Non-threadworthy MMA Rumors/Quotes/Tweets/Etc., Vol. 5

Even bigger fan of Herb now. He doesn't seem to exude that control freak personality that some refs seem to have. The way he explained the stoppage and what he was looking for was pretty much in line with protocol and what most saw. It was only Robbie reaction that had people pause for a second and consider that perhaps it was an early stoppage. I'm still perfectly happy with that that stoppage

High 5 · Post #707 » by **High 5** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 1:16 am

If you get caught in a choke and your arm goes limp at any point then you can't fault the ref for stepping in. The thing that was weird to me is Herb took the time to check after the arm went limp and by then Lawler seemed to have regained control. It's hard to say, though, and the ref definitely has to err on the side of caution.

jamesd · Post #708 » by **jamesd** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:15 pm

Headliner wrote:Great interview with Herb Dean regarding the Askren stoppage

Watch on YouTube

Is Joe Rogan morphing into Dana White?

Post #709 » by **Headliner** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:17 pm

jamesd wrote:
Headliner wrote:Great interview with Herb Dean regarding the Askren stoppage

Watch on YouTube

Is Joe Rogan morphing into Dana White?

Bald, white, weathered and on Lots of PEDS. They all morph into an some variation of uncle fester.

cowboyronnie · Post #710 » by **cowboyronnie** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:04 am

This man's a comedian. Filled with mirth and insight.

Those are gorillas on the kettlebells.

He has zero MMA fights. But wraps his hands, sweats it up, and mean-mugs for photos.

Jasen777 · Post #711 » by **Jasen777** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:51 pm

LOL

Alan Jouban is optimistic about PPVs moving to ESPN+: ‘That’s gonna bring more money to the UFC and hopefully we get a kickback on that’

REDDzone · Post #712 » by **REDDzone** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:52 pm

Jasen777 wrote:LOL

Alan Jouban is optimistic about PPVs moving to ESPN+: ‘That’s gonna bring more money to the UFC and hopefully we get a kickback on that’

Lol @ "hopefully". If only there was a way for fighters to have a seat at the table.

cowboyronnie · Post #713 » by **cowboyronnie** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:49 pm

Malignaggi continually talking about putting Lobov into _a coma_ is pretty tasteless and stomach-churning. Paulie wants to take him away from his family...for what, again? Being an SBG fighter?

REDDzone · Post #714 » by **REDDzone** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:20 am

cowboyronnie wrote:Malignaggi continually talking about putting Lobov into _a coma_ is pretty tasteless and stomach-churning. Paulie wants to take him away from his family...for what, again? Being an SBG fighter?

He won't be happy unless Artem is in the hospital, etc. Etc. The b*tch slap really rubbed me the wrong way too tbh. Trash.

AirCanadaMouse · Post #715 » by **AirCanadaMouse** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:25 pm

Anyone else getting really annoyed by Masvidal lately? Shame because he's a straight shooter, and I always respected those guys. Especially someone like him, but to a fighter that everyone says has no "facade" and "keeps it real", he's really starting to come off as a gimmick to me. The interviews have become much harder to listen, could barely get through that Ariel interview.

REDDzone · Post #716 » by **REDDzone** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:01 pm

I'm not annoyed by him but he didn't come off well in that interview. He kept saying he only wanted to talk about himself, so when Ariel brought up Leon Edwards or Askren (even in the context of asking about their upcoming fight), Masvidal got all c*nty and standoffish saying he only wanted to talk about himself. Like, why would you even go on the show if not to promote your upcoming fight? Makes no sense.

REDDzone · Post #717 » by **REDDzone** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:01 pm

Also, did anyone hear about this Darren Till stuff. That guy is a lowlife thug.

AirCanadaMouse · Post #718 » by **AirCanadaMouse** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:42 pm

Till got off easy, he supposedly stole a taxi and ruined a hotel, yet got fined less than Conor for breaking that cell phone. Both are idiots, and with the news about BJ Penn, Ferguson, and Matt Hughes (whose always been a POS, but oh well), just not a good look for MMA. I'm okay with this sport not being mainstream, but I can't tolerate sh*t like this.

Post #719 » by **Headliner** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:15 pm

Hughes has always been an ass, but it’s sad because of the brain injury, he’s now a legitimate danger to himself and the people around him. He’s in Chris Benoit territory. Sad.

Susan · Post #720 » by **Susan** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:29 pm

It's as if the sport attracts broken people and perhaps exploits them.