After Party Contest = Bullsh*t

[Striker1]

I’m not really sure who came up with the idea for this contest but its gotta be one of the dumbest from a marketing standpoint considering this is a fight that no one really wants to see- including Urijah. If you doubt, check out his responses about this fight during his interview at the Torres fight.

Part of actually attending a fight is to show support for a particular fighter and of course, for the sport. It’s also about getting away and having fun. There’s a reason big fights have historically taken place in Nevada (Las Vegas), New Jersey (Atlantic City) and New York (The Garden)…..PARTYING.

The concept of making “THE AFTER PARTY” an exclusive, impossibility for the majority of fans willing to make the trip and show their support is stupid. The after party may be the only opportunity for the average fan to meet their favorite fighters, get a photo and converse with other fans, just like we’re doing here. Added bonus: fighter gains more fans willing to spend more money. And for those who want to tell me how he doesn’t need the money,,,, and he owns four homes….. can we ever have enough money! Plenty of people trying to stick a hand in his pocket ,,,how about the taxes on four homes.

THE CORE members only!

I don’t know about you but if we gotta compete to get into an after party …… What the f*ck? The support this group has shown from the beginning (of this site anyway) should rate admission to an after party. The expense to get out there (plane, hotel, tickets) would be a couple of grand for me.….before the drinking started. Look I’m not looking for a kidney donation or anything, but lets get real. I haven’t seen a post to THE CORE from him nor is he even a member. And for anyone considering typing about how busy he is or this is for the fans to interact ……. don’t give me sh*t for expecting the guy we are all here to support to drop by “once” and show a little love.

Look, I’m pretty busy in my regular life too, but I still find time to check in with you guys and girls on the site. We’ve all got plenty of people and just as many responsibilities pulling us in different directions so all this “THANKS FOR CHECKING IN WITH US” whenever Urijah HIT-n-RUN’s the site…HEY, IT’S HIS FU*KING SITE,,,are we crazy? Making time to interact with those that give you reason to have a fan site to begin with just makes sense to me. So don’t try selling me on how we should be thankful for any interaction- that sounds like cult worship and I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid.

So before anyone starts doing any angry typing and sh*t, consider this: when I first registered on this site I think there was like 30 people on it…. now there’s over 400. I think I’ve earned the right to bit*h. So take a deep breath and finish your Kool-Aid!

Who won the last contest? Never seen winner’s info posted? What up w/that?

[Jessica_1979]

Hey! I am with you Striker! Glad to hear it. Jessica

[surfina007]

damn striker, as i read this, i am picturing you turning into the incredible hulk but i understand where your coming from

[Lisa]

Striker, I understand your frustration and where you are coming from. I just hope that someone that is a regular on this site does win, as you said, I think we are the most deserving. We have been here from the beginning and I'd like to believe we make this site what it is; a bad ass community of fans. But I think too, Urijah fans have come to expect a little to much from him, just because he is such a cool dude and spends time with his fans. NO ONE is entitled to get on the party boat and I think it's a great way to for him to have fun and give one fan an opportunity of a life time. He really isn't obligated to invite anyone!!! I've never seen other "stars" doing this for any fan or being as accessible as Urijah has been, you've seen the pics that people from this site have. I've never heard of say....Michael Jordan for example giving anyone an opportunity like that you know what I am saying? And yes I know Urijah is not as "big" as Jordan but even other MMA fighters don't do that. Exclusive is what it is: exclusive!! But here Urijah is trying to make it fun for one fan, better than NONE. Personally, I think that is great! Hope this all makes sense. And too, it's not like all of his other after parties are exclusive, fans are able to go to the after parties and hang with the champ.

I totally get what you are saying Striker. I appreciate your opinion. Thanks for sharing and being so vocal. You rock!!!!!

[Kimberly]

Very well said Lisa. Do I care about this contest? Not really. But if someone from the site wants to enter, good luck to them. I hope they win and I hope they have a great time.

Striker you are definitely entitled to your opinion and I respect you for being honest.

EDIT: Also, if anyone joined this forum with the expectations that Urijah was going to be making daily appearances, they should expect to be disappointed and I don't mean that in a bad way. There was no disclaimer on here that guaranteed he would be online. I joined this forum to meet other fans and that's what I have done (and some great ones at that). For me, it is a bonus that he comes on every so often, but it isn't an expectation. Yes, it is his site, but it's a site to get information on him out to his fans.

[Lisa]

Just because we are fans doesn't entitle us to a damn thing. We are fans because we are just that, fans, not because we expect some special treatment! No one deserves anything!!! I just appreciate the fact he is so fan friendly, and will submit my video asap :)

[Britt]

so I take it you wont be submitting a video Striker? :)

[Felix]

I’m not really sure who came up with the idea for this contest but its gotta be one of the dumbest from a marketing standpoint considering this is a fight that no one really wants to see- including Urijah. If you doubt, check out his responses about this fight during his interview at the Torres fight.

Part of actually attending a fight is to show support for a particular fighter and of course, for the sport. It’s also about getting away and having fun. There’s a reason big fights have historically taken place in Nevada (Las Vegas), New Jersey (Atlantic City) and New York (The Garden)…..PARTYING.

The concept of making “THE AFTER PARTY” an exclusive, impossibility for the majority of fans willing to make the trip and show their support is stupid. The after party may be the only opportunity for the average fan to meet their favorite fighters, get a photo and converse with other fans, just like we’re doing here. Added bonus: fighter gains more fans willing to spend more money. And for those who want to tell me how he doesn’t need the money,,,, and he owns four homes….. can we ever have enough money! Plenty of people trying to stick a hand in his pocket ,,,how about the taxes on four homes.

THE CORE members only!

I don’t know about you but if we gotta compete to get into an after party …… What the f*ck? The support this group has shown from the beginning (of this site anyway) should rate admission to an after party. The expense to get out there (plane, hotel, tickets) would be a couple of grand for me.….before the drinking started. Look I’m not looking for a kidney donation or anything, but lets get real. I haven’t seen a post to THE CORE from him nor is he even a member. And for anyone considering typing about how busy he is or this is for the fans to interact ……. don’t give me sh*t for expecting the guy we are all here to support to drop by “once” and show a little love.

Look, I’m pretty busy in my regular life too, but I still find time to check in with you guys and girls on the site. We’ve all got plenty of people and just as many responsibilities pulling us in different directions so all this “THANKS FOR CHECKING IN WITH US” whenever Urijah HIT-n-RUN’s the site…HEY, IT’S HIS FU*KING SITE,,,are we crazy? Making time to interact with those that give you reason to have a fan site to begin with just makes sense to me. So don’t try selling me on how we should be thankful for any interaction- that sounds like cult worship and I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid.

So before anyone starts doing any angry typing and sh*t, consider this: when I first registered on this site I think there was like 30 people on it…. now there’s over 400. I think I’ve earned the right to bit*h. So take a deep breath and finish your Kool-Aid!

Who won the last contest? Never seen winner’s info posted? What up w/that?



okay, first of all, i dont know anything about the details of the contest. it has nothing to do with urijah's website nor this message board. it's a contest that urijah's main sponsor, no fear, is putting together. the only thing that tied it to his site was they asked for a banner to be placed on his homepage (it was up for a total of maybe 2 weeks)...so choosing of the winners and determining who goes has NOTHING to do with this website

to be honest, i have no idea what the details are, actually i know almost nothing about it so the details you're complaining about are something i dont know...and, i can't say for sure, but i would suspect urijah himself doesnt know either. its a No Fear contest - its not something urijah organized or anything like that. if i had to guess, i would say the boat is gonna be alot of no fear's people and THIER invites.


so striker, i would completely agree with your anger if the winners were chosen by myself/smirnhoff/tommy or urijah, but that's not the case. its being handled 500 miles away in the no fear offices, by their people


as far as his posting here..well, i dont know about everyone here having just as many things to do as he does, i have TONS of crap on my plate and i still think i have more time than he does :) ...either way, he tries to get on here and does so without me or anyone else telling him to. when's the last time you've chatted the b.s. on a message board with anderson silva, or gsp, or chuck liddell, or anyone in MMA that has a large fanbase?

i've spent the day with him many times and i'm telling you, its nonstop!! phone calls, business meetings, training, eating, managing, training (yea i said it 2x lol), its not like he sits at home or sleeps in the afternoon between training sessions

[Striker1]

Win Urijah Faber Afterparty Tickets

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If you are going to the WEC in San Diego, California and would like to party with Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male then here is your chance. All you have to do is enter a short 1 minute video of why you deserve to come and what you would bring to the table. You can be creative as possible and videos will be judged by Urijah and Team Alpha Male.

This afterparty will be extremely exclusive as only 100 of Urijah's closest friends and family will be setting sail on a Yacht from an undisclosed location in sunny San Diego. Two of these tickets can be yours!

Please send all entries to TeamAlphaMaleMMA@gmail.com and remember Videos can be no longer then one minute long. The deadline for the contest will be Wednesday, January 21st. If you have any questions please contact Tommy at the same address. Good Luck and have some fun.

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Last edited by Clark Kent; 12-14-2008 at 12:20 AM.

so striker, i would completely agree with your anger if the winners were chosen by myself/smirnhoff/tommy or urijah, but that's not the case. its being handled 500 miles away in the no fear offices, by their people

I dont know Felix, but it seems that Urijah and Team Alpha male are involved in the contest and apparently will be making the decision on the winner. So who is right, you or Clark Kent?

[Lisa]

Yeah I think TAM and Urijah are judging it. I read that on myspace as well. But to me it doesn't matter who's judging it. i guess my whole point is, someone being a kick ass fan might mean that they do get some kind of special treatment but it's still not an entitlement.

That's it! Last post on this. No more from me! Don't mean to go on and on. :)
But I guess I tend to, that is why I have a million and a half posts!

[Striker1]

Talk about predicting the "he's too busy and we should be grateful for any interaction he gives us " arguments. Funny, but sad! I think some of you have been watching too much Law and Order. I never mentioned entitlement or disclaimers but if you want to use the “glove doesn’t fit argument,” hey like you said, "were all entitled to our opinion" right? I can attest that I am way too busy (unless you ask Felix) to be sweating this kind of shit but I see the unrelenting, blind dedication, that complete strangers are providing, free of charge to the site and it doesn’t compute in my head. But now I understand the whole Jonestown thing. For those too young to get it: Google Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple.

I never posted this thread because I was hoping to get special consideration or extra credit when I submitted my video. I'm a bit too old to be making video's professing being his biggest fan or pulling some off the wall shit for the viewing pleasure of his boys while they pound beers at his crib one night. I'll leave that to the super fans and chicks.

Lisa and Kim: I dig how quick you turned on me in your edits to your original posts. What you guys get together on it? Hoping for extra credit on your submission? Or just being bi-polar? Personally, I wouldn’t talk shit about you regardless of what you spit out, but that’s just me I guess. And to think I was sweating it in DC looking for something to get Urijah to autograph for you….Typical!

Its been real, and thanks Jess. As far as the rest............read my mind!

[Lisa]

Striker, as I posted originally in my first post : "I totally get what you are saying Striker. I appreciate your opinion. Thanks for sharing and being so vocal. You rock!!!!!"

Like you said, we are entitled to our opinions. I completely understand your stance on this, I wasn't turning on you or whatever you said. I just see this contest in a different way than you that's all. I was just voicing my opinion about it as well. I didn't mean to create an arguement, just putting in my .02!

[Lisa]

My edits were to fix my typos not to change what I was saying or to turn on you. I spell like a 5 year old sometimes.

[Kimberly]

Lisa and Kim: I dig how quick you turned on me in your edits to your original posts. What you guys get together on it? Hoping for extra credit on your submission? Or just being bi-polar? Personally, I wouldn’t talk shit about you regardless of what you spit out, but that’s just me I guess. And to think I was sweating it in DC looking for something to get Urijah to autograph for you….Typical!

Striker, I do appreciate your honesty. And if that is how you felt about the contest then so be it. But as far as his availability on the site, I do differ from on you on that opinion and I had to be able to voice that too. I'm not stabbing you in the back at all and I'm sorry that you see it that way. I would hope you could show me the same respect I showed you. I'm not talking shit about you. Trust me, if that was my intent, I have no problems telling anyone how I feel about them and you would know it. I'm not addressing this matter anymore. I'm not into drama, I left that behind in high school. I will end this with I have no problems with anyone. But if you feel that I've stabbed you in the back then whatever. I have other things going on in my life that are stressing me out. I don't need this.

[ama6730]

Since everybody is just saying what they think today, I guess I will too. And I'll gladly defend what I say without being pissy about it.

I think the contest is a great opportunity for a lucky fan to get to party with TAM and Urijah. I don't care who thought of it or is making it happen, judging it or whatever. The winner of this contest I'm sure would not have been on the VIP list to an after party no matter if it was on a boat or in a bar, or in his back yard...or else they wouldn't enter it to begin with. So I don't see what the problem is.
And as far as Urijah coming on here...This is his website and his message board. He can come on here as little or as much as he wants to, or even choose not to have it period. The point is, he don't have to do any of this at all. I'm very thankful everytime he or any TAM guy posts anything here, and thankful that Urijah decided to have this place for his fans. I've met a lot of great people here that I would not have otherwise.

[Brenda]

I’m not really sure who came up with the idea for this contest but its gotta be one of the dumbest from a marketing standpoint considering this is a fight that no one really wants to see- including Urijah. If you doubt, check out his responses about this fight during his interview at the Torres fight.

Part of actually attending a fight is to show support for a particular fighter and of course, for the sport. It’s also about getting away and having fun. There’s a reason big fights have historically taken place in Nevada (Las Vegas), New Jersey (Atlantic City) and New York (The Garden)…..PARTYING.

The concept of making “THE AFTER PARTY” an exclusive, impossibility for the majority of fans willing to make the trip and show their support is stupid. The after party may be the only opportunity for the average fan to meet their favorite fighters, get a photo and converse with other fans, just like we’re doing here. Added bonus: fighter gains more fans willing to spend more money. And for those who want to tell me how he doesn’t need the money,,,, and he owns four homes….. can we ever have enough money! Plenty of people trying to stick a hand in his pocket ,,,how about the taxes on four homes.

THE CORE members only!

I don’t know about you but if we gotta compete to get into an after party …… What the f*ck? The support this group has shown from the beginning (of this site anyway) should rate admission to an after party. The expense to get out there (plane, hotel, tickets) would be a couple of grand for me.….before the drinking started. Look I’m not looking for a kidney donation or anything, but lets get real. I haven’t seen a post to THE CORE from him nor is he even a member. And for anyone considering typing about how busy he is or this is for the fans to interact ……. don’t give me sh*t for expecting the guy we are all here to support to drop by “once” and show a little love.

Look, I’m pretty busy in my regular life too, but I still find time to check in with you guys and girls on the site. We’ve all got plenty of people and just as many responsibilities pulling us in different directions so all this “THANKS FOR CHECKING IN WITH US” whenever Urijah HIT-n-RUN’s the site…HEY, IT’S HIS FU*KING SITE,,,are we crazy? Making time to interact with those that give you reason to have a fan site to begin with just makes sense to me. So don’t try selling me on how we should be thankful for any interaction- that sounds like cult worship and I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid.

So before anyone starts doing any angry typing and sh*t, consider this: when I first registered on this site I think there was like 30 people on it…. now there’s over 400. I think I’ve earned the right to bit*h. So take a deep breath and finish your Kool-Aid!

Who won the last contest? Never seen winner’s info posted? What up w/that?

I'm flying clear across the country & have the dude's initials tattoo'd on my back---I should have ring-side seats & after-party tixs--ha ha!!

[Brenda]

I get where you are coming from---this is my 2nd trip to see him. But, be easy on the man!!! He is a nice guy and he is there for his fans, but you can't expect him to please everyone & invite everyone. He does his best!!!

[Urijah]

What up folks, normally wouldn't responded to a post like this but I've met Striker and he is a nice guy. Tommy made that post and I think he is trying to get some creative video content for the site. I don't really have a say to much in the afterparty thing, it is put on by my sponsors and actually addressed in my contract with pepsi and no fear clothing that they will be in charge. I havent had more than 2 drinks in either of my last after parties its usually just for other people. My best partying is done on the block! I also only get a limited amount of guests for these parties, pepsi (no fear) and no fear clothing take over half for their people. Tommy asked if i would be willing to give up two spots on the boat for this contest (Tommy is one of my roomates and best friends) He thought it would be fun. We will probly have another club to go to after the boat. I said sure. I love that you guys are such great fans. I have never been an active part of a forum before, this is my first. I try to get on when i can, but my life is really hectic beyond what most people can probly imagine. Im really looking forward to this next fight, Jens has just lost but is a tough bastard, three other fighters turned it down. He is a warrior and dangerous. Well anyways just thought I would add in.
Keep it real!
Urijah

[Seth]

I see where everyone's coming from with their opinions so here's mine... It's a contest which means it's a competition... Urijah most likely doesn't have much control about the approach that's being taken in the marketing of this contest... Let's be honest, I highly doubt Urijah and TAM want to watch the number of videos that will be sent in and more than likely aren't going to, as shitty as that will be for some people... but who wants to watch 1000+ one minute videos? I feel this is a thread that should have been started after the contest is over... No one know's whose going to win, shit for all we know he might pick his next door neighbor and in that case I agree when someone wants to be upset about his decision... But until that decision is made I disagree with anyone that wants to criticize Urijah or his sponsors for what's being said in the advertisements.

[Brenda]

I don't get the whole anger thing, myself. There are plenty of opportunities to meet Urijah if you go to one of his fights---you don't need to go to the after-party. He sees fans at the weigh-ins & if you're lucky--like me--you can catch him out after. I'm not submitting a video, cause I'm not creative enough, and just don't feel like making an ass of myself (at least not while sober--ha ha!). I'll see him at the weigh-ins or something, but I'm sure I'll see him again. That's good enough for me!

[ama6730]

What up folks, normally wouldn't responded to a post like this but I've met Striker and he is a nice guy. Tommy made that post and I think he is trying to get some creative video content for the site. I don't really have a say to much in the afterparty thing, it is put on by my sponsors and actually addressed in my contract with pepsi and no fear clothing that they will be in charge. I havent had more than 2 drinks in either of my last after parties its usually just for other people. My best partying is done on the block! I also only get a limited amount of guests for these parties, pepsi (no fear) and no fear clothing take over half for their people. Tommy asked if i would be willing to give up two spots on the boat for this contest (Tommy is one of my roomates and best friends) He thought it would be fun. We will probly have another club to go to after the boat. I said sure. I love that you guys are such great fans. I have never been an active part of a forum before, this is my first. I try to get on when i can, but my life is really hectic beyond what most people can probly imagine. Im really looking forward to this next fight, Jens has just lost but is a tough bastard, three other fighters turned it down. He is a warrior and dangerous. Well anyways just thought I would add in.
Keep it real!
Urijah


Well said Champ. And THANK YOU for posting!
Jens is a tough bastard. I'm looking forward to the fight. I see why three other fighters turned down fighting you, you're a tough bastard too! :D

[Lisa]

Well said Amee!!!!!

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND MAKING THE TIME TO GET ON HERE. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW NON-STOP YOUR LIFE REALLY IS. IT MEANS ALOT TO US TO HAVE YOU CHECK IN!!! :)

[chainsawtom]

I love it when people can disagree and still remain friends. I was happy to see that Urijah accepted my friendship in here. We haven't been conversing and that's ok. I am hoping to meet him at a fight one day and he might say, "Phrack you are loud!!!" I just expect him to treat me like he does all of his fans, nothing more.

I don't have any preconseption of what would go on in here except to meet all of you men and women. That maybe I would go to one of Urijah's fights and we would all be some cheering mo fos that would be just so annoying to his opponent. Kind of like a hometown crowd in any organised sport. In fact I am looking forward to meeting all of you from what I have learned since I've been here.

[Kimberly]

Ok, so I'm going to say one more thing...

Urijah, you don't owe us any explanations yet you came on here and did so. I remember you saying in your first post you would be avoiding any drama, yet here you are in the mist of it trying to diffuse the situation. Thank you for being such a class act.

[Seth]

Bottom Line..

Urijah's the man and we all wish him the best luck on his next fight.. Until then good luck to everyone entering the contest and congrats to the winner...

[Ashley84]

I agree EJ

[Lisa]

Yeah well said. I am really looking forward to the 25th!!! Can't wait!!! Urijah's the man!!!!

[Striker1]

Sometimes a little revolution isn't always a bad thing! My point was missed by most as I predicted. From a marketing perspective, to lure people to the west coast (to a city that's not Las Vegas), to a fight that most have commented (on this site and others) they didn't care to see, seemed like a mistake. Throwing a total access, well promoted, after party, would have been a way to draw more people out since the venue wasn't Vegas. Whether its Pepsi, No Fear or Urijah's management making the decisions on the venue, all I was saying was that from this Urijah Faber Fan's perspective (who was considering dropping some cash right after x-mas to fly out with some buddies), the potential of hanging at a kick-ass party with other fans would have made my decision alot easier. Limiting it to one fan and a guest,,, I don't know, since the winners of the other contests had never been posted/promoted,,,what were the chances of really winning?

I've been doing marketing for the last 15 years. I've spent millions of dollars (of other peoples money) on some good and some bad advertising campaigns. Unlike most of the cyber assassins out their who seem to believe I've wavered in my loyalty or questioned my continued support for the fighter that drew me into the sport years ago before he blew up and got Rock Star Status (lol).....that’s never been the case!

Nothing last forever, strike while your hot, and most importantly, give them what they want, are rules to live by in marketing. This is a business for him. What some of you misinterupt as anger coming from my post is truly more about identifying lost marketing opportunity from a business perspective and spiting it out (for free I might add, lol)?

Hire a personal assistant for "the talent" and have this person organize responding to fans and I guarantee they will more than pay for themselves. Would any of you really have known the difference? And as far as some of you posted about how hard it is to converse with other fighters, and we should be grateful that he shows up on his site,,,,I say why be like other fighters. From a business point of view, do something different! None would have been the wiser if he had a personal assistant answering his fan mail.... for those that want to argue about how "real" he is and how he would "never" do that (blah, blah, blah) slow down a minute,,,,,this assistant could have at least organized his stuff for review to maximize time constraints. LOL

Look, you guys and girls are a marketing dream come true. Willing to go to the wall for your guy (at least in cyber space) without regard for common sense, being remotely informed, or in some cases, logic. I wish it were that easy in the real word (from a marketing perspective) to get that kind of product commitment. The bottom line: while most of you what to talk smack and prove you are his # 1 fan, it's really doesn't matter unless your spending money to prove it. If you really look at the content of my post(s),,,you may see that marketing has always been the common theme. More people with access to an after party will increase the number of fans in attendance on fight night which in turn will increase "the gate" that is usually shared with the top fighters on a card. The ripple (secondary) effects will be an increase in fan base and ultimately increase sales of Urijah hoodies and gear, No Fear Energy drink, Pepsi, and memberships to Urijah's other business ventures (gyms/personal training/and appearances).

So while the super fans feel that they have Urijah's best interest in mind when they start doing the angry typing thing again, do you really think it matters unless your dropping some cash on something he has financial interest in? THE MASSES ARE ASSES! - Marketing 101!!! Alright, off to work, somebody’s gotta pay for this site.

[Jessica_1979]

That is the bottom line ...no doubt Seth......Bottom Line..

Urijah's the man and we all wish him the best luck on his next fight.. Until then good luck to everyone entering the contest and congrats to the winner...

[Jessica_1979]

I hear ya Striker! But I still get that happy pee my pants feeling when I see that Urijah is responding and interacting with us...haha...I am a marketers dream...wearing my new Faber hoodie at the moment!!!! (Smirn...you rock!!!)

:D

[Jessica_1979]

Well said!!!!Ok, so I'm going to say one more thing...

Urijah, you don't owe us any explanations yet you came on here and did so. I remember you saying in your first post you would be avoiding any drama, yet here you are in the mist of it trying to diffuse the situation. Thank you for being such a class act.

[Striker1]

I find myself getting the same feeling when I see your on the site, Jess. LOL

You know I love you all (Lisa/ Kim). Getting you fired up is scary! I'm gonna be checking for letter bombs and shit. Straight-up, who likes being shredded when they post something? Especially by hot chicks,,,, lol.

[Britt]

I just thought you were having a bad day...:o and then it got so heated in here but it was like a bad wreck I had to look. But good publicity if no one knew about the contest before they sure the heck do now!:D

[surfina007]

I hear ya Striker! But I still get that happy pee my pants feeling when I see that Urijah is responding and interacting with us...haha...I am a marketers dream...wearing my new Faber hoodie at the moment!!!! (Smirn...you rock!!!)

:D



hahahhahahah me 2

[Brenda]

I think I am and have proven my loyalty!! I am trapsing from one end of the country to the other, which will be the 2nd time in 2 months, to go see my boy (Maine to Florida,& now Maine to California)!!!! I don't claim to be his #1 fan, but I am a loyal fan none-the-less!!! Do you have his initials on your bod?---ha ha (If you do.........then that is freaky, Striker. But, whatever floats your boat, right?--ha ha!!). I will also be at the Faber/Brown rematch. Will I see you at both?

[Lisa]

I don't have any tattoos for Faber, haven't named any kids after him or anything else for that matter. But I do own a couple of his shirts and like him a whole lot if that counts for anything!!!!! :) I will be in SD if I win a chance to get on the Love Boat!!!!


Urijah: I think the next contest should be to win entrance to the party on the block :)

[Mandy]

I don't have any tattoos for Faber, haven't named any kids after him or anything else for that matter. But I do own a couple of his shirts and like him a whole lot if that counts for anything!!!!! :) I will be in SD if I win a chance to get on the Love Boat!!!!


Urijah: I think the next contest should be to win entrance to the party on the block :)

hell's yeah!!!

[Brenda]

ha ha! Yea, close enough!! Love boat?? Too funny!! What is exactly suppose to happen on this boat? Wasn't gonna do a video or anything, but if something like that is gonna go down--I just might!! ha ha!!!

[Mandy]

ha ha! Yea, close enough!! Love boat?? Too funny!! What is exactly suppose to happen on this boat? Wasn't gonna do a video or anything, but if something like that is gonna go down--I just might!! ha ha!!!

they're giving away 2 tix for the aft party with urijah and gang

[Brenda]

But----LOVE BOAT--- Sounds interesting!!!!! I could use some "LOVE", especially from Urijah---ha ha!!

[ama6730]

That was just a little name I made up for the yacht. haha

[Brenda]

Yea, I know. I was just playing.....or should I say, dreaming--ha ha!

[Lisa]

Yes I stole the name from Amee, it's too funny not to post. It is how we now refer to that boat!!! The Love Boat :)

[Felix]

I dont know Felix, but it seems that Urijah and Team Alpha male are involved in the contest and apparently will be making the decision on the winner. So who is right, you or Clark Kent?


i stand corrected...i thought this was the other no fear/afterparty contest from awhile back

[Jessica_1979]

I find myself getting the same feeling when I see your on the site, Jess. LOL

You know I love you all (Lisa/ Kim). Getting you fired up is scary! I'm gonna be checking for letter bombs and shit. Straight-up, who likes being shredded when they post something? Especially by hot chicks,,,, lol.

Haha....awww geez.....I feel so special Strike......;)


haha.

[chainsawtom]

whoooooo, you guys crack me up.....Huh, what, strike that!!!

whoooooo, you guys, except for Lisa & Kim, crack me up. I almost peed. It's not like I am scaaared to compete to win this "No Fear" (Pepsi) sponsored after party on a boat, in water, where there are fish:eek::rolleyes:
:p:D

[Striker1]

Should I not look for an X-mas card, SAC? Where's the love, buddy? Woke site up a bit though, huh??? Look, people couldn't have joined this site expecting it to be a love-fest. This is a fighter's website!!! A guy who goes into a cage to do physical harm to his opponent taking advantage of every weakness in order to win? This isn't sensitivity training, right??? I did my court-ordered bid and got my diploma (apparently, still in need of a refresher).

Sometimes we just may not agree on shit. Seriously, you all gotta admit there's no real anti-Faber bloggers on the site so we should be stoked. I was fortunate to have met the dude in-person and commented how cool he was with the fans and down-to-earth to talk with. I've done my fair share of promoting him to friends and others that follow the sport. I don't keep many dudes pix's other than family/friends, but I got one of him. Since he's got tens of thousands of fans, the regulars that hang on his site may be given a little consideration above the casual follower. Any of you immune from scrutiny in your everyday life? If you are, let me know what you’re doing right so I can get the MOFO’s in mine off my ass.

I just re-read you post and IM'd u my number,,,,,so you can tell me about your accomplishments, your outrage over my post and maybe give me the sensitivity training I truly need to become a better blogger....... You know what,,,,,F*ck Sensitivity!!!!!!!

[Brenda]

Striker. It's all good. How boring this world would be if people didn't share their thoughts/opinions. Friends do not always have to agree on everything, and real friends understand and accept that (and can even appreciate that).

[Jessica_1979]

Exactly Brenda...I second that...and Strike...haha...I have been awaiting this reply of yours...keeps things lively!

[ama6730]

You attacked some of the nicest girls on this board for no reason, thats wrong - period.

That's the only thing I had a problem with. The rest of it was just opinions...everybody's got one.

[Striker1]

I was never outraged by your original post - I just needed to call you out on your inconsistency and arrogance. I actually agreed with some of your original post - There was just no reason for you to hop on here and rant about your accomplishments and tell everyone they lack common sense and logic - especially when you were the one making no sense (start by saying you deserve to be in the party and then claim you never said you deserved anything - claim it was about marketing when you were actually bitching that he wasn't on the site enough).

First of all, I find this quote insulting and completely pompous. Honestly, who are you? “without regard for common sense, being remotely informed, or in some cases, logic” – really? If you think that you have more “common sense,” that you are more “informed” or more “logical” than anyone on this site when you don’t even know us – get over yourself.

I don’t know, you seem a little outraged to me? Are you sure, not just a little?

“My point was missed by most as I predicted” (which itself is another pompous and arrogant statement).

There’s that outraged thing again. Are you sure you’re not outraged?

I expected to see this negative shit from non-CORE members posted on THE CORNER. We have an area of the site to converse that is limited (at least to my knowledge) from non-members. And since all involved are CORE members, I thought we could have dealt with all this behind closed doors. And I’m the one being accused of being an as*hole??

EDIT: Just learned (12-22-08) THE CORE is not a members-only chat board, all are welcome. I did put it out, so the rest of you following this case at home can check it out for yourself...LOL

I posted an apology on our board even before the original thread hit the streets (and offended anyone). So much for that, right!!! Since you’re a member, I’m sure you could have verified this before you went and jumped off.

EDIT: Not a member as of when I checked today (12-22-08). Didn't want to give you grounds to file an appeal....LOL

Ranting about my accomplishments, what the hell are you talking about? All I said was that I did marketing for the last 15 years and spent a lot of money (other peoples) on some good and some bad advertising campaigns. If by simply stating that I am gainfully employed is bragging about my accomplishments….WTF. In spite of your thoughts on the subject, I’ve never been one to seek the limelight and always preferred behind the scenes. I’ve noticed a lot of people on the site talking about not having the money to see a fight or buy autographed stuff. The “other people’s money ” in my previous post was added to do just that, not boast about accomplishments. I could have been honest and stated that I controlled the companies that spent all this money on marketing but choose to downplay my interests and not seem pompous and arrogant. Also, to even further downplay any sense of personal accomplishment, they are family owned, so I walked into them after I graduated-again not trying to take any credit. The only thing I can find that I posted that could be considered ranting about my accomplishments was beating cancer twice before I was 30 when trying to send a “it could be worse” message to Urijah after the Brown loss. I’m thinking if that’s what your talking about,,, I got your pompous!!!!

But hey, I gave you my name and number; I’m not the one whose identity seems to be in question. The girls seem pretty convinced that your a guy, but me,,,,not so much. I’ve never been called pompous or arrogant by a man before so I gotta say…chick! Maybe that could be the next contest? And as far as teaching me respect, so how you like me now, MF??? Now that’s pompous!

EDIT: (12-22-08) MERRY X-MAS, SAC! That's not being a pompous, arrogant di*k, that's legit!

[chainsawtom]

There is nothing private in the "core," Striker and whoever wants to know.

[Brenda]

Let's settle this in the octagon!!! ha ha!! JK, guys!! We'll save that for the professionals!

[Striker1]

I wasn't sure, but thanks for that! I hope I didn't come off pompous...LOL

[Mandy]

k guys... let's put this one to bed...

[ATT]

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[Striker1]

Damn, honey, you must of been posting while I was editing...

I'll leave in the Merry X-mas thing cause I still think your a chick. As far as the rest,,,I didn't pull down each and every line of your post and quote/rant/bitch cause while this is fun, I'm not making any money playing with you. So if you want the "I got the most time to kill" Supremacy Title, it's all yours, I'll tap out. If you’re not a chick by some strange chance, and you’re a part of Urijah's gym/training partners (circle of trust, lol), shouldn't you be training or something? Those of us that wish we got paid to get in shape, had chicks throwing themselves on swords, and got to be part of an entourage, can only dream about what your life is like......(cut to dream-sequence).

As far as competing for the 'DEFENDER OF ALL THAT IS UNJUST" title, again I will tap out! It's all yours, honey. They were big girls and did a pretty good job of defending themselves but, if you gotta jump in the middle of it..... It's all you, then.

Here's something to take to your boss, then! Why did I have to spend money on e-bay to get autographed photos, to give to my buds for x-mas gifts? Is it a contractual item that prohibits this type of marketing? I spent three hundred bucks on shit I can only hope are real. I would have spent more if I knew it was authentic and your boss would directly benefit (minus his entourage expenses) then some person on e-bay (unless it is his entourage making money for or on the boss using e-bay, huh???). How about customizing signed photo's for a little extra $$$$ (making them real personalized). Bet they would have got my money,,,prob a bunch more people on this site(s) as well.

And one last thing for real: His response back couldn’t have been more perfect. It made everyone say, "Man, he's a great guy". I'm telling you Arnold can't be Governor forever. He needs to start doing some "public" charity stuff. Start off with something small, like city council then before you know it. You could be Communications Director in the Governor's Office! Cut to dream sequence!!!!!!!! LOL I'm serious about seeing Urijah getting into the political cage. I think people would vote for him. Remember, you heard it here first!

EDIT: I can't take the last part about you kicking my ass too seriously (or the implication, I should say before you quote me again). Your the one hiding behind anonymity,,not me. Still, I dont need pix's to know your a chick. HOT ONE, I bet!!!! LOL

[Lisa]

Striker? You like Urijah or not? This is his site remember! All you've done is cut the dude down.

Since your such a great marketing man maybe you could head up his campaign! He's got my vote!

[Brenda]

I say......no ones wrong or right!!! I bet you both are pretty cool---you must be because your fans of the sport (of course, not as cool as me though--ha ha!!) So......let's just move on & talk about what interests us all----hot fighters!! JK, guys--I can't help but to joke, life is a crazy ride & I love laughing (but not at anyone's expense--just silly little stuff)!!

[Seth]

Urijah is the shit.

[Brenda]

Yes he is, but I wouldn't personally put Urijah and shit in the same sentence!! He's the "bomb"!

[Rattlebone]

"...chick!"

Like that's a BAD thing? Jeez Striker.

[Brenda]

Yea, we RULE & you know we do!!! Believe me---Any of us could have you begging for mercy!! ha ha!! (there I go again!) :)

[Striker1]

Brenda,,,,I'm afraid I dig you the most.......

[Striker1]

How boring was talking about the same shit over and over again. It was turning into the Home and Garden Channel on this site. Didn't this give us something to be fired up about. Always need a villian!!!!

Just to clarify: I can remember going to the old site and waiting (what felt like a considerably long time) to see this new site finally become operational. That coming soon tag was pissing me off,,,lol,,, for those that checked in also,,,probably feeling was mutual. I am a fan, maybe not to the extent that some of you have proven, but a fan to the end. I took the Brown loss, just like the rest of you,,,, as if I stepped in front of a truck. I guess I was looking past Brown maybe planning the next supermatch. I found myself thinking Penn or Torres (scary dude at 135 though) or maybe his arch-nemisis, Tyson Griffin at 155. But just saying the former featherweight champion gives me heartburn. I know everyone is human and shit happens but it's still hard to watch the fighter you follow, show the vulerability that you were almost convinced didn't exist-hero worship-I'll take an alford plea on that one....just kidding,,,I'm guilty as charged. So before anyone carries this on any longer or misinterprets my opinion on Faber, the dude is the reason I started watching MMA regularly to begin with. I think maybe I just do a little better job at concealing this than others-The hero worship thing I mean. I think the people I had over for the Brown fight were concerned I was going on a crime spree straight-out the block because I was put on lock-down that night....straight-up, I had people I never met before that night (new girlsfriends or whatever of buds) at my house apologizing to me that night like I had some vested interest in the outcome of the fight. I guess we all did to some extent.

As far as the rest, look, I gotta be me. I never come to the site to make friends or enemies but I guess I made some of both. So to both groups,,, I promise to play nicer with others in the new year,,,but until then,,,naw, just playing. I'm just like most of you, I will go to the wall, usually causing alot of collateral damage, to defend my position. Yes, I know, I'm not always gonna be right, but at least I'm willing to admit it.

Have a Great Holiday everyone and tune in next year for my new thread on Gardening! How much trouble can I get into with that one, right? :rolleyes:

[Brenda]

Thanks Striker! Guess I'm just a free spirit & try to enjoy life (and mostly laugh at it--cause sometimes that's all you can do!). I usually like everyone & I can always see the positive aspects they possess & and rarely focus on any negative (no one's perfect!)!!

[Mandy]

well striker, the garden has been known to be a dangerous place.. with dangerous gardening tools! good luck with that one Martha Stewart!!

Happy Holidays!

[Kimberly]

Lisa and Kim: I dig how quick you turned on me in your edits to your original posts. What you guys get together on it? Hoping for extra credit on your submission? Or just being bi-polar? Personally, I wouldn’t talk shit about you regardless of what you spit out, but that’s just me I guess. And to think I was sweating it in DC looking for something to get Urijah to autograph for you….Typical!

"Yes, I know, I'm not always gonna be right, but at least I'm willing to admit it."


Striker, I've sat here and read all your replies to everyone regarding your original post. I know we had our say in private messaging and even then you didn't get what I was saying. Your original opinion was not lost on me, as much as you'd like to think it was. I got your point. I just didin't agree with all of it. All I want to know is where was the respect for MY opinion? Go back and re-read it. I wasn't talking shit. Like you I was just staying true to myself and being as honest as I can be. But yet, you still blasted me and Lisa, which was unacceptable. Did you apologize for your behaviour? Not your opinions, but your behaviour towards me and Lisa. No, you beat around the bush and tried to make light of what you said. That is not an apology to me. If you would have just said I'm sorry, we'd be cool, but I guess those really are the two hardest words to say. I'm not sitting here hating on you, really I'm not. I guess I was just hoping you would get what I was saying. Whether you reply to this or not, I don't care, but I just had to get it off my chest.

I know it really is like beating a dead horse into the ground. But in all your posts it's about you staying true to yourself. Well, respect me for doing the same.

[Lisa]

Quoting Striker "As far as the rest, look, I gotta be me."

Same here. At least we agree on something!

[CAMPURIJAH]

I’m not really sure who came up with the idea for this contest but its gotta be one of the dumbest from a marketing standpoint considering this is a fight that no one really wants to see- including Urijah. If you doubt, check out his responses about this fight during his interview at the Torres fight.

Part of actually attending a fight is to show support for a particular fighter and of course, for the sport. It’s also about getting away and having fun. There’s a reason big fights have historically taken place in Nevada (Las Vegas), New Jersey (Atlantic City) and New York (The Garden)…..PARTYING.

The concept of making “THE AFTER PARTY” an exclusive, impossibility for the majority of fans willing to make the trip and show their support is stupid. The after party may be the only opportunity for the average fan to meet their favorite fighters, get a photo and converse with other fans, just like we’re doing here. Added bonus: fighter gains more fans willing to spend more money. And for those who want to tell me how he doesn’t need the money,,,, and he owns four homes….. can we ever have enough money! Plenty of people trying to stick a hand in his pocket ,,,how about the taxes on four homes.

THE CORE members only!

I don’t know about you but if we gotta compete to get into an after party …… What the f*ck? The support this group has shown from the beginning (of this site anyway) should rate admission to an after party. The expense to get out there (plane, hotel, tickets) would be a couple of grand for me.….before the drinking started. Look I’m not looking for a kidney donation or anything, but lets get real. I haven’t seen a post to THE CORE from him nor is he even a member. And for anyone considering typing about how busy he is or this is for the fans to interact ……. don’t give me sh*t for expecting the guy we are all here to support to drop by “once” and show a little love.

Look, I’m pretty busy in my regular life too, but I still find time to check in with you guys and girls on the site. We’ve all got plenty of people and just as many responsibilities pulling us in different directions so all this “THANKS FOR CHECKING IN WITH US” whenever Urijah HIT-n-RUN’s the site…HEY, IT’S HIS FU*KING SITE,,,are we crazy? Making time to interact with those that give you reason to have a fan site to begin with just makes sense to me. So don’t try selling me on how we should be thankful for any interaction- that sounds like cult worship and I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid.

So before anyone starts doing any angry typing and sh*t, consider this: when I first registered on this site I think there was like 30 people on it…. now there’s over 400. I think I’ve earned the right to bit*h. So take a deep breath and finish your Kool-Aid!

Who won the last contest? Never seen winner’s info posted? What up w/that?
I agree

[Brenda]

I like you all, so I hope you guys can agree to disagree & just have respect for each others opinions.

[Ashley84]

I can't believe this is still an issue!!

[Felix]

everyone got to vent their opinions, i see no use keeping this negative-thread open so....

*locks thread*