Somewhere out there Rick Zumwalt is rolling over in his grave.
UFC creator Art Davie has decided to add a new and bizarre entry into the world of combat sports with his newest creation: The XARM Heavyweight Tournament.
Set to debut on November 19 in San Bernardino, California and televised live on RipeTV.com, the XARM Tournament does what drunk people have been doing in bars and saloons for over a hundred years: Arm wrestling and kicking ass.
Think of Bull Hurley’s cheap shot on Lincoln Hawk in the finals of Over the Top and you pretty much have the premise for his entire sport.
Either that or Davie was sitting around the house getting high and contemplating which sport he could put an X in front of to capitalize on the popularity of televised fighting.
Here’s what to expect, courtesy of MarketWatch.com:
An XARM bout features 3 one-minute rounds with athletes tethered to the XARM table in a belted harness. The combatants’ grip hands are strapped together and fighting gloves are worn on their free hands. Punching, striking, kicking, chokeholds, and submission moves are all part of the official XARM rules. The winner of the match is the first athlete to pin his opponent’s arm, knock him out or make him submit.
Earlier this year we were treated to YAMMA Pit Fighting, the bastard child of another UFC pioneer in Bob Meyrowitz. Considering how well that panned out, the chances for Davie and his vision of killer handshakes are a bit bleak.
Still, it’s going to be available for free on the Internet, so I’m willing to give it a fair shake. What else is there to watch on Wednesday nights?
Oh, right.
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LMAO…why mania??? why!!
this is funny, maybe tito has a new organization!
this message is for NONEED4NAME:
the UFC doesn’t pay 5% of what they make. the gate was 4, they pay 1 to fighters. you have a production crew, security, announcers etc, you get that it’s not just the fighters right. as far as ppv’s go, say they sell 500k times 45 bucks, thats 22.5 million, comcast and dish etc don’t just say hey here’s 22 million. I believe it’s a 50/50 split or ufc gets 45%. You’re already at 10 million now…less lesner and coutures ppv %. Say they get 5% total. so the UFC is making 9+ million on ppv’s. There a business, thats a fair take in my mind. If total they make 15 million, 1+ million goes to fighters, another 3 or 4 to production, insurance, hotels etc, they are making 10 million a show. They are allowed to make money right? I got to copy these examples, every ppv I got to explain it to you guys! It’s a good question, and was an honest question on your part, but they’re a business!!
wow, some else accually gets it too.
Nice kevin.
Oh and to be relevant to this thread, I’ve seen some videos of this new “sport” and it’s hilarious.
lol I just said to myself (while cooking dinner) I bet that story is by Jesse Holland! How’d I know!!
This is pretty old news. Anyone seen the vid of its first showing? They ducktape each other’s hands and throw like little girls. Most retarded and shitty thing i’ve seen on the net in recent memory.
It looks to be the most mind-bogglingly stupid thing I will never see.
it looks pretty entertaining to me
I actually seen a video for this. Funniest shit I seen in weeks.
Imagine a table between 2 guys. A rope ot strap tying the 2 together at the wrist……and a bell rings and they can basically do whatever the fuck they want to each other.
Google it. There are videos of it and it is some funny shit
APRIL FOOLS- wait its not april??????????????
This is honestly the dumbest thing I have heard of…..ever! National Lampoons wouldn’t even make a movie about this, it is that dumb.
Would have made Over the Top a better movie lol. Kinda like Rocky, Arm wresteling
WOW, just WOW. I hope the UFC doesn’t advertise this or puts there name anywhere near this. The creator was high and probably still is.
That’s an insult to high people! I take great offence.
Depending on the “high”….. I am sure crack was involved in this one..or severe inhalants
:O, this has to be 1 of the stupidest things i’ve heard of, i wonder how long it’ll be before gary shaw gets involved and starts and organisation, lol
LMAO! Great Entertainment For Bar Tavern Rednecks!
This gives a new meaning to arm bar…
horrible joke dude…
just aweful
i will watch it(as long as its free)
This is the dumbest shit I have ever heard of!
Second that…
this should be banned!
Does this fall under a licensing body? or does it fall under entertainment like wrasslin’?
oh. my. god.
this is simply retarded! can u bite and hit behind the head?
I love the Stalone movie! good reference Mania. Such a terribly cheesy movie, but so, so funny.
What i wonder is, when this fails miserably. What will Davie’s next ridiculous idea be?
retarded midget wrestling!
it’s a new reality show called “licking fedors’ balls” but taping is done and john already won, so there is no suspense!
lol! your bad.
they already have midget tossing! check your copywrights
KEVIN,
i know your a staple on this site and people actually value your opinion, HOWEVER for some reason, maybe the undertone in all of your posts, i just do not like you!
not trying to be a dick, especially not over an internet forum, just felt the need to express that!
well then, things should be interesting!
anywayss, this is the dumbest i’ve heard in awhile!
i don’t like kevin either. i’m super jealous of all the free time he has to post!
lol, thanks guys, but I hate to break some news to you, I really don’t care what you two think. I’m just busting John’s balls, and as a matter of fact, think he has good opinions and always is breaking news! I don’t quite get why you wouldn’t like a guy who keeps it real and is honest, but to each his own! Yeah I’d be jeleous too, but actually, I’m a bit bored and ready to get back to work, too bad I got 2 more months scheduled off! sucks to be me!!!
for the record i was being sarcastic.
see, that undertone didn’t get understood until you explained it. sarcastic about not liking me or jealous of me!
Nice.
oh my god!! LMFAO!!!!
Not a post on UFC 95 I know but does anyone have the presale code for tickets tomorrow morning from the newsletter. Haven’t received the newsletter and their on sale in 8 hours
Uh…..If this garbage takes off I guess the human race is regressing. Reverse Darwinism you could call it. I kid, I kid.
does it have to be the person that is memeber that buys the tickets, or can anyone buy them?
You accept their terms of agreement. Which includes not giving your code to a non member. I used to think they were just blowing smoke but, after seeing Dana take out Randy via the the courts, who knows?
The prez of xarm left his email on the site, I think everybody owes it to this guy to let him know how much of a toolbag he is for creating this: art@xarm.com
where would i be better to sit upper or lower tier?? please help me guys its my first event! Can i buy tickets through the ufc club even although i am not a member, as long as i have a code?
Newsletter presale starts today but they havent sent the newsletter!
You have got to be f#cking kidding me!
This is stupid.
come on guys help me out here! this is the best place to get good info on tickets and seating, can i buy tickets with the code even although i am not a memeber?
Yes, you can buy them. They don’t know if you are or are not a member. The truth is (IMO) you can usually buy tickets from stub hub or ticketsnow.com later on for the same, or even lower price. However, If you want the real good (close) seats, Fight club is the best route. Good Luck.
dont even work on your arm wrestling, just practice your off-hand cross and slug till he falls down.
Is this a joke?? This is the most retarded idea I have ever heard of
You’ve got to see the promo on their site: http://www.xarm.com/
If you ever thought there was something more stupid than the “Yamma Pit Fighting”….this is a very close contender. I couldn’t help wondering why the F#$% was a table even involved??? The catch phrase was to “pin his arm….or knock him out” hmmmm….I think I’ll put him into a GOGO or Kimura; and I’ll take his arm with me.
Folks this is where MMA would be if it wasn’t for Dana and the Fertita’s…….and don’t forget it.
Absolutely ridiculous!
hmmmmm……maybe they could xarm wrestle IN a Yamma Pit?
This is fucken funny not much more to say except damn this put a huge smile on my face hahah!
I have seen a bout and well yeah lets just stick with
“it exists”.
That whole idea just sounds hilarious. I guess if nothing else, Whacked Out Sports might have another outlet to draw material from.
this might be the stupidest concept I have ever heard of in my entire life.
Exactly…..even worse than the XFL!
sometimes when you go into stupidland as far and deep as you possibly can, you cross over into the realm of awesomeness…
i am now going to do a whole whack of meth and punch myself in the dick until its all over.
So Dont armwrestle with your good hand…
I never thought you would have to wear a mouth guard to armwrestle…
How ludicris can a thing be.
Naked female armwrestling… Now theres a event.
Am I the only one who gets the Over the Top referance? I’m shocked. lol
what was there to get? it was a reference, and was obvious, and has been mentioned above!
thanks jrandolph I appreciate it!! im so excited its my first live show!! I was just wondering whether id be better up in the stands or if down on the floor would be better? i wont be getting tickets way at the front though. I just dont wasnt to be there and cant seea thing, are most seats pretty good?
Pretty much. If you can get center section seats that would be nice but, they are all pretty good seats. Go early and stay after the fights if you are interested in getting pics or autographs.
Mo, if you do not already have an account set up with Ticketmaster, do it befor they release the tickets. You can set it up with all your credit card info. When the tickets are about to go on sale, log in and then you will only have to provide the promo code. Don’t go to UFC’s website. Go straight to Ticketmaster. If you are looking for the cheapest seats, then don’t select “best available” choose the lowest price option they have. If those are gone, keep going until you strike. DON’T HIT THE REFRESH BUTTON while you are trying to buy.
If they sign Gary Goodridge I’ll watch it…
I got ten bucks on Wanderlie should he ever take part in this assanign event.