StillUnknown Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 my take on it is that he is making a rash decision in the moment based on the unlikely chance he becomes a working actor in hollywood this "retirement" just doesnt feel like a retirement. it feels more like "i'm taking a break". if his movie career doesn't work out, which is more than likely, does anyone really think he'll still be "done fighting" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Nah if that happens he'll be back to fighting. But if he's calling it quits I think he should stick to it, a break could hurt him or help him. Obviously, he's been fighting with some nagging injuries that needed time to heal up so a break could refresh him and get him back to his old self, or it could make him rusty and maybe he wouldn't look so good upon returning. Either way, I hope for the best for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) my take on it is that he is making a rash decision in the moment based on the unlikely chance he becomes a working actor in hollywoodthis "retirement" just doesnt feel like a retirement. it feels more like "i'm taking a break". if his movie career doesn't work out, which is more than likely, does anyone really think he'll still be "done fighting" Not hard to see that being the scenerio. If he is in fact simply taking a break it's still disappointing to anticipate a very long layoff from a guy still in his relative prime. Boxing and MMA have both made a push to change the definition of retirement to: "A short break." Hopefully, if he isn't done for good, I have to root against his career as an actor...because I'd want to see him go after it ASAP. Edited September 23, 2009 by d0ublestr0ker0ll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 So where does this leave Rashad? On MMA Live he said (before this Rampage crap) he'd like to stay active while he waited for the Jackson fight. He said he would love to fight Anderson...... Big mistake on his part if you ask me, but thought I'd share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) the only other top name at 205 thats not really scheduled for a fight is Thiago Silva, which would be another good fight I like this fight... And, MMA Junkie had a good article about Rick Story...too bad they put the wrong guy in the picture :doh: (Edit: Now they have the right picture, they had Steve Lopez earlier) Following UFC 103 double-bonus performance, this Story has a happy ending by Brad McCray on Sep 23, 2009 at 1:05 pm ET Rick Story and Brian Foster were joking around Saturday night just a few hours after punching each other in the face. Watching a re-broadcast of their UFC 103 fight from the locker room, the talk quickly turned to money. "He said he was sure I had Submission of the Night," Story recently told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "The only other submission (during UFC 103) was a rear-naked choke. "I'm not sure which one of us brought it up, but we started talking about Fight of the Night. They showed us on Spike and then again at the end of the pay-per-view, so we knew they must have liked it." On cue, Dana White and Joe Silva entered the room. "Congratulations," White said, smiling. "You're rich." More at the link below... http://mmajunkie.com/news/16283/following-ufc-103-double-bonus-performance-this-story-has-a-happy-ending.mma Edited September 23, 2009 by lovetoaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 why do they keep bringing fighters on the show who gas 3min into the first round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I know one thing, we need Rashad to go to Redskins games and cheer for us on defense. That man was screaming bloody murder for James to go after Wes. Too bad there wasn't enough oxygen in the room for 'em. Kimbo vs. Roy Nelson next week. Kimbo certainly wins in the scary-looking department, but Big Roy is a huge favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALEOVECHKIN Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) That fight was a robbery but it was equally terrible. Kimbo v Big Roy next week. holy ****, that will be a ratings monster. Edited September 24, 2009 by WALEOVECHKIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That fight was a robbery but it was equally terrible.Kimbo v Big Roy next week. holy ****, that will be a ratings monster. I'm almost glad it didn't turn out to be a draw, but I scored the first round for Wes and the second for James. If it woulda gone to a third round I think we would have seen a KO via barfed lung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm almost glad it didn't turn out to be a draw, but I scored the first round for Wes and the second for James. If it woulda gone to a third round I think we would have seen a KO via barfed lung. thats how i saw it too i thought rashad was going to have a heart attack yelling at his man to jump on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Rampage has to be up there with Shamrock as worst coach ever. How does he have a chance to hand pick Kimbo's (his #1 pick) fight as one of his first two and then pass that up? Why he didn't put him in there with Rashad's least experienced/worst wrestler I have no idea. Now his number one pick is up against the favorite to win the show (imo) the week after Rampage failed to pick off Rashad's #1 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Rampage has to be up there with Shamrock as worst coach ever. How does he have a chance to hand pick Kimbo's (his #1 pick) fight as one of his first two and then pass that up? Why he didn't put him in there with Rashad's least experienced/worst wrestler I have no idea. Now his number one pick is up against the favorite to win the show (imo) the week after Rampage failed to pick off Rashad's #1 pick. My money says Kimbo KOs Nelson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 My money says Kimbo KOs Nelson. StillUnknown says Chacie doesn't like his money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I could see Nelson taking Kimbo lightly, hotdogging a bout, and then getting caught. That is the only way I see Kimbo winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 StillUnknown says Chacie doesn't like his money Do I smell a sig bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Do I smell a sig bet? An unprecedented TUF sig bet? I am just shocked that this fight is happening so early in the season. The two guys that have the most name recognition. I bet Dana dropped an f bomb as soon as Rashad announced that matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 An unprecedented TUF sig bet?I am just shocked that this fight is happening so early in the season. The two guys that have the most name recognition. I bet Dana dropped an f bomb as soon as Rashad announced that matchup. That's actually why I say Kimbo wins. Nelson can't carry ratings for a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Do I smell a sig bet? i'm game the usual 2week punishment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Strikeforce Challengers Series tonight on Showtime at 11pm(est) a couple of prospects on tonights card: Tim Kennedy Tyron Woodley Daniel Cormier (2-time Olympic Wrestler) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoEd Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Did anyone have the football player either winning or the fight at least going to a third round? I mean, all Rashad's boy did was connect with some leg kicks and run, no way that was a 20/18 fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Did anyone have the football player either winning or the fight at least going to a third round? I mean, all Rashad's boy did was connect with some leg kicks and run, no way that was a 20/18 fight. i had it a draw after two, i think the judges had pity on the people watching that fight. both of them deserved to lose that fight imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoEd Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 i had it a draw after two, i think the judges had pity on the people watching that fight.both of them deserved to lose that fight imo Draw at a minimum but I honestly think an arguement could have been made for Spier's in the second for the two takedowns even though he didn't do anything with them. Obviously the punches from the big guy hurt because Rashad's boy was running like a little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 i'm gamethe usual 2week punishment? You're on, Bro! Sweet! We're breaking new ground with TUF sig bets, as Lovetoaster suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuels Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I already know who wins next week but i can't play spoiler for everyone else..:saber: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I already know who wins next week but i can't play spoiler for everyone else..:saber: Yes, please don't. Some of us who could find ways to find out refuse to so we can actually enjoy the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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