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10 fight deal @ 10k per fight. I see nothing wrong with that
And why did they get those contracts? Because they were part of a television series. They worked for the UFC for months, essentially, as part of a contest trying to get that. You act like they're in the same position as Holly: nobodies from other orgs who just asked for it. That's not what happened with these guys at all. They won a competition, and put on multiple fights on TV (for the UFC already) to get that contract.
You're entire point is only validated by hindsight, and therefore it is not a point at all.
All of those guys were on that show either because no one had ever heard of them, or they were old pros in their twilight. If you ask any real MMA fan to name 5 women they would want in the UFCs womens Bantam division, HH will be at or near the top. If not, then don't bother asking said fan any more questions.
Exactly. Her manager says of course she should have some fights leading up to a shot to familiarize UFC fans with her and who she is. No where did he say they want a single, six figure title fight out of the gate.
Thanks for the post man - really clears it up. I agree with you - a six figure contract could be structured pretty easily over a three fight deal with her being worth it. Something like 12k/12k for the first fight, 16k/16k for the second, and 22k/22k for the third. The title shot (if earned) is really a moot point as that applies to anyone really. I don't think that type of structure is unreasonable.
My entire point is that a 6 figure contract is NOTHING for the UFC. That point is valid, and confirmed. They are taking a risk with TUF winners turning belly up. There is no reason they couldn't accomidate the same risk with HH
Let Holly go through TUF, win all her fights, win a fight on live TV for the UFC at the finale, and then give her the 6-figure contract. Then you can compare her to Sadollah, Brookins, etc.
doesn't the tuf winner get 3 fight 6 figure contract? didn't tuf just do female 135er?
doesn't it seem like holly could have just did tuf (but was afraid to lose i would bet)
All of those guys were on that show either because no one had ever heard of them, or they were old pros in their twilight. If you ask any real MMA fan to name 5 women they would want in the UFCs womens Bantam division, HH will be at or near the top. If not, then don't bother asking said fan any more questions.
Thanks for the post man - really clears it up. I agree with you - a six figure contract could be structured pretty easily over a three fight deal with her being worth it. Something like 12k/12k for the first fight, 16k/16k for the second, and 22k/22k for the third. The title shot (if earned) is really a moot point as that applies to anyone really. I don't think that type of structure is unreasonable.
You guys in here with this "she isn't worth a 6 figure contract" business is a little confusing. Let me give you some names that got a 6 figure contract in the UFC....
Travis Lutter (0-2 since that contract in the UFC)
Matt Danzig (4-7 since that contract in the UFC)
Amir Sadollah (5-4 since that contract in the UFC)
Efrain Escudero (2-4 since that contract in the UFC)
James Wilks (1-2 since that contract in the UFC)
Jonathan Brookins (1-3 since that contract in the UFC)
If you tell me, as an MMA fan, that you would rather give ANY of those guys listed a 6 figure contract over Holly Holm, then you are a special kind of special. All they asked for is a 6 figure CONTRACT (not six figure fight), and eventual title shot (if earned). I think it's more than reasonable, and would love to see Holly in the division.
she has been misadvised. this sort of thing in unlikely to go over well imo
Holm is a great talent, but she isn't exactly mowing down opponelts like Ronda or Cyborg did. She just went the distance with girl that had a losing record.
You guys in here with this "she isn't worth a 6 figure contract" business is a little confusing. Let me give you some names that got a 6 figure contract in the UFC....
Travis Lutter (0-2 since that contract in the UFC)
Matt Danzig (4-7 since that contract in the UFC)
Amir Sadollah (5-4 since that contract in the UFC)
Efrain Escudero (2-4 since that contract in the UFC)
James Wilks (1-2 since that contract in the UFC)
Jonathan Brookins (1-3 since that contract in the UFC)
If you tell me, as an MMA fan, that you would rather give ANY of those guys listed a 6 figure contract over Holly Holm, then you are a special kind of special. All they asked for is a 6 figure CONTRACT (not six figure fight), and eventual title shot (if earned). I think it's more than reasonable, and would love to see Holly in the division.