UFC expansion not without risks (Yahoo! Sports)

Milton A. Bot · 08-22-2008, 05:50 PM

The UFC plans on stepping up expansion plans next year, which doesn't come without risk.

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Adolf Oliverbush · 08-22-2008, 07:34 PM

Excellent. I would love to see them in my native country. Dana White has done so much for the world of MMA and having Fertita taking over the expansion movement will only strengthen the UFc both here in the US and abroad.

With other promotions such as Affliction and Elite XC serving as the minor leagues/feeder system for the UFC, I have faith that the UFc will continue to grow and be the industry standard.

Greco-ZAG · 08-23-2008, 12:24 AM

I don't know about Afflication being a feeder program, but I do believe with Feritita working things for the UFC, things will get done. He might have a dark past, but he does get things done that he wants done, one way or another. I too would love to see UFC go to Germany, how nice would it be around Octoberfest? I would travel and share a bier-(spelled correct) with you Adolf.

Adolf Oliverbush · 08-23-2008, 01:14 AM

I'm there Greco-ZAG. We'll do it up again just like at olympic trials.

clmetal · 08-23-2008, 11:06 AM

“Our diehard fans will stay up until 4 a.m. to watch it live."

I don't know how many people are going to pay $45 to watch something at 4am when they can download it at 10am. Dana always said the business was about PPV figures and I have to believe they take a hit everytime events are aired at strange hours in far away places.

Tom Acasio (sp) said he thinks with all the shows and organizations, that MMA will actually more away from PPV - which is interesting imo.

Adolf Oliverbush · 08-23-2008, 11:07 PM

I can't imagine they will charge us $45 for a show that happens at 4am out time. Perhaps charge half or so. In any event, don't they do a pay per view in the the host country as well as others?

UFC expansion not without risks (Yahoo! Sports)

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