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Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by HectorTheTaxman, Aug 23, 2012.

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  1. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    "I not impress ba you pafawmince" - GSP.
     
  2. mygirlmaria

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    I see it that way too....but i still think any publicity is good publicity even if 'bad publicity'.
     
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    Have to say I wasn't too bothered by Meryl Streeps opinion of MMA, I was far more bothered by the pretentiousness of her speech and entire awards ceremony.
     
  4. ynwa1987

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    Na thats a daft saying.
     
  5. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Jimmy Saville's family are over the moon with his bad publicity.

    No such thing as bad publicity my *.
     
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    Exactly the example I was thinking of.
     
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    It is not set in stone obviously, but it is definitely good publicity on this occasion!

    If she had said any number of established mainstream sports like basketball or baseball or boxing, no one would have batted an eyelid......but she mentioned MMA in the same breath as (American(football when trying to stereotype macho male culture.....she has almost validated MMAs acceptance as a mainstream sport...exactly what it is striving for. Old Artsy Fartsy very famous Hollywood actress condemns young mans sport, and it goes worldwide!!!! Hello!!!!!!
     
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    Yea thats fair. Like I said I was more * off at how pretentious the whole awards is and how patronizing her speech was as opposed to how she tried to paint MMA.

    I dont hold any ill will towards her though good luck to her.
     
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    I never watch any of those award ceremonies for anything....unless a highlight reel when Ricky Gervais is compering. It even * me off they are on the news.
     
  10. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Khabib v Ferguson at 209
     
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    The bold GSP
     
  12. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Hopefully he gets the reebok/under armour issue sorted with the UFC and comes back this year but I doubt it. It's honestly more than just that IMO. Think it's personal with him and Dana.

    Dana seems to hate him, and is always throwing in sly digs about him anytime he's asked about GSP.
     
  13. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    The GSP issue is solely $$$.

    He wants to fight, the UFC would want him to fight but whilst there's a standstill over any potential terms Dana will say he doesn't have the heart for it and GSP will posture back.

    Happened numerous times before. Even the Khabib/Ferguson fight on a much smaller scale.
     
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    Dana White just offered $25 million each to Mayweather and McGregor plus ppv money to fight. I doubt Mayweather would get out his bed for that.
     
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    Anderson Silva V Derek Brunson, UFC 208
     
  17. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    I think 208 will surprise a lot of people and be one of those cards which isn't upto much on paper, but will be fun to watch.
     
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    I was thinking the same and that was before A silva was put on the card.
     
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    yeah looking forward to seeing derrick lewis fighting again. R1 ko for me!
     
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    I really dont get Holly Holm being top of the bill. I mean i understand them trying to promote the womens game, but is anyone really trying to tell me that is the fight they are most looking forward to on that card?

    Teixera, Jacare and AS.......but Holly Holm (and who?)is top of the bill!!!