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That was an entertaining night of fights. I liked that there wasn't a main event that went to the decision, and that every win was by a highlight reel submission or knockout. It will be interesting to see how the pay-per-view numbers shake out, but I did have a bit of anecdotal evidence about the buy rates. When I called my cable company to order the fight, I was on hold for quite a while. The operator said that the phones were ringing off the hook for the fight. Again, it's anecdotal, but I've never had to wait for an operator when trying to order a fight.

As usual, one of the more entertaining, non-fight aspects of the evening was figuring out what statement from our announcers was the most ridiculous. Though they seemed a little toned down -- maybe they don't have to be so outlandish when the fight card is actually good -- but they still had some gems:

"There they are! Those crazy dudes from Tapout!" Crazy, or obnoxious and opportunistic. Whatever.

Is Goldberg pronouncing Rafael Dos Anjos' name correctly? They went back and forth, pronouncing the "J" as in "jar," "J" as in "Jose," and "J" as in they had no idea what they were saying. 

"A little north-south here. A little smell my butt." Rogan during the Dos Anjos/Stephens fight

"I'm here with one of the baddest rappers in the world ... buy it! Don't download it, bitches!" Rogan, with Fifty Cent. Just a few minutes after their interview, Joe Stevenson walked in to "Wanksta," by Fifty. Does Fifty sing along to his own songs? Hmmm.

"If you're playing a video game, he's like the last dragon you have to beat, but like a really, really big dragon." Rogan, about Brock Lesnar

"A poke! I don't think it was a poke, I think he got hit in the groin. Here's the replay. Why do I like watching this?" Rogan during the Gurgel fight

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  1. oSo
    1. Posted by oSo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    Rogen is my hero! wish i had his job!
  2. tres_equis_69
    2. Posted by tres_equis_69 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    Joe Rogan, you crazy!
  3. Jake H
    3. Posted by Jake H Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Did you go to any school to become a terrible writer?!?
    Or were you just born with such a skill?
    Thank you Hendricks.....if you want to make it in the journalist world then think of what you say before you type it.
    Your story is in the right direction, but you are just terrible at writing it. Sorry man.
  4. MikeV
    4. Posted by MikeV Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    Rogan's quote of the night:
    "He's on the smell hid butt position"
    refering to the north/south position
  5. MikeV
    5. Posted by MikeV Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    in not on, and his not hid
    damn yahoo's lack of a spell checker
  6. Hulkster
    6. Posted by Hulkster Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    Like it so much I -- posted it 2x for the slug brains who need to read everything twice to warm up there pea brains!
  7. xmptd
    7. Posted by xmptd Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Joe ro would beat the sheeit out of any of you internet warriors.
  8. ZZ
    8. Posted by ZZ Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    This will go down as a hitorical night 4 lesner
    he wikk remain champ no less than 2 yrs
  9. fantasysports5150
    9. Posted by fantasysports5150 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Where the ---- do I begin with all you morons. I'll start with you Maggie. You suck so bad it's sickening. You can't even spell "along." If you want to call yourself a journalist of any sort, learn to proofread your columns before posting them, it's freakin' 101. I'm not even going to go into your mindless dribble on your MMA perspectives, there's not enough time and it would do no good. JUST QUIT WRITING DAMMIT!
  10. fantasysports5150
    10. Posted by fantasysports5150 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    YA MOTHER - You couldn't spell "in" and "his" and it's Yahoo's fault for not having a spell checker????
  11. fantasysports5150
    11. Posted by fantasysports5150 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    STEVE A - If anyone needs to put the pipe down it's you. For one, Randy "I just got old tonight" Couture????? You are a freakin' moron. Couture was easily holding his own [profane], and was demonstrating more strength and perseverance against a man twice his size and 14 years younger than both Mir and Herring showed in Lesnar's first two fights combined. Anyone and everyone gets caught time to time. Also, although I think Rogan can be a major wang, he's still the most knowledgable MMA commentator in the game. Goldberg and Rogan are by far heads above anyone else in MMA commentating so far. Quit being so freakin' jealous!
  12. fantasysports5150
    12. Posted by fantasysports5150 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    ZORRO M - Not qualified? Got to miss the early UFC days??? Are you serious???? First of all, like it or not, Rogan and Goldberg are the voices of the UFC. When they're not there - like the few times Joe wasn't - there's something missing from the event that takes away the excitement. My God, those two have been around for years before the UFC blew up and Rogan knows more about MMA than you'll ever know bar none. They are part of the UFC brand and part of it's meteoric rise for a reason. Yet you think it was better back in the days when you had freakin' Jim Brown commentating, oh yeah, that was good. NOT!
  13. fantasysports5150
    13. Posted by fantasysports5150 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    DUSTY - You're not hardly even worth commenting on. You're just a dumbass, it's that simple. Based on your utterly moronic post, I put money on it you don't even know what an omoplata is. You certainly don't know what you're listening to while presumably watching the fights. Rogan is as accurate and discriptive as an MMA color commentator can be and hardly overplays making reference to the omoplata submission since it's one of the more advanced and rarely implemented submissions performed in combat. Rogan will make mistakes from time to time as will anyone, then usually corrects himself if he does, but 99% of the time he's DEAD ON A#$HOLE! Go learn MMA.
  14. fatlazyassamerican
    14. Posted by fatlazyassamerican Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Maggie, who gave you the green light to blog about anything? Every time I read something by you, I wish I could reclaim the time lost. People complain about some of the others who write MMA for Yahoo, but on their worst days, they're still infinitely more knowledgable, more loquacious, and more interesting. Most of what you blog about is nothing but to complain about stupid, useless crap. Do the world a favor and go back to journalism school.
  15. SteveOramA
    15. Posted by SteveOramA Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    I kind of agree with comment number 18. Why waste time talking down about something that people love to watch and that is coming up as a sport? You quoted too many of Joe Rogan's goofy comments and that's what probably helped you to pass your word count minimum. Also, what does "Does Fifty sing aong to his own songs?" mean? "Aong" is a word? This is called "The MMA EXPERTS BLOG"? Why?
  16. RoyB
    16. Posted by RoyB Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:38 pm EDT

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    Someone actually paid for this?
  17. D
    17. Posted by D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Rogan is occasionally funny and usually has good comments but the guy i wish would be an announcer more is Bas Rutten!
    That guy is classic!
  18. Ben D
    18. Posted by Ben D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    A twelve year old girl with a jump rope could beat up Joe Rogan. I am just glad he called out Mencia for stealilng material. ITS TRUE!!!!!
  19. Don G
    19. Posted by Don G Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    What's with the Kimbo Slice look, Joe?
  20. Buck K
    20. Posted by Buck K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    You people got to be kidding me!!! Joe Rogan is the Man!!!
  21. chucker_player
    21. Posted by chucker_player Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Rogan! my boi
  22. chucker_player
    22. Posted by chucker_player Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    he does look like kimbo slice.
  23. IDGAD
    23. Posted by IDGAD Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    What's with all the multiple posts not in response to earlier posts of others? I guess it is one way to have a 'byline'. Another thing, you gotta respect a man who disdains that nancy spell checker. Real men don't use the S/C. Carry on.
    P.S. Rogaine's a stone impressionist. I thougt that was Kimbo.
  24. Nutcracker
    24. Posted by Nutcracker Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Rogan must be crying his "hero" couture was exposed for what he is. a over the hill wrassler that couldn't get out of the way of a slow, ponderous right hand from lesnar.. lmao @ ufc.. a guy with 4 fights is the hw champ...... joke
  25. jtakeo11
    25. Posted by jtakeo11 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    hahahahahahahahaha

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