Comments on: (UPDATED) Kimbo vs. Tank main event appears to still be on http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:47:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: mma-wire.com » “Kimbo” vs. “Tank” Main Event Not Canceled (Updated) http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3231 mma-wire.com » “Kimbo” vs. “Tank” Main Event Not Canceled (Updated) Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:08:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/#comment-3231 [...] the event told MMAjunkie.com that the event had been scratched. However, according to Sam Caplan of fiveouncesofpain.com, Bas Rutten (one of Slice’s training partners) said he hasn’t heard anything about the [...] [...] the event told MMAjunkie.com that the event had been scratched. However, according to Sam Caplan of fiveouncesofpain.com, Bas Rutten (one of Slice’s training partners) said he hasn’t heard anything about the [...]

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]]> By: Anton K http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3157 Anton K Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:03:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/#comment-3157 Sorry, I posted my response to the Diaz article in the wrong place. Perhaps I should lay off the weed. Ha. Ha. Anyway, I dig this site Sam. Thanks for your insight. ~pk Sorry, I posted my response to the Diaz article in the wrong place. Perhaps I should lay off the weed. Ha. Ha.

Anyway, I dig this site Sam. Thanks for your insight.

~pk

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]]> By: Anton K http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3154 Anton K Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:52:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/#comment-3154 Obviously, Marijuana sub-culture represents a large, potent commercial demographic. For example, hip-hop music is filled with images and references to the drug... and hip hop tracks sell millions. It seems to me Diaz is aligning himself and marketing himself, wisely or unwisely, to that subcultural demographic. The marijuana leaf has long been a symbol of rebellion and "sticking it to the man". Diaz is placing himself smack into the middle of a cultural debate that positions him as an outspoken rebel. Rebellion sells. His outspoken criticism of marijuana laws is refreshing... and a bit daring. Fans respond to that honesty, especially given the hypocrisy of the current War On Drugs. Let's get real here and watch a Mickey's replay, shall we? The Alcohol industry, which has a huge impact on public health, sponsors athletes... what's up with that? Given the damage that alcohol does to society, I'd rather see a pot leaf in the center of the octagon mat than a bottle of malt liquour. Frankly, the ridiculous ruling by NSAC is the real culprit here. Their ruling that marijuana is a performance enhancing drug set the stage for Diaz's image/marketing niche. The NSAC is square and out of touch. Diaz is a successful athlete who on some level, espouses the use of marijuana... Millions of Americans feel the same way about the drug. If Diaz keeps fighting and keeps winning, he's likely positioned himself to become an icon of the marijuana movement. Let's face it, if more people came out about their use of marijuana, this wouldn't even be an issue would it? Obviously, Marijuana sub-culture represents a large, potent commercial demographic. For example, hip-hop music is filled with images and references to the drug… and hip hop tracks sell millions. It seems to me Diaz is aligning himself and marketing himself, wisely or unwisely, to that subcultural demographic. The marijuana leaf has long been a symbol of rebellion and “sticking it to the man”. Diaz is placing himself smack into the middle of a cultural debate that positions him as an outspoken rebel. Rebellion sells. His outspoken criticism of marijuana laws is refreshing… and a bit daring. Fans respond to that honesty, especially given the hypocrisy of the current War On Drugs. Let’s get real here and watch a Mickey’s replay, shall we? The Alcohol industry, which has a huge impact on public health, sponsors athletes… what’s up with that? Given the damage that alcohol does to society, I’d rather see a pot leaf in the center of the octagon mat than a bottle of malt liquour.

Frankly, the ridiculous ruling by NSAC is the real culprit here. Their ruling that marijuana is a performance enhancing drug set the stage for Diaz’s image/marketing niche. The NSAC is square and out of touch. Diaz is a successful athlete who on some level, espouses the use of marijuana… Millions of Americans feel the same way about the drug. If Diaz keeps fighting and keeps winning, he’s likely positioned himself to become an icon of the marijuana movement.

Let’s face it, if more people came out about their use of marijuana, this wouldn’t even be an issue would it?

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]]> By: CFFC 6 News: Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott Cancelled | Latest UFC MMA News, Results, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors and Opinion http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3153 CFFC 6 News: Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott Cancelled | Latest UFC MMA News, Results, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors and Opinion Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:10:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/03/kimbo-vs-tank-main-event-appears-to-still-be-on/#comment-3153 [...] - according to FiveOuncesOfPain - the fight is still on, but their are issues with PPV. According to Nick Lembo, the counsel to the [...] [...] – according to FiveOuncesOfPain – the fight is still on, but their are issues with PPV. According to Nick Lembo, the counsel to the [...]

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