02-24-2008, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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McMahons & Mark Cuban to start an MMA Federation
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02-25-2008, 01:24 AM | #2 |
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The McMahon's also started the XFL. Nuff said. They need more than an ancient Couture.
With UFC, WEC, and Pride as a "federation" they have a triangle choke on MMA.
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I dont want them to do it because I know that it will work. I want all of the best fighters in the UFC and not spread throughout other organizations like when Pride was around. I also dont mind smaller organizations like say the Elite XC, WEC (which hte UFC owns) and the IFL. A few reasons this will work:
1. Cuban and Mcmahon have deep pockets, deeper than the Fertitta brothers that own the UFC. 2. They will go worldwide with it and regain Japans interest in MMA which will be more revenue 3. They will pay their fighters a hell of a lot more than the UFC, which means when a lot of UFC contracts run out the fighters will bolt for the money.
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I don't think Lesnar is a side show act; the guy has legit skills, he was matched up against a seasoned submission guy. He's got a huge future in MMA.
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Also tickets go on sale Thursday for UFC 84, which is now featuring the following fights: Bj Penn vs Sean Sherk Wanderlei Silva vs Keith Jardine Lyoto Machida vs Tito Ortiz Thiago Silva vs Rashad Evans (both undefeated) That is a star studded card, I think I will watch this one in person.
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Drum's point is a good one though even if you take Lesnar out of the discussion. McMahon's presence decreases the ability to take the product produced seriously. The guy is about entertainment and not sport. WWE, XFL, no thanks.
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MMA needs a governing body.
I'm actually excited for the PRIDE, errrrr, DREAM fights being put on in Japan. I think Japanese MMA productions are great for the support. They get the best fighters consistently fighting each other, they fight in a ring, they don't allow elbows and encourage constant striking. Cuban will get things that Dana can't nor wants to get done. AKA paying fighters what they are worth and allowing cross promotion fights. |
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