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Originally Posted by W.Silva>C.Norris

silly diaz flipping off an opponent rather then defending a takedown or leg kick.

The scoop is is that middle fingers, cursing your opponent, and taunts are not only used to anger but to prove you actually won the fight that you just lost.

I laughed when Nate taunted Ben and got dropped for it.

Maybe Fox should also censor the fighting that sometimes happens in NFL games

For several years now the NFL has been in a movement to cut to different cameras to not display fights on the field. I don't mind seeing a fight ever now and then so it irks me.

[travtera]

I was at the event and just before the Bendo/Diaz fight, I joked to my friend that perhaps the UFC was holding a $10,000 bonus for Nate backstage if he was able to get through the fight without flipping Bendo off on national TV. I actually didn't catch either time he did it live and wasn't until I got home and watched the fight on tv that I knew about it.

It doesn't bother me and I kinda think it adds to the Diaz charm. But pretending that it didn't happen and cutting away from the fight is a little ridiculous, I think. If the UFC/Fox truly want to discourage this behavior a fine is a better way to handle it. Empower refs to start handing out verbal warnings, second offense can result in a point reduction. Something like that.

I fucking loved it when Diaz through his hands out doing his "What?" taunt only to be dropped with a Bendo punch. Probably my favorite moment on the night!

[goodtimes]

Originally Posted by W.Silva>C.Norris

silly diaz flipping off an opponent rather then defending a takedown or leg kick.

In the broadcast I watched they didn't pull the camera away, and Bendo actually let Diaz up when he flipped him off. Bendo most likely was going to regain top control since Diaz had lost the leg lock, and instead of getting into half guard and throwing elbows Bendo just got up.

So, really flipping him the bird basically got the fight back to the feet when Diaz wanted it to go back to the feet, and he didn't have to expend any energy doing it. That's some effective psychological warfare.

[BonesKnows]

i love being canadian, you can throw the middle finger up or say "fuck" on national tv and we dont get all up in arms over it.

[BlunTForcE]

This:

Originally Posted by Luc1an

In Canada Sportsnet didnt censor it, if i remember correctly. Started drinking at 3, by the Diaz fight i was alil tipsy.

And this:

Originally Posted by BonesKnows

i love being canadian, you can throw the middle finger up or say "fuck" on national tv and we dont get all up in arms over it.

[lwbrewer]

If Fox was truly rattled than their not to smart. It's easier to count fights either Daiz is in were no finger is thrown.
MMA is a sport were the arts teach respect originally any how, and if a rule applies inforce it. Disrespect takes away from the sport and helps hold doors closed to new area's, but America is involved now so there's more drama for the sake of the mighty dollar.

[W.Silva>C.Norris]

Originally Posted by goodtimes

In the broadcast I watched they didn't pull the camera away, and Bendo actually let Diaz up when he flipped him off. Bendo most likely was going to regain top control since Diaz had lost the leg lock, and instead of getting into half guard and throwing elbows Bendo just got up.

So, really flipping him the bird basically got the fight back to the feet when Diaz wanted it to go back to the feet, and he didn't have to expend any energy doing it. That's some effective psychological warfare.

you dont really believe that do you? you dont think it had anything to do with benson being in the splits, and not having a good top position?

[Pasha K]

Fox is scared of middle fingers. Yet they are OK dealing with a douchebag that throws F bombs in every interview.

[KevoOnTheRadio]

Originally Posted by Pasha K

Fox is scared of middle fingers. Yet they are OK dealing with a douchebag that throws F bombs in every interview.

You take the topic of Nate Diaz giving the middle finger to another fighter during a live Fox telecast, and turn it into a chance to bash Dana White.

You sir, should a be politician.

[CtGreat]

Originally Posted by goodtimes

In the broadcast I watched they didn't pull the camera away, and Bendo actually let Diaz up when he flipped him off. Bendo most likely was going to regain top control since Diaz had lost the leg lock, and instead of getting into half guard and throwing elbows Bendo just got up.

So, really flipping him the bird basically got the fight back to the feet when Diaz wanted it to go back to the feet, and he didn't have to expend any energy doing it. That's some effective psychological warfare.

Not even dBader believes this garbage haha