08-25-2008, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaolinFlame
They talk about this a lot on Hardcore sports radio - often with either Dana White or Big John McCarthy. They seem to all be of the opinion that Alberta is indeed on the radar. Although you are correct in saying it might just end up at the Bell Centre again. French people love fighting.
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I love Hardcore Sports Radio...I was a long-time XM subscriber, since the first day it was available in Canada. But just bought a new car with Sirius. I still prefer XM, but Hardcore Sports Radio makes Sirius worth having. Love the gambling and fighting discussions on that station.
Sorry to go off topic, but that's my roudabout way of recommending Sirius Satellite Radio to fight fans. Tonnes of MMA coverage and lots of great interviews.
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08-25-2008, 08:26 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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I will definitely sign that petition but honestly, I don't think Calgary comes even close to being in Dana White's mind. We actually need a local fighter who is good enough to compete and draw the crowds that St. Pierre is able to command in Montreal. Until then, I think it's a very long shot for something like this to happen in Calgary. It would definitely be cool though. They are thinking about doing another one in Montreal, probably GSP vs Penn.
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08-25-2008, 08:31 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burninator
I'd say the online petition for lower iPhone data rates was a big help.
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Yeah, the massively bad press and market research that showed very few people were willing to pay that much for a phone were just coincidence. 
The UFC doesn't need some goofy online petition signed by a few hundred people to know that it will sell out pretty much anywhere it goes.
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08-25-2008, 08:56 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by psicodude
Yeah, the massively bad press and market research that showed very few people were willing to pay that much for a phone were just coincidence. |
And the bad press mentioning the online petition every time they were reporting on the iPhone was just for fun I guess.
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08-25-2008, 09:14 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Cowtown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sadora
I will definitely sign that petition but honestly, I don't think Calgary comes even close to being in Dana White's mind. We actually need a local fighter who is good enough to compete and draw the crowds that St. Pierre is able to command in Montreal. Until then, I think it's a very long shot for something like this to happen in Calgary. It would definitely be cool though. They are thinking about doing another one in Montreal, probably GSP vs Penn.
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GSP and Penn are fighting Jan 31(Superbowl weekend) in Vegas.
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08-25-2008, 09:16 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by brownie
GSP and Penn are fighting Jan 31(Superbowl weekend) in Vegas.
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Okay, when I first heard that the fight was gonna happen I remember hearing that Montreal was gonna be an option.
on a side note, BJ doesn't stand a chance.
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08-25-2008, 09:47 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by sadora
Okay, when I first heard that the fight was gonna happen I remember hearing that Montreal was gonna be an option.
on a side note, BJ doesn't stand a chance.
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I wouldn't go that far.
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08-25-2008, 09:58 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by flame3132
I wouldn't go that far.
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The GSP that beat BJ by decision last time is not the same this time around. He's faster, stronger and quite simply the best all around fighter today. Get this fight over and done with because the one that I want to see, and I think most will agree, is GSP challenge for the middleweight title against Silva.
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08-25-2008, 10:48 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Spartanville
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I'm a big GSP fan but don't think he'd last 2 rounds with Silva.
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08-25-2008, 11:00 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby
Do online petitions actually work?
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I saw a great line not so long ago...online petitions are the adult equivalent of children's letters to Santa Claus.
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08-25-2008, 11:56 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagor
I'm a big GSP fan but don't think he'd last 2 rounds with Silva.
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Maybe not, but I think it would be one hell of a fight. I think GSP could put up a good fight.
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08-26-2008, 12:01 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sec 216
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I understand the allure of a local fighter but GSP fighting in Calgary would sell out in about 3 hours.
He's not just huge in Quebec.
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08-26-2008, 12:55 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by jam26
I love Hardcore Sports Radio...I was a long-time XM subscriber, since the first day it was available in Canada. But just bought a new car with Sirius. I still prefer XM, but Hardcore Sports Radio makes Sirius worth having. Love the gambling and fighting discussions on that station.
Sorry to go off topic, but that's my roudabout way of recommending Sirius Satellite Radio to fight fans. Tonnes of MMA coverage and lots of great interviews.
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Doesn't matter which one you get now, the companies merged, but don't forget Howard 100-101! 
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08-26-2008, 07:18 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by brownie
GSP and Penn are fighting Jan 31(Superbowl weekend) in Vegas.
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Where did you hear this? I heard that they were probably going to Montreal again.
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08-26-2008, 07:59 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Cowtown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mac_gurl
Where did you hear this? I heard that they were probably going to Montreal again.
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Its on mmaweekly.com
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08-26-2008, 08:12 AM
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Has there ever been a death in the ring for UFC, or any promotion for that matter?
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08-26-2008, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by North East Goon
Has there ever been a death in the ring for UFC, or any promotion for that matter?
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UFC, nope.
There has been one death in all of sanctioned MMA beyond that (USA, Canada, Japan, ..Europe etc), Sammy Vasquez, a 35 year old with a fight record of 1-1. He was knocked out while fighting a smaller show and died several weeks later in hospital. This happened last year.
To put that is perspective, from the years 1998-2006 sanctioned boxing matches had 70 deaths due to injuries suffered in the ring. Sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts bouts had zero.
Last edited by MrMastodonFarm; 08-26-2008 at 09:59 AM.
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08-26-2008, 01:47 PM
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#38
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sadora
The GSP that beat BJ by decision last time is not the same this time around. He's faster, stronger and quite simply the best all around fighter today. Get this fight over and done with because the one that I want to see, and I think most will agree, is GSP challenge for the middleweight title against Silva.
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GSP beat BJ by decision I don't see how BJ "doesn't stand a chance". I'm not saying BJ will win, but anything can happen just look at Matt Serra.
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