Comments on: Gus Johnson to call play-by-play during EliteXC: Primetime on CBS http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 01:29:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28059 Evan Tue, 20 May 2008 15:40:16 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28059 They sure did make him look like a cross dresser in that pic...lots of makeup...hah They sure did make him look like a cross dresser in that pic…lots of makeup…hah

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]]> By: roomservicetaco http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28035 roomservicetaco Tue, 20 May 2008 01:27:16 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28035 Gus has also called boxing matches before and has mentioned a number of times that he'd like to get involved with mma. Gus has also called boxing matches before and has mentioned a number of times that he’d like to get involved with mma.

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]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28032 Sam Caplan Mon, 19 May 2008 23:33:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28032 Mike, I repeat: Gus Johnson is a fan of MMA. Mike, I repeat: Gus Johnson is a fan of MMA.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28025 Mike Wolfe Mon, 19 May 2008 22:46:03 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28025 #9 Yeah, I've watched a bb games. My question was whether Gus has enthusiasm for MMA. A love for any other sport doesn't mean you're a fan of MMA. Take figure skating or golf. Please. #9

Yeah, I’ve watched a bb games. My question was whether Gus has enthusiasm for MMA. A love for any other sport doesn’t mean you’re a fan of MMA. Take figure skating or golf. Please.

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]]> By: Dum-Dum http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28016 Dum-Dum Mon, 19 May 2008 21:58:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28016 BJJ Battle of the Commentators: Gus Johnson vs Joe Rogan??? BJJ Battle of the Commentators: Gus Johnson vs Joe Rogan???

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]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28014 Sam Caplan Mon, 19 May 2008 21:28:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28014 Gus Johnson trains BJJ at Renzo Gracie's. Gus Johnson trains BJJ at Renzo Gracie’s.

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]]> By: Dum-Dum http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28012 Dum-Dum Mon, 19 May 2008 21:16:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28012 Apparently, Gus trains in some form of martial art: "The telecast will be anchored by CBS veteran play-by-play man Gus Johnson, a practicing martial artist and mainstay for the network's college basketball, NBA and NFL games." Apparently, Gus trains in some form of martial art:

“The telecast will be anchored by CBS veteran play-by-play man Gus Johnson, a practicing martial artist and mainstay for the network’s college basketball, NBA and NFL games.”

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]]> By: Jarry Park - The Coliseum Of Combat Sports » Blog Archive » Gus & Mauro: A Match Made In Heaven http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28007 Jarry Park - The Coliseum Of Combat Sports » Blog Archive » Gus & Mauro: A Match Made In Heaven Mon, 19 May 2008 20:40:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-28007 [...] today’s news that Mauro has been (finally!) tabbed to call the 5/31 Elite XC on CBS card along..., is probably the best thing I have heard all [...] [...] today’s news that Mauro has been (finally!) tabbed to call the 5/31 Elite XC on CBS card along…, is probably the best thing I have heard all [...]

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27999 bjjdenver Mon, 19 May 2008 20:07:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27999 Great move! What mma needs in the booth and in the media, is younger, more enthusiastic people. 99.9% (+/- 90, lol) of older announcers, reporters, editors and even execs, just don't get it. They were raised on boxing, and don't understand the ins and outs of mma, the training required, and the chess match that it is. To them, anything more than "you hit me, then I hit you" is brutal. Kicks, chokes and subs are equivalent to hair pulling and eye gouging in their estimation. MMA needs the next generation to represent them in mainstream media and having a guy who is familiar to mainstream sports fans, as the announcer, is a great move by EXC/CBS. I'm sure some of the broadcast will be a tutorial for those unfamiliar with the sport and I hope they do it professionally and limit the amount of "Street fighting" nonsense. Great move!

What mma needs in the booth and in the media, is younger, more enthusiastic people.

99.9% (+/- 90, lol) of older announcers, reporters, editors and even execs, just don’t get it. They were raised on boxing, and don’t understand the ins and outs of mma, the training required, and the chess match that it is. To them, anything more than “you hit me, then I hit you” is brutal. Kicks, chokes and subs are equivalent to hair pulling and eye gouging in their estimation.

MMA needs the next generation to represent them in mainstream media and having a guy who is familiar to mainstream sports fans, as the announcer, is a great move by EXC/CBS.

I’m sure some of the broadcast will be a tutorial for those unfamiliar with the sport and I hope they do it professionally and limit the amount of “Street fighting” nonsense.

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]]> By: Drew http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27998 Drew Mon, 19 May 2008 19:57:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27998 Why is it not just Mauro Ranallo? Gus Johnson may be excited to call the action, but I don't think he has the experience for it. This is an example of why UFC did not want to give up control of the broadcast. They understand how to promote MMA. Also, Frank Shamrock is definitly a big plus for CBS. If Goldberg was in the booth, the broadcast team would definitly fall apart. Why is it not just Mauro Ranallo? Gus Johnson may be excited to call the action, but I don’t think he has the experience for it. This is an example of why UFC did not want to give up control of the broadcast. They understand how to promote MMA. Also, Frank Shamrock is definitly a big plus for CBS. If Goldberg was in the booth, the broadcast team would definitly fall apart.

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]]> By: Brett Jones http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27995 Brett Jones Mon, 19 May 2008 19:45:44 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27995 PROOF OF GOD! PROOF OF GOD!

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]]> By: roomservicetaco http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27993 roomservicetaco Mon, 19 May 2008 19:38:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27993 I'm a Gus Johnson fan, so really good choice - known name, lots of enthusiasm. But what will Mauro do? He's used to being the p-b-p guy. Could get very crowded in the booth. I’m a Gus Johnson fan, so really good choice – known name, lots of enthusiasm. But what will Mauro do? He’s used to being the p-b-p guy. Could get very crowded in the booth.

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]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27988 Evan Mon, 19 May 2008 19:29:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27988 He reminds me of that D-Bag Stephen A Smith...all he does is scream at you. Must be a regional thing. He reminds me of that D-Bag Stephen A Smith…all he does is scream at you. Must be a regional thing.

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]]> By: woooburn http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27987 woooburn Mon, 19 May 2008 19:29:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27987 if they couldnt get the announcer from NBA JAM, i guess this will have to do as long as it's not goldberg, i'm happy. if they couldnt get the announcer from NBA JAM, i guess this will have to do

as long as it’s not goldberg, i’m happy.

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]]> By: Dum-Dum http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27985 Dum-Dum Mon, 19 May 2008 19:13:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27985 Apparently the guy trains in some kind of martial art: "The telecast will be anchored by CBS veteran play-by-play man Gus Johnson, a practicing martial artist and mainstay for the network's college basketball, NBA and NFL games." Source: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts/AP-People-Frank-Shamrock.html Joe Rogan vs Gus Johnson??? Apparently the guy trains in some kind of martial art:

“The telecast will be anchored by CBS veteran play-by-play man Gus Johnson, a practicing martial artist and mainstay for the network’s college basketball, NBA and NFL games.”

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts/AP-People-Frank-Shamrock.html

Joe Rogan vs Gus Johnson???

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]]> By: ultmma http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27983 ultmma Mon, 19 May 2008 19:06:12 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27983 Mauro has be at a "11" excitement level lately...if he tones it back to say oh a 7 the team should be fine Mauro has be at a “11″ excitement level lately…if he tones it back to say oh a 7 the team should be fine

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]]> By: Levi http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27982 Levi Mon, 19 May 2008 19:05:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27982 "Does the guy have any knowledge of or enthusiasm for MMA? He needs to school up and act excited to help this succeed. A disinterested and/or uninformed commentator would be a big letdown." You've obviously never watched an NCAA basketball game with him announcing if you are even remotely worried about Gus Johnson not bringing excitement. His MMA knowledge? Don't know about that, but he WILL bring excitement. Wow, I am really pumped now. “Does the guy have any knowledge of or enthusiasm for MMA? He needs to school up and act excited to help this succeed. A disinterested and/or uninformed commentator would be a big letdown.”

You’ve obviously never watched an NCAA basketball game with him announcing if you are even remotely worried about Gus Johnson not bringing excitement. His MMA knowledge? Don’t know about that, but he WILL bring excitement.

Wow, I am really pumped now.

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]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27978 Evan Mon, 19 May 2008 18:55:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27978 I am sure the masses will love over the top Mauro Ranallo ....... I am sure the masses will love over the top Mauro Ranallo …….

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]]> By: Thomas http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27975 Thomas Mon, 19 May 2008 18:39:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27975 great job gary shaw! this is a dream team frank shamrock will be perfect for the casual fans hes a great commentator and having a fighter in the booth is a must for an mma event! PERIOD! gus is the man! great job gary shaw!

this is a dream team

frank shamrock will be perfect for the casual fans
hes a great commentator and having a fighter in the booth is a must for an mma event! PERIOD!

gus is the man!

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]]> By: Jim http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/comment-page-1/#comment-27973 Jim Mon, 19 May 2008 18:18:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/05/19/gus-johnson-to-call-play-by-play-during-elitexc-primetime-on-cbs/#comment-27973 This is the single most awesome thing that could have happened to this event. I love listening to Gus completely lose it during close games during March Madness. Having him call a stunning KO or a slick sub is going to be great. This is the single most awesome thing that could have happened to this event.

I love listening to Gus completely lose it during close games during March Madness. Having him call a stunning KO or a slick sub is going to be great.

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