Kimbo Slice on the next UF

[Draegerman]

I still can't figure out why Rashad has been so hated for so many years.

He is a cool dude.

I completely agree with this, he's definitely a class act. The way that he and the trainer went into the Octagon and consoled Demico Rogers after the fight says a lot about Rashad as a person, too.

 

[8FOR!3]

Rampage IS a terrible coach. His picks for the team were terrible. And he had the first two choices of fights, his best bet would have been to put Kimbo up against Rashad's worst fighter. Instead, Rashad was able to put an IFL veteran in the cage with Kimbo, totally outclassed him. Demico's got some heart, but Brendan Schaub's a top heavyweight prospect this season. Rampage's team is a mess though, I guess any team with Wes Sims would be. Gotta like that dude. Even if he foot stomps people and gets disqualified.

 

[Draegerman]

Or how they took forever to arrive during the pre-fight preparations. He proved in season 7 that he's a horrid coach. Just goes to show that even though you may be good at something, doesn't mean you can coach it.

I immediately thought of Ted Williams' failure as a hitting coach after I read this part. I could easily see ol' Teddy saying to his batters, "Gosh, guys, I can sure as hell hit it, why can't any of you?". From what I understand, Williams was one of the worst when it came to coaching a skill that came so naturally to a former player like himself. I mean...how do you teach instinct?

BTW, how did Rampage do in Season 7 as a coach?

I also think based off of last night's performance that Demico Rogers should be the Team Rampage member to get a second shot at fighting if one of the other guys can't compete. Obviously, they probably go with Kimbo due to the ratings, but Demico looked much better in the octagon than Kimbo.

I agree with Demico getting a second chance but setting aside the obvious that you've already stated about Kimbo, it just makes sense for Kimbo to fight again from a financial standpoint. I could be wrong but I bet that the episode with Kimbo fighting was the highest rated one for cable tv. It won't surprise me if the numbers support this and why it's good for business for Kimbo to fight again.

 

[Rampage]

I agree that Rampage is not a good coach but an excellent fighter. you guys also gotta remember this season has the least amount of expierence of the fighters on the show. half of these guys were former football players.

 

[Cover 2]

I have to admit that after reading this message thread, my curiosity got the best of me so I checked out the show and instantly fell in love with it. One thing that stood out for me with Ultimate Fighter was the difference in coaching technique/style between Team Rampage and Team Rashad, where the obvious choice (for me anyway) is with Rashad - in not only how he coaches his team, but with how he's far superior to Rampage as a mentor too.

Last night's episode "The Snitch" clearly supports this (particularly with how he shunned his own fighter after the loss while wondering aloud why he was the one who was having all the bad luck in this competition). It was also evident from the season premier as well when Rampage had first instructed his team members not to shake hands with their opponents at the beginning of each fight in order to "send a message". That was a bit much for me and I think it reflected badly for him from the onset.

Rampage is a great fighter (and for that alone he'll always have my respect) but when it comes to coaching, he's a huge disappointment.

With that said, I'm going for Team Rashad all the way.

Rampage's fighter probably wishes he had taken that advice, because Rashad's guy faked a glove touch, then went for the takedown and just LnP'd.

 

[MrMom]

I immediately thought of Ted Williams' failure as a hitting coach after I read this part. I could easily see ol' Teddy saying to his batters, "Gosh, guys, I can sure as hell hit it, why can't any of you?". From what I understand, Williams was one of the worst when it came to coaching a skill that came so naturally to a former player like himself. I mean...how do you teach instinct?

Good Call.

BTW, how did Rampage do in Season 7 as a coach?

Only two Rampage fighters (while Forrest had six) made it out of the first round.

Forrest ended up having 3 out of the 4 semi-finalists and then Forrest's guy (Amir Sadollah) beat CB Dolloway in the Finals.

 

[CATCH17]

Gotta love how Wes Sims got took to the ground.


I can't believe how terrible Rampages team is. And Rashads still the man.

These guys are 2 of my favorite fighters and I always liked Rampage a little more than Rashad but after watching this show Rashad has become easily my favorite fighter in the UFC.

 

[Danny White]

Gotta love how Wes Sims got took to the ground.


I can't believe how terrible Rampages team is. And Rashads still the man.

These guys are 2 of my favorite fighters and I always liked Rampage a little more than Rashad but after watching this show Rashad has become easily my favorite fighter in the UFC.

I'm new to all this UFC, MMA stuff, but I really like this show.

Have Rampage and Rashad ever fought each other?

 

[Ren]

I'm new to all this UFC, MMA stuff, but I really like this show.

Have Rampage and Rashad ever fought each other?

No, hopefully Dana can set up a fight but with Rampage "retiring" (i think he'll be back) it's not a sure thing that a fight will happen

 

[CATCH17]

No, hopefully Dana can set up a fight but with Rampage "retiring" (i think he'll be back) it's not a sure thing that a fight will happen

He'll definetely be back.

Hes just bein a baby right now. I love how he acted like the UFC has never done anything to help benefit him.


I want to see Rashad get a rematch against Machida and not try and fight like a clown this time around.

 

[Rampage]

I love how some guys on Rashad's team are trying to get tough with Quinton. they appear to have no idea that he would smash anybody on that show including Rashad and his big mouth

 

[Cover 2]

I love how some guys on Rashad's team are trying to get tough with Quinton. they appear to have no idea that he would smash anybody on that show including Rashad and his big mouth

:laugh2: I think they know he won't do anything to them outside of the Octagon. That's the only reason I can think of. Either that or he's pissing them off so bad, they aren't thinking straight.

 

[TheCount]

I love how some guys on Rashad's team are trying to get tough with Quinton. they appear to have no idea that he would smash anybody on that show including Rashad and his big mouth

Yeah, I don't get it. These clowns can barely stand on their own two feet, and they are talking trash to Rampage?

Rampage is great for the show though, he's really the only one on the show that has an interesting personality. Everyone else is dull as bricks. Every single episode Rampage has me laughing my *** off. His delivery is perfect.