ufc getting abit desperate now?

Kaz_187 · 10-20-2012, 03:46 PM

sonnen vs jones is perfect example that the ufc is starting to panic a little imo, lower than expected ppv numbers and shite tuf numbers has caused dana to put a fighter into a title shot where in his last 3 fights he lost 2 title fights and edged a disputed decision. Now to me it looks like dana is hoping the sonnen trash talk will generate a few ppv numbers because the fight on paper just doesnt sell.

Now im not a boxing loving ufc hater(i enjoy them both) but ufc are really starting to dilute their ppv quality. 3-4 years ago every ppv had a mega fight at the top of the card but now every fighter going in the ufc is a potential title challenger, the big sell of ufc used to be quality of card and best against the best but its starting to go the way of boxing abit now with alot of unworthy ppv cards

sort it out

HeGlassedMe · 10-20-2012, 04:02 PM

ufc is dead.

#Tremendous · 10-20-2012, 04:24 PM

A bit? Heh.

BobDigi5060 · 10-20-2012, 04:25 PM

No, JJ v Sonnen belongs on The TUF and PPV..... This is how you build stars outta fighters, this is how you sell more PPVs, and this is how you setup a superfight between JJ and Anderson Silva

#Tremendous · 10-20-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

No, JJ v Sonnen belongs on The TUF and PPV..... This is how you build stars outta fighters, this is how you sell more PPVs, and this is how you setup a superfight between JJ and Anderson Silva

This would be brilliant if they were setting up a JJ vs. Silva fight...but they're not. GSP/Anderson is the route they're going and I don't blame them.

BobDigi5060 · 10-20-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by #Tremendous

This would be brilliant if they were setting up a JJ vs. Silva fight...but they're not. GSP/Anderson is the route they're going and I don't blame them.

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Morning Report: Anderson Silva cracks open door to Jon Jones superfight, would have to be non-title catchweight

By Shaun Al-Shatti on Oct 19, 8:00a

"My weight class is 185, my belt is of that weight class," Silva said (translation via Bloody Elbow). "But people are talking so much about this, and we are employees of the UFC. Of course, I could be saying that I don't want it, but what if (Jones) goes out and accepts the money Dana is proposing for him to fight? It will be hard (not to accept it). It's not the money that motivates me to fight, I fight because I like it. So, I don't know. I wouldn't like (to fight him). But if it's going to happen, it would have to be at a catchweight. The belt shouldn't be at play. I already have mine."

They are...... GSP is getting his ass whipped.

greathamza · 10-20-2012, 05:48 PM

If Jones is fighting Sonnen as a keep busy fight and then fight Anderson i would be good with it but then what would happen with GSP/Silva? Personally i would like to see GSP/Silva more

Johnstown · 10-20-2012, 05:59 PM

GSP Silva can still be a good fight, with Silva the favorit. assuming Silva wins that, that would make Silva Jones huge.

MaliSlamusrex · 10-21-2012, 01:53 AM

TUF is not focused on the fight at the end but the show. Jones and Sonnen is going to be a fun show to watch.

It was exactly the same thing with Bisping and Miller. No one expected Miller to win but both were good on the show.

fatcity · 10-21-2012, 10:59 AM

Declining PPV numbers,boring shows,giving free bee tickets out to help fill out the arena's.
Bye bye Dana and your suposed power house bullshit.

scurlaruntings · 10-21-2012, 04:35 PM

Sonnen doesn't deserve this fight at all. Shits like WWE. Whoever has the biggest mouth gets a shot?

globeman · 10-21-2012, 04:58 PM

Not the slightest bit interested in this.

scurlaruntings · 10-21-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by globeman

Not the slightest bit interested in this.

Snap. But il still watch as i'm hoping Sonnens skull gets caved in...

10-20-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
Kaz_187 Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: uk,nottingham Posts: 303 vCash: 290	ufc getting abit desperate now? sonnen vs jones is perfect example that the ufc is starting to panic a little imo, lower than expected ppv numbers and shite tuf numbers has caused dana to put a fighter into a title shot where in his last 3 fights he lost 2 title fights and edged a disputed decision. Now to me it looks like dana is hoping the sonnen trash talk will generate a few ppv numbers because the fight on paper just doesnt sell. Now im not a boxing loving ufc hater(i enjoy them both) but ufc are really starting to dilute their ppv quality. 3-4 years ago every ppv had a mega fight at the top of the card but now every fighter going in the ufc is a potential title challenger, the big sell of ufc used to be quality of card and best against the best but its starting to go the way of boxing abit now with alot of unworthy ppv cards sort it out
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10-20-2012, 04:02 PM	#2
HeGlassedMe ufc is the new pet rock ESB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gaia Posts: 1,143 vCash: 214	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? ufc is dead.
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#Tremendous Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 507 vCash: 500	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? A bit? Heh.
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BobDigi5060 East Side MMA East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 5,454 vCash: 553	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? No, JJ v Sonnen belongs on The TUF and PPV..... This is how you build stars outta fighters, this is how you sell more PPVs, and this is how you setup a superfight between JJ and Anderson Silva
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greathamza Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sweden Posts: 5,332 vCash: 117	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? If Jones is fighting Sonnen as a keep busy fight and then fight Anderson i would be good with it but then what would happen with GSP/Silva? Personally i would like to see GSP/Silva more
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10-20-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
Johnstown Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 2,850 vCash: 500	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? GSP Silva can still be a good fight, with Silva the favorit. assuming Silva wins that, that would make Silva Jones huge.
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10-21-2012, 01:53 AM	#9
MaliSlamusrex Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,116 vCash: 1000	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? TUF is not focused on the fight at the end but the show. Jones and Sonnen is going to be a fun show to watch. It was exactly the same thing with Bisping and Miller. No one expected Miller to win but both were good on the show.
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10-21-2012, 10:59 AM	#10
fatcity Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Battery Park Posts: 6,144 vCash: 1450	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? Declining PPV numbers,boring shows,giving free bee tickets out to help fill out the arena's. Bye bye Dana and your suposed power house bullshit.
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scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By any means necessary Posts: 17,817 vCash: 1000	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? Sonnen doesn't deserve this fight at all. Shits like WWE. Whoever has the biggest mouth gets a shot?
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10-21-2012, 04:58 PM	#12
globeman Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 348 vCash: 1300	Re: ufc getting abit desperate now? Not the slightest bit interested in this.
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