General UFC Chit Chat/News

scudzilla wrote: »

Just imagine that they put this Dublin card on in the Aviva next summer and have it start at 2am, the residents would be delighted at 50,000 pissed up conor fans leaving the venue at 5am on a Sunday morning

I'm pretty sure events like concerts and such can't go on past 11pm. Maybe I'm wrong

DrPhilG wrote: »

In fairness many European fans have long campaigned for events to start at silly o'clock over here. The excuse often mooted for the watered down cards here was that events couldn't go on PPV because of the US start time and therefore the UFC wouldn't use up big name stars when PPV wasn't on the table.

Would Sweden be getting such a strong card if they didn't have that us friendly start time?

Not a chance. I also realised its not a Fight Night event its an On Fox event so that explains the fact its tied to the weird start time. Id expect another one or two better fights to be added, gutted the Brown v Saffiedine fight wont be on the card like what was reported.

ASOT wrote: »

I know its not directly UFC related but CM Punk revealed his reasons for leaving WWE today, what was interesting though was that there was a non-compete clause in his contract stopping him from working for the UFC, this is the second time iv heard of them having it in a wrestlers contract, the last one being Alberto Del Rio a few months ago, seems a bit man. Anyone any idea of why? I always assumed UFC fighters would go work in the WWE, never taught they would go the opposite way bar the odd exception. Anyone have any taughts on this??

Who is cm punk?

ASOT wrote: »

I know its not directly UFC related but CM Punk revealed his reasons for leaving WWE today, what was interesting though was that there was a non-compete clause in his contract stopping him from working for the UFC, this is the second time iv heard of them having it in a wrestlers contract, the last one being Alberto Del Rio a few months ago, seems a bit man. Anyone any idea of why? I always assumed UFC fighters would go work in the WWE, never taught they would go the opposite way bar the odd exception. Anyone have any taughts on this??

Brock had one too when he first left, brought them to court over it too

ASOT wrote: »

Actually didnt know that myself, id say its in most contracts by the sounds of things but im still not sure, I know Del Rio had competed in MMA before so that could be why its in his but i just find it interesting that the WWE seem very threatened by the UFC.

Makes sense that they are tbh.
I'd imagine the rise in MMA over the last 10 years ahs taken a chuck out of the WWE's 18-40 demographic.
It's also because they know that if CM Punk was to cross over, he has an image, brand and following already established, which would carry over. They'd be of the opinion that they "owned" a portion of that image considering it was built on their show. They don't want a rival to benefit from their work.

ASOT wrote: »

Cheers for that, just seem interesting!!

Mr Wonderful v Ryan Bader just added to UFC Sweden!!

I was always a fan of Bader and wanted him to do well but he just never seems to be quite at a high enough level to be a legitimate title contender.

riffmongous wrote: »

I could have sworn they had already fought a few years ago

Maybe thinking of bader vs. Jones? You big racist you.

I wonder whose gonna be the first to say something inappropriate

I would absolutely LOVE Bader to land an Overhand Right and put Davis to sleep, can't stand that guy.

Whats this? why should there be something inappropriate said?

Nicolas Cage wrote: »

Saw this vid of Belfort pop up on facebook. That looks so goddamn painful.

Even off his TRT the guys an animal, always loved Vitor I really hope he surprises everyone like he says hes going to do!

Yves Edwards has retired from MMA.

MrStuffins wrote: »

Yves Edwards has retired from MMA.

Should have called it sooner imo, became a bit of a whipping boy not even a gatekeeper. Lost five on the trot which wasnt nice to see. Always seemed like a nice guy.

Will never forget this amazing kick

UFC have plans for another Stadium show next year anyway......nothing about Ireland yet but have confirmed an event in Melbourne in November next year believed to be UFC193 is in the works to be such a show.

Cyber Ghost wrote: »

Lads why isn't this a general "mma" thread?
The ufc isn't the end all and be all!

That said, has to have just been the quietest weekend of the year mma wise.

No ufc, bellator, wsof, and one.

Guess it's the calm before the storm

Yeah what McStuffins said I know I post a good bit of bellator and WSOF news anyway I'd say it could just do with a name change!!

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Heard uniform announcement coming tomorrow. We were never about all looking the same. We'll stay that way, thanks. #goodluckreebok
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ufc special announcement with Reebok live now

http://www.livestream.com/reebokufcpartnership

MrStuffins wrote: »

Full story here:

http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/ufc-partners-with-reebok-for-uniform-program-rankings-to-determine-fighter-pay

This should be great for fighters going forward! 20% off apparel sales going to them, getting paid for wearing Reebok etc.

I wonder what the base pay will be for an unranked fighter from July 2015...

Although current sponsors will be looking to pay less now considering there will be no official "UFC" airtime of there products. They are going to have to branch out into different advertising mediums. Will probably move towards the endorsement type of deal rather than sponsorship going forward

Kos Vs Ellenberger could a P45 match

EuskalHerria wrote: »

Does the Reebok deal seem relatively small to anyone else? A six year deal for 560 fighters at $70 million dollars overall. It seems small for exclusive advertising rights during fight week and in the octagon.

Have official figures been released yet?
I only heard 8-figures per year.
In terms of annual broadcast hours, and viewership the UFC is quite a way behind other mainstream sports.

$72 million works out at $24k per fight, average. Or 250-300k per card. Hardly record breaking, but still a decent splash of cash from Reebok.
I think the quiet, low ranked, up and comers are doing a lot better out of this. The higher ranked guys will be looking at more and more out-of-octagon deals.

MrStuffins wrote: »

Thinking about UFC fighters is all well and good, but surely a lot of apparel companies sponsor up and coming fighters with the possibility of them fighting in the UFC in mind? Getting in there before they reach the big stage?

Sponsorship outside of the UFC is terrible really. Basically I don't think the bolded bit happens, at least not in a "Getting in before the big stage" kinda of way. Any sponsors that fighters outside can secure is probably just fight by fight and no apparel companies are giving out deals to lock themselves in once a fighter is UFC signed. Perfect example is McGregor. His UFC signing was always imminent after the 145 title. He had no sponsors for his 155 title fight, was wearing part of Bad Boy vale tudo shorts, but I imagine they were just shorts he owned.