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11-22-2012 , 04:27 AM

#51

AdamSchwartz

Shippy McShiperson

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,521

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Originally Posted by TChan

Dunno, never encountered one myself. I really don't know, because I have the worst gaydar ever.

Mine is clearly worse than yours. Asking SS if he saw that waitress's terts, for example.

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11-22-2012 , 04:28 AM

#52

fanapathy

Outside the Box

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,760

Lots of luck. Crush it

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11-22-2012 , 04:29 AM

#53

imlieableN

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 207

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Originally Posted by TChan

He'd be paying me rent in Euro.

Best answer ever in a well/AMA. Became a fan instantly, Good Luck!

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11-22-2012 , 04:30 AM

#54

iBOOBOO

banned

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,933

not trying to sound like a douche bag or anything but if you gave up poker (gave up min betting on the web) so i assume thats what u meant, why are u signed to hero poker?

the reason i ask, and i know its off topic sorry, is because i play at hero poker.

if u do play whats ur screename? id love to rail a few games as well as rail this fight! good luck!

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11-22-2012 , 04:52 AM

#55

21times20

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,302

1v2 vs shannon elizabeth and joy miller is really the only way you're gonna get some ppv buys

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11-22-2012 , 05:39 AM

#56

phenomenal

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,524

Would you feel humiliated if you were to be knocked out ? Favorite submission ? GL!

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11-22-2012 , 05:42 AM

#57

Doorbread

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9,750

What are your stats? Height, weight etc

What sports have you pursued before MMA?

Did you have any prior fight or martial arts experience before starting?

How many hours a week do you spend training in your day to day life? Before a fight?

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11-22-2012 , 06:05 AM

#58

George Lind III

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,751

I'm pretty sure I walked past you on Robson Street a few days ago around Granville but it was one of those moments where I didn't fully realize it until like a minute later.

I have nothing else to add except that this is a cool thread and good luck in your fight.

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11-22-2012 , 07:35 AM

#59

johnnyrocket

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,277

as a long time limit player who used to sweat your games and try to emulate some of your playing style, i owe quite a bit to you on my succession up the ranks in the limit world, best of luck with the fight

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11-22-2012 , 08:13 AM

#60

NerdSuperfly

veteran

Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,172

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Originally Posted by TChan

FTP did a ton of sponsoring of MMA fighters. I think UB sponsored Bellator as well. And if you've watched the last few months of UFC you may have noticed "Ultimate Poker" on the mat (Stations-affiliated poker site that got a NV gaming license).

it's not important, but Ultimate Gaming belongs to the fertittas

anyway: gL for the fight!

what is your general strategy for a fight: still 'min-betting' (kill him slowly), or do you try to stack him (K.O.) w/ a serious punch?
I think you should try to ko punch him so u can sell fangear: Chan - from Min-Betting to Max-Punching .. just sayin'

but to add a more serious Q: how's your plan for the future ... are you trying to become a pro, or is it more a personal challenge ... and back to the finances. have you grinded enough, or are you still playing from time to time?

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11-22-2012 , 08:42 AM

#61

Apocalypse Wow

Two Time 3+1 Champion!

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,875

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Originally Posted by TChan

use the promo code "CHAN", I get some nominal amount of money (10% iirc). I don't really care about the money, but I would like to be known as someone who can move tickets, so if you do use this code I'd be happy to Stars transfer whatever I make off of your purchase.

Nice guy Terrance Chan!

Good luck from the other coast.

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11-22-2012 , 08:51 AM

#62

Hero Poker CEO

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 715

GL Terrence! You're a f'ing pro on the felt and on the mat.

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11-22-2012 , 08:57 AM

#63

jjbooey

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245

What do you think is the min age a kid should be to start training in an mma gym? Glgl

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11-22-2012 , 09:38 AM

#64

riverboatking

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23,785

gl bud you've always seemed like a chill dude from the interviews i've seen.

2 questions:

1) can you tell pretty easily out and about if someone can fight? (not like if they've trained etc but how'd they handle themselves in a street fight) is it similar to a gaydar type thing (yes i know you have bad gaydar but you get my point)

2) what tips would you give someone with zero fighting experience as the best way to defend/handle themselves in a random street fight?

cheers.

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11-22-2012 , 10:01 AM

#65

brandnew342

journeyman

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 344

big fan TC, go get itttttt

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11-22-2012 , 10:24 AM

#66

Stake Monster

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,941

Kill him.

I don't know you personally but I have the highest respect for MMA fighters, especially poker playing ones.

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11-22-2012 , 10:44 AM

#67

Homer.4

centurion

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 195

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Originally Posted by riverboatking

2 questions:

1) can you tell pretty easily out and about if someone can fight? (not like if they've trained etc but how'd they handle themselves in a street fight) is it similar to a gaydar type thing (yes i know you have bad gaydar but you get my point)

I can look at someone in the eye and just tell if they are a fighter. For 90% of people you should know after 5 secs of looking at someone and sizing them up --- if they can fight.

However, for that rare 5% it has made me live in pure fear.

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11-22-2012 , 11:14 AM

#68

BonafiedGreat

banned

Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 513

GL Terrance

I hope for the sake of my teeth I never get into a fight with you!

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11-22-2012 , 12:09 PM

#69

Olangotang

banned

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,482

Best of luck Terrance, I'll be rooting for ya

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11-22-2012 , 12:16 PM

#70

willie

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,456

gl terrance, keep your brain away from the walls of your skull plz.

@31, how do you view what rogan has said RE his kickboxing career and head trauma? Do you see yourself going to straight bjj/wrestling tourns in the future and eliminating the impact arts for self preservation

i only say this because i think we can agree that it's a longshot you get to a big organization and make a living out of fighting- for that reason maybe risking head injury may be a poor gamble.

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11-22-2012 , 12:20 PM

#71

Str8Gutter88

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 221

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Originally Posted by TChan

Man, so that is really tough. I'll make some estimates:

$9000 on monthly academy fees
$1500 on privates/seminars
$800 on tournament entries
$1500 on travel
$500 on DVDs
$2000 on equipment (includes random **** like medical tape for your fingers)
$2000 on physiotherapy, medical, massages etc

So that's like 25kish? I tried to err on the side of higher rather than lower these numbers and yet I figure I'm way undershooting it. There's so much I'm probably forgetting, like I hurt my knee a couple years ago, not bad enough for surgery but I still had to have an MRI which I paid like $800 out of pocket for. I'd guess the real number is higher. And as you said there is all the costs of food and supplement and eating the grass-fed pastured organic beef instead of the ground chuck in the bargain bin. (btw I am an anomaly on that; most fighters eat like **** when they aren't cutting weight, even high level pros)

These are obviously way higher than a typical guy, obviously for a lot of my martial arts career I was playing pretty big and doing well. Also like I travel a lot so I bounce around a few different gyms; if I stayed in one place I could get a deal on like a 3-year package.

So for a second opinion, I asked my cousin, who is the perfect person to ask because he's been training about as long as me and is an accountant. He put it at about 20k.

Is this per year? How long does 20-25K last?

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11-22-2012 , 12:21 PM

#72

Donkab0mber

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,569

GL Terrence, I remember watching the stream of ur 1st fight after stumbling upon the thread here. Bit disappointed to know there's gonna be no free stream but meh

Who do you consider the GOAT? Fedor or Anderson?

Do you think Bones is over rated or will be exposed soon? If so, by whom? Are u a hater?

Which fight wud u prefer? Silva vs GSP or Silva vs Bones? How do u think he wud do in each?

Do u think Cain is gonna beat JDS?

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11-22-2012 , 01:13 PM

#73

Shane Stewart

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 561

Originally Posted by rakes
2) how will you do in a bar fight against a 6'2" 220 lb dude with no fighting experience

Given that bars are confined spaces with lots of chaos, he would be a favourite to win the first 10-20 seconds of the fight. But if he doesn't seriously incapacitate me in that time, after that 20 seconds or so he will lose very very badly. If it's a fair fight (i.e. no suckerpunches, no buddies, no weapons) I would make myself like 90-95%.

Same answer if you can't take him to the ground?

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11-22-2012 , 01:16 PM

#74

Sect7G

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,234

What's more likely to happen... you winning by twister sub or winning the LHE 10K Event at next years WSOP... if you decide to return?

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11-22-2012 , 01:22 PM

#75

loveminuszero

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,920

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Originally Posted by riverboatking

2) what tips would you give someone with zero fighting experience as the best way to defend/handle themselves in a random street fight?

I know this is his thread, but there's really only one answer to this.

Kick them in the balls and run away. There's no pride in a street fight, just save yourself from harm. You don't know what some random guy is gonna do and it's not worth any risk being macho and fighting them "like a man"

Just find any way you can to incapacitate them without going overboard and doing anything that's gonna give you legal trouble

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