Scur, let me ask you this if you were dana what would you do? And try to be honest if that's possible.
I think the differences we are seeing are based on not understanding what i meen. I see where you are coming from. The UFC does generate alot of numbers for PPV because of their large appeal to American and European fan base. And it is well known that if you want money get America to like it. But the SPORT of MMA would still be just as strong.
I think if the point of any sport is to get as many people to watch it as possible, be it in person or on TV, then MMA couldn't possibly be as successful without the UFC. If you're focusing on specific countries then I suppose you could say the state of MMA wouldn't be any different today if the UFC wasn't around. But you have to consider the totality of the sport. The UFC has a huge fan base, and while it may not be relevant in all countries, it boosts the overall number of MMA viewership much higher than what it would be if it wasn't around.
I see your point but a point i also want to make is that Dana White while making alot of money off the sport keeps it all within the company and his pockets. I truly believe their fighters are underpaid. A small PPV event for a boxer (Hook City for example) definently made more money for the fighters than a PPV UFC event would. My point is Dana uses the sport for self benifit. Not for the good of the sport not for the good of the fighters and not for the good of the fans but for the good of his pocket. He is the new Don King.
Im a fan first. If i was in his shoes id work with other organisations. Of course whatever deals made must be economically viable for both parties but i certainly would not adopt his approach where he point blank refuses to work with anyone. If Dana wants to be a leader in this sport then he MUST lead by example and do whats best for the Sport in order for it to thrive.
