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[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

If this was nearly anyone but Rampage, I could appreciate some valid frustration here, but after the UFC 86 situation and how ZUFFA handled it and stood by him and Rampage's subsequent long-term bone-headedness, I think he's gone faaaaaar out of his way to burn bridges with ZUFFA, to a degree where I think it's obvious that they aren't going to be cordial, accessible and agreeable to his "final requests" and will look to stick it to him on the way out(hence the Glover match-up).

In a way, I liken this pettiness to the "Greatest Strikeforce Moment" vote from Saturday night, where "The Losses of Fedor Emelianenko" was shown over and over again, akin to ZUFFA spiking the football on somebody they didn't do good business with. Similarily to why Frank Shamrock is basically invisible from UFC lore despite being one of their most dominant champions EVER.

It isn't a surprise that ZUFFA is being petty on the way out the door, it isn't the first nor the last fighter who they'll look to "make an example of"....

[Sniggles]

[Sakara=Excitement]

I guess Lugz said no?

[Rise]

Interesting that Reebok even wants to associate their brand with him at this point in his career and with some of the dumb stuff he's done/said in the last little bit.

[YukonJordan]

I could care less about people opinions of Rampage at this point. Why won't the UFC allow Reebok to sponsor Rampage is a much bigger question? Surely Nike pulled some strings here.

[roaddawg]

Originally Posted by CtGreat

Regardless of his actual record, he was/is popular as shit. The UFC sees fit to capitalize off his popularity even though his record is shitty, yet they don't see fit to allow his sponsors in the cage. Lets not act like the heads at ZUFFA aren't smart business men. They aren't taking pity on him by continuing to give him fights so he can work, his salary is in his contract, if they gave him less then he would have grounds to sue them. Clearly they think his name is big enough to draw in enough viewers to offset the cost of having to pay him; in fact, they would lose money on their investment if they didn't work every last drop out of it. Rampage wants to maximize his popularity and value as a Brand, being able to show off your sponsors name in the cage is important.

Well said but you also have to remember people here hate Rampage and won't likely look at topics like these objectively. It is what it is.

[The Donosaur]

The UFC basically has a dress code, it is a fairly loose one, but as UFC employees the fighters have to follow it. I am sure some of the people defending Rampage here have a dress code at their job too, and I bet they don't publicly complain about it because it may result in their termination. I disagree with alot of what the UFC does, but not this.

[rough-n-tumble]

Originally Posted by YukonJordan

I could care less about people opinions of Rampage at this point. Why won't the UFC allow Reebok to sponsor Rampage is a much bigger question? Surely Nike pulled some strings here.

yes, I don't much care for the way Zuffa handles sponsors and the gross amount $$$ they charge for a fighter to wear their sponsors name into the cage. I have no problem with the company making money, though that move to charge fighters sponsors was one of pure greed and I found it deplorable.

[v3xi]

Originally Posted by roaddawg

Well said but you also have to remember people here hate Rampage and won't likely look at topics like these objectively. It is what it is.

100% true, every Rampage thread is the same.

I will say the same thing about Page that I always do as well. He is the dumbest person in the UFC. Did he really think a sponsor that directly competes with Nike would be allowed to be shown?

[krayven]

Originally Posted by v3xi

100% true, every Rampage thread is the same.

I will say the same thing about Page that I always do as well. He is the dumbest person in the UFC. Did he really think a sponsor that directly competes with Nike would be allowed to be shown?

Yea the UFC isn't going to risk upsetting Nike. That swoosh is a step towards legitimacy. I dunno why but I still think Rampage has a vintage performance left in him for Glover