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CagePotato PSA: Everyone Wish Dana White the Best of Luck on His Upcoming Surgery. No, Seriously.


(An approximation of Dana’s reaction when we asked him the minimum number of dicks we would have to suck to get a press pass back.) 

Yes, you read that title correctly. No, it is not sarcasm and no, this is not a feeble attempt to get back into Dana’s good graces on our part. There are some bridges that are simply meant to be burned and we are willing to accept that. But we think you all should know that The Baldfather is finally expected to undergo surgery to combat the Meniere’s Disease he has publicly struggled with for some time now, and we should all be willing to put our personal issues with the guy aside for the moment and wish him the best of luck and a smooth recovery.

Dana made the announcement this morning via his Twitter:

Taking off right now for UFC RIO!! Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar, pumped for Erick Silva vs Fitch too. Here I come BRAZIL!!!!!! 🙂
Saw the Dr today about my menieres and I’m getn the surgery when I get home from Brazil!!!!! 🙂 #getmyfuknlifeback

If you are unfamiliar with the disease, head after the jump for a full breakdown.


(An approximation of Dana’s reaction when we asked him the minimum number of dicks we would have to suck to get a press pass back.) 

Yes, you read that title correctly. No, it is not sarcasm and no, this is not a feeble attempt to get back into Dana’s good graces on our part. There are some bridges that are simply meant to be burned and we are willing to accept that. But we think you all should know that The Baldfather is finally expected to undergo surgery to combat the Meniere’s Disease he has publicly struggled with for some time now, and we should all be willing to put our personal issues with the guy aside for the moment and wish him the best of luck and a smooth recovery.

Dana made the announcement this morning via his Twitter:

Taking off right now for UFC RIO!! Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar, pumped for Erick Silva vs Fitch too. Here I come BRAZIL!!!!!! :)
Saw the Dr today about my menieres and I’m getn the surgery when I get home from Brazil!!!!! :) #getmyfuknlifeback

If you are unfamiliar with the disease, head below for a full breakdown.


(via DrBobShow1.) 

MĂ©nière’s (“men-YEERS”) disease is an inner ear problem that affects your hearing and balance.

MĂ©nière’s disease affects 50,000 to 100,000 people per year. The disease usually occurs in people ages 40 to 60. It affects both men and women. Children also can have MĂ©nière’s disease. 

The cause of MĂ©nière’s disease is not known. It may be related to fluids that build up in the inner ear.

MĂ©nière’s disease can cause symptoms that come on quickly. During a MĂ©nière’s attack, you may have:
Tinnitus, a low roaring, ringing, or hissing in your ear.
Hearing loss, which may be temporary or permanent.
Vertigo, the feeling that you or your surroundings are spinning.
A feeling of pressure or fullness in your ear.

An attack can last from hours to days. Most people have repeated attacks over a period of years. Attacks usually become more frequent during the first few years of the disease and then come less often after that.

An attack can last from hours to days. Most people have repeated attacks over a period of years. Attacks usually become more frequent during the first few years of the disease and then come less often after that. (via WebMD)

As Dana White has stated in the past, he and his doctor have been battling over which option of treatment to undergo. While he has been gung-ho about the surgery from the get-go, his doctors have insisted that he go the route of prescription medication, believing that the surgical risks (permanent hearing loss, for starters) vastly outweigh the benefits. The only problem is that the medication they offer only works for about 50% of the people that receive it. Dana White is not one of those f*cking people.

So hear’s to Dana (get it? Hear’s. I swear to God, I just came up with that.) in the hopes that he has a smooth recovery. Because we couldn’t fantasize imagine what the UFC, or the MMA world for that matter, would be like without him. Well, except for 12oz, but you can’t take anything that drunk says seriously.

–J. Jones

CagePotato PSA: Barboza, Silva and Jones Nominated for ESPYS, So Go Vote!

We’re about to win at IRONY!

TOP SCORE!!!

We should probably feel sad about the fact that we live in a country where people get more passionate about voting for the winner of a reality show than they do for voting for their school board representatives. Or that many of you have probably quoted “the Founding Fathers™” inaccurately in a typo-ridden Facebook rant at some point in your lives. Or that many of you don’t know when this year’s presidential election is, yet have already voted for the awards we’re about to shamelessly plug.

But if we did that, then we might miss out on one of these fighters winning an ESPY. We wouldn’t want that, would we? Didn’t think so.

We’re about to win at IRONY!

TOP SCORE!!!

We should probably feel sad about the fact that we live in a country where people get more passionate about voting for the winner of a reality show than they do for voting for their school board representatives. Or that many of you have probably quoted “the Founding Fathers™” inaccurately in a typo-ridden Facebook rant at some point in your lives. Or that many of you don’t know when this year’s presidential election is, yet have already voted for the awards we’re about to shamelessly plug.

But if we did that, then we might miss out on one of these fighters winning an ESPY. We wouldn’t want that, would we? Didn’t think so.

Yesterday, voting opened for this year’s ESPY Awards, which will air live on ESPN on July 11 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. While MMA fighters may not be eligible for “Male/Female Athlete of the Year” (Ronda Rousey is not impressed), our sport finds itself represented in two categories.

Obviously, “Best Fighter” has UFC athletes Anderson Silva and Jon Jones up for nomination, along with boxing’s Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Ward. An MMA fighter has never won “Best Fighter” since the category’s inception (?!), but with Floyd Mayweather being broken by jail and Anderson Silva fighting two days before the voting ends, this year may very well give us an MMA fighter winning this category, like God intended.

Also of note, Edson Barboza’s third-round wheel kick knockout of Terry Etim at UFC 142 is up for “Best Play of the Year”. Voting in this category is 16 seed tournament-style, with the first eight matchups having a voting period ending on Tuesday. The winners advance to an Elite Eight round from July 3-9, and voters will have all of July 9th to pick the winner from the final four plays to advance. 

This round, Barboza’s wheel kick KO is matched up against a freaking golf highlight. We can’t possibly let ourselves lose to golf, can we? Then click here to vote for Edson Barboza, and click here to vote for the other categories, including “Best Fighter”. Go out and make your voices heard!

“So You Wanna Stay a Fighter?”: Six Easy Tips to Keep Your Job in the Cage

“A job, a job, my kingdom for a job!”

Let’s face it: being a professional fighter is pretty much the coolest job on earth. Even if you never get to wear gold, you can party like a rockstar and make a decent living, not to mention the benefits–oh the benefits. Few of us will ever know the pleasure of punching our coworkers in the face—in fact it’s generally frowned upon—and for that I am eternally jealous. But in the corporate world we live and die by a universally accepted code of conduct that one can follow to stay on the straight and narrow. For the professional ass-kicker, the guidelines are less concretely defined. As evidenced by an increase in pink-slips for cage-unrelated activities, mixed martial artists are not issued the same employee handbooks as their 9-5 brethren. With that in mind, here are a few axioms from the office that may prove handy for our leather-throwing friends as they walk the fine line between living large and unemployment.

“A job, a job, my kingdom for a job!”

Let’s face it: being a professional fighter is pretty much the coolest job on earth. Even if you never get to wear gold, you can party like a rockstar and make a decent living, not to mention the benefits–oh the benefits. Few of us will ever know the pleasure of punching our coworkers in the face—in fact it’s generally frowned upon—and for that I am eternally jealous. But in the corporate world we live and die by a universally accepted code of conduct that one can follow to stay on the straight and narrow. For the professional ass-kicker, the guidelines are less concretely defined. As evidenced by an increase in pink-slips for cage-unrelated activities, mixed martial artists are not issued the same employee handbooks as their 9-5 brethren. With that in mind, here are a few axioms from the office that may prove handy for our leather-throwing friends as they walk the fine line between living large and unemployment.

 

“If you’re not 15 minutes early, you’re 15 minutes late”

Showing up to work on time is ‘Employment 101′. Your boss doesn’t want to be there any more than you do, so you’d better believe he wants you clocked in and suffering alongside him at the agreed-upon time. Sure, we all get stuck in traffic from time to time, but if you make a habit of being late you can believe he’s going to notice.

 

Don’t take a long lunch break

“I just *had* to order that Awesome Blossom!”

The lunch break is a much needed reprieve from workday woes and an opportunity to recharge with a well-balanced meal. But you don’t want to abuse the situation: it’s a simple meal, not a feast. If you find yourself dragging things beyond the typical 30-60 minutes, you’re flirting with disaster. Have a quick salad, gnaw on an ice bag, and get back to work. Don’t be led astray by your less professional coworkers.

 

Don’t come in to work fucked up

“Stay away from the green Gummi Bears. Trust me.”

We’ve all done it before. One drink led to another and before you know it happy hour ends with you waking up on the floor of your living room wondering how the hell you got home. Fortunately, most of us can show up to work the next morning reeking of whiskey and skank without concerns of a random drug test. But if you know big brother’s going to be handing you a piss cup, take a moment to think about what you’re putting in your body and ask yourself if those brownies from Nick in accounting are worth it.

 

Keep it P.C.

“Stop me if you’ve heard this one. No, seriously, stop me.”

It’s one of the worst parts of riding a desk, but you can’t always say what you want to say when you want to say it. Take it from us, not everyone lives by your moral code nor gets your sense of humor. That joke that slayed your bros at the game last night may not go over so well with the chick in the cubicle next to yours. From gender roles to politics, we all have our opinions. Whenever possible, try to exhibit restraint and watch what you say.

 

Respect the Chain of Command

Speaking of watching what you say, watch who you’re saying it about. A wise crack about the boss may draw a few laughs around the water cooler, but make sure he’s not within ear shot at the time. It’s best to keep critical thoughts about your superiors to yourself lest they get wind and take offense. Insult a coworker and they may throw a tantrum, but insult someone up the chain and you may be looking for a new line of work.

 

Make sure to file your paperwork on time

“All of this trouble over *my* likeness?”

No one enjoys the drudgery of spreadsheets and flowcharts, but they’re the lifeblood of every office. The devil’s in the details, and failing to dot that ‘i’ or cross that ‘t‘ on your form could mean months of profit down the drain. A little organization will pay off in the long run—if there’s a document that needs your signature, sign it. And make sure you hand in your paperwork on time to the people that matter. What you might consider a ‘clerical error’ could earn you an undesired vacation.

Any other office rules that apply to MMA fighters?  Give a shout in the comments section.

– Chris Colemon

CagePotato PSA: Movember Is Coming…

Behind the Moustache: The Movember Story – Watch MoreFunny Videos

Unless you’re a lady, or a dude with a crippling testosterone deficiency, you probably have the ability to grow a sweet moustache. Maybe it isn’t part of your personal style, but it’s inside you, right there between the nose and upper lip, fighting to get out.

CagePotato.com is proud to announce that we’ve partnered up with Movember to raise awareness and cash for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. Every year, “Mo Bros” spend the month of November (hereafter referred to as “Movember”) growing mustaches and seeking out sponsorship for their efforts. As the Movember official site explains:

“Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health…

The funds raised are directed to programs run directly by Movember and our men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Together, the three channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in line with our strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.”

Feel like getting involved and helping us make a damn difference in this world? Here’s what you need to do…


Behind the Moustache: The Movember Story – Watch MoreFunny Videos

Unless you’re a lady, or a dude with a crippling testosterone deficiency, you probably have the ability to grow a sweet moustache. Maybe it isn’t part of your personal style, but it’s inside you, right there between the nose and upper lip, fighting to get out.

CagePotato.com is proud to announce that we’ve partnered up with Movember to raise awareness and cash for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues. Every year, “Mo Bros” spend the month of November (hereafter referred to as “Movember”) growing mustaches and seeking out sponsorship for their efforts. As the Movember official site explains:

“Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health…

The funds raised are directed to programs run directly by Movember and our men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Together, the three channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in line with our strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.”

Feel like getting involved and helping us make a damn difference in this world? Here’s what you need to do…

– Register at us.movember.com and join the official Cage Potato Mo Bros team.

– Get yourself a nice, clean shave on November 1st. You now have a blank canvas for the ‘Mo of your dreams. Grow it out for the rest of the month. Style it at your discretion.

– Promote the cause! Share the link to our Movember team page with your friends. Whenever somebody asks you what’s up with the moustache, tell them about Movember and direct them to the page. There might even be some money in it for you.

– Take photos of your moustache-growing progress and post them on our Facebook wall. We’ll gather up the best ones near the end of Movember and hook you up with something nice.

Thanks for reading. For even more Movember-related info, head to Break and MadeMan, and keep an eye out for some provocative MMA moustache-related content in the coming weeks on CagePotato.