Who the Hell is Cecil Peoples?
by Donna on Jun 22, 2010 10:01 AM EDT
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If it's the day after an event, and the MMA world is all abuzz with a crappy decision win, there's a good chance Cecil Peoples was a judge. His most recent crappy call comes after the Varner vs. Salorus fight, which he scored 28-28, thereby ensuring a draw. It takes quite a lot to make me feel sorry for Varner, but Peoples was able to do it. Peoples was also part of the group that gave the first Machida vs. Rua fight to Machida (see the quote below for his thoughts on that). If Peoples does have one talent, it's bringing together MMA fans for a common purpose: Cecil Peoples bashing. It's nearly impossible to find an MMA forum that doesn't include multiple threads devoted to Peoples hating.
USA Dojo has this biography of his exploits:
In the 70’s Cecil was himself one of the karate’s leading tournament fighters. As a Kenpo Karate stylist, Cecil squared off against some of the best in the sport, and in the process earned the reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the then fledging sport of point and full contact karate. In addition to numerous local victories, Cecil won the top Ten National Titles including the International Karate Champion, Rocky Mountain Karate Champion, California Karate Champion, New Mexico State Champion and Guatemala International Champion.
In 1996, the 8th degree black belt was inducted into the USA Karate Hall of Fame and his Van Nuys California School was named School of the Month by Black Belt Magazine. Cecil was also named The National Black Belt Official of the year in 1998 and in 1999 he was inducted into the International Muay Thai Federation Hall of Fame.
As Chief Instructor of Cecil Peoples Karate, in Van Nuys, California this martial arts master continues to set the standard for excellence as a teacher and as a championship referee.
Classic Quotes:
You have to keep in mind we always the favour the fighter who is trying to finish the fight, and leg kicks certainly don't do that." (Tell that to Urijah Faber).
Now you’re pissed off because it’s my fault that you lost your money. No, it’s not. It’s Machida’s fault. If you don’t like it, you can go to hell."
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You guys have got to check Peoples out on Twitter. It’s @judgececil_p. I mean, you really have to. I started following yesterday just for the hell of it, and he is really funny until you remember that he is judging fights. Here is the first Tweet he sent after I started following:
Leg kicks are a chump move. If you want to fight, get into MMA. If you want to kick, join the Rockettes. Quit wasting my got damned time!
"We don't need no water, let the Badr Hari burn!" - Michael Schiavello
Well, WKR is saying that this Twitter account is fake, and not Peoples. In that case, it is pretty damned funny :)
"We don't need no water, let the Badr Hari burn!" - Michael Schiavello
by Jackie Maden on Jun 22, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
karate kicks and moves are even worse.
what was the first thing machida said after his win. karate is back. btw cecil peoples and rosales are in the karate hall of fame, wherever the fuck that is.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Craig Thompson just might end up being a savvy guy if he gets the MWC to 12 teams. Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day". Rashad will beat Rua b/c he is a far superior wrestler and a bad matchup for him. 2/1 odds. Josh Koscheck will dethrone Gsp and win the welterweight title. Last man to win a round vs Gsp. 2.9/1 odds on that too. Peace.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jun 22, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
A better question is "Why is Cecil Peoples?"
not quite Frank Booth’s level, but still…
http://fightdrinker.blogspot.com
by some schmuck in texas on Jun 22, 2010 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
he was one of the men that cost me 375 dollars. rua +375 moneyline on first fight with machida.
he does not seem to get as much work as before. did the ufc limit his judge duty’s?
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Craig Thompson just might end up being a savvy guy if he gets the MWC to 12 teams. Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day". Rashad will beat Rua b/c he is a far superior wrestler and a bad matchup for him. 2/1 odds. Josh Koscheck will dethrone Gsp and win the welterweight title. Last man to win a round vs Gsp. 2.9/1 odds on that too. Peace.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jun 22, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
We can only hope!! I’ve actually seen him reffing some smaller shows. He seems to be a decent ref, but I haven’t seen enough to say that with any conviction.
"We don't need no water, let the Badr Hari burn!" - Michael Schiavello
by Jackie Maden on Jun 22, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And by the way, that pic shows his crazy dance/spaz move he does when starting a fight. It’s pretty rediculous.
"We don't need no water, let the Badr Hari burn!" - Michael Schiavello
by Jackie Maden on Jun 22, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he has become an outcast like big john mccarthy. big john can't get licensed in nevada
for some reason. i think he burned alot of bridges. the pic shows his karate stance. almost looks like something out of the karate kid. lol.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Craig Thompson just might end up being a savvy guy if he gets the MWC to 12 teams. Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day". Rashad will beat Rua b/c he is a far superior wrestler and a bad matchup for him. 2/1 odds. Josh Koscheck will dethrone Gsp and win the welterweight title. Last man to win a round vs Gsp. 2.9/1 odds on that too. Peace.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jun 22, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
little known fact
Cecil peoples smells like cake batter
Even a broken clock is right two times a day.
by Chris Toffer on Jun 23, 2010 8:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hilarious photo
I wonder if the Cecil action figure has a kung fu grip and matching black Reeboks.
by kulpsvillemanor on Jun 24, 2010 8:55 AM EDT reply actions
You should hit YouTube and find one of the fights he’s reffed. That little dance move is just too funny. I’d have a hard time taking him seriously as a ref after seeing him do that.
"We don't need no water, let the Badr Hari burn!" - Michael Schiavello
by Jackie Maden on Jun 24, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
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