Helwani: "Masvidal v Usman is the front runner."

[Jah Broni]

Reminder: Colby got $45k show/$45k win for his Lawler fight.

So, when they say "too much"...

This. Colby is getting paid peanuts. If Colby is asking even 200k, that isn't unreasonable.

 

[Medulla Omoplata]

I hope this all backfires on Colby and he gets passed over for a title shot, loses a close SD in his next fight and just sort of slides into obscurity as he works his way down the rankings until he's cut.

But that's just because I hate his cringy fake heel bullshit. I totally support him trying to get paid and not fighting if he doesn't see the value. The UFC is greedy as fuck and many fighters are getting screwed and the only way that will change is if more and more fighters take a stand. As a fan it's annoying of course but I understand and support it despite that.

 

[SecondCitySaint]

Well if his last fight was 45k to show I'd say he's probably getting low-balled. A main event and the title unification bout, he should get at least double that (and that's by the greedy standards of the UFC)

Until I hear the amount he's asking to be paid, I will assume the UFC is doing what they always do. So far only the Diaz bros had the courage to stand up to Zuffa.

To me it's commendable, if you're not getting what you think you're worth then 'just say no.' DFW always bragging about all his money and capital, and wasting a million at a casino in one night. Maybe the UFC needs a new promoter... DFW's gambling could have funded the next 4 or 5 headliners at least for an adequate pay day.

As long as fighters just accept the Corporate bullshit, nobody going to get paid justly.

His last fight he got paid what his negotiated contract dictates.

The fight he took prior to that at 225 was for the interim title. Title fights as challenger come with a pay bump and he got 350k plus a 30k fight week incentive according to the reported payouts from the event. Thus UFC is likely in that same ballpark once more.

Win the title and you have leverage and as Champ become entitled to re-negotiate your deal. Until then take what the pay bump is, which again is likely in the same neighborhood as his last title fight.

 

[Knuckledragger]

Someone should sue the UFC. What the fuck is the point of taking part if accomplishments, track record, and position in the rankings have nothing to do with your position in the division as far as the championship goes.
1 should fight 2. Its pretty simple.

 

[Knuckledragger]

Work for free today and if youre as good as you say maybe we will pay you next time.

 

[SecondCitySaint]

Work for free today and if youre as good as you say maybe we will pay you next time.

Fake news.

 

[Knuckledragger]

Fake news.

 

[mkess101]

The UFC isn't going to invest more $ to ensure the right guys fight for the belt if they don't like dealing with the challenger and/or dont believe he will give them the financial boost that makes it worth their while.

They can bypass Colby and just spam Masvidal's last couple highlight reel KO's and fool enough people into believing he's the rightful guy who should be next.

From a business perspective it's completely understandable. From a fan's perspective (a non-casual fan) it makes it really difficult to put much stock into titles and if they are actually representative of who the best is.

Colby annoys the hell out of me and I mostly root against him. But acting like it shouldn't be him vs Usman...cmon. And as a fan it's hard for me to reconcile not paying him a bit more (granted I dont know his exact contract situation or what they are offering) when Dana has a net worth of like 600 million or something.

 

[THATxGUY]

Urgh ... no one wants to see that fight .

It’s Diaz or bust .

Imagine if Jorge loses , he loses all the momentum and the Diaz fight .

Fuck me , we can never have nice things

 

[Knuckledragger]

The UFC isn't going to invest more $ to ensure the right guys fight for the belt if they don't like dealing with the challenger and/or dont believe he will give them the financial boost that makes it worth their while.

They can bypass Colby and just spam Masvidal's last couple highlight reel KO's and fool enough people into believing he's the rightful guy who should be next.

From a business perspective it's completely understandable. From a fan's perspective (a non-casual fan) it makes it really difficult to put much stock into titles and if they are actually representative of who the best is.

Colby annoys the hell out of me and I mostly root against him. But acting like it shouldn't be him vs Usman...cmon. And as a fan it's hard for me to reconcile not paying him a bit more (granted I dont know his exact contract situation or what they are offering) when Dana has a net worth of like 600 million or something.

Im not a fan of Colby or Marty. More of a Mas fan I guess.
I just want to be able to pretend this is a legit sporting organization and the rankings mean something, they arent making it easy.
Its still real to me damnit!

 

[SecondCitySaint]

Reality is Colby is overplaying his hand : either cuz he don't want none of Marty or he truly overvalued himself, despite the numbers that have yet to prove him a needle mover.

He got 350k gtd to fight RDA for the interim title as the co main. And they pulled 250k buys. 350k ain't fighting for free.

 

[mkt]

Masvidal couldn't keep a 39-year old, past-his-prime BJJ guy (Maia) from taking him down and implementing his gameplan. Except for a few seconds at the start of each round, this fight will be even easier for Usman than Woodley was.

 

[mkt]

Use the trade thing and bring Rory home after the Lima fight.

Rory won't do to well in the current WW division. He couldn't beat a 41-year old Fitch. Usman, Colby and maybe Askren outwrestle him to a UD. Several guys either KO him or outpoint him striking.

 

[mkt]

Diaz vs Masvidal is the bigger fight than the title match.

At least it would be a lot more entertaining.

 

[Gucci 'Trap God' Mane]

WME ball lickers up in here

 

[Koro_11]

I would be perfectly fine with Colby never fighting again.

Not even hating, I just couldn’t care less. The sport is full of pillow fisted jack of all trades decision machines.

 

[WhiteMousse]

Usman running scared

 

[blaccbeard]

Why are people in here claiming that Colby is a draw? Outside of the racist MAGA retards that plague the War Room who else is checking for him? Wasn't his ESPN card like the least watched card in history or some shit?

Srsly what proof is there that he's a legit draw?? Dude has a really small social media following, his IG is just him paying pornstars to take pics with him ffs lol.

Guy has the president of the U.S. give him a shout out and the first family cageside and he still gets terrible ratings and no significant social media boost. Fuckin sad.

 

[Spath]

It would be hilarious if Colby actually priced himself out of the fight and then Usman straight up declined Masvidal.

Nate vs Masvidal. Make it happen Goof.

Usman had flashbacks of Till’s and Askren’s lifeless corpses on the mat while Jorge was still pounding on their mangled faces...

Who wouldn’t decline?

 

[iwhoopedbatman]

Everyone bringing up 45/45 for Colby's last fight need to acknowledge he made 350k for the RDA fight, plus a media bonus. And that was just an interim fight. If that's not enough to get him in the cage for Marty, that's on him. I'd be surprised if he's being offered less for an actual title fight.