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[Maluco]

There's some buzz that this was supposed to happen. Hmmm, Jackson has a lot of interesting outside of ring projects going on over the next year, and Griffin is UFC made. He "legitemizes" The Ultimate Fighter TV show. He's been built up so much that every UFC fanboi (as opposed to MMA fan) knows his life story along with tito, matt, chuck and randy. Oops, did I say Randy? We're supposed to believe he doesn't exist anymore.

So now Griffin will get a "gimme" fight and will get to fight Liddel in no time. This way they have their boy Chuck back in the spotlight for one last run till they can't dodge Rampage anymore...

So who's tired of the UFC's incestuous fight pairings and is looking forward to the "Banned" event? It'll be a good night of fights, with the good cards from Affliction, the free 'meh' UFC event and FSN broadcasting all the undercards to the Banned event as well. Nice!

This is exactly the shit I was referring too. It's blatantly obvious... You have everyone serious about MMA on Sherdog all saying pretty much the same thing. That's what gets me. The fact that the UFC is delving into this BS makes me sick. Oh, well let them and let it ruin them hopefully..

[Maluco]

OK, and what's up with Rogan's announcing? I know I'll step on some toes because "he's so funny" and "he trains with blah blah" or "dude, he's a funny guy" but seriously... he's not a good announcer! I'm tired of hearing "that's some next level Jiu Jitsu!" or "that's a goat's vagina!" from him. He's always pumping up one guy and misses some key moments in fights. Kenny Florian was way better. Bas Rutten is better.
The only reason they keep him is he appeals to the college UFC fanboi crowd because "he's so funny".
rant off

Fuck that guy! Rogaine is mad annoying not to mention the guy is apeshit! I can't believe how bias his announcing was in that fight. Check out round 4 or may 5. He fails to announce anything Rampage does for half the round. Dont' even get me started on Goldberg.



All the stupid shit he says, every fighter has at least ONE "second to none" attribute that none of us were aware of.

IE "His clinch is second to none" "His wrestling is second to none".

I did not know they handed out so many 1st place rankings.

Rogan - "His kicks are INNNSAHHHHHNNNNEEEE! He is commonly referred to as the BEST striker... not ONLY in the UFC but in all of MMA! His kicks are DISGUSSSTING! His kicks are BRUTAL!!! It literally sounds like a baseball bat smacking against raw meat. Just BRUTALLLLLLLL!" - about Mirko Cro Cop

[NOMAD]

First thing they need too do is allow more fights.

Yep!

They're worried about the "now" money. Not the future of the sport.

True, they seem to care only for their own pockets now, and if they run it into the ground then they'll move on to the next "investment".

Regardless Rampage did not do well defending his new belt.

Yes, he didn't do a good job for sure. But the challenger needs to 'take' it from the champ. Doesn't mean he needs a knockout or no win, but it does mean that he needs to dominate on the ground, Dominate in takedowns, and/or dominate in the standup. Griffin missed more often than not despite Rogan screaming "Ohhh!" as if he landed something.
Rampage's head movement was "second to none" ha ha.

[joshh]

Yep!



True, they seem to care only for their own pockets now, and if they run it into the ground then they'll move on to the next "investment".



Yes, he didn't do a good job for sure. But the challenger needs to 'take' it from the champ. Doesn't mean he needs a knockout or no win, but it does mean that he needs to dominate on the ground, Dominate in takedowns, and/or dominate in the standup. Griffin missed more often than not despite Rogan screaming "Ohhh!" as if he landed something.
Rampage's head movement was "second to none" ha ha.

LMAO, Rogan can be really annoying. Rogan has proven himself very biased so I don't know why they use him other than th fact he is well known.

[jflip2002]

Get over your conspiracy theories. I think it was a bullshit fight, and I think UFC LIKED the outcome, because its easier for chuck to get the belt (like I already said). But I dont think they fixed it.

As far as Rogan, he is the fucking man. Id put $1,000 he woud knock you out in less than 45 seconds. Hes a beast. Listen to his stand up even, hes a funny guy. There arent many average dudes who would understand someone breaking down all technicalities of a fight. The UFC has the right guy in there, a guy who guys just like.

Wanna talk piece of shit announcer? Bill goldberg...

[E30Kaiser]

Mike Goldberg sucks, i have only heard Bill Goldberg commentate once so I won't draw conclusions on him. I find Joe Rogan to be extremely biased though, I mean the Jorge Gurgel fight on this card shows it probably the most as he just spends the whole time talking about Gurgel until Gurgel gets choked out in a triangle. And then he starts talking about how awesome it is that a Purple Belt(Cole) just submitted a Black Belt(Gurgel).

I don't think there was a conspiracy in the main event fight but I do think there was some stupid scoring.

[Coco Savage]

Get over your conspiracy theories. I think it was a bullshit fight, and I think UFC LIKED the outcome, because its easier for chuck to get the belt (like I already said). But I dont think they fixed it.

As far as Rogan, he is the fucking man. Id put $1,000 he woud knock you out in less than 45 seconds. Hes a beast. Listen to his stand up even, hes a funny guy. There arent many average dudes who would understand someone breaking down all technicalities of a fight. The UFC has the right guy in there, a guy who guys just like.

Wanna talk piece of shit announcer? Bill goldberg...

thats absolutely wonderful he can do all that....none of that translates into good announcing. imo he is terrible as an announcer.

[NOMAD]

As far as Rogan, he is the fucking man. Id put $1,000 he woud knock you out in less than 45 seconds. Hes a beast. Listen to his stand up even, hes a funny guy.

Exactly my point. No reason for him to announce.

[Maluco]

thats absolutely wonderful he can do all that....none of that translates into good announcing. imo he is terrible as an announcer.

no shit, so quick to jump on his nutz. We are talking about his commentating in case you missed it. No need to e-thug on Rogaine's behalf.

[jflip2002]

You dont need someone who is strictly an announcer from a technical standpoint. Maybe you, and everyone for that matter, would appreciate him more if there was a REAL expert in there with him. In ALL sports, there are those who are great an analyzing, and those who are just good talkers. Take for instance the team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Buck can really break shit down, hes a stud. But Aikman is wise, and he has experience, and he just sounds like an ok guy to listen to (And I hated Aikman as a player).

Itd be a real fucking boring show if there were guys just talking technically, and not on the same level as most drunk slugs watching the fight. Lets face is, a lot of these people just like to see people pound it out. Which is why Chuck is so popular, hes not as technical, hes just all knock out. Anyhow, guys like that dude who talks on their level, and seems like a decent guy who represents their crowd. Thats Mr. Fear Factor himself, lol.

[joshh]

You dont need someone who is strictly an announcer from a technical standpoint. Maybe you, and everyone for that matter, would appreciate him more if there was a REAL expert in there with him. In ALL sports, there are those who are great an analyzing, and those who are just good talkers. Take for instance the team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Buck can really break shit down, hes a stud. But Aikman is wise, and he has experience, and he just sounds like an ok guy to listen to (And I hated Aikman as a player).

Itd be a real fucking boring show if there were guys just talking technically, and not on the same level as most drunk slugs watching the fight. Lets face is, a lot of these people just like to see people pound it out. Which is why Chuck is so popular, hes not as technical, hes just all knock out. Anyhow, guys like that dude who talks on their level, and seems like a decent guy who represents their crowd. Thats Mr. Fear Factor himself, lol.

There's nothing worse than hearing someone blowing a move way out of proportion when you just watched it with your own eyes.
I don't think he outright sucks but he needs to start focusing on both competitors. And get rid of the stupid lines he throws in once in a while.
I've heard much much worse though.

[jflip2002]

There's nothing worse than hearing someone blowing a move way out of proportion when you just watched it with your own eyes.
I don't think he outright sucks but he needs to start focusing on both competitors. And get rid of the stupid lines he throws in once in a while.
I've heard much much worse though.

I can see that. Im in between these "Experts" and the guy who just likes to see pounding. I know whats happening, I can see what can possibly happen, I like the ground and pound and wrestling better, etc. There are things that get a little annoying with him, as far as blowing things out of proportion, thats true.

But as far as his lines. FUCK NO, I love them.... come on, a goats vagina? GREATNESS lol.

[Maluco]

You dont need someone who is strictly an announcer from a technical standpoint. Maybe you, and everyone for that matter, would appreciate him more if there was a REAL expert in there with him. In ALL sports, there are those who are great an analyzing, and those who are just good talkers. Take for instance the team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Buck can really break shit down, hes a stud. But Aikman is wise, and he has experience, and he just sounds like an ok guy to listen to (And I hated Aikman as a player).

Itd be a real fucking boring show if there were guys just talking technically, and not on the same level as most drunk slugs watching the fight. Lets face is, a lot of these people just like to see people pound it out. Which is why Chuck is so popular, hes not as technical, hes just all knock out. Anyhow, guys like that dude who talks on their level, and seems like a decent guy who represents their crowd. Thats Mr. Fear Factor himself, lol.

I completely agree with that actually. He is like one of the guys there breaking shit down... I do love him when he checks Goldberg though. That is the best shit! He actually rolled his eyes at the camera after Goldberg said some dumbshit at UFC 85. Hilarious, not the most professional thing to do but hilarious.

LOL!!!!

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/mike-goldberg-quotes-761472/

Mike Goldberg: "He's got him in some kind of strange choke I've never seen before!"
Joe Rogan: "That's a rear naked choke."

Joe Rogan: "Karo is wide open!"
Mike Goldberg: "Diaz smells the opening."

Mike Goldberg: "You can hear the corner speaking portuguese!"
Joe Rogan: "Uh, that's Japanese, brother"
Mike Goldberg: "I should have known that."
Joe Rogan: "You're the one married to a Japanese chick."
Mike Goldberg: "That is correct."

[jflip2002]

Lol, see. Hes the man.

[E30Kaiser]

I think this is my favorite on that list:

on Travis Lutter

Mike Goldberg: "He's like the Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!"

Joe Rogan: "No, he's not"

Mike Goldberg: "Larry Bird?"

Joe Rogan: "Uhm, no."

Mike Goldberg: "Kobe Bryant?"

Joe Rogan: "..."


But in all honesty I think it should be Rogan and a more technical guy, instead of two flamboyant people with only one even knowing WTF he is talking about. Maybe Rogan and Mir? Mir does a good job on the WEC fights I think.