The MMA Thread: DON'T ASK 4 STREAMS & NO GIFS- Cannonier, Imavov, Reyes, Rosas on NOW

[spiderjericho]

They were cutting personnel last week. Some of them were the heads of their regional offices. And there's obviously the issue with GSP.

Something isn't quite right there.

 

[flyknitlvr]

^ The layoffs are par for the course when it comes to a major acquisition. Nothing to be surprised about.

 

[spiderjericho]

I think the "surprise" was the lay offs of the regional heads. Zuffa was aiming for an international expansion. With the lay offs, is this going to be command and controlled from Vegas or are they ceasing the expansion?

And what about the rumors of them reducing the number of cards next year?

There's a lot of nebulous things going in the background. The new heads haven't really said anything. Priorities, initiatives, etc.

 

[af1 1982]

Please reduce the # of cards next year. One nearly every week is too much. Thin out the roster a little bit. Utilize fight pass more.

 

[carver]

Less cards means the quality of them will be a lot better hopefully..I'm all for that.

 

[dman14]

Less cards means the quality of them will be a lot better hopefully..I'm all for that.

you're taking away jobs/opportunities for a lot of up and coming fighters.

 

[chino905]

just grabbed free tickets to the UFC 205 weigh ins. I figured since i spent so much on the event, i might as well go to the weigh ins for free

 

[QU!K]

Less cards means the quality of them will be a lot better hopefully..I'm all for that.

you're taking away jobs/opportunities for a lot of up and coming fighters.

Throw em on the prelims

I'd rather every ppv card be stacked

If it was up to me i'd do 2 cards a month

1 ppv
1 fox

On a predictable schedule

 

[shogun]

Less cards means the quality of them will be a lot better hopefully..I'm all for that.

you're taking away jobs/opportunities for a lot of up and coming fighters.

That's what part time jobs are for. I'm sure bellator needs more people as well.

 

[chino905]

WSOF's NYC card is not bad at all. 4 title fights. Justin Gaethje is defending his 155lb belt, Fitch is defending his 170lb belt against Jake Sheilds, Marlon Moraes is defending his 135lb belt, and David Branch is defending his 185lb belt. If tickets are cheap, I'll go. It's on December 31, but main card is from 4-6pm so it's not bad at all.

 

[boxer15]

you're taking away jobs/opportunities for a lot of up and coming fighters.

That's what regional shows/events used to be for.

The UFC further monopolized things by having Ultimate Fight Night and UFC on Fox events showcasing lower level talent with recognized fighters in the main event or on the main card.

This wasn't to benefit any of the fighters either, it was all about the UFC getting advertising money from the cable networks instead of only getting PPV revenue.

 

[flyknitlvr]

My prediction is fewer card and a thinner roster so WME can build up more superstars to crossover into TV/film/etc.

 

[retroflashbacks]

Faber set to retire after his fight with Pickett.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/10/...nces-he-will-retire-after-ufc-on-fox-22-fight

Smart move. Dude is up there in age and don't think he'll ever become champ.

 

[shogun]

 

[QU!K]

Faber should have retired after Barao washed him the 2nd time for the belt

 

[Cashflow]

Michael Bisping vs.Nick Diaz for the Middleweight Title is allegedly being discussed for 206


Also it's official now!
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[shogun]

Cruz gonna wash that boy.

 

[carver]

edit: nvm Dana said it wasn't true

 

[chino905]

^ what wasn't true?

 

[shogun]

bisping announced it then dana said it wasn't happening.

 

[chino905]

That UFC 206 card gonna suffer. The most expensive seats are only $350

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Diaz into a title shot? Lmfao if that happens

Cody make the most of this man

 

[Cashflow]

bisping announced it then dana said it wasn't happening.

Because Dana's never done that before

Bisping has to be fighter of the year if he takes out Nick too, right? Spider, Luke, Hendo and Nick all in a calender year. Impressive stuff.

 

[Deleted member 37467]

Yea, Dana saying it's not happening makes me feel like it's a lock to happen.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Spider and hendo are not impressive wins to me

Luke was a great one though