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[kc56]

Originally Posted by maxp84z

That's why I've been saying for a long time, IF the UFC would have offered Fedor a contract less restricting and Fedor would have signed, then all of this wouldnt exist. Including M-1.

You know Max, there is something very interesting here that I want to point out to you.

That sounds like three decent fights -- nothing too special to get upset about. The bigger picture, however, is that Bodog has booked fighters that were originally featured in M-1's plans.

For example, Tabera is an undefeated light heavyweight prospect who recently signed a non-exclusive contract with M-1 Global. He was tipped to be included in the U.S. debut show, possibly against former Pride star Ricardo Arona (Pictures). Because Tabera is now fighting in St. Petersburg just two weeks earlier, M-1 Global matchmaker Apy Echteld has to look elsewhere for quality personnel.

Because the fighters involved were in non-exclusive contracts, the other organization hired them out from under the promotion they were originally supposed to work for, therefore pretty much killing the show. How is that good for the sport?

While I agree that M1 is a B.S. organization, you shouldn't blame everything on the UFC every time. I mean saying that M1 only exists because the UFC was unreasonable with Fedor?

From what I have seen and read, Fedor was trying to make the UFC what M1 is now.
-Contracts that let him do whatever whenever
-Shows in Russia that they get the credit and money for
-Fat deals for all his boys in Red Devil
-Being able to pick and choose his opponents

It is what his manager was trying to do with the UFC, and they were wise to it, so they got someone else to start a company that would let him.


Also, for your constant argument about "why won't Dana co-promote with M1 so Randy can fight Fedor?" read this article. Then read it again. Keep reading it until the issues with co-promoting with M1 get through to you.

[smoogy]

Sounds like they lifted their business practices from the UFC playbook

[Krazikarl]

Originally Posted by smoogy

Sounds like they lifted their business practices from the UFC playbook

Who? M1 certainly didnt since they are doing everything the opposite of what the UFC does (non exclusive contracts, only having 1 guy under contract, trying to co promote etc). Bodog probably isnt trying to intentionally torpedo M1, they are just competing for the same guys and since they are a legit organization and it looks like M1 isnt, people just happen to be chosing Bodog. Its M1's own fault for having retarded contracts (which havent worked in the past) and a messed up organization.

[foundstarr]

Originally Posted by kc56

You know Max, there is something very interesting here that I want to point out to you.



Because the fighters involved were in non-exclusive contracts, the other organization hired them out from under the promotion they were originally supposed to work for, therefore pretty much killing the show. How is that good for the sport?

While I agree that M1 is a B.S. organization, you shouldn't blame everything on the UFC every time. I mean saying that M1 only exists because the UFC was unreasonable with Fedor?

From what I have seen and read, Fedor was trying to make the UFC what M1 is now.
-Contracts that let him do whatever whenever
-Shows in Russia that they get the credit and money for
-Fat deals for all his boys in Red Devil
-Being able to pick and choose his opponents

It is what his manager was trying to do with the UFC, and they were wise to it, so they got someone else to start a company that would let him.


Also, for your constant argument about "why won't Dana co-promote with M1 so Randy can fight Fedor?" read this article. Then read it again. Keep reading it until the issues with co-promoting with M1 get through to you.

co-signed