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FANS MAKE THE SPORT!!!!!!!!!! MMA vs BOXING, the real questions?
imagine if you will if Boxing was run like MMA, the promoter has fighters signed exclusively to the WBA, which woud mean that the sanctioning bodies would only offer title fights to fighters under the WBA banner, there is no possibilty for unification fights because that would mean the organization would go under, or be brought out, UFC is monopolizing the sport and we as fans stand for it, they have there own champions as do Strickeforce etc etc, the best lightweights to heavyweights will never fight each other its just impossible, we complain about to many champions in boxing but MMA is worse, every-other damm state has thier own version of a world title, MMA is the sport, not UFC, etc. and by the way YAHOO your not much help, on your sports page you list Boxing, Baseball, etc and then for MMA you use UFC as the title, how much is Danna White paying you.
MMA learned a few lessons from professional wrestling (and I won’t get into the “professional wrestling’s not a sport” debate here– focus on the business side of it!)
Pro wrestling promoter Vince McMahon basically revolutionized the industry when he started running a national “territory.” In the old days, you had a very territorial system similar to boxing. Read up on the National Wrestling Alliance at Wikipedia and you’ll see what I mean (see sources for link). Well, McMahon didn’t like the politicking and limited scope of the regional NWA system, and he saw a huge opportunity to create a standalone entity that would have “worldwide” status based on its lack of territorial boundaries.
MMA promoters have taken this business model and applied it to their sport. They all have their own “world champions.” This eliminates much of the regional politicking and hostage-holding of world titles/champions commonly seen in boxing, making the sport more accessible and appealing to fans.
The MMA promotions also took a page from pro wrestling’s playbook in how they all try to attract the best fighters to draw new fans to their particular promotion. If a heavyweight championship contender moved from the WWE to its closest rival, TNA Wrestling, it would be a big story and would probably make new people start tuning in for TNA’s programs on TV– much like Strikeforce would gain a larger following if a popular UFC fighter jumped ship to them.
I actually think boxing would work better, as a business intended to draw fans, if it were run more like MMA and pro wrestling. It’s got to get away from the politics that have kept it largely in the casinos and banquet halls of the world and get back into the 20,000-seat arenas if we expect it to survive as a for-profit sport. Otherwise, it’ll be relegated to Olympic competition.
UFC 121 MMA Jake Shields Post Fight Interview in UFC debut – MMA Live
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Classics Collection, Vol. 1-4 $24.55 UFC Classics take you ringside to the original battles – before there were rules. Masters in the skills of boxing jiu-jitsu karate tae kwon do and more the original warriors battled it out to the bloody end.System Requirements:Run time: 367 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES Rating: UNRATED UPC: 031398215868 Manufacturer No: 21586… |
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Bas Rutten’s Lethal Street Fighting Self Defense System $11.95 In this dynamic DVD World “Ultimate Fighting Champion” and 3X “King Of Pancrase”, Bas Rutten personally teaches you his “Lethal Street Fighting” Self Defense System designed to immediately give you the skills and combat techniques needed to win any street fight! Winner of over 200 deadly street fights and numerous No-Holds-Barred Titles Rutten knows what he is talking about when it comes to real… |
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Vol. 1 – UFC Hits $7.97 If you’re not aware that the human elbow is one of the most effective weapons at your disposal, you haven’t been paying attention to Ultimate Fighting, a sport in which men meet in an octagonal ring and wrestle, punch, and frequently elbow each other into submission. This highlight tape, comprising footage during Ultimate Fighting tournament events held in various locations in the mid-1990s, might… |
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Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed: Mastering the Most Effective Moves for Victory $3.99 Get what it takes to win-and unleash the ultimate fighter in you Think you know your way around the cage? Think again. Mixed martial arts powerhouse Mickey Dimic, two-time middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer, kicks your game into gear with this no-holds-barred guide to grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, and boxing dirty like the toughest contenders. Breaking down the fundame… |
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UFC Undisputed 2010 $12.90 So you want to be a fighter? Step into the Octagon in UFC Undisputed 2010 to see if you have what it takes to be the best of the best. UFC Undisputed 2010 features the most authentic MMA action while boasting the best fighters in the world. After one round with all the new features and key improvements, you’ll embody the essence and spirit of a real fighter. Are you ready to be one? Roster: … |
