Tapology Forums

Bill Burgess Appreciation Thread

Anonymous Mode

You are not logged in to Tapology. When browsing anonymously, profanities and images are automatically removed from the forum.

Live2wrestle
Live2wrestle
  • Location: In pursuit of Maeda's blazers
  • Member Since: 2011.01.22
  • Predictions:  22,473  |  63.5%
  • Forum Posts:  11,857
  • Post Score: 236

07.06.2014 | 9:14 PM ET

It would seem that our dear Bill's absence from the forums may be due to his death. Can't find an obituary but this site is the one he would always link in his Culture thread and I see some familiar posts that he also posted on here. The date of death was also around when he stopped posting on here. 

Just found this in that thread: "Bad news today April 8, 2014. My big brother Bill has passed away. I don't know why, must have been a heart attack or stroke. I found him on the floor. He was such a good soul. Very much like my Mom and Dad. He will be sorely missed. He wanted so badly to live. We love you Bill and will see you on the other side. Anyone who would like to contribute to the costs, it would be extremely appreciated. Send what ever you feel like to 239 Oak St. #1 Mtn. view Ca 94041 Thanks Bob Burgess"

Mt. View was Bill's listed location on Tap.

So this thread is to commemorate the legend himself, he may not have been the most knowledgeable MMA fan but he definitely was passionate and his love for the Welterweight division is unmatched by anyone. 

RIP Billiam, was good to be an ally.

* Edited at 07.06.2014, 9:20 PM ET *

"She be curvin all the locals, must like foreigns and this is when I had the Martin, I was just like Lawrence so wassup"

Responses Page 3

gunn4206
gunn4206
  • Location: Canada
  • Member Since: 2012.04.21
  • Predictions:  38,950  |  65.7%
  • Forum Posts:  7,834
  • Post Score: 249

07.09.2014 | 8:23 AM ET

just went through Bills posts for about a Half hour some of them brought a Tear to my eye . can't Believe the Legend is gone . it was Honor to be an Ally .

i forgot about his awesome Rap song ..

"Pythons puking? You want more?
Check out my music man cause I know I'll score.

We got sports videos and cuisine, too.

We got art, dancing and Ali fights for you.

Drop on by and make a request.
We got all kinds of hot messes, cause we the BEST!"

"RIP Bill Burgess , RIP CthuluJones"

poir420
poir420
  • Location: Sabattus, ME
  • Member Since: 2010.12.31
  • Predictions:  143,346  |  63.0%
  • Forum Posts:  18,232
  • Post Score: 245

07.09.2014 | 8:43 AM ET

I think we should have a Tapology Hall of Fame and put Bill in there as the first inductee!

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

yossgold
yossgold
  • Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Member Since: 2012.07.25
  • Predictions:  67,502  |  62.2%
  • Forum Posts:  14,550
  • Post Score: 295

07.09.2014 | 10:10 AM ET

@poir I've actually been thinking that ever since this thread was started.

Maybe Greg and Skeli can add the page and every few months we have the mods and fight center editors vote on it or something (or maybe just red belts and up) ... any kind of system ... 

* Edited at 07.09.2014, 10:12 AM ET *

"Hay lohh you Mike, ay lov you Mike. Hyou say somesing like di fo me, and naw I say you ... I LOV YOU! See you som. Boy." -- Yoel Romero, UFC 205

curtwag84
curtwag84
  • Location: Arizona
  • Member Since: 2012.06.25
  • Predictions:  13,940  |  63.9%
  • Forum Posts:  5,695
  • Post Score: 273

07.09.2014 | 10:21 AM ET

This basketball forum I used to go to would let you pick out a jersey from any team when you got inducted to their HofF and photoshop your name on it and digitally hang it from the rafters . You could do that with TUF jerseys to keep it MMA related.






Just an idea. Could make some 64 bit versions to make the Photoshopping and re coloring easier.

"I'd like to take this chance, to appologize. To absolutely nobody. -Connor McGreGOAT"

TheBloodTheory
TheBloodTheory
  • Member Since: 2014.05.24
  • Predictions:  0  |  0.0%
  • Forum Posts:  4
  • Post Score: 575

07.09.2014 | 2:34 PM ET

@Poir420, I clicked the up vote option x5. BB for Tapology HOF.
mike187
mike187
  • Location: Toronto
  • Member Since: 2012.07.07
  • Predictions:  5,660  |  64.0%
  • Forum Posts:  2,260
  • Post Score: 239

07.09.2014 | 8:25 PM ET


Sad to hear it he seemed like a good guy. R.I.P.

"He told me he was going to **** me, but was disappointed in himself when he could not get hard."

legacyofmisfortune
legacyofmisfortune
  • Location: Mexico
  • Member Since: 2011.10.13
  • Predictions:  14,159  |  63.5%
  • Forum Posts:  5,349
  • Post Score: 240

07.09.2014 | 9:06 PM ET

so sad to hear this news, thanks to @Live for caring and share the bad news.  I wasn't surprised when he stopped posting in the forums but It did seemed odd when I didn't got any more mails from him I remember thinking that maybe there was something wrong going on with him.
I liked Bill not always agreed with his MMA opinions but appreciated his passion for the sport, music, history, and plenty of other things that he loved to share, he was an interesting guy and he will be missed.

"he is going to the hospital, and im going to the after party, ha ha ha" Nate Diaz

Gregory
Gregory
  • Location: Boston
  • Member Since: 2010.05.24
  • Predictions:  6,817  |  63.3%
  • Forum Posts:  18,560
  • Post Score: 275

07.09.2014 | 9:09 PM ET

RIP Bill Burgess. Terrible news.


"I live, I die, I live again."

OldNick
OldNick
  • Member Since: 2011.04.21
  • Predictions:  34,866  |  68.2%
  • Forum Posts:  2,408
  • Post Score: 322

07.16.2014 | 12:05 AM ET

Just coming to pay my respects to Bill. I guess I'll have a latte with you in the afterlife. R.I.P.

"I am ****y in prediction, confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat.”

hdmexiqtioner
hdmexiqtioner
  • Location: MI
  • Member Since: 2011.10.20
  • Predictions:  9,964  |  57.9%
  • Forum Posts:  5,398
  • Post Score: 283

07.16.2014 | 12:31 AM ET

Insane that this happened. Sorry if it seems like I am late, but it seems crazy how this is. 
Respect to the late great BB. RIP.

"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain

kallousklown
kallousklown
  • Location: san jose, california
  • Member Since: 2011.01.01
  • Predictions:  24,203  |  62.6%
  • Forum Posts:  10,967
  • Post Score: 177

07.16.2014 | 12:37 AM ET

I wish I could have seen this earlier. I saw this headline and some of the posts but I honestly thought he was banned or gone from the site. If I knew this was serious, I would have come here earlier to say that this is some sad news.

"Are we gonna jump, or we just gonna jerk each other off?"

kallousklown
kallousklown
  • Location: san jose, california
  • Member Since: 2011.01.01
  • Predictions:  24,203  |  62.6%
  • Forum Posts:  10,967
  • Post Score: 177

07.16.2014 | 12:38 AM ET

That being said, all I can really say is that I hope he lived a happy life.

"Are we gonna jump, or we just gonna jerk each other off?"

theMMAmessiah
theMMAmessiah
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Member Since: 2011.09.17
  • Predictions:  7,993  |  66.5%
  • Forum Posts:  8,433
  • Post Score: 103

07.16.2014 | 12:40 AM ET

RIP 
amp112
amp112
  • Location: The Town
  • Member Since: 2012.10.14
  • Predictions:  37,156  |  62.2%
  • Forum Posts:  5,588
  • Post Score: 208

07.16.2014 | 1:28 AM ET

I honestly thought this was a joke thread until I actually clicked on it :(

RIP Billiam, We hardly knew ye.

Page 3


You must be signed in to reply. Sign in or register to join the discussion.

As an anonymous reader, profanities and images are automatically removed from the forum.

  • Jits Magazine : Gordon Ryan Says He’s ‘Embarrassingly Weak’ In Health Update
  • MMA Mania : Moldavsky Vs. Vassell 2 Headlines PFL Uncasville
  • Jits Magazine : Action-Packed Divisions All Round At ADCC Sydney Open 2024
  • MMA Mania : Midnight Mania: And New Super Lightweight Champion?
  • MMA Mania : Nurmagomedov Injured, Bellator Paris Title Fight Paused
  • MMA Mania : Doumbe Inks PFL Extension, Returns At Bellator Paris
  • MMA Junkie : Ben Rothwell hopes Mark Hunt signing with BKFC materializes, wants rematch that 'brings eyes'
  • Middle Easy : Ryan Garcia Banks Big Money After Placing a $2 Million Bet on Himself to Defeat Devin Haney
  • MMA Junkie : Murad Ramazanov lauds Nurmagomedov training discipline for fast start in PFL debut
  • Bad Left Hook : ‘This is going to make him a way bigger superstar’: Trainer talks Garcia’s big win over Haney
  • Bad Left Hook : ‘This is going to make him a way bigger superstar’: Trainer talks Ryan Garcia’s big win over Devin Haney
  • MMA Mania : ‘This Could Be A Career Death Sentence’
  • MMAFighting.com : DC calls for McGregor vs. Chandler to be 165-pound ‘super lightweight’ title fight
  • MMA Mania : ‘Be Prepared To Bleed, Rainbow!’
  • Bad Left Hook : Pitbull Cruz, Andy Ruiz Jr, Santa Cruz vs Mares 3 on Crawford undercard
  • Middle Easy : Jamahal Hill Says He ‘Took No Damage’ Against Alex Pereira, Plans To Take Out ‘Frustrations’ Against Khalil Rountree Jr
  • MMA Junkie : Savannah Marshall's MMA debut opponent revealed as full 2024 PFL Europe 2 lineup announced
  • Middle Easy : Chael Sonnen Shuts Down Chances Of Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler Fighting For Proposed 165-Pound Title
  • MMAFighting.com : BKFC owners at Triller acquired by Hong Kong-based finance company in $4 billion merger
  • MMA Junkie : The Ryan Garcia show is ready to take off after upset of Devin Haney | Opinion