It’s nice to see that even SpikeTV is bashing Gabe “Godzilla” Ruediger this morning. I found this on the SpikeTV TUF 5 site, and had to pass it along.
And while we’re all kicking Gabe while he’s down (and fat) here’s a video of blue belt Allen “Monstah Lobstah” Berube choking Gabe unconscious during a training session.
I also found the following recap of last nights episode from none other than Gabe Rudeiger himself.
In retrospect I would have done things a LOT different…
Every week UFC veteran and TUF 5 cast member Gabe Ruediger gives his firsthand insight and thoughts to 411mania.com following the airing of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on Spike TV
Tony roughs up Noah. Tony was pretty serious and was constantly on edge. Its kind of strange because of how much of a jokester BJ is. Tony was grappling with Noah and decided to “teach him a lesson”. He basically pinned Noah and slapped him. Noah got really upset and there was a back and forth yelling match. It was bound to happen at some point, because Noah and Tony had “words” on different occasions
The Cake. I knew I shouldn’t have eaten it, but I did. It WAS however right after Emerson fought and not when I was called out. I DID snack WAY more than I should have. With boredom and the “NOT REAL” feel of the house/show, it was very easy to get distracted from what I was there for. You would think that in a house of fighters and no distractions it would be easy, but it was the opposite. I really made an error and I paid for it. Instead of doing what I’ve decided to do for a living, I allowed being on TV get to me.
Picked by Corey. I knew Corey was going to pick me. Initially I thought I was going to fight Melendez, but after they picked Andy I knew that the match up for me was Corey. Why did they wait as long as they did? Im not sure, Jens will say that I wasn’t a threat, but I think they wanted more time for Corey to get prepared.
Cutting weight. A little known fact, I got sick the day before the fight pick announcement. My roomate in the house, Noah, got strep throat and the day after, I came down with the same symptoms. I was on antibiotics and trying to fight off the cold. In fact my night before interview, the producers asked if making weight was an issue. I said “Ill make the weight, its this sickness that Im worried about” I cut 10lbs on the first day. I might have been a bit more non chalant than I should have been, but I was trying to fight off the cold and drop weight without really draining myself. The day of weigh ins I woke up feeling like shit. I went into the gym and I just didn’t have it. Tony suggested I get a sweat going and then get under some towels to “hot box ” it. After over an hour and only 1pound coming off, BJ said we should go to the sauna. We got in the sauna and the cut already felt worse than it ever has before. I’ve cut that much weight before, and its NEVER been a problem. At 159 I hit the wall. I lost belief in myself and it was a huge mental laps. I had to have a serious talk with myself and will myself back into the sauna. Thankfully Gray was right the with me. For all the bullshit I pulled, I have to thank him for putting up with me. I remember getting in the sauna and then………waking up in the ambulance. I don’t remember getting on the bike or ANYTHING until the paramedics had an IV going and I was in the ambulance. Watching the portion when I was dragged out, I probably was about on weight from the crying LOL
Walking back into the house was REALLY hard. I knew I had made a major error and I knew that I let my team down, but the backlash was BAD. EVERYONE, even those I was friends with were mad, and rightfully so. I let BJ and his coaches down, my teammates, the other team, and worse myself down. It made for a rough night. I didn’t hear anyone’s little jokes and watching it was like watching sorority girls all giddy because they got asked to the formal. I bet Brian and Matt had a great time at the dance together.
The cut up of the last confessional. My last confessional was cut up into segments. Its weird seeing it like that. The one producer that I was close with, really drove out the emotion. She looked me dead in the eyes and made me talk directly to her.
Dana’s speech. The night before, The producers told us that Dana would be talking to us all the next day. I knew it wasn’t good and that I was most likely gone. The worst part was the incident was an eye opener and I realized that although my antics were getting me face time, I had lost track of why I was there. I talked to BJ the next day and even tried trained before Dana’s “announcement”. Too little too late . Dana had another one of his speeches and it was very much his personality. He takes this seriously and it showed. Watching it was the first time I got to hear everything he was saying. It sunk in even more that I had made a HUGE mistake.
Bringing Emerson back. Im glad that Dana brought Rob back. He deserved it and it made sense. I was glad that at the very least my exit gave Em another shot.
In retrospect I would have done things a LOT different. I just wasn’t thinking about the repercussions, just getting face time. Getting on air time superceded doing my job. It cost me, but I learned SO much about myself and what I need to do for my career. That isn’t the end of me and Im still with the UFC. I told BJ and all the guys this the day that Dana had his “announcement” “Im not talking about it anymore, just let my actions from this point prove my worth” Will I show up like I can and should for my next fight? Only time will tell. I will say, I havent been this motivated in my career in a LONG time. I have a phenomenal team that believes in me and I believe in myself. I just have to prove myself now. Its a long road, but one that Ill travel.
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Ben Cartlidge
LOL…….what a douchebag.
YEA THAT SUCKS…. WHAT A MORON
favorite fantasy fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A81h_CthTk
WHAT A BLOWN OPPORTUNITY
DOC
DO U HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT MIGHT BE NEXT FOR MY BOY THE PITBULL
@PATRICK,
nothing yet. its too early after his last fight to really know what is next for Arlovski.
U THINK DANA IS TRYING TO KEEP HIM IN THE WINNING LIMELIGHT?
Well, before the fight with Werdum, there was talk that that winner of that fight would get a title shot. After the “lackluster” fight, I dont know if that is still in the works, especially considering that Cro Cop lost as well.
I think the original plan was if Cro Cop won, to have him fight Couture and then have the winner of that fight take on the winner of the Arlovski/Werdum fight. Now that Gonzaga won, who knows what the plans are.
YEA I WOULDNT GIVE THE TITLE SHOT TO THE PITBULL AFTER THAT PERFORMANCE….
I THINK WERE GONNA SEE CRO COP TAKING ON THE PITBULL
Andre and Randy would be an excellent fight!
ya, thats exactly how i put it Dennis.. douchebag…
YEA THAT WOULD ROCK….
When are we finally going to see Noguiera get in there?
@Amir,
Nog will be making his UFC debut at UFC 73.
DOC
RUMOR HAS IT HES GONNA FIGHT JUSTIN MCCULLY … MAN NOG WOULD KICK HIS FAT ***
I rather see him pounce on Vera…
Brandon could use a reality check.
Brandon Vera is arrogant… why would he be arrogant? Anyone?
Why do you say he is arrogant? Arrogance and confidence aren’t the same thing.
Probably because he saw replays of himself on tv, and it went to his head.
To me Frank just wasn’t that big a deal.
BRANDONVERA SUCKS
Hey Doc,
Who’s among us?
The answer to the question is simply … because Brandon Vera wins fights.. so he has the right to being a little arrogant if he wants… personally I think he is “confident” as Dr J mentioned, and arrogance can be defined in the dictionary under “TITO ORTIZ” ..
A successful fight MUST be confident!
An arrogant fighter is not neccessarily successful.
a nappy headed ho is just a dumbaz
lol.. my sentiments exactly
VERA IS A PIECE OF DOG ****
MAN JOE LOUZON KICKED PULVERS ***
@Pat
Why do you think Brandon is soo bad.. he is kinda fun to watch fight.. just my opinion..
KANSAS
CUZ HES A GREEDY *** BABY…. NOONE IN UFC HISTORY HAS ASKED FOR THAT MUCH PER FIGHT AND COMPLAINED ABOUT IT…. HE THINKS HES AS GOOD AS FEDOR AND HE AINT ****
Ohhh, I see.
Well, I guess you can’t blame the man for asking.. I mean when I buy a car I lowball like crazy hoping to get it with at least 2k off, I go in asking for 5k off .. maybe his is shooting for the stars hoping to land on the moon… if you don’t ask, you won’t recieve… who knows.. it would be good to test his skill against Fedor though.. good fight..
@Dr J
Is everyone in the forums now are is it just a light traffic day for MMAHQ?
No there is a little chatter in the forums but most of it is still here on the comments.
I think its just a slow day. Maybe everyone took off early for the weekend.
man godzilla really did look like a piece of sh*it last night i wanted to reach in my tv and punch him in the stomach like melvin did DOUCHE oh and brandan vera might be greedy but he gets the job done so far
you still think i ruined it for you richard?? heh
i was just fu*cking bvrasp
uhhhhhh……………..WHAT>?
Diik…..
you mean MMAK………..right.?
BV?
Doc wants you to take your sexual fantasies to the forums…Diik.
HILLBILLY
didnt mean it that way i forgot ur ancient i mean “Dad gum it i reckon i was wrong bvrasp” better
oh hehe i didnt know you were kidding richard hehe, its cool were all friends here, even tho kansas and dennis went at it the other day.. i know deep down they harbor an undying love for each other :))
Cartman sings “hangin around havin fun all day, just beeeest friends! best friends are weee… i love you guys” heh
ooooooookkkkkkkk,,,,,,,…….
how about them pats?
lol that was a joke dennis.. pats dont interest me.. lets talk about Sakuraba, whats your take on him dennis?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………is it safe now?
I didn’t think you played in that sandbox…..
I think Sakuraba used to be pretty damn good, but I haven’t seen much of him lately.
He’s went to war with the cream d’la cream, lost to most of them, but at least beat quint, and some gracies….
Today, I don’t know. I would have to see a more recent fight.
As I said before, losing to the best, don’t make you the best….
right quint?
ya well, obviously hes an old school fighter, these days hes kind of a dinosaur but the one thing that will never change is that hes unique and you never know what to expect.
oh.. and.. sandbox?????
and not fighting the best makes liddel no 1 right HILLBILLY
yo doc! i have a suggestion for the site.. should have like a weekly classic fight link.. user submitted or watever.. cuz alot of people havet watched alot of the old pride or ufc shows and missed alot of classic moments in mma history.
@Diik
NO……..not losing to anyone makes him the best!