Comments on: A UFC return unlikely for Lindland http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: The “Law” Doesn’t Preside Over The UFC | UFC Daily http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8891 The “Law” Doesn’t Preside Over The UFC | UFC Daily Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:24:11 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8891 [...] few obstacles are making this type of deal seem unlikely, and there are many news sources indicating that same sentiments. First, Dan Henderson and Matt Lindland are very good friends and [...] [...] few obstacles are making this type of deal seem unlikely, and there are many news sources indicating that same sentiments. First, Dan Henderson and Matt Lindland are very good friends and [...]

]]> By: Steve http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8867 Steve Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:13:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8867 Lindland was on Sherdog's Beatdown radio show yesterday and said he doesn't have a problem fighting Dan. Dan's his last choice to fight but he'll do it. Lindland was on Sherdog’s Beatdown radio show yesterday and said he doesn’t have a problem fighting Dan. Dan’s his last choice to fight but he’ll do it.

]]> By: C.C. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8810 C.C. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:48:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8810 Wouldn't it be great if the wrestling geeks forgot about MMA and found their next infatuation? Seriously ... if Vince McMahon had a hamburger for lunch and then two weeks later Dana White had a hamburger for lunch, there would be six wrestling geeks here posting that this is proof about the similarities between wrestling and MMA. Wouldn’t it be great if the wrestling geeks forgot about MMA and found their next infatuation?

Seriously … if Vince McMahon had a hamburger for lunch and then two weeks later Dana White had a hamburger for lunch, there would be six wrestling geeks here posting that this is proof about the similarities between wrestling and MMA.

]]> By: Ivan Trembow http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8806 Ivan Trembow Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:20:12 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8806 http://www.wwe.com http://www.wwe.com

]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8801 Evan Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:00:03 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8801 Hey Ivan. Do you know what a business is? Did you think the UFC was a charity org? Hey Ivan. Do you know what a business is? Did you think the UFC was a charity org?

]]> By: Rln http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8795 Rln Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:48:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8795 "Once again, perceived entertainment value is deemed to be more important than who the best fighters actually are." What fucking dream world do you live in?? Zuffa is an entertainment company. Who the fuck wants to pay good $$ for a boring and shitty product? “Once again, perceived entertainment value is deemed to be more important than who the best fighters actually are.”

What fucking dream world do you live in?? Zuffa is an entertainment company. Who the fuck wants to pay good $$ for a boring and shitty product?

]]> By: Ivan Trembow http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8780 Ivan Trembow Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:42:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8780 Once again, perceived entertainment value is deemed to be more important than who the best fighters actually are. Once again, perceived entertainment value is deemed to be more important than who the best fighters actually are.

]]> By: Fred http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8760 Fred Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:49:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8760 Sam has some great points. I don't see Lindland fighting for the title if Hendo has it, and I don't see Lindland making the concessions he would need to make to get back in the UFC. He's kind of an old guy with a limited shelf-life, too. Lawler or Cung Le would be a much better investment. Sam has some great points. I don’t see Lindland fighting for the title if Hendo has it, and I don’t see Lindland making the concessions he would need to make to get back in the UFC. He’s kind of an old guy with a limited shelf-life, too. Lawler or Cung Le would be a much better investment.

]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8759 Evan Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:30:26 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8759 someone must have edited a post with a video..CCS is all over the map someone must have edited a post with a video..CCS is all over the map

]]> By: Andrej http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8751 Andrej Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:49:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8751 Also They can always have Paulo Fihlo fight Matt Lindland. Aswell as a host of Good fighters in Nate Marquardt, Yushin Okami, Rich Franklin and ofcourse Anderson Silva. Also They can always have Paulo Fihlo fight Matt Lindland. Aswell as a host of Good fighters in Nate Marquardt, Yushin Okami, Rich Franklin and ofcourse Anderson Silva.

]]> By: Footer http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8745 Footer Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:24:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8745 Hendo wants to move back to LHW anyway. Even if he wins the belt, how many fights do you see him fighting at MW? Hendo wants to move back to LHW anyway. Even if he wins the belt, how many fights do you see him fighting at MW?

]]> By: Shawn http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8744 Shawn Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:22:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8744 Thank you, Captain. The mentality of guys like Hendo and Lindland isn't like that of say Jardine and Evans; they view this thing as a sport and also understand the business side of things. There's no doubt in my mind that the two would throw down with each other if it made sense in the division. On top of that I'm also sure the two sides could come to an agreement now that Lindland has openly stated he wants to return. Is Bodog going to pay him more per fight based on the drawing power of the terribly promoted Fedor-Lindland? Is the IFL going to offer him more exposure? Is EliteXC going to offer him the quality of opponents the UFC can offer? I think the answer to all three of those is no. On top of that, with Filho in the WEC for the foreseeable future, the UFC middleweight elite consists of Silva, Hendo, and Franklin; it clearly needs some star power. Sam, I think you're being a little too negative here. While Dana's comment isn't positive, I think it's either more of Dana simply being Dana or even a negotiating tactic; Dana publicly stating he hasn't even given it thought implies that the Lindland needs the UFC much more than the UFC needs him, despite the validity of it. I think we'll see Lindland sign with the UFC before the title fight in March and probably before that. Evan Tanner still needs an opponent on that card anyway. What better way to set up a new contender than put those two guys against one another? Thank you, Captain. The mentality of guys like Hendo and Lindland isn’t like that of say Jardine and Evans; they view this thing as a sport and also understand the business side of things. There’s no doubt in my mind that the two would throw down with each other if it made sense in the division. On top of that I’m also sure the two sides could come to an agreement now that Lindland has openly stated he wants to return. Is Bodog going to pay him more per fight based on the drawing power of the terribly promoted Fedor-Lindland? Is the IFL going to offer him more exposure? Is EliteXC going to offer him the quality of opponents the UFC can offer? I think the answer to all three of those is no. On top of that, with Filho in the WEC for the foreseeable future, the UFC middleweight elite consists of Silva, Hendo, and Franklin; it clearly needs some star power.

Sam, I think you’re being a little too negative here. While Dana’s comment isn’t positive, I think it’s either more of Dana simply being Dana or even a negotiating tactic; Dana publicly stating he hasn’t even given it thought implies that the Lindland needs the UFC much more than the UFC needs him, despite the validity of it. I think we’ll see Lindland sign with the UFC before the title fight in March and probably before that. Evan Tanner still needs an opponent on that card anyway. What better way to set up a new contender than put those two guys against one another?

]]> By: Captain http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8743 Captain Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:06:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8743 I remember an interview with Dan where he said he would fight Matt if the money was right and that Matt would fight his own wife if the money was right. I remember an interview with Dan where he said he would fight Matt if the money was right and that Matt would fight his own wife if the money was right.

]]> By: Kieran http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8742 Kieran Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:04:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8742 Lindland and Hendo do not have a problem with facing each other, for the right amount of money. I cannot provide a direct source to this as I have heard it said on Sherdog radio many times. I think they said it again last week. Lindland and Hendo do not have a problem with facing each other, for the right amount of money. I cannot provide a direct source to this as I have heard it said on Sherdog radio many times. I think they said it again last week.

]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8737 Evan Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:39:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8737 Thanks Leland Thanks Leland

]]> By: Jeremy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8736 Jeremy Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:36:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8736 Besides all the other hurdles with Lindland getting signed with the UFC again, the Henderson situation is the first thing that came to my mind. If either he or Lindland ever became champ you basically eliminate one of, if not the top contender for the belt. And in a division that thin that's a very hard thing to work around. Besides all the other hurdles with Lindland getting signed with the UFC again, the Henderson situation is the first thing that came to my mind. If either he or Lindland ever became champ you basically eliminate one of, if not the top contender for the belt. And in a division that thin that’s a very hard thing to work around.

]]> By: Leland Roling http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8729 Leland Roling Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:17:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8729 Lindland has stated on MULTIPLE occassions that the Bodog deal can be nullified. It's apparent that they aren't trying to keep him around either. Lindland has stated on MULTIPLE occassions that the Bodog deal can be nullified. It’s apparent that they aren’t trying to keep him around either.

]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/comment-page-1/#comment-8727 Evan Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:07:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/19/a-ufc-return-unlikely-for-lindland/#comment-8727 Lindland still has some fights left on his Bodog deal anyway although he has stated he can't get a clear answer on when or who he is fighting next. Lindland still has some fights left on his Bodog deal anyway although he has stated he can’t get a clear answer on when or who he is fighting next.

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