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CopperHeart said:
Bucho said:
Why is it so hard to find the damn call-in numbers artound here? They're not on the Radio part of the site, not on the Facebook, not here in the forums.
Or am I just as stupid as I look?
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Today's front-page article about the show had the numbers on it:
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Obrigadao CopperHeart. Ta verdade, sou estupido.
I guess I just never check the front page articles about the show, I just click straight to the radio section, and in my own
special
way I assumed all that "MMAjunkie.com Radio listener guide" stuff would be in the radio section.
Thoughts on Dominque Robinson's comment on Sergio Salcido Lu
Hi guys, I am new to the forum. I have been listening to junkieradio for about 2 months. I started listening because after I got hurt and had to be placed on light duty at my work, which is boring work. Therefore I looked for some mma podcasts and I have been catching up episodes since February. I just caught up so I just wanna share some thoughts on this very emotional and controversial topic.
After I read the story on Sergio Salcido Luna got killed with his friend and Dominque Robinson's comment, I agreed with Robinson's comment wholeheartedly. However, it was John Morgan's comment that made me realize the severity of the current state of MMA.
I was saddened by Luna's death, but I was more saddened by the fact that seems like nobody else tried to lend a hand to him except Robinson. We all hear about how gymmates are sooooo close, a la Scrappack, a la Jackson camp. However, why was there nobody from Luna's gym or management helped him by at least using some peer pressure? 9 out of 10 people know that Tijuana is dangerous but nobody was alarmed but Robinson? This is no even just about MMA anymore, it's about humanity! Just like Robinson commented, the mma community used to be such a tight-knitted group. They survived by supporting each other outside and inside the gym, since everybody knew how hard was it to be a professional fighter. Perhaps the most important part is the mental part since it's such a draining profession, because of the rate of success and hard work that has to be put in. Where was the bond in the Luna situation? Where was the support from managers and coaches? They suppose to be mentors. They suppose to teach fighters not just fighting, but life. This is saddening that how Luna was lost in the shuffle and ignored.
I thought about a solution that helps fighters like Robinson and Luna who are in smaller promotion or no promotions. A minor league system.
Dana white and the Fertittas are obviously wanting to model UFC after the major sports organization, e.g. NBA, NFL, MLB...etc. From watching soccer for many years before I lost interest in it, soccer leagues in Europe have very successful minor league systems too. When UFC is swallowing organizations after organization or running down the small organization, they eventually will have a huge roster. Instead of putting lower-tier or prospect fighters in prelim cards or spike cards, they could create divisions base on the fighter's abilities. Think about how in soccer in Europe and the minor league of baseball. We always have promising young players from lower divisions who catch attention from fans. (THink about the KC Royals if you are a baseball fan, or the Man U bunch back in the 90s.) We follow the minor league and watch them grow. We can't wait to see them in the big league. UFC can do the same thing. THey can have fighters compete for minor league championships and get promoted when they are ready. HEck, UFC can create as deep as a 3 division system! Some fighters who progress like Jon Jones can get promote faster. They can just blast through their division before they get promoted. WE don't even have to worry about overmatching or undermatching them. From having a division system, there can be a wage system that is depending on the division fighters are in. As UFC grows bigger and bigger, I doubt that UFC can't set up a minimum fight pay. I think the smaller promotions don't have the financial power to provide a steady pay system. The lower the division, the more likely fighters can do tryouts. UFC don't have to cut fighters anymore. They can just send them down.
IN conclusion Fighters like Luna can benefit from this system since there would be a base pay and less parity in the organization. Feel free to comment on this and thank you for reading my rant. I just think that we can actually benefit from a UFC monopoly.
Sammy
I'd like to hear Match Maker Extroidinare
Joe Silva
on the MMA Junkie Radio show.
Not sure if he's been on before, I'll have to check. I think he could give us an interesting perspective on the fallout from the Merger & Buyout, (WEC - StrikeForce) Specifically, would like to hear his thoughts on Matchmaking in the Lw. division.
I belive they retained the Match maker from the WEC, (not sure his name) and Reed Harris is still on board, but still the Match Making potential must have him drooling at the mouth. Now with the Strikeforce buy-out, the guy must find it difficult to sleep at night :lol:
Would definitly like to hear from this cat.
/FIGHTMAGNET
FIGHTMAGNET said:
I'd like to hear Match Maker Extroidinare
Joe Silva
on the MMA Junkie Radio show.
Not sure if he's been on before, I'll have to check. I think he could give us an interesting perspective on the fallout from the Merger & Buyout, (WEC - StrikeForce) Specifically, would like to hear his thoughts on Matchmaking in the Lw. division.
I belive they retained the Match maker from the WEC, (not sure his name) and Reed Harris is still on board, but still the Match Making potential must have him drooling at the mouth. Now with the Strikeforce buy-out, the guy must find it difficult to sleep at night :lol:
Would definitly like to hear from this cat.
/FIGHTMAGNET
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Joe Silva is not allowed to do interviews apparently
JonnyRico said:
FIGHTMAGNET said:
I'd like to hear Match Maker Extroidinare
Joe Silva
on the MMA Junkie Radio show.
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Joe Silva is not allowed to do interviews apparently
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Damn, apparently it's true.
Stephan Bonnar and Joe Silva.3/6/10
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/DI0KIoTwTu8?rel=0&hd=1[/youtube]
FIGHTMAGNET said:
JonnyRico said:
FIGHTMAGNET said:
I'd like to hear Match Maker Extroidinare
Joe Silva
on the MMA Junkie Radio show.
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Joe Silva is not allowed to do interviews apparently
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Thinking about it still, there's a first time for everything. How cool would it be if Junkie Radio got that exclusive interview.
Never say never
. Make it happen guys
FIGHTMAGNET said:
JonnyRico said:
FIGHTMAGNET said:
I'd like to hear Match Maker Extroidinare
Joe Silva
on the MMA Junkie Radio show.
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Joe Silva is not allowed to do interviews apparently
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Damn, apparently it's true.
Stephan Bonnar and Joe Silva.3/6/10
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/DI0KIoTwTu8?rel=0&hd=1[/youtube]
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Huh, apparently he used to, this is old.
Joe Silva Talks Match Making At UFC 36
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/HmSUBA3Ppj8?[/youtube]
Can I call in or set up a call in time next week to get a plug in for an upcoming MMA event in Oakland, CA on October 22, at Oakland Marriot Convention Center
http://baybrawlers.com/
Jake Shields and Anthony Johnson will be on hand to sign autographs and meet the fans from 5-6
aztempest said:
I have waited far to long to join the forums>I have been enjoying your shows for far to long (well over a year now)As I am relativley new to the sport of mma ,I must say I cant believe the quality of show you guys bring on a daily basis.Keep up the great work..ITUNES reviews here I come..(2 overdue things on my list)
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You and me both bud, longtime listener and reader I just never had the time! I made time junkie... I made time! Haha thanks again for the great show guys, you guys bust me up and have smart s--- to say keeping me on the up n up. Never stop guys.
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Hey guys, very long time listener from Australia who had the pleasure of meeting George and Goze in August 2011. Figured I put calling into the show off for FAR too long so hopefully within the next hour or so when the show starts I can get through and have a chat. I know that the hold queue can get hectic and lengthy at times! BTW #TeamCondit FTW!
I listened to the podcast sparingly in 2011. Started listening to it daily this Spring. The show has become more polished, more relevant, and more interesting, in my opinion. Is it difficult to be broadcast as a first-time caller? It seems like they have the same callers on there every day..
cobra_punch said:
I listened to the podcast sparingly in 2011. Started listening to it daily this Spring. The show has become more polished, more relevant, and more interesting, in my opinion. Is it difficult to be broadcast as a first-time caller? It seems like they have the same callers on there every day..
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That's because some people are willing to sit on hold.
Honestly the best bet is to dial in right before the show starts.