UnderGround Forum >> Donate 4Dennis Hallman-Lost his house in Fire Wed

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and another         http://www.ufc.com/media/Submission-HallmanHuges0029

that is an amazing breakdown,  you can see he never loses concentration

Ryan Black -  Homeowner's insurance is always a fucking shot in the dark. The two most popular HOI companies are known POS' that will do everything possible to keep you in a state of "fucked-up, not knowing what tomorrows gonna bring, checking the mailbox four times a day from Monday thru Saturday praying an insurance check will be in there."

Trust me, I live in Florida. My Aunt lost her house in/on Pensacola Beach, FL, in hurricane Wilma a few years back. and, after mortgaging another house to live in for a couple fuckin' years while the insurance company dicked my family around, finally had to sue in order to get the money they paid into for decades. They just moved into the house they finished rebuilding at the beginning of this year. I believe Wilma was, what, 2005? '04? Point being: Homeowner's insurance can be ridiculous to deal with. Glad my house is paid off...

Dennis Hallman and his family are in my prayers and thoughts. I have two daughters ages 4 and 5 and my wife has boxes of quality clothing in 4T sizes. I'm going to call her right now and see if we can send it their way ASAP. I will put together any type of money I can as well.

Very grateful to hear that the family was not inside the home. Donations will be made & the Hallman family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

good stuff.

Ryan Black - Well said. And without posting a FRAT that would take away from this thread, I will say, I totally understand what you mean in every sense. My Dad just had a main-pipe break in his kitchen and was stuck dealing with the leak, unable to leave his house for more than 2 hours for a couple months, before the insurance company would even send iut an adjuster to estimste the costs... they figure you won't be willing to deal with their bullshit and jump through their hoops.

I just spoke to my ex-wife and she is going to put together a big box of size 4T girls clothing for the Hallmans, and I am gonna go out to Ross & TJ Maxx later on and see if I can find some clothing for the rest of the kids. I have about $100 to spend so I should be able to find something for everyone.

Also, as someone with experience in construction/interior/exterior design, it would be an honor to volunteer my skills and time in any way possible to help rebuild their home, if under any circumstances things become even tougher on the Hallmans. I really think we could likely organize something like that here on the UG.

viorage -

Ryan Black - Well said. And without posting a FRAT that would take away from this thread, I will say, I totally understand what you mean in every sense. My Dad just had a main-pipe break in his kitchen and was stuck dealing with the leak, unable to leave his house for more than 2 hours for a couple months, before the insurance company would even send iut an adjuster to estimste the costs... they figure you won't be willing to deal with their bullshit and jump through their hoops.

I just spoke to my ex-wife and she is going to put together a big box of size 4T girls clothing for the Hallmans, and I am gonna go out to Ross & TJ Maxx later on and see if I can find some clothing for the rest of the kids. I have about $100 to spend so I should be able to find something for everyone.

Also, as someone with experience in construction/interior/exterior design, it would be an honor to volunteer my skills and time in any way possible to help rebuild their home, if under any circumstances things become even tougher on the Hallmans. I really think we could likely organize something like that here on the UG.

Yeah I already mentioned I can get his house framed and dried in. That would definately be cool.

Ryan Black -

viorage -

Ryan Black - Well said. And without posting a FRAT that would take away from this thread, I will say, I totally understand what you mean in every sense. My Dad just had a main-pipe break in his kitchen and was stuck dealing with the leak, unable to leave his house for more than 2 hours for a couple months, before the insurance company would even send iut an adjuster to estimste the costs... they figure you won't be willing to deal with their bullshit and jump through their hoops.

I just spoke to my ex-wife and she is going to put together a big box of size 4T girls clothing for the Hallmans, and I am gonna go out to Ross & TJ Maxx later on and see if I can find some clothing for the rest of the kids. I have about $100 to spend so I should be able to find something for everyone.

Also, as someone with experience in construction/interior/exterior design, it would be an honor to volunteer my skills and time in any way possible to help rebuild their home, if under any circumstances things become even tougher on the Hallmans. I really think we could likely organize something like that here on the UG.

Yeah I already mentioned I can get his house framed and dried in. That would definately be cool.

I hear ya bro. That's exactly what made me think of it. Would love to be a part of a collective, volunteer, UG Construction Crew.

Kublai khan style -  x Anchor x , -31
42 minutes ago
The guy is a pro MMA fighter who has no doubt made a decent living to date and who also undoubtably has insurance. While I do feel bad for the huge inconvenience this will put on him and his family, I can't help but think it's a little obnoxious to be asking for donations. There are lots of less fortunate people out there who could actually use cash right now.

I do feel terrible for the him and his family and I hope the insurance company doesn't make it any more difficult than they need to.

PS: I'm sending this message from my phone while on break at the youth shelter where I work. Donations are always welcome at establishments like this where every bit of funding goes a long way. Just making a point.





This. Sucks for the guy but come on. Also a lot of look at me types
on here, if you want to make a donation good work but do you need to tell everyone the specifics.

x Anchor x - 

Santino DeFranco -

Kublai khan style -  x Anchor x , -31
42 minutes ago
The guy is a pro MMA fighter who has no doubt made a decent living to date and who also undoubtably has insurance. While I do feel bad for the huge inconvenience this will put on him and his family, I can't help but think it's a little obnoxious to be asking for donations. There are lots of less fortunate people out there who could actually use cash right now.

I do feel terrible for the him and his family and I hope the insurance company doesn't make it any more difficult than they need to.

PS: I'm sending this message from my phone while on break at the youth shelter where I work. Donations are always welcome at establishments like this where every bit of funding goes a long way. Just making a point.





This. Sucks for the guy but come on. Also a lot of look at me types
on here, if you want to make a donation good work but do you need to tell everyone the specifics.

First, I have to say, few fighters out there are making good money. Yes, they are out there, but they are the exception, not the norm. So, to insinuate that he has saved a ton of money and has some means to just recoup the loss is not very accurate, let alone the personal items that are lost. Even if he does have insurance, he will be paid pennies on the dollar for his lost items, and a lot of the items will probably not be covered, but again, that's if he even has insurance.

Second, to say that there are more less fortunate people that need the money right now? How the hell do you know that? Whose to say who is fortunate/less fortunate to receive peoples donations in a time of need?

Last, "obnoxious to ask for donations"? Clearly you don't have children. I have as much pride as the next person, however, I also have a wife and two kids and if something like this happened and I needed help in supporting them, I would get on my hands and knees and beg the entire world for anything and everything if needed. I would stand on a street corner with a sign to feed my family and I am sure Dennis would too. He is a father of four children trying to put his life back together. How dare you condescend to him while he tries to do that.

Everyone has their problems man, many have far worse. I just don't think it's necessary to be asking the public for handouts unless you're in absolute desperate need, and I mean really desperate.

I have a hard time believing that he's that hard up, given the fact he's had a long career making above average yearly income and undoubtably had home insurance. This idea that insurance companies just fuck everyone over is a little exaggerated. I've known people who have actually made out very well from their settlements.

Once again, try and climb down off your self righteous moral high chair for a second and take my words into context. I'm not trying to be an ass hole, I do feel bad for the guy; but I think it's a little fucked that the general unlicensed has already given him free handouts over 10k when their are kids who are homeless who I see on a daily basis that have never been given even the smallest portion of that sort of charity. I simply don't believe that Dennis is that desperate right now.

So you felt the need to come on here and shit all over someone's parade? GTFO of here with that shit and YOUR moral high chair. If everyone had your attitude no one would be helped in their time of need. There is ALWAYS going to be someone more in need than the next person, but that doesn't make it right to just do nothing.

You dont know Dennis' situation and you know what, Dennis and his FOUR kids ARE homeless right now. For the MMA community to come together and support people like Frank Edge, Dennis Hallman and others who are in need is a testament to just how great of a community it really is. 

I dont give a shit what you do or dont believe about this whole situation. All I know is there is a family thats having a pretty shitty holiday season and if I can help in some way, I will.

Kublai khan style -  x Anchor x , -31
42 minutes ago
The guy is a pro MMA fighter who has no doubt made a decent living to date and who also undoubtably has insurance. While I do feel bad for the huge inconvenience this will put on him and his family, I can't help but think it's a little obnoxious to be asking for donations. There are lots of less fortunate people out there who could actually use cash right now.

I do feel terrible for the him and his family and I hope the insurance company doesn't make it any more difficult than they need to.

PS: I'm sending this message from my phone while on break at the youth shelter where I work. Donations are always welcome at establishments like this where every bit of funding goes a long way. Just making a point.





This. Sucks for the guy but come on. Also a lot of look at me types
on here, if you want to make a donation good work but do you need to tell everyone the specifics.

Matt Phillips - 

x Anchor x - 

Santino DeFranco -

Kublai khan style -  x Anchor x , -31
42 minutes ago
The guy is a pro MMA fighter who has no doubt made a decent living to date and who also undoubtably has insurance. While I do feel bad for the huge inconvenience this will put on him and his family, I can't help but think it's a little obnoxious to be asking for donations. There are lots of less fortunate people out there who could actually use cash right now.

I do feel terrible for the him and his family and I hope the insurance company doesn't make it any more difficult than they need to.

PS: I'm sending this message from my phone while on break at the youth shelter where I work. Donations are always welcome at establishments like this where every bit of funding goes a long way. Just making a point.





This. Sucks for the guy but come on. Also a lot of look at me types
on here, if you want to make a donation good work but do you need to tell everyone the specifics.

First, I have to say, few fighters out there are making good money. Yes, they are out there, but they are the exception, not the norm. So, to insinuate that he has saved a ton of money and has some means to just recoup the loss is not very accurate, let alone the personal items that are lost. Even if he does have insurance, he will be paid pennies on the dollar for his lost items, and a lot of the items will probably not be covered, but again, that's if he even has insurance.

Second, to say that there are more less fortunate people that need the money right now? How the hell do you know that? Whose to say who is fortunate/less fortunate to receive peoples donations in a time of need?

Last, "obnoxious to ask for donations"? Clearly you don't have children. I have as much pride as the next person, however, I also have a wife and two kids and if something like this happened and I needed help in supporting them, I would get on my hands and knees and beg the entire world for anything and everything if needed. I would stand on a street corner with a sign to feed my family and I am sure Dennis would too. He is a father of four children trying to put his life back together. How dare you condescend to him while he tries to do that.

Everyone has their problems man, many have far worse. I just don't think it's necessary to be asking the public for handouts unless you're in absolute desperate need, and I mean really desperate.

I have a hard time believing that he's that hard up, given the fact he's had a long career making above average yearly income and undoubtably had home insurance. This idea that insurance companies just fuck everyone over is a little exaggerated. I've known people who have actually made out very well from their settlements.

Once again, try and climb down off your self righteous moral high chair for a second and take my words into context. I'm not trying to be an ass hole, I do feel bad for the guy; but I think it's a little fucked that the general unlicensed has already given him free handouts over 10k when their are kids who are homeless who I see on a daily basis that have never been given even the smallest portion of that sort of charity. I simply don't believe that Dennis is that desperate right now.

 

So you felt the need to come on here and shit all over someone's parade? GTFO of here with that shit and YOUR moral high chair. If everyone had your attitude no one would be helped in their time of need. There is ALWAYS going to be someone more in need than the next person, but that doesn't make it right to just do nothing.

 

You dont know Dennis' situation and you know what, Dennis and his FOUR kids ARE homeless right now. For the MMA community to come together and support people like Frank Edge, Dennis Hallman and others who are in need is a testament to just how great of a community it really is. 

I dont give a shit what you do or dont believe about this whole situation. All I know is there is a family thats having a pretty shitty holiday season and if I can help in some way, I will.

Harlem -  Besides the fact that Dennis didn't ask for help. We heard about his life-shattering crisis and are responding to a guy who has given to the sport and always shown class.

Most people are far from "well off" in the fight game.

I don't hear anyone bragging or self-promoting in here so I have to ask myself.... Why are you such a Buzz Killington? If we want to help a community member and discuss ways to do so, we will. If you don't want to participate, no big deal. Just move along and go waste someone else's time.

x Anchor x - 

Santino DeFranco -

Kublai khan style -  x Anchor x , -31
42 minutes ago
The guy is a pro MMA fighter who has no doubt made a decent living to date and who also undoubtably has insurance. While I do feel bad for the huge inconvenience this will put on him and his family, I can't help but think it's a little obnoxious to be asking for donations. There are lots of less fortunate people out there who could actually use cash right now.

I do feel terrible for the him and his family and I hope the insurance company doesn't make it any more difficult than they need to.

PS: I'm sending this message from my phone while on break at the youth shelter where I work. Donations are always welcome at establishments like this where every bit of funding goes a long way. Just making a point.





This. Sucks for the guy but come on. Also a lot of look at me types
on here, if you want to make a donation good work but do you need to tell everyone the specifics.

First, I have to say, few fighters out there are making good money. Yes, they are out there, but they are the exception, not the norm. So, to insinuate that he has saved a ton of money and has some means to just recoup the loss is not very accurate, let alone the personal items that are lost. Even if he does have insurance, he will be paid pennies on the dollar for his lost items, and a lot of the items will probably not be covered, but again, that's if he even has insurance.

Second, to say that there are more less fortunate people that need the money right now? How the hell do you know that? Whose to say who is fortunate/less fortunate to receive peoples donations in a time of need?

Last, "obnoxious to ask for donations"? Clearly you don't have children. I have as much pride as the next person, however, I also have a wife and two kids and if something like this happened and I needed help in supporting them, I would get on my hands and knees and beg the entire world for anything and everything if needed. I would stand on a street corner with a sign to feed my family and I am sure Dennis would too. He is a father of four children trying to put his life back together. How dare you condescend to him while he tries to do that.

Everyone has their problems man, many have far worse. I just don't think it's necessary to be asking the public for handouts unless you're in absolute desperate need, and I mean really desperate.

I have a hard time believing that he's that hard up, given the fact he's had a long career making above average yearly income and undoubtably had home insurance. This idea that insurance companies just fuck everyone over is a little exaggerated. I've known people who have actually made out very well from their settlements.

Once again, try and climb down off your self righteous moral high chair for a second and take my words into context. I'm not trying to be an ass hole, I do feel bad for the guy; but I think it's a little fucked that the general unlicensed has already given him free handouts over 10k when their are kids who are homeless who I see on a daily basis that have never been given even the smallest portion of that sort of charity. I simply don't believe that Dennis is that desperate right now.