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Darren Avey

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UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« 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.
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falco

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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2026, 12:39:54 PM »
Not to mention Flex Ninja Wheeler.
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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2026, 12:56:51 PM »
It's well established that the ufc was rigged in favor of the pajama crew
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IroNat

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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2026, 05:26:08 PM »
The Gracies feared Steven Segal more than anyone.
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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #4 on: Today at 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.
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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #5 on: Today at 02:03:17 AM »
Quote from: Humble Narcissist on Today at 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.
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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #6 on: Today at 04:44:14 AM »
Tyson at the time probably earned more per year than all UFC, Pride, and K-1 competitors together.
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IroNat

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Re: UFC 1993 told not to sign Karelin, Tyson or Yates
« Reply #7 on: Today at 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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