Originally posted by: TheREALOmoPlata Date: September 11, 2010 at 12:15 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
In your opinion? Why or why not?
Personally, I think he's done everything he needs to do to warrant a shot at least in a prelim...undefeated in 7 years says something, while not all of his opponents were of top caliber, when he was in the IFL he fought and beat some tough guys... There are guys that fight like Lentz did that get a shot on a television slot, why not McKee getting some love with an unaired prelim? He is one of the quality fighters that should be but are not fighting for the UFC.
why not? i'm personally not a fan of his style but he sure has done more than gabe ruediger has to be on the roster. i could see them throw him against a guy like mark bocek(if he hasn't already been cut). either way a step up in competition could do 'mandingo' some good. let the ufc guys push him and who knows he might strive to finish fights more.
Originally posted by: TheREALOmoPlata Date: September 12, 2010 at 11:42 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
sincitydc said:
why not? i'm personally not a fan of his style but he sure has done more than gabe ruediger has to be on the roster. i could see them throw him against a guy like mark bocek(if he hasn't already been cut). either way a step up in competition could do 'mandingo' some good. let the ufc guys push him and who knows he might strive to finish fights more.
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I think a step up in competition would be the best thing for McKee. I watch him spar at the gym all the time, he has
really
clean stand up, but I think he just goes on instinct and starts initiating takedowns when he gets in the cage. If he encounters a fighters that he cannot takedown at will, that's when McKee is going to get very interesting.
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: September 12, 2010 at 06:42 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
Originally posted by: GorgeousGeorge Date: September 12, 2010 at 08:50 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
Originally posted by: JesseJamesPreston Date: September 13, 2010 at 06:54 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
His age and the fact that a lot of people call him the most boring fighter in MMA makes me think Dana won't be anxious to sign him. I'm not saying it won't happen, I just don't think he's on the top of any lists.
Originally posted by: ResoluteProtector Date: September 13, 2010 at 12:31 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
Originally posted by: CupcakeKatie Date: September 13, 2010 at 08:14 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
Based on his record and skill level, he certainly does deserve a shot. But, Zuffa doesn't always sign fighters just on these qualifications alone.
If fighters were signed strictly on merit, then the UFC roster would look dramatically different.
He says horrible things about the UFC and Zuffa, and says the N word over and over, so I don't think he will ever get into the UFC, but skill wise I feel like he should get a shot
now that i think about it, i'd rather have him go to wec than the ufc. i think almost all of the fighters there are exciting and wouldn't allow mckee to lay his way to victory. i think a guy like shane roller would make a good match up for him.
CopperHeart said:
Didn't he call the UFC racist not too long ago?
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I listened to the Jordan Breen podcast from last Thursday. Mckee basically retracted that statement and said he was misqouted. According to Mckee he said that the UFC is racist to his fighting style. However, Mckee later went on a rant about Brock Lesner being the champ with only 3 fights. Mckee said "i said paint myself white".
Take that however you want. Mckee is controversial no matter what he says. Its a good (one-sided interview as Mckee did 95% of the talking) interview worth checking out.
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: September 15, 2010 at 07:49 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
Murf said:
CopperHeart said:
Didn't he call the UFC racist not too long ago?
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I listened to the Jordan Breen podcast from last Thursday. Mckee basically retracted that statement and said he was misqouted. According to Mckee he said that the UFC is racist to his fighting style. However, Mckee later went on a rant about Brock Lesner being the champ with only 3 fights. Mckee said "i said paint myself white".
Take that however you want. Mckee is controversial no matter what he says. Its a good (one-sided interview as Mckee did 95% of the talking) interview worth checking out.
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Sounds pretty funny.
Originally posted by: Noodles4-LJ4 Date: September 15, 2010 at 08:52 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
I like it the Lw divison needs some life in it, can he provied it? Maybe, things we know he brings it all the time, stays in great shape, and he can talke s--- with the best of them, which got him this chance.
Originally posted by: TheREALOmoPlata Date: September 16, 2010 at 01:23 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
Well guys, when I made this thread...Antonio had pulled a couple of us aside and told us that he had recieved the call. Of course I was excited but couldn't say anything about it yet. I wanted to see what others thought about the situation...
He signed a 4 fight contract, it was officially sent over monday and after reviewing with his people, McKee signed a 4 fight deal. I believe it was sealed either yesterday or this morning. Haven't looked at the main forum yet so I doubt it is breaking news.
Originally posted by: ResoluteProtector Date: September 16, 2010 at 10:51 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
TheREALOmoPlata said:
Well guys, when I made this thread...Antonio had pulled a couple of us aside and told us that he had recieved the call. Of course I was excited but couldn't say anything about it yet. I wanted to see what others thought about the situation...
He signed a 4 fight contract, it was officially sent over monday and after reviewing with his people, McKee signed a 4 fight deal. I believe it was sealed either yesterday or this morning. Haven't looked at the main forum yet so I doubt it is breaking news.
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It's in the MMA Forum as well as the main page.
Originally posted by: TheREALOmoPlata Date: September 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
ResoluteProtector said:
TheREALOmoPlata said:
Well guys, when I made this thread...Antonio had pulled a couple of us aside and told us that he had recieved the call. Of course I was excited but couldn't say anything about it yet. I wanted to see what others thought about the situation...
He signed a 4 fight contract, it was officially sent over monday and after reviewing with his people, McKee signed a 4 fight deal. I believe it was sealed either yesterday or this morning. Haven't looked at the main forum yet so I doubt it is breaking news.
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It's in the MMA Forum as well as the main page.
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Good, it deserves to be.
I know McKee doesnt have the most fans but he is such a good guy that it's hard not to be excited for him.
ciggle said:
He says horrible things about the UFC and Zuffa, and says the N word over and over, so I don't think he will ever get into the UFC, but skill wise I feel like he should get a shot
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Look how wrong I was guys
Originally posted by: TheREALOmoPlata Date: September 18, 2010 at 01:37 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/does-mckee-deserve-a-ufc-shot.30222/
ciggle said:
ciggle said:
He says horrible things about the UFC and Zuffa, and says the N word over and over, so I don't think he will ever get into the UFC,
but skill wise I feel like he should get a shot
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Look how wrong I was guys
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The part in bold is the only part that matters.
TheREALOmoPlata said:
ciggle said:
ciggle said:
He says horrible things about the UFC and Zuffa, and says the N word over and over, so I don't think he will ever get into the UFC,
but skill wise I feel like he should get a shot
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Look how wrong I was guys
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The part in bold is the only part that matters.
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AHha thanks buddy :mrgreen:
