The Marcus Jones/Mike Wessel Situation

[Ghog]

"I'm a 35 your old man, my kids shouldn't have to see that!" Well sorry Marcus, but your kids also got to see a 10 minute lecture by Sims on Jensen masturbating in the shower. Maybe you'd better go freak out on Wes and Zak for not keeping it clean for the camera."

true that

[Sublime7SD]

That's true, I'm sure he doesn't take more serious jokes very well, and it probably is because he hasn't ever had to take any shit from anyone his whole life, being a gargantuan monster. He does seem like a legitimately nice and friendly guy though, much like Darrill, actually. It's unfortunate that this is what gets played on nationwide television to represent up-and-comers in the sport: dude being accused of waxing his carrot in the shower, one of the professionals who should theoretically be role models for their fighters referring to one of the other team members exclusively as titties, and a married man who puts into writing that another man sucks balls, yet doesn't have a sack of his own and refuses to admit it. They look pathetic. I'd prefer a show full of Schoonovers and Darknesses and hell, Kimbos, to this crop of fighters who aren't even taking their time in the house seriously. It really is the chance of a lifetime for an aspiring professional fighter, and half of the guys there just throw it away and act like idiots on national television.

About Kimbo, he's another guy on the show who comes across well, especially contrasted against the rest of the house. He always has appeared calm, collected, and respectful on the show so far, and that's a great image for a martial artist to be projecting. I didn't like Kimbo at all while he was associated with Elite XC, but I think it was mostly because of the way they marketed him, honestly. They built up the street thug image for ratings instead of just interviewing Kimbo so people could see he's one of the most normally behaving fighters out there.

The shit these promotions do for ratings is so disappointing to me. I guess I'm in the minority, but I prefer the respectful, sportsman-like fighters to the guys who remind me of my friends during high school.

[bigfizzy]

Originally Posted by Tbonetron2.0

Personally I think Jones is a bit of a phony. I don't think he can take a joke. He's probably used to people making light jokes at him here and there (spider thing), but as soon as someone straight up makes a "burn" on him, he can't take it. Honestly, he's probably not used to it, his whole life I'm sure people have been afraid of him due to his massive build and athleticism. Seriously, if you can't handle someone saying you "Suck Balls" then you've got some serious rage (or maturity) issues or something. I mean, when you think about what Darril's being going through with Rampage, or how much Mitrione and Jensen were getting shit on by everyone, it makes you think that if they did it to Jones he'd fucking murder someone or commit suicide based on how he responded to that piece of paper. "I'm a 35 your old man, my kids shouldn't have to see that!" Well sorry Marcus, but your kids also got to see a 10 minute lecture by Sims on Jensen masturbating in the shower. Maybe you'd better go freak out on Wes and Zak for not keeping it clean for the camera.

Phony? Whoa that came out of left field. I think big baby is cool. Sensitive for sure, but he's a nice guy and treats everyone kindly and with respect. I think it's cool how humble he is (like when he met w/ Dana, Rampage, and Rashad, he was so respectful, bowing, yes sir, yes sir, etc). You're probably right about him not being able to take a joke because he was treated w/ respect his whole life therefore never had to adapt by developing thick skin, but that's really not his fault, is it? He's a cool guy and Mike W was a clown and got his ass handed to him, which I thoroughly enjoyed seeing.

[bigfizzy]

Originally Posted by Sublime7SD

That's true, I'm sure he doesn't take more serious jokes very well, and it probably is because he hasn't ever had to take any shit from anyone his whole life, being a gargantuan monster. He does seem like a legitimately nice and friendly guy though, much like Darrill, actually. It's unfortunate that this is what gets played on nationwide television to represent up-and-comers in the sport: dude being accused of waxing his carrot in the shower, one of the professionals who should theoretically be role models for their fighters referring to one of the other team members exclusively as titties, and a married man who puts into writing that another man sucks balls, yet doesn't have a sack of his own and refuses to admit it. They look pathetic. I'd prefer a show full of Schoonovers and Darknesses and hell, Kimbos, to this crop of fighters who aren't even taking their time in the house seriously. It really is the chance of a lifetime for an aspiring professional fighter, and half of the guys there just throw it away and act like idiots on national television.

About Kimbo, he's another guy on the show who comes across well, especially contrasted against the rest of the house. He always has appeared calm, collected, and respectful on the show so far, and that's a great image for a martial artist to be projecting. I didn't like Kimbo at all while he was associated with Elite XC, but I think it was mostly because of the way they marketed him, honestly. They built up the street thug image for ratings instead of just interviewing Kimbo so people could see he's one of the most normally behaving fighters out there.

The shit these promotions do for ratings is so disappointing to me. I guess I'm in the minority, but I prefer the respectful, sportsman-like fighters to the guys who remind me of my friends during high school.

agree w/ you completely man. I didn't really like Kimbo as well, but now I've changed my mind he seems like a cool guy (still a sucky fighter, though). Big baby is cool and super nice. Mike W is a clown. And what's up w/ Wes Simms giving Matrione so much shit. Maybe if Wes won his fight he could talk, but considering he put on one of the most pathetic perfomances on the show he shouldn't be allowed to open his mouth.

[Nnedd]

Originally Posted by !SavageHenry

I didnt most of your post but let me tell you if u think Wessel is anything less then a selfish piece of shit u are mistaken.


I know youre all gonna think well he wanted a better life for his wife and him, no the guy took 6 weeks off work, off taking care of his sick wife to take a VERY UNREALISTIC shot at making his dream come true.


No chance in hell that guy was gonna win it and he probably knew but he left his wife anyway because there is a chance.

he shouldve worked some shitty job and stood by his wife, fuck ur dreams life is more important

Way to jump into a thread by saying "I didn't read your opinion, even though it's clearly stated, but here is my opinion on what I think your opinion might be." That's a special type of ego you've got.

[jhall6]

Marcus is a bad man, prob the most athletic on the show. I would say he is the fav except he may not have the stand up or stamina. As far as the sucks balls reference... just get over it. I can think of 10 things off the top of my head that are more offensive. It was a childish gesture so just brush it off.

[toerazor]

I am sooo glad Wessel lost. It sucks that his wife has cancer but he is a loser. He isnt going to make it in MMA though. He already lost on Evans/Griffin card and then lost 1st round on TUF. Time to get a real job and stop talking shit by writing that people Sucks Balls on drawings. Wessel=Sucks Balls lets be honest.

[toerazor]

posted twice ^^^^^^^^^

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Spoiler: Big Baby Gets Subbed by TITTIES!!!

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