If that’s the method which we’ll be arguing, then so be it.

No one said anyone is “guaranteeing” anything, but I guess this entire concept of “promoting” people and having the resources available to do so but not using them, is of course beyond you.

They had no confidence yet built in Rampage. They might have a little more…assuming he never fights Silva or Shogun. Considering both are under contract, well, what do you think their ultimate plan with Rampage will be? You think throwing millions into a guy who has his anathema carted over along with him is a good idea. I think they might be a little smarter than you.

Nice that you can bring up 1 time Hughes did something 10 years ago, “hilarious” that you could fill a whole show on fights featuring Rampage finishing guys with devastating slams. (I can hear the japanese girls giggling at the hilarity)

You can? Because I can’t, because I live in America, the nation that never saw nor cares about Rampage dropping lousy kickboxers on their skulls. But hey, who am I to argue to the guy who thinks Arona/Rampage or Rampage/Vovchanchin is significantly more recent than Hughes/Newton, so why bother?

Obviously it doesn’t fit the way you see things, thus its not a good point. I like that you changed my argument for me, so that you could then break it down…thats some nice work.

What other argument is there? Are they going to force Rampage interviews on the big 4 networks and CNN?

NO ONE IS ARGUING THEY SHOULD BE DOING RECAP SHOWS.

But watching Rampage power bomb people 6 years ago in PRIDE is what can build him the audience, isn’t it? So what is your point?

*Rolls eyes* There’s no point of trying to “debate” things here. You’re so clearly out of touch with the argument and in love with your point of view that you’re shaping things I’m saying into things they are not so you can easily dismiss them (i.e. “replay shows are the key to UFC’s success”) – nice strawman bowling son.

You’re the one arguing they replay his old fights and that it would build an audience. So, how are they going to do that? I think it would be called a “replay show”. Or are you saying he should rematch Alexander Otsuka?

Please return your head to your ass, you’re clearly more comfortable there.

PRIDE~! ICHIBAN~! FIGHTING SPIRIT~!

“Making such an assumption implies that you have a personal feeling about this (likely that Dana hates Rampage and all PRIDE refugees) and are not open to reason. Fine. State that.”

Don’t like the fit of the shoe on the other foot? Ouch-y

“How is it going to sell better? Its pro fighting. FIGHTING. Not wrestling. A real sport. You can’t guarantee to people that Quinton Jackson will win via powerbomb. You can’t even guarantee he’ll win. Nobody is buying PPVs on the basis of taped fights. No one is buying replays based on the method of victory. This is stupid.

(BTW, I find it really hilarious that you use Hughes as a comparison, given that he won the 170lb belt the first time WITH A POWER BOMB.)”

No one said anyone is “guaranteeing” anything, but I guess this entire concept of “promoting” people and having the resources available to do so but not using them, is of course beyond you.

Nice that you can bring up 1 time Hughes did something 10 years ago, “hilarious” that you could fill a whole show on fights featuring Rampage finishing guys with devastating slams. (I can hear the japanese girls giggling at the hilarity)

“lol. If you’re that committed to the viewpoint that the key for UFC has been their replay shows, so be it.”

Obviously it doesn’t fit the way you see things, thus its not a good point. I like that you changed my argument for me, so that you could then break it down…thats some nice work.

NO ONE IS ARGUING THEY SHOULD BE DOING RECAP SHOWS.

*Rolls eyes* There’s no point of trying to “debate” things here. You’re so clearly out of touch with the argument and in love with your point of view that you’re shaping things I’m saying into things they are not so you can easily dismiss them (i.e. “replay shows are the key to UFC’s success”) – nice strawman bowling son.

Please return your head to your ass, you’re clearly more comfortable there.

You love Dana and there’s nothing I can say to change that…sorry bro.

Oooh! Ad hominems! Fun.

The rest of your arguments are awful at best….I’m pretty sure a HL reel finish like powerbombing Arona would sell better than any L’n’P decision by Hughes, or Liddell punching out a fat 185?er…

How is it going to sell better? Its pro fighting. FIGHTING. Not wrestling. A real sport. You can’t guarantee to people that Quinton Jackson will win via powerbomb. You can’t even guarantee he’ll win. Nobody is buying PPVs on the basis of taped fights. No one is buying replays based on the method of victory. This is stupid.

(BTW, I find it really hilarious that you use Hughes as a comparison, given that he won the 170lb belt the first time WITH A POWER BOMB.)

And to argue that the horrific editing of the PRIDE FSN and lack of consistent exposure would make no difference is a fucking laugh….keep telling yourself that bro

Its the US – presentation is 95% of the package son.

lol. If you’re that committed to the viewpoint that the key for UFC has been their replay shows, so be it. One has to wonder why boxing hasn’t taken off via replays of bouts on ESPN Classic. Was Ike Ibeabuchi/David Tua significantly less interesting than Ricco/Couture? This is something to ponder.

You love Dana and there’s nothing I can say to change that…sorry bro.

Oooh! Ad hominems! Fun.

The rest of your arguments are awful at best….I’m pretty sure a HL reel finish like powerbombing Arona would sell better than any L’n’P decision by Hughes, or Liddell punching out a fat 185?er…

How is it going to sell better? Its pro fighting. FIGHTING. Not wrestling. A real sport. You can’t guarantee to people that Quinton Jackson will win via powerbomb. You can’t even guarantee he’ll win. Nobody is buying PPVs on the basis of taped fights. No one is buying replays based on the method of victory. This is stupid.

(BTW, I find it really hilarious that you use Hughes as a comparison, given that he won the 170lb belt the first time WITH A POWER BOMB.)

And to argue that the horrific editing of the PRIDE FSN and lack of consistent exposure would make no difference is a fucking laugh….keep telling yourself that bro

Its the US – presentation is 95% of the package son.

lol. If you’re that committed to the viewpoint that the key for UFC has been their replay shows, so be it. One has to wonder why boxing hasn’t taken off via replays of bouts on ESPN Classic. Was Ike Ibeabuchi/David Tua significantly less interesting than Ricco/Couture? This is something to ponder.

You love Dana and there’s nothing I can say to change that…sorry bro.

Oooh! Ad hominems! Fun times.

The rest of your arguments are awful at best….I’m pretty sure a HL reel finish like powerbombing Arona would sell better than any L’n’P decision by Hughes, or Liddell punching out a fat 185?er…

How is it going to sell better? Its pro fighting. FIGHTING. Not wrestling. A real sport. You can’t guarantee to people that Quinton Jackson will win via powerbomb. You can’t even guarantee he’ll win. Nobody is buying PPVs on the basis of taped fights. No one anywhere. And nobody buys replays of UFC events in any sizeable enough amount that the way someone finishes a fight is going to make them spend $40 to see it again (or $50 in HD).

(BTW, I find it really hilarious that you use Hughes as a comparison, given that he won the 170lb belt the first time WITH A HIGHLIGHT REEL POWER BOMB.)

And to argue that the horrific editing of the PRIDE FSN and lack of consistent exposure would make no difference is a fucking laugh….keep telling yourself that bro

Its the US – presentation is 95% of the package son.

lol. If you’re that committed to the viewpoint that the key for UFC has been their replay shows, so be it. One has to wonder why boxing hasn’t taken off via replays of bouts on ESPN Classic. Was Ike Ibeabuchi/David Tua significantly less interesting than Ricco/Couture? This is something to ponder.

Ever heard of the great invention called Tivo? I hear it’s starting to catch on.

Anyway….that’s just silly. If you’re a fan of the sport….then you can make time for something like this.

The bias in ZA’s articles is getting childish….along the same lines of Josh Gross and Fightsport -

And to argue that the horrific editing of the PRIDE FSN and lack of consistent exposure would make no difference is a fucking laugh….keep telling yourself that bro

Its the US – presentation is 95% of the package son.

Because they argued in the past about not allowing the UFC’s LHW champ (there most competitive and recognizable division) to be one of the coaches?

Because they never let the UFC name carry the show and let the coaches feud brew?

You’re soooo smart…clearly no one can match your amazing thinking abilities…

Not at all – I’ve clearly documented numerous occasions where this has occurred. It’s neither personal feeling nor opinion…its cold hard fact.

You and I aren’t going to agree on this…so there’s no point continuing the argument.

You love Dana and there’s nothing I can say to change that…sorry bro.