Even worse was the lack of regard from the corner for their own fighter's safety.Originally Posted by Vaughany
Beyond disturbing. Have roufus sport not been held accountable for this? The ref and ringside doctor should be prosecuted for this...the level of negligence and sheer incompetency is beyond comprehension. Almost feels like a made up video as an exaggerated guide to how not to be a terrible ref/doctor/promotion
Not just a lack of regard, the guy was holding his fighter in place in the corner so that he wouldn't slump over. That's a pretty disconcerting thought.Even worse was the lack of regard from the corner for their own fighter's safety.
Well yes, thts Cushman who is part of duke roufus' coaching team...its shamefulEven worse was the lack of regard from the corner for their own fighter's safety.
Yee and the 30 seconds or whatever of footage tht was cut out conviently skipping the part were Cushman was slapping Munson and trying to get him going so pretty much making him continue to fight....disconcerting to say the leastNot just a lack of regard, the guy was holding his fighter in place in the corner so that he wouldn't slump over. That's a pretty disconcerting thought.
That is discraceful that nobody did there jobs and helped. it also seemed heartless that the opponent seemed to not care at all about about his opponent.
Also it turns out he had a medical condition.
http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/wat...282478771.html
Last edited by marzwoody; 11-16-14 at 05:15 PM.
I tweeted at both Duke Roufus and Cushman about it. Cushman should never be allowed to coach again.Yee and the 30 seconds or whatever of footage tht was cut out conviently skipping the part were Cushman was slapping Munson and trying to get him going so pretty much making him continue to fight....disconcerting to say the least
Cushman's twitter is @coachcush.
No doubt Roufus/Cushman's responses will be along the lines of... "He knew what he was getting in to...this is the fight business...this is what we sign up for"..and will probably use the medical condition as a reason as well and say they werent informed of this or something. The fact this happened a while ago and roufus sport have just been going along as normal with Cushman still a coach suggests tht they dont feel they are responsible and have just "chalked it off" as just being "one of those things tht unfortunately happens" once in a blue moon in the fight industryThat is discraceful that nobody did there jobs and helped. it also seemed heartless that the opponent seemed to not care at all about about his opponent.
Also it turns out he had a medical condition.
http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/wat...282478771.html
In depth article of what happened.
http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/wat...280084622.html
^ 'Cushman's body language indicated he was unhappy, "almost disgusted," said referee John McCarthy of Los Angeles."He's not understanding what is going on with his fighter," McCarthy said. "He is just disappointed in his performance."'
Jesus.
Yes tht was quite obvious. He clearly couldnt give two shits about condition of his fighter, was more worried about looking like a chump^ 'Cushman's body language indicated he was unhappy, "almost disgusted," said referee John McCarthy of Los Angeles."He's not understanding what is going on with his fighter," McCarthy said. "He is just disappointed in his performance."'
Jesus.
Yeah that article i posted said they have disbanned there kickboxing team since then but it was because MMA makes more money rather then what happened. also greater emphasis on safety while cutting weight, and nutritionist for amateurs.No doubt Roufus/Cushman's responses will be along the lines of... "He knew what he was getting in to...this is the fight business...this is what we sign up for"..and will probably use the medical condition as a reason as well and say they werent informed of this or something. The fact this happened a while ago and roufus sport have just been going along as normal with Cushman still a coach suggests tht they dont feel they are responsible and have just "chalked it off" as just being "one of those things tht unfortunately happens" once in a blue moon in the fight industry
Strange how they change things but deny any responsibility.
Cushman still works for Roufusport as a striking coach, that tells you all you need to know.Yeah that article i posted said they have disbanned there kickboxing team since then but it was because MMA makes more money rather then what happened. also greater emphasis on safety while cutting weight, and nutritionist for amateurs.
Strange how they change things but deny any responsibility.
http://instagram.com/p/veokmmG5XZ/
Rose Namajunas (who has trained at Roufusport) also blames Cushman.
via Adam Martin:
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/11/...a-fight-camps/
Small sample size so not the most meaningful stat but still reflective of the conditions Rose describes.Team Roufusport took home the prize of the most injury prone team, with fighters withdrawing due to injury in 16.6% of their scheduled fights.
yeah, it seemed there was some animosity from her and Pat Barry towards Roufus Sport when they were interviewed on that Fox show or whatever it was recently. When the host asked her if she was annoyed about Pettis not picking her in TUF considering they used to train together she sort of just brushed it off but from Barry's face it seemed that there might be something more to ithttp://instagram.com/p/veokmmG5XZ/
Rose Namajunas (who has trained at Roufusport) also blames Cushman.
