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[bZa_305]

You know, maybe UFC is handling this the right way. Think about it. There's a lot of UFC fans who don't know who Shogun is, who Big Nog is, who Dan Henderson is, etc. It would be smart to have them come fight in the UFC for a few fight to win over the audience, then move them back to PRIDE so those not familiar with PRIDE will now have a reason to tune in. You know, at first I thought UFC was just gonna go after the big fish in PRIDE, bring them over, and leave the rest as a farm league. But now it looks like they have a strategy. Hopefully that's what the plan is; introduce the big names to the UFC fans then relaunch PRIDE with an even bigger audience.

[CEVANS]

Originally Posted by Mac

I think what UFC is doing is smart business. While they are retooling Pride, trying to get a tv deal, figuring out management, etc,etc, they are bringing over the better Pride fighters to introduce them to a bigger ppv audience. That way when Pride gets back on it's feet these guys will have a bigger fan base and more American fans will buy the ppvs.

amen

[twankydawg]

Originally Posted by CEVANS

amen

Seems that the more that people look at this situation the more they see that Pride isn't going anywhere and that was my sole reason behind creating this. People were saying it was dead without looking at the big picture.

[twankydawg]

Originally Posted by Ramma

PRIDE isn't dead...but it is definitely on its way to the emergency room.

Dude, go read the thread before you make a post. You gave no reason for saying this or any rebuttle for anything posted as to why it's not almost dead.

[smoogy]

Originally Posted by bZa_305

You know, maybe UFC is handling this the right way. Think about it. There's a lot of UFC fans who don't know who Shogun is, who Big Nog is, who Dan Henderson is, etc. It would be smart to have them come fight in the UFC for a few fight to win over the audience, then move them back to PRIDE so those not familiar with PRIDE will now have a reason to tune in. You know, at first I thought UFC was just gonna go after the big fish in PRIDE, bring them over, and leave the rest as a farm league. But now it looks like they have a strategy. Hopefully that's what the plan is; introduce the big names to the UFC fans then relaunch PRIDE with an even bigger audience.

Its still hard to say if that is indeed their long term plan, but yes, cross-promoting the two brands does seem like a no-brainer.

[twankydawg]

Originally Posted by smoogy

Its still hard to say if that is indeed their long term plan, but yes, cross-promoting the two brands does seem like a no-brainer.

They are going to have to cross promote both orgs fighters before a big Megafight PPV to get the fans that don't watch both excited about the fights with guys from both orgs. Now that the deal is finalized, I think we are going to see the big plans laid out within the next week or two.