Monty Heldt joined April 2008

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Monty Heldt

About Monty »

Why, hello there!

My name is Monty Heldt. I am a smart alec writer, and I am new here. I love MMA, MLB, NFL, NHL, and the NBA. I also love to write, and spread my odd sense of humor.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Ladanian Tomlinson, Georges St. Pierre, Phillip Rivers, Jarome Iginla

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Diego Chargers, Toronto Blue Jays, Calgary Flames, Toronto Raptors

  • Favorite Coaches

    Lennie Wilkens, Butch Carter, Marty Schottenheimer, Daryl Sutter

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Alomar doing the tomohawk chop in the world series

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    San Diego Chargers beat Seattle Seahawks in Seattle

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Gretzkys 50 goals in 39 games

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays..always liked speed

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas, former Charger

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan, complex and powerful

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretz, resilient and talented

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Maradona...cocaine and futbol!!!

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Fed...not a big tennis fan

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger...someday anyway

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    The intimidator

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    no idea...

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    big 12

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    Monty Heldt commented on The Top 5 Overrated Fighters in the Top 10

    your work on the slideshow is good, but Mir is not over rated. He is a journeyman. BJJ is the art of falling back, and having...

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    • Alex Wasserman replied…

      Thank you now on too your questions, Mir is currently 3rd on most lists in the...

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    Monty Heldt commented on What Should Shane Carwin's Next Move Be?

    This situation with Lesnar just screams one thing out at me... MMA TOURNAMENT LIKE THE OLD DAYS. The top 8 have an elimination tourney for the...

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    • Robert Gardner replied…

      I love the idea and I think the number of guys involved would have to either...

    • Mike Ward replied…

      While I enjoy the thought of an old school tournament (One night bracket style), with rules...

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    Monty Heldt commented on UFC 107: Does Frank Mir "Have a Prayer in Memphis" Against Cheick Kongo?

    Awesome read bro... Could not agree more. To look past, or underestimate Mir would be a serious error in judgement. I loved reading the headline today...

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    • Stoker replied…

      -- Is there another heavyweight in the world, including hof and journeymen alike, that can make...

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    Monty Heldt commented on Josh Koscheck Should Shut Up: GSP Could Take Him and Dan Hardy on the Same Night

    Kos envisions himself a heel. He also pulled the veteran move, with the stalling, etc, imo. Sort of like an NFL player selling an injury, to...

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    • Jason Cottier replied…

      This whole Kos playing the bad guy thing is garbage...you are talking about the guy that...

    • Stoker replied…

      MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY !! these TV show guys are mid-level or mid tier at best..

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    Monty Heldt commented on Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz Controversy: This Time the Joke Is on Us!

    This issue is not going to just go away, whether laughable or not. I dont find it at all funny. The judging under the 10 point...

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    • Darren Wong replied…

      5 rounds has currently been approved by NSAC for so-called "contender bouts." However, if they start...

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    Monty Heldt commented on Déjà Vu at Mile High As Broncos Choke, Chargers Climb Atop AFC West

    He he! Well put. Yup, I didnt happen to see much crowd fire inducing fist pumping from McDaniels this time. The Donks are the Donks, and...

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    • Eric Gomez replied…

      Oh gosh, why would you do that to me? That whole shtick with the replay machine...

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    Monty Heldt commented on San Diego Chargers' Stylistic Changes Afford Team's Momentum

    I agree. This team has had to undergo a metamorphosis to regain a competitive edge this season, and have done so magnificently. Are there any other...

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    • Paul Preibisius replied…

      Yeah, the ability to rebound, especially from Williams (as good as Hardwick is, the team might...

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    Monty Heldt commented on In All Honesty, a Healthy Brock Lesnar Can Not Be Beaten

    One cannot forget that Dana is a fight promoter, first and foremost, and there was not a lie detector hanging off him when he explained the...

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    Monty Heldt commented on Whatever Happened To Sportsmanship?

    It is true to say that some mma fighters do in fact, practice to deceive. However, in the NFL, the team officials tell the players..."Do not...

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    • Brad replied…

      Agreed there is a time and place for the showmanship and selling a fight, but in...

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    Monty Heldt commented on Chargers: Norv Turner Has Been a Better Than Average Coach in San Diego

    Not the biggest Norv fan, but in all honesty, and particularly on this team, all he does is win when he has to. Nothing on the...

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    Monty Heldt commented on WEC: a Rapidly Changing Landscape

    Very well put! I too have found the WEC to be a pleasant surprise. I too like the cowboy, and have high hopes for him. There...

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    • Dorothy Willis replied…

      Just imagine what is coming up next in the Aldo era, lots of excitement and action...

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    Monty Heldt commented on UFC 106 Losers: What's Next?

    Good Article. I think Tito and the Dean would be a great fight. Tito has a chin made of solid granite. The Dean is awkward, but...

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    Monty Heldt commented on Jon Jones Brings the Hype, Will Matt Hamill Bring "The Hammer"?

    Well written! I think this will be a great match, and I guess I wonder if it will end up somewhat like the Johnson/Koschek match did....

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    Monty Heldt commented on Why Is Everyone Counting Out Tito Ortiz?

    I would say that Tito could in fact get back into the top ten in the lhw division. Top 5? Very Doubtful. Tito has become todays...

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