UFC 121: Cain was Able and the moral to this story
At UFC 121 Cain Velasquez shocked the world by destroying the indestructible.
Brock Lesnar is a human force of nature and believed by many to have been unbeatable. But that's why they actually conduct the fight. Opinions don't matter once the 'door of truth' slams shut on the Octagon.
People (presumably Brock supporters) are upset about everything and specifically the promotion of the main event. They feel that the emphasis and media attention directed towards Cain's Hispanic heritage was in some way....I don't know what their point is but suffice it to say- they're unhappy.
Both Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar have wonderful and similar stories. Unfortunately, one of these rags to riches tales of the son of a hard working, family man doesn't resonate with a large portion of MMA's core demographic.
I like both fighters. They both have great stories. Brock is proud of his work ethic and upbringing so why shouldn't Cain enjoy similar passion towards his roots?
When I watched the countdown promo show I saw the quintessential tale of how in America if you work hard and dream big good things can happen regardless of where you come from.
To0 bad that this binding ideal was/is apparently lost on so many of the MMA faithful.
Brock Lesnar is a human force of nature and believed by many to have been unbeatable. But that's why they actually conduct the fight. Opinions don't matter once the 'door of truth' slams shut on the Octagon.
People (presumably Brock supporters) are upset about everything and specifically the promotion of the main event. They feel that the emphasis and media attention directed towards Cain's Hispanic heritage was in some way....I don't know what their point is but suffice it to say- they're unhappy.
Both Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar have wonderful and similar stories. Unfortunately, one of these rags to riches tales of the son of a hard working, family man doesn't resonate with a large portion of MMA's core demographic.
I like both fighters. They both have great stories. Brock is proud of his work ethic and upbringing so why shouldn't Cain enjoy similar passion towards his roots?
When I watched the countdown promo show I saw the quintessential tale of how in America if you work hard and dream big good things can happen regardless of where you come from.
To0 bad that this binding ideal was/is apparently lost on so many of the MMA faithful.
Posted by Johnny Benjamin MD at 10/27/2010 6:17 AM 
Categories: MMA
Tags: Cain Velasquez Brock Lesnar UFC
Categories: MMA
Tags: Cain Velasquez Brock Lesnar UFC
I agree for the most part.
Cain's tale is definitely one of hard work and sacrifice paying off for the better. American dream at work.
I don't have a problem with all the "brown pride" promotion. It's genius from a business standpoint, boxing has survived for years now on the Hispanic fans, and if the UFC and MMA in particular could get even a fraction of these fans interested, it would be huge for the sport. The UFC right now has probably the most diverse roster of any sport. Look at the champions...
LW: Edgar: New Jersey boy
WW: GSP: French Canadian
MW: A. Silva: Black Brazilian
LHW: Shogun: Brazilian
HW: Cain: Mexican
On the last free event on Spike, the main event was a british fighter against a japanese one. This sport is tailor made for all ethnicities right now.
However...
Personally, I find it hard to appreciate the mexican heritage being played up because like most white people, I can't relate. I don't have any significant heritage to feel proud of. So when I see his mexican heritage being playing up I literally have no way to relate to it. And I think the resentment against the ethnic factor as a whole comes from this feeling of not having any ethnic pride themselves.
That and racist assholes trolling the internet, of course.
Good post though, always enjoy a sane, thoughtful blog. As rare as it is on the internet.
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