Dave Bautista: I wish the MMA media would spell my f&#%in' name right
by S.C. Michaelson on Aug 11, 2010 6:30 AM EDT
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On the verge of a deal with Strikeforce, Dave Bautista has some harsh words for the MMA media and fans.
"It's not that hard to spell," Bautista explained. "It's a big B-little a-little u-little t-little i-little s-little t and a little a. Bautista."
Ever since the news broke that the 6'4", 290 lbs leviathan was interested in an MMA career, the MMA media has been abuzz with indignation that Bautista is nothing more than a "freak show".
"Fans can say what they want, I'm training hard. I got the strength and speed and the tattoos," Bautista exclaimed. "But spell my f&#%in' name right."
Bautista's instance on the correct spelling is to differentiate himself from the character "Batista" that he played in the WWE.
"That guy isn't me, he was a character," Bautista said. "He was a big, jacked-up klutz who couldn't go 3 months without a muscle tear. That's just not who I am."
While Dave Bautista hasn't signed a deal with Strikeforce, Scott Coker certainly hasn't ruled it out. Let's just hope he spells the name right on the checks.
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will spell your name right when you win your first fight.
herschel walker fight does not count.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. 24 days till the first game of college football. UTAH vs Pitt. September 2nd 2010.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Aug 11, 2010 10:17 AM EDT reply actions
I'm calling satire on this one
I was suspicious of the lack of source, and the entire thing in general seemed somewhat insane (certainly a guy who has presented himself to the world as a version of his real last name altered by a single letter should understand why people are getting confused), but THIS quote is just batshit insane:
“That guy isn’t me, he was a character,” Bautista said. “He was a big, jacked-up klutz who couldn’t go 3 months without a muscle tear. That’s just not who I am.”
There is NO WAY even the dumbest wrestler in the world (which Batista is not, by a long shot), or the most kayfabed wrestler in the world (also something he’s not) would say that.
Oh, it says satire right there at the top. Sorry.
by stingrza on Aug 11, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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for revelations!
Even a broken clock is right two times a day.
by Chris Toffer on Aug 11, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Swing and a miss.
http://www.instrength.com
by Tim Burke on Aug 11, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You mean "check"
If he fights twice, I’ll eat my foot.
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by Derek Suboticki on Aug 11, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Kinky
Even a broken clock is right two times a day.
by Chris Toffer on Aug 11, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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