Last week UFC President Dana White said mean things about soccer.
"Can't stand soccer. It's the least-talented sport on Earth. There's a reason three-year-olds can play soccer. When you're playing a game when the net is that big and the score is 3-1 (and that's a blowout) are you kidding me? You know how untalented you have to be to score three times when the net is that big?"
In response former MLS player Jimmy Conrad challenged White, to a game of soccer.
"Have you ever even played soccer, Dana? Can you pass a ball, like to a teammate, instead of some guy in the 3rd row? Can you run at top speed, while holding off a defender, and aiming for the corner of the goal being guarded by a massive 6'4" goal keeper? Yeah, probably not.
"So listen, here's what I'm going to do. Because I like you, I'm going to give you the opportunity to join me and a few friends for a game of soccer. Since you believe playing soccer requires no talent, I'm sure you'll be the star. Unless you scared. Well let me know. I look forward to hearing from you."
Now White responded, via twitter.
I'm in bro
No plans are finalized, but when they are, you'll hear about it on the Underground Blog.
Props for manning up, but this ends with Dana being forced to admit he was wrong...... Although MLS is pretty dire, so it's not add bad for him as it could be.
jude099 - Dana is going to get humbled bad. But I picture the contest ending in a bro-hug and new marketing.
Well of course Dana's going to look bad in this challenge. He's probably never played a serious game of soccer in his life and now he's going to be competing against former pro soccer players.
The point is some great marketing and Dana just saying fuck it, let's do this! Good for him.
I remember some of his vlogs from a couple years back where he was struggling to run a 9 minute mile. Soccer players (even retired MLS ones) are cardio machines with great footwork. Hope they have an iron lung on site for Dana.
Ha ha! There is no such thing as getting humiliated playing soccer. Ooooohhh you jogged past me and kicked a ball into a net. Whooah! Maybe I should fall down and grab my knee!
Dana should play the whole game with a smile on his face, secure in the knowledge that soccer will always be pussy compared to MMA. I don't see the soccer commissioner willing to spar with any retired MMA pros.
if i said "dressing up in drag requires no skill" and a professional drag queen challenged me to a drag off and destroyed me.......it's still dressing in drag
lazlo - Ha ha! There is no such thing as getting humiliated playing soccer. Ooooohhh you jogged past me and kicked a ball into a net. Whooah! Maybe I should fall down and grab my knee!
Dana should play the whole game with a smile on his face, secure in the knowledge that soccer will always be pussy compared to MMA. I don't see the soccer commissioner willing to spar with any retired MMA pros.
