Comments on: UFC Banning Affliction From Sponsoring Fighters?

By: Steveo

Steveo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:42:21 +0000

THEY ARE JUST T-SHIRTS. Thats like everyone freaking out about lebron james wearing a yankees hat… hes going to the Knicks. PEOPLE ARE STUPID AND ITS PAINFUL TO WATCH. Man its amazing that it wasnt a big deal until they started taking money out of Danas pocket, for the record if that doushe bag died I would say I suppose he had it coming, hes just a world class asshole. I realize its a conflict of interest but heres my problem. Take a guy like kieth Jardine for instance. His last fight Wandi almost killed him. He made what 10-20K WOW THATS WORTH IT. They dont cover health care, dont pay for there travel, how do they make money. ENDORSEMENTS, and how does Dana repay the guys that put there ass on the line to keep him on TV cut the biggest sponsor any of the fighters can get. Makes sense to me???? I agree with some of the above comments. The Fertitas better put there dog on a leash and start doing the work themselves before he burys this company.

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:30:51 +0000

I can’t blame the UFC for booting Affliction…they’re involved heavily with the UFC fighters and then looking to start their own fighting organization…you can’t let them remain on your platform, promote their products and then potentially take your fighters after they’ve continued to develop relationships with them.

That said, it looks like Affliction is going to be paying some big money for big fights…the UFC will need to get into this same level of money or risk (risk may not be the word…be ready to accept is better) losing their fighters who realize they need to pay bills and make money as quickly as possible. Couture is the exception rather than the rule…fighters usually don’t stay competitivie as long as he has…he’s, well, the Natural.

Wake up UFC…unless you’re sleeping and don’t see what everyone is writing here, you’re losing fighters, fans…possibly everything unless you adapt to this new level of competition…looks like you’ve just given up your back and about to be submitted!

By: PoppyNick

PoppyNick — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:58:28 +0000

It is their best interest but Dana (The Cocksucker) is going a little far. What did he expect when the UFC took off???? There is always going to be competition, and you have to adapt and adjust as any business man would in any business. He’s nervous though becuase these other fight organizations are willing to pay more than what Dana’s tight ass will. Time to step up to the plate Dana before you ruin the UFC for all of us fans.

By: dane drebin

dane drebin — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:46:51 +0000

i agree with joe its easy for us all to get pissed at the ufc but they have to do whats in their best interests.

By: derek

derek — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:47:25 +0000

wow, ufc is trying to be apple in the computer world — a monopoly over mp3 players, computers, cell phones, etc.

By: roy

roy — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:31:37 +0000

i love seeing these guys get paid for what they do, but your right with the money comes all the problems and it ends up being about the money and not the sport or the fans.

By: DanP

DanP — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:58:04 +0000

Fuckin’ unbeleivable! Bring back Pride FC… then after they take all the best fighters, the UFC can get to fuck!

Having said that.. Joe has a good poinT… there is a confilct of interest there if afflication starts putting on its own shows…

It seems like now MMA is becoming recognised globally as an amazing sport the Money is ruining it for the fans…

By: Realwun

Realwun — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:02:49 +0000

Dana is trying to set an example with Couture and anything associated with him. He might say in interviews how he doesn’t see any other corporation will ever rise to the UFC level, but his actions say he’s scared of having to share the sport.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:12:10 +0000

I get what you guys are saying, but imagine if you’re watching IFL or Elite XC and all the fighters came out wearing UFC shirts. It’s not a bad thing, but I can see the conflict from the organization’s standpoint. Having said that, let me go on record saying Dana White is a cock and he doesn’t operate above board, so don’t get me wrong. I’m not sticking up for him. It’s just not smart to advertise for the competition.

By: Patrick89

Patrick89 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:31:00 +0000

What the shit! Just another example of the UFC trying to strongarm another organization and hamper it before it gets started. Everybody loves affliction, they make some badass clothing. They remind me of a little spoiled kid who doesn’t get what he wants and throws a tantrum for it.