Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Generally speaking, even the blackest of Latin guys will identify as Latin more than as a black guy. Cultural identity > skin color, I suppose. While that is true, it doesn't mean that reporters/journalist have to be ignorant and ignore the facts. They also failed to mention Cheick Kongo who is pretty popular to the casual fan and is a maybe one fight away from getting a title shot... Which goes back to LOTC's original point where if they aren't African-American/Canadian, they aren't black... Despite Kongo look like he was an extra in Blood Diamond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Again, it's a cultural thing. The article is largely about African-American fighters (the phrase being used a few times), and how they allow North American blacks to relate to the fighters in the cage/ring. Regarding someone like Kongo, I don't think your average African-American feels much kinship with blacks still living in Africa, or in this case, a French black man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 I don't think your average African-American feels much kinship with blacks still living in Africa, or in this case, a French black man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 They're remaking Life? I can buy Rampage in the Martin role, but Kongo would totally botch the role of Murphy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Training partners =/= blood brothers. Hell, Quinton & Tito were probably as close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Training partners =/= blood brothers. Tell that to Nathan Marquardt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Training partners =/= blood brothers. Not at Hammer House my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Does Koscheck need to pay off his mortgage in a hurry or something? March 08 vs Hazelett July vs Lytle October vs Alves December vs Yoshida Just now vs Thiago and he's set for May at UFC 98 6 fights in 14 months is a lot for a fighter, let alone a UFC fighter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 He said he was fighting 6 times this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxxson Mayhem 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Don't know if it's already been posted, but even if it has it's worth a repost. http://maxim.com/Gina-Carano-Image-6/girls...48867/4561.aspx Gina Carano in Maxim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Also on the subject on black fighters, it sucks that Shonie Carter, Din Thomas, or Yves Edwards IMO... In my opinion these guys are some of the pioneers for good overall skilled African-American fighters, unlike one demenionsal fighters like Kevin Randleman, or Maurice Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Heavyweights suck, hence Randleman & Smith = champions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 He watched the RAW with Shane throwin air punches at Randy Orton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I never really got an answer about that in the other thread: Did the audience actually buy that? Or did they turn on the whole thing seeing those pathetic punches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 The crowd wasn't reacting the whole time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruteSquad_BRODY 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I should know this, but what was going on with that Jardine fight gif? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Swinging wildly at Brandon Vera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruteSquad_BRODY 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Oh i thought there was more to it than that. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 That was such an unimpressive win for Keith. I was rooting for him, but that fight was just so meh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Talking to Breen again, and he's brought up a lot of interesting points about the viability of the UFC exploring the Korean market (GOOD IDEA) versus their hard-on to make their brand work in Japan (BAD IDEA). His article is a great jumping off point: http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/ufcs-...an-market-16345 Basically in Korea, Zuffa can just show up like they always do, and go "WE ARE HERE AND WE ARE AWESOME." -Jordan Breen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Joe Lauzon wrote on his website that he'll be out of action for 12-14 months as he needs ACL surgery. Joe Lauzon out of action for 12-14 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Fuck, that sucks. Comes off the most high-profile fight of his career and this happens. Poor Baby Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Fuck, that sucks. Comes off the most high-profile fight of his career and this happens. Poor Baby Joe. More high profile then the Florian, and Pulver fights? Me thinks not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Not bigger than the Florian fight, but I think the Pulver fight wasn't actually all that high profile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Not bigger than the Florian fight, but I think the Pulver fight wasn't actually all that high profile. Maybe not as far as rankings went, but Pulver was being hyped from the UFC as being the last UFC LW Champion. Lauzon was suppose to be an easy set up for Pulver to get a crack at the Sherk/Florian winner... It put Lauzon on the map in the casual fans eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 I still don't think it was as high profile as the main event of a card, even if only a Fight Night event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Fuck, that sucks. Comes off the most high-profile fight of his career and this happens. Poor Baby Joe. More high profile then the Florian, and Pulver fights? Me thinks not! Any hype from the Pulver fight was all for Jens, and the win didn't even get him a ticket back, which was crap, he had to go through TUF after that. Kenny was his highest profiled fight, although for a win I would say his latest fight, he got to main event and he looked great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Former Heavyweight Champion, Hasim Rahman is entering MMA. For those who don't pay attention to boxing, Rahman knocked out Lennox Lewis in 2001 to become the heavyweight champion in problay the biggest upset since Douglas/Tyson in the heavyweight division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
