And that (what's in bold above), my friends, is EXACTLY the problem with having Merchant involved. I'm paying to see 2 undefeated fighters, in their prime, battle for the title. If I wanted drunken hatred and ignorant opinions, I'd watch the fight at my local barber shop.
The reason that we have these muppit announcers is because the cable networks are controle freaks who want to promote and keep their franchises on top no matter what the cost. The whole reason that HBO has not totally taken on MMA for instance is due to the fact that they want total contol over who announces, officiates, judges, and films the events. MMA officials refuse to sign total contol over to HBO. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3796&zoneid=13 :deal
I know most here dont care but some like to be aware: I heard Joe Rogan on the radio one night spewing out more anti-Christian rhetoric than I have ever heard by one person. Then he went on about how all the athletes that pray before a match are week and only do it out of a psychological crutch.
merchant is the man i hope he is working with tessitore the night of the fight. Look up merchant on youtube lol there is a clip when he snaps and pushes a guy before the interview lol and a lot of other funny stuff he says. he is a savage lol i am surprised he didnt slap PBF when floyd punked him verbally to his face. here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNAa5bAy7Tc&feature=related
I found two more while looking at your link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK2BLeYprfg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXtPbCpBqw&feature=related atsch