I'm very thankful to Kevin Iole for this interview! It briefly mentions me coming back to MMA in 2015... Also, there is a short-but-sweet photo gallery showing the kinds of huts I lived in for a year to water well celebrations, etc.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/how-an-mma-fighter-found-salvation-among-the-pygmies-203846372.html
Let me know what you guys think!
Once again I have a man-crush on you dudes for all the continued support!
Justin do you have any idea how inspiring and amazing you are?
You've got a great cause here Justin, and a great story yourself. Both me and my mom are following you on twitter, and we're both cheering for you in 15 and beyond.
Voted up you last two :-)
Y'all are both too kind
You know how I feel about all of this. So much so I will stop lurking for a moment. Your the man Justin
ChaseKmma - You know how I feel about all of this. So much so I will stop lurking for a moment. Your the man Justin
You da bomb dot com homie!
I hope that stuff has arrived we shipped out to ya :-) Also, I haven't received that email from your buddy but I am looking forward to it.
I hope your family is well!
You can be unbelievably proud of yourself! You're a huge inspiration!
Ah, another exciting relevant thread about pygmies on the UG. I'm not trying to rain on your parade bro but I just can't see how this belongs here.
gambatte - Ah, another exciting relevant thread about pygmies on the UG. I'm not trying to rain on your parade bro but I just can't see how this belongs here.
Why don't you reply to threads that interest you and let other people talk about whatever the fuck they want.
gambatte - Ah, another exciting relevant thread about pygmies on the UG. I'm not trying to rain on your parade bro but I just can't see how this belongs here.
Well...
It's a featured article on Yahoo Sports.
Written by a notable MMA reporter and boxing journalist who was inducted in the hall of fame.
And it mentions that I am making a comeback to MMA.
Does that meet the criteria more than WEE or a$$ shots of fighters in WMMA?
Also, I don't want to disregard your post entirely. It's duly noted and for now on I can think before I post and ask myself if this is too much of the same to start a new thread. I still think it is relevant though, just not to everyone's interest.
Question for mods or anybody really... Maybe I could or should start a comeback thread where I post updates on it kind of like a blog? That way it's one central location instead of many. Small updates can go there... Significant ones can be it's own threads. Yay or nay?
gambatte - Ah, another exciting relevant thread about pygmies on the UG. I'm not trying to rain on your parade bro but I just can't see how this belongs here.
I just don't see how you belong here.
When you go to Congo to save Pygmies, buy them land, and help them survive, you too can come back and post a thread about it in any forum you like.
Great read Justin. I saw it on Yahoo and came here after reading it, to make sure it's already been posted here. You're an inspiration man. It's been great following along on the UG as you've made this journey.
I directed the yahoo commenters to the fight for the forgotten site in case anyone is inspired by the story and wants to help.
justinthevikingwren - gambatte - Ah, another exciting relevant thread about pygmies on the UG. I'm not trying to rain on your parade bro but I just can't see how this belongs here.
Well...
It's a featured article on Yahoo Sports.
Written by a notable MMA reporter and boxing journalist who was inducted in the hall of fame.
And it mentions that I am making a comeback to MMA.
Does that meet the criteria more than WEE or a$$ shots of fighters in WMMA?
Also, I don't want to disregard your post entirely. It's duly noted and for now on I can think before I post and ask myself if this is too much of the same to start a new thread. I still think it is relevant though, just not to everyone's interest.
Question for mods or anybody really... Maybe I could or should start a comeback thread where I post updates on it kind of like a blog? That way it's one central location instead of many. Small updates can go there... Significant ones can be it's own threads. Yay or nay?
It's relevant because you are a UG member, doing awesome work in the world that many other UG members 100% support and raising awareness within the MMA community about a fight that truly matters.
Ignore completely the knuckleheads like the one above and keep posting awesome stuff as it happens, brother!
ps: Mods, this would be a great thread to sticky for a day or two
pss: the article was awesome and I just shared it on all my feeds. Let's talk about doing a portrait auction sometime, man. I'd love to continue supporting you however I can!
Just saw the article myself and made a thread on it. Didn't see this one.
But that's awesome. Hopefully it will generate some help for the fight.
I watched you on Rogan's podcast yesterday. Goddamn was it intriguing the entire time. MUCH respect!
Yahoo's main page!
http://i.imgur.com/31HXx2fh.jpg
Blue please hep :-)