James Funny heads to MMA Tryouts
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Good Luck James Funny as he heads to Atlanta today Wed Sept 5th for the try outs !!!

Black Entertainment Television (BET) is the latest outlet to dive into the MMA fray, commencing auditions this week for a reality TV series entitled “The Iron Ring.” Under the New Jersey Athletic Control Board’s eye this past week, hopefuls sparred and grappled for the camera in the hopes of being selected. The hook is these fighters will be relegated under hip-hip celebrities who will oversee their training, culminating in a round-robin tournament.

In N.J., musical artist Ludacris attended auditions; while in Florida, Baltimore Ravens’ linebacker Ray Lewis and infamous Internet brawler Kimbo will have a hand in the selection process. In Los Angeles, comedian/actor Eddie Griffin and musical artist Snoop Dogg have been enlisted.
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Round 1 said:

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Give um hell ! Good Luck Buddy !
September 05, 2007

Beast said:

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Ludacris!?! Snoop Dogg!?! KIMBO SLICE!?!?! I'm sorry. I'm feeling very cynical at the moment. While I see this as possibly a good thing for Funny, I'm conflicted with the hip-hop celebrity angle. Sorta rubs me the wrong way. Oh well...
September 05, 2007

ChrisZacher said:

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I gotta agree with Beast. Good chance to help his career, but s**tty people to get involved in the sport.
September 05, 2007

George said:

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I can see where people are coming from... if they don't think objectively about the bigger picture. Ludacris, Snoop, Lil John, Eddie Griffin, etc... Are all hugely successful business men. All of them are selling a different product, but don't lose sight of the fact that they are successful "ENTERTAINERS". I'm sure each of them will put their own spin on the promotion. Personally I would love to see Eddie Griffin commentate assuming he has an mma educated supporting commentator. I read a post by Jeff Ford on the UG and he gave the best argument. He briefly stated that a lot of people had bad things to say about a billionaire with no previous mma experience (Bodog). They also had bad things to say when a couple comic book/video game guys with no prior mma experience (IFL)got into the game. No matter what anyones opinnion of these organizations is... it is undeniable that they have given many fighters great opportunitys and pay. I think this is a great opportunity for Mr. Funny!
September 06, 2007

MMAbuzz said:

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Well put George....well put.
September 06, 2007

ChrisZacher said:

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Only time will tell, but it is a big chance for funny to get his name out there.
September 06, 2007

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