(The man who helped set off a jerk-off facial hair revolution.)
Those of you who planned a trip to Las Vegas for UFC 100 solely to hear Limp Bizkit play that one song that sounds like all their other songs are in for some disappointment. The concert is officially off, reportedly because the UFC and Interscope Records couldn’t come to terms on DVD rights or the UFC’s choice of venue. And since we all know that it’s either the UFC’s way or no way, Limp Bizkit will not be entertaining UFC fans in Vegas on July 10. They may, however, schedule their own show somewhere else in Vegas on the same night, but will Brock Lesnar get to rock out to it with his shirt off? Seems sadly unlikely.
In a statement released by the band we get a glimpse of what it’s like when non-fighters have to deal with the UFC’s inflexibility:
Limp Bizkit did NOT, in any way, cancel the UFC 100 concert in Las Vegas. Truth is UFC and Interscope Records could not come to an agreement on certain DVD rights. With all respect to Mandalay Bay, the UFC were also unhappy with Limp Bizkit decision of wanting to switch the performance from the Beach at Mandalay Bay with its inappropriate layout for a heavy rock concert with Limp Bizkit, basically a stage in front of a pool, to a more standard concert venue also located at the Mandalay Bay, which was the House Of Blues. The UFC expressed they wanted a ‘party vibe’ for this event and would not settle for any venue besides the Beach for this and other reasons.
So with Limp Bizkit out, what will the UFC do to entertain all those fans who haven’t listened to new music since 2001? Think it’s too late to try and book O-Town?
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Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:03
Caption: "Who is cooler than Fred Durst?"
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:12
Answer: Anybody. Why would the UFC want anything to do with an act that hasn't been 'relevant' in almost a decade?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:17
"So with Limp Bizkit out, what will the UFC do to entertain all those fans who haven’t listened to new music since 2001?" Ditto to that. Limp Bizkit? What's wrong, Dana...was Kid Rock busy that weekend? UFC 100 + Snoop Dog = way better than Limp Bizkit ...make it happen, Mr. White.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:17
"but will Brock Lesnar get to rock out to it with his shirt off?" You sir are a genius. There can't be a more subtle and nuanced mocking way of calling his chest tattoo a giant cock.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:26
What's M.C. Hammer doing that weekend? How about The Bay City Rollers?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:29
If they want to ratchet the douche factor even higher, they could give Nickelback a call. Then Chuck could rock out with his shirt off to "Rock Star".
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:29
Limp Bizkit is going to be just fine. They've got a nice gig lined up at the Nebraska State Fair, right between the chili cook-off and the hog-wrasslin' contest with celebrity wrassler Houston Alexander (who will lose by 1st round submission).
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:29
Is Michael gonna be busy for UFC 100? What? Too soon?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:32
who gives a fiddlers wank? ..
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:38
They want a party vibe and didn't call Andrew W.K? Seems counter productive. How a bout a relevant metal band? Mastodon, Lamb of God, any one but Megadeth
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:48
WTF - Why does everyone here hate Dana and the UFC? I just don't get it. They wanted Limp Bizkit b/c they do a great live show and their music is OK. They can't have snoop as some yahoo suggested. Lyrical content is heavily monitored by the UFC - can't have Snoop dropping F bombs if the fighters cant come out to it. They ave a sport to grow and a business to run - seriously is everyone else her like 13? Grow up ppl. ALL successful businesses have one thing in common: It's their way or the highway!!!!
Mon, 06/29/09 - 09:58
@ "Cocky" Yeah. I'm a 13-year-old "yahoo". "yahoo"? Where did they grow you? I thought I was the only guy who used 'old-man' language like that. "Shenanigans" on you, young lad! Anyway, have you ever watched a UFC event? You'll catch plenty of 'f-bombs', dude. And I don't hate Dana. Actually, I think he's a pretty remarkable businesman, but I don't agree with all of his decisions ...like Limp Bizkit. Come on, "Cocky". Face it. The UFC couldn't do better than Limp Bizkit? Nothing against Fred and Company, but Dana has the clout and the cash to do better than Limp Bizkit, IMO.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:05
So for the big UFC 100 party, was the UFC trying to find the last band you wanted to listen to in a hundred years?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:05
"Shenanigans", LoL. Yupp I logged in just to quote that. Really though? I loved Limps 3 dollar bill 'yall'. Stuck? AWESOME.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:06
I heard the Hanson's are big UFC fans......
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:07
Also the rumor right now is UFC is trying to get RATM to do the show. Now if they only got the Deftones with them that would be a sick show.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:08
el-oh-el @ cagepotato for assuming limp biskit has fans--as in plural, more than one. Q: what's even sadder than fred durst desperately clinging to the irrelevance of yesterdecade? A: the rumor the UFC is inducting michael "dead pedophile" jackson into the HOF at 100 instead. I hope it's just a bullshit rumor, but the fact that it's even remotely plausible is an indictment in and of itself. rh
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:09
I actually disagree with most of you. Fred Durst reminds me of Dana White. Think about it. "You take a dash for my cash its your ass that I'm blasting" Among other great one liners.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:11
^^^ ...so you're saying dana pays for gay sex? makes sense to me. rh
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:14
Did this Cocky kid just call OBI a "yahoo" and did OBI just mention he wants Snoop to perform? WTF is happening in the world today?! I vote for Starland Vocal Band or Bread... What? No Bread fans? They need to just grab some (good) bands off Warped tour or shit, how about you ask the fighter's who'd they like to see and appease them for once?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:15
"i swear to god I'm going to Pistol whip the next guy who says 'Shenanigans' "
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:16
'Shenanigans'
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:17
.. Shenanigans
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:18
liter a cola?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:24
Deathb4tapout had a piece of rumor that abso-fucking-lutely sparked my interest. Can anyone else here imagine Rage Against the Machine rocking the FUCK out of the Mandalay for UFC 100? I fucking can. DO IT DANA. GET RATM, but if you can't get Zach DeLaRocha, don't bother.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:33
RATM is a good idea. Deftones is a good one too. I would pick Pennywise. They fucking rock, and enjoy smaller venues.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:35
They should've booked the Offspring in the first place
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:38
So i guess "its my way or the high way" is a term both fred and dana are familiar with.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 10:54
True, Mr. Mac! haha. I like the idea of Rage at the event more than Limp Bizkit. But also, I like the idea of Bread there more than them, too. That's going way back, man. It's crazy that they couldn't find someone with more current relevance unless they are looking for that comeback performance for someone. Or even a band that was big when the UFC first started. Those are the only two reasons I can think of for Dana to want Fred Durst and company. Might as well get the band that got LB into the spotlight, then. Korn, who I don't care for either, really. A lot of that "radio metal" sucked.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 11:56
Mandy Moore would do it for free.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 12:01
I think Dana should flip this 180 degrees & book Ben Folds.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 12:14
Aww too bad and wasn't Dana all stoked that the Bizkit was going to perform!? I can see why when they have such lyrical genius as "give me something to break, i want your fucking face."
Mon, 06/29/09 - 12:18
what about slipknot or some crazy metal band? MMA mosh pit style
Mon, 06/29/09 - 12:27
We all know Shaq is a BIG mma fan (get it.. BIG) . Lets get him back with Fu-Schnickens and throw a party on par with the limp!!!
Mon, 06/29/09 - 12:28
Oh and he can do the Kobe rap but change it to .. Tell me how my pee pee taste... ha ha .. I kill me!!! Im on a roll !
Mon, 06/29/09 - 12:50
somewhere is skateboard land Chad Muska kills himself because Fred is wearing his shirt.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 01:03
This can only be a good thing.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 01:09
Dana: "Fuck! Now I'll have to sign Creed or some other fuckin "hard rock" band all the fuckin youngsters listen to nowadays, what with their fuckin backwards jeans, pop-rocks, Pepsi Crystal and slap bracelets! Note to self: Buy Saved By The Bell seasons, that show fuckin rocked!"
Mon, 06/29/09 - 01:15
Limp Biscuits are horrid.. I for one was pretty disappointed to hear that they were even still alive.. much less playing at UFC 100.. I am glad they are not.. once again-- they suck in every way shape and form. Horrid stuff.. Get a real band... Clutch would be a better fit...
Mon, 06/29/09 - 01:33
Rage against the machine is a good call. I'd suggest M.O.P as well as you can't beat it for psyching yourself up for a fight. Although I suspect pistol whipping to the back of the head and stomps on a downed opponent's head will not go down too well with the refs. Bitch ass mothafuckas... I used to like Limp Bizkit. Ahh... to be young and stupid again.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 01:40
So they are trying to make a respectable sport and build a business Cocky? So that's how you get the sporting world to take you seriously..you book an out of date rock band? what's a rock band doing there anyway?
Mon, 06/29/09 - 03:08
And meth addled dirt heads across the Midwest are bummed.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 04:40
The fact that Limp dicksuck is NOT going to play just made UFC 100 that much better and watchable. I guess since the king of pop is dead, maybe they should try prince? fuck...anything beats those limp dicks. This just shows that Dana White is a better business man than I thought he found a way to get out of that shit.
Mon, 06/29/09 - 07:51
I have to say, it would be pretty fucking badass to see De La Rocha rip his shirt off and see 'fuck UFC' written on his chest in blood. However, if Dana does pull it off, I have almost no respect left for RATM as a band.
Tue, 06/30/09 - 07:16
Hey! 1999 called they want there (c)rap rock back! I did it all for the nookie WHAT! so you can take that cookie! - wtf! What does that even mean!!!!!! i called Limp Bizkit to play my little brothers 13th B-day and Fred was like 100 bucks and 4 red hats. i told him no red hats and you got a deal. he agreed.
Tue, 06/30/09 - 09:24
Having RATM play would be awesome, but, then they would be the biggest sell out band in history, so I dont see that happening. Someone mentioned Clutch playing there, that would be fuckin incredible! Almost make me wanna but a ticket and fly to Vegas
Tue, 06/30/09 - 09:30
Just as long as they don't have some fag ass rapper performing, it's kool w/me.
Tue, 06/30/09 - 10:05
If I were Dana I would've signed Disturbed... and then drank a litre of cola.... at Shenanigans!
Tue, 06/30/09 - 11:55
What? Elton John busy that night. I know how's bout Barry Mailow and an Elvis impersonator? it is Vegas
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