They guys at BetUS Sports Radio (One of the very few mildly entertaining MMA radio shows out there) put up an interview with GSP.
The guys training with half the effing UFC for his fight with Matt Hughes, AND he was training for the Olympic Wrestling trials AND Lucian Bute before the fight even got announced…so much for Hughes strategy of getting GSP while he’s out of shape…haha, sucka.
(5 votes, average: 3.2 out of 5)
Andrei Arlovski made a brief statement at a press release last Saturday night hinting that he “will fight very soon”. While this wouldn’t be a big deal for him to make this comment, perhaps we’d be a little more interested if he was making an appearance at the HDNet Fights show in Dallas, Texas at the time?
It’s long been thought that Arlovski’s been given a raw deal by Dana and the UFC and we all know that his contract is up soon. There is not doubt that Arlovski is a quality fighter but seemed to have lacked motivation recently (small paycheck perhaps?) - perhaps a move to Mark Cuban’s HDNet Fights is a possibility?
(4 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5)
For anyone who’s been around this sport for a while, this recent news of Vitor Belfort coming back to the UFC buzzing around the internet will be met with mixed feelings.
On one hand, you have a man with some of the best hands in the business. Who convincingly stopped Wanderlei Silva, dominated Gilbert Yvel, was robbed of a victory over Tito Ortiz (that’s my opinion at least) and hung tough with Chuck Liddell.
On the other hand, you have a mentally weak quitter, with little cardio and a knack for letting his personal problems get the best of him in the ring.
Now, with Belfort attempting to orchestrate what has to be considered at least his fourth come-back attempt, we must ask ourselves the age old question (Everybody say it with me now):
Is this THE OLD VITOR?????
I for one am a huge fan of The “Old” Vitor. Incredible hand speed and a killer instinct second to none make The Old Vitor a pleasure to watch. The “New” Vitor (or Quitter Vitor, or Boy-In-Man’s Body Vitor, or Titor Belfortiz, or whatever you call him), however is absolutely PAINFUL to watch. Watching him give up in fights against Dan Henderson, Randy (twice) and Alistair Overeem (also twice!) really took it’s toll on my believe in “The Phenom”.
Until earlier this year, I had written the man I idolized while growing-up, off as a “Pay Cheque Fighter”.
Then Belfort knocked out up-and-comer Ivan Serati in Cage Rage early in 2007.
I know: Meh…. Big deal.
Then in September, Belfort defeated Cage Rage 205 lbs Champion James Zikic with a broken hand.
Hmmmm, a little more impressive. But I’m still not convinced this is our beloved “Old” Vitor.
Then he opened his mouth…….
Belfort has never been known as a talker. Although frequently citing personal problems for his losses, and frequently claiming he is over said personal problems prior to, umm, another loss. Vitor is not one to show much emotion outside the ring.
Now call me a sucker, but The Phenom’s recent comments have gotten me all fired up! It feels like 1997 again!!!
Yeah, OK. I probably am a sucker. But I am seeing something flow from Vitor that I’ve NEVER seen before: Anger. Well, not just anger…….
Super-pissed-off-ready-to-tear-someone-a-new-arsehole-then-rip-their-head- off-and-shit-down-their-throats kind of anger!!!
He’s pissed at Cage Rage. He’s pissed at the naysayers. And he’s damn sure pissed at Tito! In fact, his comments about Ortiz were what convinced me that he truly has returned to his former self. Belfort said he wants to fight Tito in a winner take all match. IE; only the winner receives a purse, IE; quashing my theory that Vitor is a paycheque fighter.
I don’t know about you, but I’m taking the leap of faith BACK onto the Vitor Bandwagon! If anybodies interested, I’m out front with a full tank of gas, revvin the engine!!!
(5 votes, average: 4.6 out of 5)
…… Well, the black “bend over and spread ‘em” latex gloves that is.
Big John has elected to quit his referring gig with the UFC in favor of becoming an on-air personality with Canadian cable channel The Fight Network.
Aside from fight analysis and color commentary, McCarty will also act as a “Strategic Advisor” behind the scenes…… Whatever that means.
Big John will ref his last fight for the UFC on saturday night during the Ultimate Fighter Finale. His first assignment in his new vocation will be providing the color commentary on the December 14th TKO pay-per-view.
Apparently, the fighters aren’t the only ones Zuffa is underpaying…….
(5 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
OK. I’ve been trying to be impartial about this, but Sean Sherk’s recent comments about the California Athletic Commission were too much.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Sherk tested positive after his Lightweight Title defense at UFC 73 almost 6 months ago. Since, he has been going on diatribe after diatribe against the Commission, all but swearing on someone’s grave that he’s never touched steroids.
C’mon dude. Get off your high horse……
Most people in this sport have used at some point, be it to heal an injury (as was the case with Sherk’s UFC 73 opponent, Hermes Franca) or to put on size. Numerous fighters such as Jeff Monson and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett have recently publicly admitted that they and most other fighters have used steroids on a regular basis.
Now I’m not saying that I know for a fact that Sherk uses (he sure does have all the signs of steroid usage though). I’m simply saying Sherk needs to grow up. If the commission did botch your test, then you have a right to be pissed off. But the reading 12 ng/ml was 6 times the legal Olympic level. Could their test really be that off?
Saying you’ll never fight in the state of California again is akin to a little kid getting pissed off and taking his ball home.
Seriously dude. Botched test or not. You should just be counting your lucky stars that you’ve still got that title around your waste. Stop crying about it.
(3 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5)
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