Deleted User wrote: » Shogun v Coleman in December? A rematch I'd like to see just to show that Coleman has nothing for Shogun. And yea I know he'll likely get clearance but it does provide a stumbling block, albeit a small one.
Dragan wrote: » That would be a nice fight to see actually.
" Huerta is one of a growing number of Zuffa-contracted fighter who feel that there is a disconnection between the company’s success and the way fighters are compensated. Huerta’s disillusionment with the UFC began when he did press tours for his employer in Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and London and received a $50 per diem for his troubles. It sounds like a a good deal until you factor in time away from training, friends, and family, days often stretch twelve hours or more, and an exchange rate of one UK pound for two American dollars. “Why do you think I don’t do PR for the UFC any more?” he asks. He’s also unhappy with the terms of his current contract, but to Huerta, the press tours underscore a larger point: by and the large, Zuffa does not treat its contracted fighters with sufficient loyalty or respect. He argues that many UFC fighters barely make enough to cover their training expenses. He brings up teammate Keith Jardine repeatedly, incensed that a main event fighter is working for ten and ten- $10k to show and 10k to win - while his opponent regularly makes ten times as much. Huerta’s expression hardens and becomes more animated as talk turns to endorsements. The common counter-argument for complaints about fighter pay is that fighters often make more from endorsements and sponsorships than they do for competing. But Huerta has soured on the system after receiving lowball offers from companies who expect fighters to jump at the chance to endorse products. He rails against a Fortune 500 company for offering a deal to build him as a spokesman that included unpaid work. “Are you serious?” Huerta ask. “I know Dale Earnhardt Jr isn’t doing appearances for free.” “The truth is, I don’t really care if I fight in the UFC or somewhere else,” Huerta says. The fighter says he understands that Zuffa has to keep an eye on the bottom line, but he wants to work, “For a company that is as loyal to me as I am to them.”
dunkamania wrote: » He has a point but he should be careful about expressing it publicly. In seperate news, Jesse Taylor got dropped....again.
dunkamania wrote: » Also the UFC retains certain image rights even after the fighter leaves
The Dallas Court of Appeals yesterday ruled against a motion for summary judgment in favor of HD-Net in the lawsuit by Mark Cuban's company against UFC on the Randy Couture contract. Basically that means they ruled against a Texas court taking the case from the Nevada court and it's a victory for Zuffa, as Cuban was attempting to get a Texas court to rule ASAP that Couture would be free of his Zuffa contract.
Advertising for the 10/11 Affliction show has changed from Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski to Arlovski vs. TBD. Not good.
dunkamania wrote: » In seperate news, Jesse Taylor got dropped....again.
liger wrote: » What did he do this time? He looked in great shape for the fight against Cb Dollaway. Back on the booze?
liger wrote: » Okay, Setanta show UFC but where can you catch the other promotions?
GBX wrote: » Wasnt it posted here recently that Eurosport were getting DREAM?
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has officially ended his turbulent tenure with the most popular mixed martial arts promotion in the world, opting to sign with upstart Affliction MMA and reuniting with his on screen “boss,” Donald Trump, from the “Apprentice.” No specific details of the contract were revealed at this time; however, the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” told SportsIllustrated.com that deal is “like no other.” Here’s a snip: “I guarantee you that my contract will be like no other. It will be a ground-breaking record contract for sure, without a doubt. There’s so much money to be made right now in mixed martial arts and it’s all about the fighters trying to make that money. It’s going to be a long-term deal where I put my heart and soul into the company and help build them. That’s something I’m interested in doing. They’re going to bring me on, not just as a fighter but also doing some of the back work also.” That “back work” likely includes an opportunity to somehow help grow the business behind the scenes. Ortiz — one of the most recognizable and controversial faces in the sport — has been a part of several of the top-grossing pay-per-view (PPV) events ever. He can likely leverage that star power to contribute to the success of the promotion. The interesting thing here is that Ortiz is clearly set to likely make a lot of money, which is not uncommon within Affliction MMA. For its first show, in fact, the promotion shelled out an astounding collective payroll that exceeded $3.3 million, cutting into any potential profit significantly. And company Vice President Tom Atencio has been adamant that he’s not in the business to lose money. Furthermore, he has indicated that he intends to scale back the purses for the encore event, which is slated for the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 11. Can the promotion handle another huge salary? Time will likely tell that tale. Ortiz, meanwhile, is optimistic that his new home will soon become the best show in town. Here’s another snip: “Mr. Trump sees it as a business and no more than that. He understands that and there’s nothing personal to it at all and that’s what the UFC has problem with. The UFC takes the work they do very, very personal and in any business once you let your personal feelings get involved with it everything goes to [crap]. Mr. Trump is a strict businessman who respects the fighters. This is going to be one of the biggest losses [the UFC] has ever had to date and one of the worst mistakes they’ve ever made.” Ortiz has all of his professional fights, 22, under the UFC banner in a career that dates back to 1997. He has three wins, two defeats and one draw since he returned to action in 2006 from a brief hiatus. And those three victories have come at the expense of a past-his-prime, Ken Shamrock (twice), and a controversial split decision over Forrest Griffin. If this is indeed a mistake then he will have to prove it where he first made a name for himself — inside the ring. His first test could come against Renato “Babalu” Sobral at “Day of Reckoning” on October 11. Rest assured that everyone will be watching. However, if he loses, for how much longer? This appears to be yet another gamble that Affliction hopes will pay off in the long-term. Literally.
Deleted User wrote: » its in Afflictions interests to have him win at least his first fight, which is why I doubt he'll face Babalu off the bat.
Vince135792003 wrote: » It's in Afflicitions interest to start making money ASAP before it's too late. And with no tv deal, it means putting on the biggest fights they can in the hope they can pop a ppv buy rate.
Dragan wrote: » But how big of a fight is Babalu Vs Tito for the general public. Babalu managed to make his way to fighting Chuck twice but is still not the much of a name from his UFC days in fairness.
"Mr. Trump works fast and gets busy in a lot of the things he does and he's going to give me the best deal possible," said Ortiz. "I know they want to make some money and I know they got over 100,000 pay-per-view buys on their first show and with me it's guaranteed to be over 500,000 pay-per-view buys just by the number of fans that are going to follow me no matter where I go so they're going to get there money's worth just in pay-per-view no matter what."
dunkamania wrote: » I am thinking Tito vs Frank Shamrock, ten year anniversary rematch dealie. Two of the best fighter promoters in the game. Could be awesome, and Tito would probably win which is good for Affliction.
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