Affliction's Tom Atencio Questions Dana White’s Manhood, In So Many Words
(Tom wishes a motherf*cker would call him t-shirt guy to his face.)
Affliction VP Tom Atencio saw a rare opening to take a shot at UFC president Dana White during the press conference to promote “Ultimate Chaos” in Biloxi, Miss., and damned if he didn’t make the most of it. Atencio’s entering into his second MMA bout against Randy Hedderick, who as far as we know does not run either an MMA organization or a t-shirt company. And while it’s not exactly like fighting for a UFC title, Atencio points out that at least he’s got the balls to do it, unlike some other promoters:
"I’ve been seen in front of the cameras before as far as the business side, but it’s time to fight. I’m doing something Dana White won’t do and that’s fight. He talks like a fighter, so why doesn’t he fight? I’m stepping up to the plate and win, lose or draw I attempted it. I don’t ever think he would fight."
Immediately after making this statement Atencio realized how badly he needs an entourage, as there was no one there to stand up and shout, ‘Oh, snap! Dana White got told, son!’
So basically, that’s Atencio saying White isn’t man enough to get in the cage and be the tough guy that he plays on TV. And yeah, you could point out that a) Atencio’s fighting Randy Hedderick, not Fedor, so get over yourself, and b) Dana at least appeared to be serious about boxing Tito Ortiz at one time, even if it ended up being too much ego for one ring to safely contain. But Atencio’s point remains: he really lives the lifestyle he’s selling (at a 400% markup), while Dana doesn’t.
Dana’s problem is that even if he wanted to fight, where could he do it? He obviously couldn’t put himself in a UFC bout. Even if he wanted to, Joe Silva has some integrity, dammit. If he fought for another, non-Zuffa organization that would really set a bad example for all the fighters he won’t give non-exclusive contracts to.
Nope, there’s only one solution. Dana White must cut down to 145 and fight Jens Pulver in the WEC. It’s either that or allow women in so he can meet Gina Carano at a catchweight, and he’s not going to want to look at himself in the mirror after Gina puts a beating on him.
Get training, Jens. Put down the Pinkberry, Dana.
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Kadumel Says:
Dana vs Atencio to headline Affliction 3 would be the greatest news ever.
J-Dog Says:
Didn't Dana used to box? Golden Gloves or maybe even professionally? Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought in the Tito boxing hype it was mentioned that he's no stranger to the boxing ring. DW v. Atencio would be an awesome show.
mayhem420 Says:
Ummm wasnt Dana at one point an amature boxer out of Boston when he was much younger? Might not be MMA but I am sure he could KO Tom if he had to.
Hell he was going to box with Tito before Jenna made Tito throw in the towel.
Lets see Tom throw down with Tito before he starts running his mouth.
mayhem420 Says:
J-Dog... HA! I knew I heard it some place!!!
Bundy Says:
Wow...Tom is dumber than I thought.
Jim Says:
Fedor vs Couture!
Barnett vs Lesnar!
White vs Attencio!
It's Affliction vs UFC on CBS! I'm your host, Gus Johnson, here with Joe Rogan! Joe, what do you think?
Gus, you need to mellow out. Here, take some from my stash and give it ten minutes. You'll be chill as a motherfucker.
VegasBJJ Says:
According to Wikipedia, Dana White has a "background as an aerobics instructor". Watch out, Tom - quit talking shit. (haha)
Deadpanda Says:
Didn't Dana agree to fight Tito Oritz (when he was still winning) in a legit fight?
Is Atencio forgetting that Dana trained for it & was ready to go until Tito bitched on him?
Hermit Says:
Dana couldn't pass the roids test anyways. But seeing Atencio rock him would be fun. The lesser of two evils, anyways.
Perdew Says:
wouldn't this not work for DW due to cross promotion?
Ample Says:
Promoters are promoters, not fighters. Tom Atencio didnt make any points in his argument other than the fact that he was butt hurt about being known as a "t-shirt guy". My attitude twords Dana White is pretty much indifferent. What does Dana have to proove to Tom....nothing. What does Tom have to proove to Dana...nothing, but odviously Tom feels insecure becuase he's know his organization is no where near as successful as Dana or the UFC.
All I'm saying is that when it comes to Tom's fight "win, loose or draw". Who the fuck will really cares? It doenst proove that Affliction has more heart or Tom is more legite of a promoter. It prooves nothing, waste of time. Let the "fighters" fight and the "promoters" promote.
Craig Says:
As long as no one tries to get Meyrowitz in the ring ..
Seriously, I think White is an enormous dickhead, but it's basically retarded to insist that a promoter 'walk the talk' and be a fighter. We don't expect team owners or league presidents to be able to pitch or take a set of downs, and we shouldn't expect the ex-boxercise instructing F-bomber pinhead to fight the effeminate two earring wearing barfed on my t-shirt faceman.
JiMMA Says:
Best.Post.Evarr.
"But Atencio’s point remains: he really lives the lifestyle he’s selling (at a 400% markup)"
I lol'd!
Anonymous Says:
its prove not prooooove
El Famous Burrito Says:
You know what else Dana White won't be doing?
Looking for a job in 2010.
Good luck with that, Sinbad.
Dana White is a HOMO Says:
I would pay good money to watch Dana White get his fat ass beat down!! I think if it could be anyone I would like to see Tito do it.. I really dont like Tito.. But, I hate Dana so much I think it would hurt him most to get beat up by Tito.. And I am 51% sure Tito could beat Dana's Ass..
CJ>CP Says:
Tom.. tu Tom Tom TOMMM!!!!! I think he might be even more retarded than Dana White..... battle of the bald dudes who will win!
BackbaconBilly Says:
These guys will do anything to goad the other guy into taking the bait, but lets just say DW was willing to fight... Where would he fight? he sure as shit isn't going to fight for any other organization, and I doubt he thinks that much of himself to step into the ring with a fighter that is good enough for the UFC so its all alot of smack talk by t-shirt boy looking to get some attention...Besides we all know how terrible Affliction is at actually getting a show together, so until Atencio puts a show on and actually starts kickin the shit outta people he ain't nothin but a loud-mouthed shit talker. He's probably hopin to sign up Kyle Maynard for that fight...
zorro Says:
While that prick was in the gym or designing shit overpriced rags, Dana was Promoting a successful global brand.
Set ur priorities you egotistical fuckstick.
T shirt companies sell T SHIRTS Says:
I think Affliction needs to just give up already! Its pointless.. NO ONE CARES ABOUT THEM! Fedor is the only thing going for them.. Ask Elite XC how it works out when all your eggs are in one basket.. I love Fedor and its time for him to stomp some UFC ass..
google Says:
i liked it the first time when it was Vince Mcmahon VS Eric Bishoff
Donald Trump Says:
Dana is a shit talker he would never step in the ring with Tom .Plus Dana White is fat ass now and a piece of shit too.
BrocksCock Says:
Who gives a fuck what Tom Atencio has to say the guy is a cunt!!!
BrocksCock Says:
...also anyone who wears his over priced shit is are fucking tools, who think they're MMA guys but really just pipe each other off whilst lifting weights...fags!!!
tito jackson Says:
Who careS if Dana can/ cant fight?
I DONT GIVE A FUCK IF THAT AFFLICTION TWAT OR DANA CAN FIGHT I WANT TO SEE LEGITIMATE ATHLETES NOT WANABEES LIVNG OUT A PATHETIC PIPE DREAM.
Armbreaker Says:
I enjoyed the first two Affliction shows, but they are really taking their time putting a third together. Like T shirt companies sell T SHIRTS, I would love to see Fedor fighting the UFC heavyweights. I wish Dana would set his pride aside and either sign Fedor or do a cross-promotion, but I don't think it will happen.
CAPS LOCK HAL, Says:
LOOK, I JUST WANT TO SUCK THE WINNERS DICK....I DONT REALLY CARE WHO WINS...JUST LET ME SUCK EM OFF TO GET THAT REALL "TASTE OF A WINNER" TYPE THING GOING ON AND IM HAPPY.
Patrick Says:
Absolutely irrelevant.
duneflyer Says:
Maybe we can ALL dream and Atencio will get good enough that Joe Silva will bring him into the UFC to fight! I bet DW would flip! LOL
buttplugger Says:
I want to see Tom Atencio fight Roger Huerta in a K-Y match. Somebody get a little blow up pool, put it in the middle or the Affliction ring, rill it with K-Y, and let Atencio and Huerta have at it in their G-strings. That kind of ground action should make all of you BJJ fans get real wet.
Anonymous Says:
Prove. It is spelled prove.
PoleVault1543 Says:
Dana probably weighs close to 300 hes a fat shit, eats MCD and pizza and all sorts of garbage. And he is constantly calling people out like he would actually do something, "t-shirt guy", saying he would probably beat Arona himself.
WTF Says:
It's nice that Tom has the spare time to train and fight, it's not like he is busy with running a decent MMA Promotion. Tom must have a lot of spare time since an Affliction event is always 6 or 7 months a part. Dana must not be a man if he is too busy with putting on a UFC event every month.
CAPS LOCK SAL Says:
THIS IS CAPS LOCK SAL, THE BIGGER AND HOTTER COUSIN OF CAPS LOCK HAL. I SAY THE WINNER OF DANA VS. TOM GETS TO SUCK MY WANG CHUNG. FUCK YOU HIPPIE NUT HUGGIN VEGANS PIZZA NEVER HURT ANYONE. ACCEPT MAYBE DOM DELUISE. TOMS A SHIT SMOKER AND DANAS A FLAMING SALAMI CHOKIN FAG TOO. REAL MEN EAT WHAT THEY WANT AND THEN WORK IT OFF NOT NIBBLE NUTS N BERRIES AND HOPE THAT ITS NOT GOING TO THEIR HIPS. BLOW MY COCK N BALLS UNTIL UR LIPS CHAFE ASSHOLES.
Aaron Says:
for fuck's sake.
LAS Says:
Caps Lock Sal FTW
Theslothman Says:
That was all Atencio's point was, boys... that Dana talks it and doesnt walk it. If he was JUST the CEO/ leader of the global brand(as it were) it would be no big deal . but Big Mouth Dana is always running around saying shit like he could probably beat Arona. STFU... i hate Arona, and he would knock his loud mouth out the back of his fucking head! so Effeminate Atencio served your boy. DEAL.
Panama Says:
Tito never agreed to box with dana. Tito even stated he doesn't fight for free. however it would have been his opportunity to kick dana's ass.
Tony Says:
I can understand when people say DW is just a promoter and doesn't need to fight, but DW straight calls fighters out like he's a fighter. If you call people out and say people are pussies, than at least back it up.
BTW DW talks like he's from Boston, but if you look, he's from fucking Maine, and only lived in Boston a few years. From listening to him you'd think he grew up in south boston.
Ample Says:
@Anonymous,
Yes we understand its prove and not proove, thank you for the lesson. Now that you have established the mispelling....twice, is there anything you'd like to add or just stay on my nuts for mispelling?
CAPS LOCK HAL, Says:
Bangg my butthole
Anonymous Says:
its bang.......not banggggggggggggggggggggg. Bang, its spelled bang.
Stevia Addict Says:
Dana White has clits for balls.
HOW TASTES MY PEE PEE Says:
Dana's 2 smart and rich to fight!
Therefore, Tom will always tastes Dana's PEE PEE in the MMA game.
Tom still ain't got shit on Baldy...
Kanusmell Says:
Ooooh! I have an idea, how about at UFC 98 when Dana gets in the ring we all start chanting "Tom! Tom! Tom!"... errr, maybe "Atencio! Atencio! Atencio!"... hmmm, that might not work either. Ok, I got it - "T-shirt guy! T-shirt guy! T-shirt guy!"
The Harvester Says:
Antencio wreaks of desperation. No one cares that Dana Doesn't fight, seriously the stuff some of you come up with...
Your other Mama Says:
Kadumel is a fvckwad!
Adebisi Says:
Dana White sucks his own cock!
Adebisi Says:
Oh and Atencio would not only beat the shit out of him in a cage, he'd fuck him in the ass afterwards and make him humble.
aj Says:
Yes, Dana White used to box... he also used to be an aerobics instructor though so that shit kind of negates itself.