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Title: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Darren Avey on January 29, 2026, 12:16:59 PM
In the early ufc days they knew how dangerous Karelin was,300lb wrestling animal. Tyson the nuclear power puncher and obviously Dorian Yates, Mr Olympia and world's best fighter by far.
Karelin and Tyson were threats,  Yates would have destroyed the entire ufc roster in one night.
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: falco on January 29, 2026, 12:39:54 PM
Not to mention Flex Ninja Wheeler.
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: unwieldy on January 29, 2026, 12:56:51 PM
It's well established that the ufc was rigged in favor of the pajama crew
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: IroNat on January 29, 2026, 05:26:08 PM
The Gracies feared Steven Segal more than anyone.
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 30, 2026, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: IroNat on January 29, 2026, 05:26:08 PM
The Gracies feared Steven Segal more than anyone.
He ended up training one of their best fighters though.
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Griffith on January 30, 2026, 02:03:17 AM
Quote from: Humble Narcissist on January 30, 2026, 12:06:05 AM
He ended up training one of their best fighters though.

Think that was more of a publicity event paid by Segal.
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Brenda Steunbeer on January 30, 2026, 04:44:14 AM
Tyson at the time probably earned more per year than all UFC, Pride, and K-1 competitors together.
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: IroNat on January 30, 2026, 04:55:52 AM
Quote from: IroNat on January 29, 2026, 05:26:08 PM
The Gracies feared Steven Segal more than anyone except Bruce Lee and Elvis.

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Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 30, 2026, 07:49:05 AM
Quote from: Griffith on January 30, 2026, 02:03:17 AM
Think that was more of a publicity event paid by Segal.
I was joking and can't believe Silva went along with that. Like he learned to do a front kick from Seagal. ;D
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: joswift on January 30, 2026, 07:51:45 AM
There was also a drug addled solider lugging mortars up a mountain in Kosovo in their sights back then as well
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: _bruce_ on January 30, 2026, 09:12:21 AM

Yates, managed by Donny, would have dominated the UFC...
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Brenda Steunbeer on January 30, 2026, 10:09:35 AM
Quote from: _bruce_ on January 30, 2026, 09:12:21 AM
Yates, managed by Donny, would have dominated the UFC...


Yates showing his striated glutes to the referee and judges will make him the instant winner in every fight
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Darren Avey on January 30, 2026, 02:46:37 PM
The size of Yates biceps would automatically makes people realise they have no chance in a fight
Title: Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
Post by: Kwon on January 30, 2026, 09:34:01 PM
Monster VS Jason