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[Roman Brady]

sage looks like a model, thats why

modern day hoya

alan jouban actually is/was and even when he did win ufc weren't pushing him for shyt

 

[OfTheCross]

alan jouban actually is/was and even when he did win ufc weren't pushing him for shyt

If it's about being pretty let's see how they treat Rockhold

 

[Pool_Shark]

delete

 

[puppetmaster]

I expect a public falling out between Connor and Dana because he's gonna try to disrupt their pay structure. You can sense it, he mentions Lorenzo when talking $$$. Connor wants boxing kind of money and if he keeps at it how he's doing his numbers will justify it.

It's gonna be hard for Dana to keep using his famous "we'll take care of him" Schtick.

 

[NasirJr]

I expect a public falling out between Connor and Dana because he's gonna try to disrupt their pay structure. You can sense it, he mentions Lorenzo when talking $$$. Connor wants boxing kind of money and if he keeps at it how he's doing his numbers will justify it.

It's gonna be hard for Dana to keep using his famous "we'll take care of him" Schtick.

I seeth is happening too. Whats hilarious is if it werent for the awful reebok deal he would get major dough from bigger sponsors and shyt and dana wouldnt be as stressed to pay him

 

[TheDarceKnight]

I expect a public falling out between Connor and Dana because he's gonna try to disrupt their pay structure. You can sense it, he mentions Lorenzo when talking $$$. Connor wants boxing kind of money and if he keeps at it how he's doing his numbers will justify it.

It's gonna be hard for Dana to keep using his famous "we'll take care of him" Schtick.

Watch Frank Fertitta slam the title belt down on the table as Conor wins. Apparently Conor just signed a new deal and wants to a new deal already. I've read thing like 20 mil per fight. We'll see what happens, but there is definitely some friction there, and Conor admitted to Ariel Helwani last night.

 

[LinusCaldwell]

Watch Frank Fertitta slam the title belt down on the table as Conor wins. Apparently Conor just signed a new deal and wants to a new deal already. I've read thing like 20 mil per fight. We'll see what happens, but there is definitely some friction there, and Conor admitted to Ariel Helwani last night.

What does that mean that he slammed it tho? I think the American fans will turn on Conor when Conor faces Cowboy or someone that's American who has a personality. But Cowboy really comes to mind because he can talk smack back to Conor and he's obviously a fan fav.

 

[OfTheCross]

Watch Frank Fertitta slam the title belt down on the table as Conor wins. Apparently Conor just signed a new deal and wants to a new deal already. I've read thing like 20 mil per fight. We'll see what happens, but there is definitely some friction there, and Conor admitted to Ariel Helwani last night.

 

[TheDarceKnight]

What does that mean that he slammed it tho? I think the American fans will turn on Conor when Conor faces Cowboy or someone that's American who has a personality. But Cowboy really comes to mind because he can talk smack back to Conor and he's obviously a fan fav.

I don't know about the slam. It could mean anything honestly. It could just be that he was excited and it was in his hands so he just jumped up and threw it down. I don't wanna read into it but I thought it was interesting at least.

 

[puppetmaster]

Watch Frank Fertitta slam the title belt down on the table as Conor wins. Apparently Conor just signed a new deal and wants to a new deal already. I've read thing like 20 mil per fight. We'll see what happens, but there is definitely some friction there, and Conor admitted to Ariel Helwani last night.

He's well within his rights to seek his worth IMO, I hope he gets his money. They've been using smoke and mirrors to keep the top guys from really cashing in on their value when things are hot for years.

 

[LinusCaldwell]

Can you guys find Dana's reaction?

 

[TheDarceKnight]

He's well within his rights to seek his worth IMO, I hope he gets his money. They've been using smoke and mirrors to keep the top guys from really cashing in on their value when things are hot for years.

This. The UFC has never really taken care of their top guys as well as they should have, both financially and even publicly. I still can't believe how Dana treated GSP in the post fight press conference after his last fight against Hendricks. They've also shyt on Jon Jones and I'm glad Jones is calling them out on it.

I think fighters should step up and try to organize for better pay and having more rights, and I'm not quite sure they haven't moved on this yet, but the good news is that stories in the media (both mma media and mainstream) about fighter pay, the Reebok deal, all of this stuff...these stories are having more traction and staying power than they were 3-5 years ago. If Conor is able to get himself a deal where he's making 7 figures per fight, he could really change the structure of how Zuffa does business, and I hope that happens.

 

[puppetmaster]

This. The UFC has never really taken care of their top guys as well as they should have, both financially and even publicly. I still can't believe how Dana treated GSP in the post fight press conference after his last fight against Hendricks. They've also shyt on Jon Jones and I'm glad Jones is calling them out on it.

I think fighters should step up and try to organize for better pay and having more rights, and I'm not quite sure they haven't moved on this yet, but the good news is that stories in the media (both mma media and mainstream) about fighter pay, the Reebok deal, all of this stuff...these stories are having more traction and staying power than they were 3-5 years ago. If Conor is able to get himself a deal where he's making 7 figures per fight, he could really change the structure of how Zuffa does business, and I hope that happens.

Agreed on all points. GOAT level screen name by the way. I love that choke

 

[Roman Brady]

alan jouban actually is/was and even when he did win ufc weren't pushing him for shyt

I hate that the ufc have even reached this territory, it's shameful

 

[Screwface Exchange]

This. The UFC has never really taken care of their top guys as well as they should have, both financially and even publicly. I still can't believe how Dana treated GSP in the post fight press conference after his last fight against Hendricks. They've also shyt on Jon Jones and I'm glad Jones is calling them out on it.

I think fighters should step up and try to organize for better pay and having more rights, and I'm not quite sure they haven't moved on this yet, but the good news is that stories in the media (both mma media and mainstream) about fighter pay, the Reebok deal, all of this stuff...these stories are having more traction and staying power than they were 3-5 years ago. If Conor is able to get himself a deal where he's making 7 figures per fight, he could really change the structure of how Zuffa does business, and I hope that happens.

Very easy solution to Connor wanting more money u up his ppv buy %. That way if he wants more then go sell da fight more. If it sells big u cash in if it doesn't then too bad.

But otherwise, most of these guys who be complaining bout money or more exposure need 2 look in the mirror. After every big fight another guy is gettin popped for roids or weed. Car crashes, due, domestic abuse, drugs and arrests if they were gettin major money they wld be getting major fines from there's. Right kow it's just a slap on the wrist if that at all.

Also, if fighters wanna have a union then they have to understand your then a partner with ufc in promoting and selling this business, Aldo and Weidman that was sum piss poor performances for 2 marquee fights. Aldo u cldve at least last a full round so bars and events can get sum more concession $$. Weidman I don't think u even threw a left punch the last 2 rounds. U looked like u were sparring jus throwing random kicks after. If u expect bigger money for performances like that in the spot light, then y'all r krazy.