60 Comments

1. jay_sonH916 made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 11:02 am

   i would like to win the Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira Silver Star shirt i’m a huge NOG fan
   also i will post on face book and twitter thank you for the offer gymtops and silver star

2. Spanish Tutor made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

   Nog shirt because he takes a beating like no one else. Posted on facebook and twitter.

3. drew made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

   it would be nice to win the nog shirt,to show my support, i met him a couple months ago at alliancemma. he is a very nice and humble guy. big nog is gonna get back to his winning ways saturday.

   drew

4. Matthew made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 1:12 pm

   Gotta go with Silva, it is his time to shine, and Captain America in the Big Nog fight.

5. GravityEyelids made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 5:10 pm

   I’d like to win the Minotauro shirt because his fights are epic, and his heart is legendary. He is a warrior and a real inspiration to fighters and fans .

   Posted on Twitter. http://twitter.com/GravityEyelidsz

6. Rob E made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

   Certainly Big Nog. No other man has as much heart as he does. He’s a real- life Rocky Balboa; an underdog throughout his life, whether as a child battling with the truck incident or as a fighter battling in the ring/cage.

   Never cocky, always humble, always friendly, always puts up a good fight…he’s a true warrior. If you’re not a fan of Big Nog, then you’re saying you dislike the epitome of the human spirit. I HAVE to root for him because there’s nothing to not like about him either as a fighter or an inspirational figure.

   WAR BIG NOG!

7. Sean made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

   The Minotauro shirt, b/c it looks almost as slick as the half-guard sweep-to-guillotine-choke he pulled on Tim Sylvia.

8. Austin made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 5:50 pm

   Thiago Silva shirt, he is a bad dude with a chip on his shoulder. KO in the 1st!!

9. Bill made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 6:00 pm

   I’d like to win t he Nogueira shirt, for a few reasons.
   1. It’s Nogueira. He’s is, in my mind the greatest champion of all time. Gutsy, humble and he never gives up.
   2. They (whomever they may be) never marketed his old Pride days shirt with a Minotaur on it and I wanted one bad enough to stab someone for it.
   3. It has a freaking minotaur on it, which is, well awesome. Awesome because, I love both Greek mythology and Dungeons & Dragons. Thats how I roll.

   So, in summation, if I were to win this shirt, by wearing it, I could represent MMA fans, Nogueira, Greek Mythology and Dungeons & Dragons all at the same time. Has anything so sweet ever occurred? I don’t think so.

10. Jeremy made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    I’d like to win the Nog shirt because I can’t afford tickets to UFC 102 and from what I understand they’re not selling very well anyway. Might be the first and last time they come to Portland.

11. Justin made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    I would like to win the Thiago Silva shirt as it is an amazing design and Silva is a beast.

12. Kymberly Pray made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Nog
    Nog
    Nog
    It’s got to be Nog; he’s older, more experienced and has a great record
    He’s half man/half bull … it’s no competition – there is no slaying the Minotauro

13. Elizabeth made a comment on August 27th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    I choose the Thiago Silva Shirt! Colours are more vibrant and i think will look better on me I like both fighters tho so my decision is based solely on the tshirt design
    RT on twitter too!!!

14. paulette savoie made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 1:12 am

    I wouldn’t mind either shirt….But I love the colours on the Tiago Silva shirt….I would purchase one of these but do to the fact that I broke the bank buying my to kids there school clothes and cannot afford one these beautiful shirts…winning one won’t put money in the pocket but it would put a smile on my face..Thx Gymtops

    Paulette S.

15. brendan made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 6:56 am

    Nogueira.. hands down.

    One of the greatest champions of all time. I don’t want randy to lose, but I want to see Nogueira be a champ one last time when he beats Brock.

16. Brenner made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 8:56 am

    I am pulling for Nog at this UFC. It would be great to see the same guy who beat Tim Sylvia

17. Jeev Singh made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 9:11 am

    I’m missing the Thiago Silva Silver Star T-Shirt from my Silver Star collection .. My favourite light heavyweight in MMA, the design is cool and got to meet him in London a few years back, at my first UFC event and he was the first UFC fighter I met and he was cool as ice

18. Robert Marquez made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Big Nog Nogueira

    Not even a truck can defeat Nogueira. He is the Randy Couture of Brazil. The toughest Brazilian. His legacy is already legendary. He is one of the reasons why BJJ is still a skill set to be reckon with in MMA. No one can forget Nogueira vs Cro Cop. This is why they call him Minotuaro, he is a beast.

19. Robert Marquez made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    This got me so excited I finally made my first twitter.Hopefully that will give me an edge this time

    https://twitter.com/rmarq001

20. Robert Marquez made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am

    On Facebook,

    The Fans win this fight. UFC 102 im so amped.

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000210519692&v=info&ref=profile#/profile.php?id=100000210519692&v=wall&ref=profile

21. Chris Bogannam made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    nogueira shirt for sure, i love couture but want to see some classic minotauro action on saturday.

22. Trey Valdez made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira he is a great fighter and has been one for years. Plus the shirt looks pretty good too.

23. Trevor Garlock made a comment on August 28th, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Pumped for 102!

24. Joshua made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Thiago Silva, I like his style. Nog is a legend, but I have always been a fan of the stand up fighter. Hoping both put on a fantastic performance tonight.

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26. Paul made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 11:09 am

    I would love to win a Thiago Silva shirt because his story and fighting style inspires me. His spirit and dedication has taken him from humble beginnings to the top of the sport. He refused to let adversity, in the form of either his rough childhood or his setback in the octagon, deter him from his goal of being the world’s best, and that’s what being a fighter is about, win or lose.

27. Dave made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Silva with out a doubt

28. kool_breeze made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 11:45 am

    I want Nogueira “Minotauro” shirt cause I’m unemployed and if I get it I might have a chance at steeling Wheeler’s job at Minotaur Energy Drinks when I show up for an interview……<Role Models

29. craig made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    I would love to win a Thiago Silva shirt because he is my favourite fighter. I love his style in and out of the ring and hope he wins at 102.

30. Marco made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Nogueira Minotauro, I would love to sport this shirt at my teams gym at Kombat Arts, He is also one of my favorite fighters of all time and I remember he was so nice to my family when we met him , so It would be a honor to wear his shirt with pride. He is also an excellent example and great teacher and I would do whatever i can to support him in his teaching even buying his cool T’s but it would be awesome to wear this T shirt and make all my friends go out and buy it.

    Thanks so much for reading and taking your time.

31. Mariano Noriel made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    I want a Nog shirt and I want it now!

32. Franch made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    I’d love a “Minotauro” shirt because Antonnio Nogueira is one of the fighters that got me hooked to the sport of MMA. Not to mention the shirt just looks awesome.

33. halcyon made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    i want the nog shirt because it looks like a badass 80s metal shirt. that thiago silva shirt looks to have some hidden imagery. is he a mason or some shit?

34. Matthew Lang made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    I’d love to have the Thiago shirt.Dude is a monster for his division.GSP got lucky he was dehydrated and not prepared.

35. lee made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    gymtop number site for all your mma gear. great shirts once again from silverstar, big card 102

36. gio made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    gymtop number site for all your mma gear. great shirts once again from silverstar, big card 102. I am wanting the Thiago shirt, as I think he has amazing and has a alot of potential to be the champion at LHW. He is is focused and will bring Jardine alot of problems in the cage. We will see the cut throat come saturday night

37. Mytime321 made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    I’ll take the Thiago Silva

38. Jack C. made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    I would like the Minotauro shirt. He is a legend of the sport and has tremendous heart to overcome adversity~!

39. JC Dowden made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    I would like Minotauro to win because he’s a top level fighter who’s been facing the best for years…and beating them. He is an amazing fighter who deserves to since the belt once again, wrapped around his waist. He has a big heart as a fighter and doesn’t quit, a true warrior. WAR MINOTAURO!

40. dawei made a comment on August 29th, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    I dig the Nog shirt because:
    1. Minotaurs are fucking awesome.
    2. Nog is one of the greatest of all time, win or lose.
    3. Egg nog is delicious.
    4. Momma said knock you out.
    I rest my case.

41. Jay Pagliaro made a comment on August 30th, 2009 at 1:20 am

    As a huge fan of Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to win one of his shirts by way of this competition. If I am one of the lucky ones to be selected, I would wear the shirt religiously and would sport it with pride.

    I consider Nogueira to be one of my favorite fighters in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts for multiple reasons.

    First and foremost, on a talent perspective, he is at the top of his game and few at any weight class can state they have as much natural and hard earned ability as “Big Nog”. He is the combination of hard work, dedication and talent. Coming up in the ranks in this sport, while training with camps of talented competitors (both at Brazilian Top Team and later at Black House), Nogueira always seems to be the name who stands out the most and by all accounts is the guy who sets the bar for his star teammates to follow.

    When discussing accomplishments, you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the game with Nogueira’s credentials: earning a black belt in both Judo and Jiu Jitsu; winning the Rings’ King of Kings Tournament Title; being the only person to win both the Pride and the UFC Heavyweight Titles; being Pride’s first ever Heavyweight champion.. The list could go on and on, and I know I’m not doing Nogueira enough justice by leaving his other accomplishments out, however if I were to continue on, this post would be a non-stop citation of what he’s done and who he has beaten in this sport. 32 wins against top of the line competition speaks it all.

    With all this said, despite being a legend, and one of the sport’s all time pound – for – pound greats, he conducts himself with dignity, pride and class all across the board. It’s rare, if ever, you hear Nogueira trash talk an opponent, or conduct himself post-fight with anything but 100 percent professionalism. In an era of foul mouthed, trouble starting athletes, Nogueira is the type of person I can introduce my seven year old daughter to as a role model, someone for HER to look up to, as I do. I honestly think that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is all things good with the sports world, and everything that is right in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

    Another reason why I consider Nogueira a favorite? The guy is the picture of perserverence. Part of what makes me root for him is the fact that he has come back from so much in his career and life to get to this point.

    On a fighting perspective, this guy has made a career out of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, persevering under pressure and winning fights that he seemed on the verge of losing.

    Careerwise. he also has bounced back after being ruled out by many following losses, including his most recent one to Frank Mir. As has been the case with a majority of his fights, just when you think you’ve got him down, he somehow finds a way to bounce back better than ever. Tonight, he yet again proved that you can beat him, but you will never fully stop him from coming back or getting to the top of the mountain one way or the other.

    Lastly, if you want to talk people who have overcome the worst of the worst, once again Nogueira’s the name you want to look at in admiration. At the young age of 11, he nearly had his life ended, when he was struck by a vehicle. This accident put him in a coma for four days and caused him to be hospitalized for 11 months. It also caused him to lose a rib and part of his liver, which would have kept most people forever sidelined athletically. Yet, Nog overcame this adversity and has become one of MMA’s biggest stars and greatest ambassadors, when realistically he was lucky to remain alive.

    Class, dignity and perserverence.. These are traits that I try to follow in my own life, and look to Nogueira as a role model to follow my life after.

    Why do I wish to win the Nogueira shirt? Because I want to sport with pride the shirt of a gentleman I consider to be all things good in life and in the sport of MMA, but most of all a gentlemen I consider to be one of my idols.

    Thank you again for the opportunity to compete for this prize.

42. Robin made a comment on August 30th, 2009 at 1:30 am

    I would LOVE to win a Silva SilverStar tee because I think these tees need to be worn by more women! Or at least worn by A woman, and that woman needs to be me!

    Did I mention also because Silva is a bonafide badass? UFC Fight 102. Enough said.

    XOXO,

    Robin

43. Razorstorm made a comment on August 30th, 2009 at 4:27 am

    Nog is the man!!:D

44. Erich made a comment on August 30th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    To put it simply, I would love to win the Nogueira t-shirt because he’s one of my favorite fighters and the shirt is just awesome. While watching him walk out last night at UFC 102, one of the first things I said was, “Holy crap. I want that shirt.” Also, my birthday is on September 19, so this could be sort of an early birthday gift. Talk about an awesome birthday gift.

45. Martin made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 12:42 am

    Nog, hes my hero, unbreakable!

46. alex made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 1:48 am

    the minotauro shirt handsdown
    the graphic on the shirt is badass, i would wear it even if it wasnt a nog shirt

47. Mike C. made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I would like to win the Nog shirt. It looks awesome. I’ve been following Nogiuera since the early Pride days. He’s got a huge heart and is an awesome fighter.

48. Cheeko made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Would love the Big Nog shirt because he’s always been my favorite fighter since the first time I seen him fight against Bob Sapp and just make that mammoth of a man look silly. Nog’s shirt is ridiculously awesome.. When I seen him wear it at 102 I just knew I had to have that shirt somehow

49. Erin made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    My husband would like Nog’s shirt – he says {and I’ll quote} “Nog is one of the old school fighters, he’s been around forever. He’s proven to beat the best – as that was painfully obvious with his recent win over Couture. He’s just a good fighter all around.”

50. Erin made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 11:06 pm

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51. Erin made a comment on August 31st, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    And tweeted here: http://twitter.com/MrsCox/status/3680364619

    Thanks for the chance{s}!!

52. Jamal made a comment on September 1st, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Id LOVE the BIG NOG tee, this tee is a perfect representation of what NOG is all about, big, strong, full of heart and a mean dude in that octagon! the shirt really compliments his nickname MINOTAURO

53. Mandi made a comment on September 1st, 2009 at 7:39 am

    Silva is the man, and my hubby would love that shirt

54. Nina C. made a comment on September 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Would like to win the Silva shirt for my husband. Thiago Silva looked really impressive over Jardine.

55. Mike C. made a comment on September 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    Here’s my tweet: http://twitter.com/MMA_Chiro

56. Kyle made a comment on September 4th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    I want Thiago Silva’s T-Shirt so I can ground and pound my opponent (a pillow) and walk up to the camera (placed on my desk by yours truly) and do a badass throat-slash.

57. BM2 made a comment on September 4th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Ehhh, difficult to choose. I think I choose T. Silva’s shirt. I am a Big Nog fan, but TBH the T. Silva shirt looks better. <.<

58. Justin made a comment on September 4th, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    I would love to win a Thiago tshirt! Im a huge fan and have been since he won in Pancrase! I would love to buy a tshirt but they are $65 here locally and unfortunatly I have a 2 year old and cant justify that much, but they are amazing shirts! That Silva one is wicked! Thanks if you pick me! I really appreciate it!!

59. Theseus made a comment on September 6th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I really need the Minotauro T-shirt — for life-or-death reasons. Minos tossed me in the Labyrinth and I lost the thread that Ariadne gave me. I figure if the Minotaur sees the shirt, he’ll think I’m a fan, and he won’t eat me. Thanks.

60. Ambrosio made a comment on September 8th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Silva is the man, and my hubby would love that shirt…