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MFOTHER
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really? just wondering why now? seems like weird timing. He must have already been signed for his next fight in two weeks. Just wondering why they would sign him to FIVE more after back to back 1st round losses.
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Post #1 9/4/08 4:18:14PM
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LETS GO G-MEN!
Career record: 66-45
Season: 41-29 (#1865)
Location: Selden, Long Island
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Posted by MFOTHER
really? just wondering why now? seems like weird timing. He must have already been signed for his next fight in two weeks. Just wondering why they would sign him to FIVE more after back to back 1st round losses.
these are the reasons
1.exciting to watch
2. fan favorite
you ask why now?
tbh i dont know but im happy to see him get a contract extension. he always puts on a good fight win or lose
Last edited 9/4/08 4:22PM by diablofreak56
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Post #2 9/4/08 4:21:52PM
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emfleek
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Posted by DiabloFreak56
Posted by MFOTHER
really? just wondering why now? seems like weird timing. He must have already been signed for his next fight in two weeks. Just wondering why they would sign him to FIVE more after back to back 1st round losses.
these are the reasons
1.exciting to watch
2. fan favorite
you ask why now?
tbh i dont know but im happy to see him get a contract extension. he always puts on a good fight win or lose
In other words...
MARKETABILITY
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Post #3 9/4/08 4:23:55PM
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MFOTHER
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Career record: 76-37
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i get what your saying...but
he has lost as many times as he won, and back to back losses arnt a good way to prove you arnt a flash in the pan (which many people thought)
also the fans are fickle, another loss and we'll see how popular he is.
i realize this might sound harsh, or that i dotn like him.
1. i think he is a beast, and really wanted him to keep running through people.
2. i dont think he should be kicked out or anything, but 5 fights to me seems like it is one of the bigger contracts (maybe i just dont know enough about ufc's contract negotiations
3. if this (sept 14) fight was his last on contract, it seems they would have waited to see how he does
my only thought is, Dana, being the genius he is realizes that he can sign an exciting and fan favorite fighter, to a long contract, for a set amount of $$, when he is on a couple of losses. Then if he comes back to winning, hes locked in, and if he looses they can cut him or buy out his contract
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Post #4 9/4/08 4:31:09PM
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balack_o-bama
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Because 5 fights for him could take 1 year or a year and half.
He's not like most people who need 8 months to train for a fight.
He'll leave his mothers funeral in a snowstorm with a blown out knee to come fight you RIGHT NOW!
Thats why he got 5 fights, cause it wont take him that long to fight 5 fights.
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Post #5 9/4/08 4:48:43PM
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emfleek
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He can still be released without fulfilling his contract.
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Post #6 9/4/08 4:50:25PM
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nickcuc547
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the guy puts on a great show every time he enters the cage win or lose. i haven't seen a fight of his that i didn't enjoy, whether he is knocking somebody out or getting knocked out, it's always a highlight reel knockout.
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Post #7 9/4/08 5:17:59PM
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Posted by nickcuc547
the guy puts on a great show every time he enters the cage win or lose. i haven't seen a fight of his that i didn't enjoy, whether he is knocking somebody out or getting knocked out, it's always a highlight reel knockout.
he'll definitely bring ratings to the fight night cards, im sure if he piulls a couple wins together he'll get back to ppvs
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Post #8 9/4/08 5:37:06PM
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cowcatcher
MMA Sensei
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Season: 49-20 (#64)
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im not sold on him as a top 20 205er, but ill tell you what, if he kos someone or gets ko'd i really like to watch it. he is a fantastic guy for the ufc to introduce casual fans to the sport with.
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Post #9 9/4/08 5:45:48PM
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Houston Alexander may not be shit to most of the UFC's LHWs, but he'd probably wreck most anybody else's LHW's out there. (Minus obvious ones like Lil' Nog)
So the UFC keeps him under a ridiculous contract and he doesn't take his name elsewhere to get marketing for that company. Plus, like others have said.. he's flat out exciting to watch. So there you have it. Smart business move by Dana
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Post #10 9/4/08 5:53:05PM
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sparky
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Season: 47-23 (#322)
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I hope Houston loses at UFN15. He is the most over rated fighter in the UFC in my opinion. Just not a big fan of his I think there are tons of fighters out there who deserve his spot.
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Post #11 9/4/08 6:52:46PM
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They wanted to tie him up while he's still a name, but has limited ability to negotiate a good contract after the two losses, so they tie him up for a multi fight deal (like Franklin) where they can cut him if they want but even if he does great he's locked in at what he could get now.
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Post #12 9/4/08 7:23:22PM
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casey64
MMA Sensei
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I liked him at first he was a good fighter but now hes getting beat by everyone.
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Post #13 9/4/08 7:27:56PM
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Poohbah
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UFC rewards fighters that bring it. He's highly entertaining. I'm glad we'll get to see more of him.
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Post #14 9/4/08 7:38:24PM
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ThaAxeMurderer7
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Posted by Poohbah
UFC rewards fighters that bring it. He's highly entertaining. I'm glad we'll get to see more of him.
Exactly. Another example is Chris Lytle.
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Post #15 9/4/08 8:15:54PM
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