Comments on: Benji Radach not happy with the UFC http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/ 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: Trsigley http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51608 Trsigley Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:46:16 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51608 Radach has lost to Sean Sherk, Chris Leben, and he was 1-1-1 in his last stint with the UFC. I don't think the UFC owes him anything. Winning 5 fights in the IFL does not make you a good fighter.......fail Radach has lost to Sean Sherk, Chris Leben, and he was 1-1-1 in his last stint with the UFC. I don’t think the UFC owes him anything. Winning 5 fights in the IFL does not make you a good fighter…….fail

]]> By: Badguy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51606 Badguy Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:37:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51606 Radach should probably not be saying anything. The UFC can and do what ever they feel is right. He has his opinion thats fine, but in business unless your ok with the consequences then i guess say and spute all the complaints that you want. But this shit talking wont do him any favors. The UFC is probably correct here. Benji should just be a fighter and not run a promotion from the back seat. Radach needs a win for a number of reasons. 1. His last fight he lost 2. His last fight was some time ago 3. He is coming off iof a injury Horwich got a contract maybe because someone called, but also he was the guy who beat Benji. He is a Champ from the IFL. Radach is a lower first tier fighter right now. He was looking awsome until the Horwich fight. He should just push forward and he would get back to the UFC,. Alot of times the UFC signs guys cuz they are fresh and can be built up. They are young with alot of upside. You dont see them signing to many journeyman. Yes they do, but they are usually on runs or a fill in at the last minute. Or a journeyman who is new to the UFC. Radach should probably not be saying anything. The UFC can and do what ever they feel is right. He has his opinion thats fine, but in business unless your ok with the consequences then i guess say and spute all the complaints that you want. But this shit talking wont do him any favors.

The UFC is probably correct here. Benji should just be a fighter and not run a promotion from the back seat.

Radach needs a win for a number of reasons.
1. His last fight he lost
2. His last fight was some time ago
3. He is coming off iof a injury

Horwich got a contract maybe because someone called, but also he was the guy who beat Benji. He is a Champ from the IFL.

Radach is a lower first tier fighter right now. He was looking awsome until the Horwich fight. He should just push forward and he would get back to the UFC,.

Alot of times the UFC signs guys cuz they are fresh and can be built up.
They are young with alot of upside.

You dont see them signing to many journeyman. Yes they do, but they are usually on runs or a fill in at the last minute. Or a journeyman who is new to the UFC.

]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51568 Robert Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:04:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51568 Benji Radach is a better fighter than over half the middleweights in the UFC he must be on someones bad side not to get a contract offer especially with the UFC signing several lesser former IFL fighters. Benji Radach is a better fighter than over half the middleweights in the UFC he must be on someones bad side not to get a contract offer especially with the UFC signing several lesser former IFL fighters.

]]> By: Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51556 Mike Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:04:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51556 Well, we all know that talking smack about the UFC in the media is a surefire way to get on Dana White's good side! Well, we all know that talking smack about the UFC in the media is a surefire way to get on Dana White’s good side!

]]> By: Davey D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51542 Davey D Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:08:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51542 I respect Benji Radach as a person and a fighter. He can flat out fight and what he did that day in the diner is nothing short of amazing. With that, I think he's wrong about going public this way. They told him their opinion and he can't accept it. His only focus in regards to fighting should be on Ninja Rua. So your not in the UFC at the moment, so what? Join the club. He could have a good thing going at EXC if he can string together some win's. I don't know? To me, it seems like he feels the UFC owes him a contract. They say fight & earn it. Well, go out there and earn it then Oldboy. Show them just exactly why you should be on their roster. Don't complain about how it is or why. Just do it! I respect Benji Radach as a person and a fighter. He can flat out fight and what he did that day in the diner is nothing short of amazing. With that, I think he’s wrong about going public this way. They told him their opinion and he can’t accept it.

His only focus in regards to fighting should be on Ninja Rua. So your not in the UFC at the moment, so what? Join the club. He could have a good thing going at EXC if he can string together some win’s. I don’t know?

To me, it seems like he feels the UFC owes him a contract. They say fight & earn it. Well, go out there and earn it then Oldboy. Show them just exactly why you should be on their roster. Don’t complain about how it is or why. Just do it!

]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51522 Sergio Hernandez Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:39:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51522 "That really was kind of retarded from my point of view. If there’s a good fighter out there, then you want to grab that good fighter. It doesn’t make a difference if he goes out there and beats a nobody and then gets a win and comes back in. It’s just really stupid." He can complain all he wants about not fighting in the UFC but that quote makes it seem like the UFC OWES it to him to bring him on. THAT is what is retarded from my point of view. “That really was kind of retarded from my point of view. If there’s a good fighter out there, then you want to grab that good fighter. It doesn’t make a difference if he goes out there and beats a nobody and then gets a win and comes back in. It’s just really stupid.”

He can complain all he wants about not fighting in the UFC but that quote makes it seem like the UFC OWES it to him to bring him on. THAT is what is retarded from my point of view.

]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51505 HexRei Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:27:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51505 I dunno, I think he has the right to be unhappy with the organization. Have none of you ever looked for employment before? The only difference is that there's a whole media community listening to his employment woes. I dunno, I think he has the right to be unhappy with the organization. Have none of you ever looked for employment before? The only difference is that there’s a whole media community listening to his employment woes.

]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51498 Sergio Hernandez Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:37:54 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51498 And that wasn't a slight at you, Sam, and your reporting. It was towards Radach who thinks he should be on Joe Silva's speed dial. And that wasn’t a slight at you, Sam, and your reporting.

It was towards Radach who thinks he should be on Joe Silva’s speed dial.

]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51497 Sergio Hernandez Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:36:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51497 Benji Radach not happy with the UFC Who Gives a Shit? by Sam Caplan Fixed that for ya. Benji Radach not happy with the UFC
Who Gives a Shit?

by Sam Caplan

Fixed that for ya.

]]> By: ACK! http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51482 ACK! Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:08:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51482 The guy fought six times in one year (with five wins)... How is that not hard work? The guy fought six times in one year (with five wins)… How is that not hard work?

]]> By: dpk http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51481 dpk Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:37:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51481 The fact that Horwich lost his next fight to McGivern, and then McGivern lost his next fight to Miller, really doesn't do too much to help Benji's case. Go win a fight or two, and put yourself into a situation where people are openly asking on this form why UFC isn't signing you. The fact that Horwich lost his next fight to McGivern, and then McGivern lost his next fight to Miller, really doesn’t do too much to help Benji’s case.

Go win a fight or two, and put yourself into a situation where people are openly asking on this form why UFC isn’t signing you.

]]> By: Imbecile http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51477 Imbecile Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:14:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51477 Poor Benji. You mean you actually have to work hard like everyone else to make it in professional sports. It isn't like Radach is someone like Jake Shields, where you would be surprised if the UFC showed no interest in him. He would be average in the UFC, and they already have a lot of fighters under contract. Showing what he can do in a recent win is not an unreasonable request. Poor Benji. You mean you actually have to work hard like everyone else to make it in professional sports. It isn’t like Radach is someone like Jake Shields, where you would be surprised if the UFC showed no interest in him. He would be average in the UFC, and they already have a lot of fighters under contract. Showing what he can do in a recent win is not an unreasonable request.

]]> By: ACK! http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51476 ACK! Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:13:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51476 I'm with Benji on this one. His last five wins were all devastating displays of domination. So he lost one fight to an inferior fighter. I don't see what it proves for him to go out and whup up on a can. I’m with Benji on this one. His last five wins were all devastating displays of domination. So he lost one fight to an inferior fighter. I don’t see what it proves for him to go out and whup up on a can.

]]> By: BG http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51469 BG Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:12:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51469 I think the UFC was correct here. His fight with Horwich was almost a year ago, I'd definitely want him to show me if he's improved or not. According to fight finder he hasn't had a fight since then. So the UFC asks "what have you been doing?, ohh not fighting, well I think I'd like to see you fight again." Seems logical to me. And Robert, I wouldn't call being on TUF and not making it in the house being in the UFC. I think the UFC was correct here. His fight with Horwich was almost a year ago, I’d definitely want him to show me if he’s improved or not. According to fight finder he hasn’t had a fight since then. So the UFC asks “what have you been doing?, ohh not fighting, well I think I’d like to see you fight again.” Seems logical to me.

And Robert, I wouldn’t call being on TUF and not making it in the house being in the UFC.

]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51455 Robert Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:52:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51455 Jeff L what's astounding is how many people who post on here saying so and so should just keep their mouth shut.No wonder this country is controlled by 1 percent of the population people are such sheep. Jeff L what’s astounding is how many people who post on here saying so and so should just keep their mouth shut.No wonder this country is controlled by 1 percent of the population people are such sheep.

]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51454 Robert Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:48:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51454 ctownhood your a little naive if you think the UFC only signs guys who deserve a shot.I read an article on sherdog where a phone call was made to Joe Silva on behalf of Horwich by someone in team Quest and thats how he got his deal and look at Clay Guida and Rashad Evans both their brothers were on TUF.It's not always the best guys who get in the UFC it's also who your contacts are and who's willing to do you a favor. ctownhood your a little naive if you think the UFC only signs guys who deserve a shot.I read an article on sherdog where a phone call was made to Joe Silva on behalf of Horwich by someone in team Quest and thats how he got his deal and look at Clay Guida and Rashad Evans both their brothers were on TUF.It’s not always the best guys who get in the UFC it’s also who your contacts are and who’s willing to do you a favor.

]]> By: Jeff L http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51453 Jeff L Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:40:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51453 And now he finds himself on the ass end of another promotion on it's way out. You can have a 100 fight deal, but it doesn't mean job security if your employer isn't going to be around to honor it. Way to shoot his mouth off and wreck his future opportunities. I hope he likes Japan. Some of these guy's lack of big picture and business acumen is astounding. And now he finds himself on the ass end of another promotion on it’s way out. You can have a 100 fight deal, but it doesn’t mean job security if your employer isn’t going to be around to honor it. Way to shoot his mouth off and wreck his future opportunities. I hope he likes Japan. Some of these guy’s lack of big picture and business acumen is astounding.

]]> By: ctownhood http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51449 ctownhood Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:14:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51449 I wonder why every guy who feels he is a top flight fighter feels they "deserve" a spot in the UFC? If they UFC wanted Radach, they would have called him, not the other way around. I wonder why every guy who feels he is a top flight fighter feels they “deserve” a spot in the UFC? If they UFC wanted Radach, they would have called him, not the other way around.

]]> By: sabotageMMA http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/01/benji-radach-not-happy-with-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-51447 sabotageMMA Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:47:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7385#comment-51447 Radach gets the cold shoulder while Horwich gets matched up with Ricardo Almeida at UFC 90... Interesting how the results of one fight can change a fighter's career. Radach gets the cold shoulder while Horwich gets matched up with Ricardo Almeida at UFC 90… Interesting how the results of one fight can change a fighter’s career.

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