A terrible, disrespectful way for him to go. Torres should have a much better legacy than he does.
Combat Chronicles did a great audio documentary on his career, led to a very touching interaction with him I saw on twitter.
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They were squashing anything that could get them to lose out on the Fox deal iirc. Bitch move by Dana, then they rehired him, he lost only once, and they refire him. Miguel was a great ambassador of the sport and it's a crying shame how he was treated by the UFC.Just weird shit sir.
I'll never understand it tbh.
I had Miguel winning his fight with DJ. He was so active off his back and neutralized almost all of DJ’s top game or at least that’s how I remember it. Could be wrong so idk he definitely was a pioneer in the 135 divisionA terrible, disrespectful way for him to go. Torres should have a much better legacy than he does.
Combat Chronicles did a great audio documentary on his career, led to a very touching interaction with him I saw on twitter.
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2013 UFC was pretty well established at that pointBack in the day, the UFC had to fight for the sport to even be legal, let alone socially accepted
Now that the UFC is a big established player, they view the same slur as good for business by drumming up controversy
Memory serves you correct.Caraway. Not too many folks liked him back in the day. A lot of fans were jealous he was with Miesha Tate back then, and if memory serves me correct, he was kind of a douche. lol
I'll have to rewatch, but I do recall thinking at the time that Torres won.I had Miguel winning his fight with DJ. He was so active off his back and neutralized almost all of DJ’s top game or at least that’s how I remember it. Could be wrong so idk he definitely was a pioneer in the 135 division
They were squashing anything that could get them to lose out on the Fox deal iirc. Bitch move by Dana, then they rehired him, he lost only once, and they refire him. Miguel was a great ambassador of the sport and it's a crying shame how he was treated by the UFC.
Thanks for pointing out the fall of the US and western culture in general as we stumble over our own offended feet trying to figure out how to handle what to call a very vocal minority that now has a lot of power. They don't even know what to call themselves LOL. Fucking Hell this power includes firing, blanking, cancellation and more. Just 'cuz. Motivations are never examined, language never examined. Cancel first. Ask questions later. Good job USA.May 17, 2013
Nate Diaz's choice of words on Thursday cost him $20,000 the next day.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Friday both a fine and a three-month suspension for the fighter, stemming from using a homophobic slur on Twitter against fellow competitor Bryan Caraway.
The suspension would put Diaz on the shelf through Aug. 17. While it is likely not to delay his next scheduled fight, it does mean that during his suspension UFC won't book him for any requested paid personal appearances during the period.
"The language used in his tweet was regrettable, offensive and inconsistent with the values and culture of the organization, and is not tolerable," said the statement by Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC.
They also stated that the money will be donated to charity.
Dana White in 2009 used the same word in an emotional diatribe against a reporter and a story, came under fire for it and immediately apologized. On several occasions, White has expressed the view that he realized it was a big mistake to use that word because of what is symbolizes to gays.
Diaz's manager, Mike Kogan, on Thursday night, defended his client's use of the word, stating that the Urban
Dictionary said the slur he used meant punk, and was not in reference to homosexuals.
UFC fines, suspends Nate Diaz for homophobic slur
Former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz is out $20,000 and suspended for three months due to usage of a gay slur apparently directed at fellow fighter Bryan Caraway.www.mmafighting.com
Timely, and topical as fuck if you delve deep enough. A bit random, though.May 17, 2013
Nate Diaz's choice of words on Thursday cost him $20,000 the next day.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Friday both a fine and a three-month suspension for the fighter, stemming from using a homophobic slur on Twitter against fellow competitor Bryan Caraway.
The suspension would put Diaz on the shelf through Aug. 17. While it is likely not to delay his next scheduled fight, it does mean that during his suspension UFC won't book him for any requested paid personal appearances during the period.
"The language used in his tweet was regrettable, offensive and inconsistent with the values and culture of the organization, and is not tolerable," said the statement by Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC.
They also stated that the money will be donated to charity.
Dana White in 2009 used the same word in an emotional diatribe against a reporter and a story, came under fire for it and immediately apologized. On several occasions, White has expressed the view that he realized it was a big mistake to use that word because of what is symbolizes to gays.
Diaz's manager, Mike Kogan, on Thursday night, defended his client's use of the word, stating that the Urban
Dictionary said the slur he used meant punk, and was not in reference to homosexuals.
UFC fines, suspends Nate Diaz for homophobic slur
Former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz is out $20,000 and suspended for three months due to usage of a gay slur apparently directed at fellow fighter Bryan Caraway.www.mmafighting.com