC. How do they sit back, silent, and allow their "figure head" to endanger the worth of their empire?
Was a figure head JJ. We love Tito. Or lets be honest, SOME likedTito. But Tito ain't no Anderson Silva, Tito ain't no GSP, and Tito Damn sure ain't no Rampage Jackson...but go on.
When are the Fertitas going to step to the plate and put a sock in Dana’s hate spewing mouth? It seems to be depreciating their companies worth with every syllable. It is plainly obvious that it isn’t just a coincidence that so many champions have chosen to test the waters beyond the UFC trainwreck. Their defection to greener pastures is no longer just a money issue, but more of a continued lack of disrespect on Dana’s part.
True. True.
In closing, maybe the UFC should mandate steroid testing to company presidents, then maybe the company could continue its massive dominance... with a soft hand.
and that’s all I have to say about that...
Well. That's a bit more then you had to say to thescoop...
But we'll admit, talking or not, we've always liked your um distinct...point of view.
This once was a MMA Analysis colomn. We've taken a small detour and found a more useful spot for this project. This is a small recollection of my path in MMA. For now it's Muay Thai and BJJ. Had Ta Kwan Do as a kid and boxed off and on for the last few years. Putting it all together is quickly becoming an obsession.
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