Originally posted by: Spidy Date: July 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
JonnyRico said:
You ever wonder why black fighters always get a "athletic and explosive" comment? It's basically their way of saying "these are what skills he has from naturally being black"
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That's funny, those are the same adjectives I use for describing Conor McGregor and Bruce Lee....I guess I didn't get the memo
Originally posted by: Troop Date: July 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Two 'vets' in the UFC that will probably not get up to a title shot...i.e. gate keepers. The UFC missed big here and should have used each of these guys to build talent. Pair one with Jimmo and the other with Manuwa. Then have the winners of each fight each other and you'll have a legitimate contender. Believe it or not, T.Silva is the youngest of those four.
Originally posted by: Spidy Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Troop said:
Two 'vets' in the UFC that will probably not get up to a title shot...i.e. gate keepers. The UFC missed big here and should have used each of these guys to build talent. Pair one with Jimmo and the other with Manuwa. Then have the winners of each fight each other and you'll have a legitimate contender. Believe it or not, T.Silva is the youngest of those four.
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Why not have Jimmo/Manuwa fight and the winner matched with Thiago/Hamill winner? The same outcome actually
Originally posted by: Sapper Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
JonnyRico said:
You ever wonder why black fighters always get a "athletic and explosive" comment? It's basically their way of saying "these are what skills he has from naturally being black"
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This may be the dumbest thing I will read today......Or even the whole week, but we still got two days left so who knows....
Originally posted by: JonnyRico Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:16 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Sapper said:
This may be the dumbest thing I will read today......Or even the whole week, but we still got two days left so who knows....
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Sure it sounds dumb, but its a thought that will pop into your head now if you didn't notice before lol
Originally posted by: Sapper Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
JonnyRico said:
Sure it sounds dumb, but its a thought that will pop into your head now if you didn't notice before lol
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No, it wont. Athleticism is based off skill, being black or white has little to do with it. In fact obesity rates are higher among blacks then whites, that alone IMO throws out your argument.
Now, you were being funny that I understand... My best friend is black and I joke about this with him all the time....
Originally posted by: Spidy Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Sad thing is there is no doubt some who fit Rico's interesting but crass assessment on what people mean when describing a "black" fighter, who just happens to be Explosive as well as Athletic. To me the terms are self explanatory without any shades of grey, but if you factor in the humor angle with people who aren't overly PC, then all is swell.
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
darcebandit said:
One thing for sure is Hamill won't be put off by the boos of the brazilian crowd.
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I was at work...but this still had me laughing out loud.
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
JonnyRico said:
You ever wonder why black fighters always get a "athletic and explosive" comment? It's basically their way of saying "these are what skills he has from naturally being black"
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GSP is athletic and explosive.
Originally posted by: JonnyRico Date: July 25, 2013 at 12:58 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Originally posted by: Troop Date: July 25, 2013 at 01:31 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Spidy said:
Why not have Jimmo/Manuwa fight and the winner matched with Thiago/Hamill winner? The same outcome actually
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That is true and I guess a loss now for Manuwa or Jimmo would be easier to overcome (sooner the better type thing). I was thinking along the lines of, have each beat a 'vet' first then (temporarily) eliminate one or the other on their way to top contention.
But you're right, this way their second opponent will have a bit more of a build up, i.e. Silva or Hamill coming off back to back wins.
Originally posted by: smartigan Date: July 25, 2013 at 01:39 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Originally posted by: Slampage Date: July 25, 2013 at 07:34 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Originally posted by: mabrown45 Date: July 25, 2013 at 08:23 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/thiago-silva-vs-matt-hamill-on-tap-for-ufc-event-in-brazil-in-october.56642/
Slampage said:
Silva has been beast mode lately and Hamill is semi-retired and sloooow. This could be ugly for the Hammer.
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well i heard banned substances do turn fighters into beasts........so ya you are technically right
