I'm starting to question Turki's involvement in combat sports; UFC included.

[BullyKutta]

For those who don't follow boxing, let me sum this up.

• This past weekend was supposed to be the Cinco De Mayo celebration.
• Fights were lined up that, on paper, should have been entertaining.
• But something happened.

Something VERY strange.

Compubox numbers show that Turki's fights turned in some of the LOWEST number of punches thrown in 12 round fights. It was literally RECORD SETTING stuff.


The question is 'why'?

My theory is that Turki has money to burn, and he's paying these guys so much money to just show up that they're treating it like the check-cashing event it is.
There was no incentive to 'leave' it in the ring.

When I think back to the UFC Noche event that Turki was involved with, I remember thinking that the fights were REALLY underwhelming as well. The production values for Noche were amazing, but I don't recall any wars worth remembering.

Basically, WTF is going on here?

Maybe the UFC's payment structure stays the same when Turki is involved, but goddamn, I hope MMA never sinks to the putrid depths that boxing did this weekend.

 

[Neck&Neck]

Dana always said you can’t pay these guys too much or they lose that fire

 

[Gabe]

Saudi elites have, and I’m not exaggerating, unlimited wealth. Even in today’s ESPN world them and UAE always still have stacked PPVs and fight nights. Money talks.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Maybe some subconscious level of morality has fighters questioning their level of effort while finding themselves an active part of a wider campaign of trying to sportswash all the blood away.


Haha, just kidding, there's no way they're questioning that

 

[Tweak896]

Boxers are totally milking the Saudis and phoning it in. I think there's a balance between prize fighting and demonstrating skills. Too many fighters today are cool with cruising to decision and get the paycheck. They put more effort in tweets and personality than fight style. Can't wait for a change.

 

[Siver!]

For those who don't follow boxing, let me sum this up.

• This past weekend was supposed to be the Cinco De Mayo celebration.
• Fights were lined up that, on paper, should have been entertaining.
• But something happened.

Something VERY strange.

Compubox numbers show that Turki's fights turned in some of the LOWEST number of punches thrown in 12 round fights. It was literally RECORD SETTING stuff.
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The question is 'why'?

My theory is that Turki has money to burn, and he's paying these guys so much money to just show up that they're treating it like the check-cashing event it is.
There was no incentive to 'leave' it in the ring.

When I think back to the UFC Noche event that Turki was involved with, I remember thinking that the fights were REALLY underwhelming as well. The production values for Noche were amazing, but I don't recall any wars worth remembering.

Basically, WTF is going on here?

Maybe the UFC's payment structure stays the same when Turki is involved, but goddamn, I hope MMA never sinks to the putrid depths that boxing did this weekend.

This has me questioning how much the UFC must have paid Mokaev and Kape.

Presumably several hundred billion traded hands for a fight that shit.

Wasn't Haney vs Ramirez a fight between two decision fighters?

Maybe they should invest a lot more in the matchmakers.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Combat sports are technically haram, but maybe there's some loophole if they aren't too violent.

 

[evergreenrider]

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[Doctor Grudge]

yeah, theres never been MMA cards where guys have barely fought. lmao Why not actually watch the fights?

There were fights that were good and competitive. In fact, Romero vs Garcia was a good fight especially in the first half, and had a down..

There must be a conspiracy, a lot of guys who are known for having boring fights like Devin Haney ended up having a boring fight!

 

[kingofthecans]

Francis and Lewis should be bajillionaires.

 

[Thepaintbucket]

The equivalent would be the United States funding sporting events.

But yeah, if you are getting paid stupid money regardless of the results, why go the extra mile?

Have no fear OP. Since Dana White might be taking over there's a new sheriff in town. Those boxers will be begging for scraps in no time with Dana driving

 

[MerAndre DvalishFili]

In fact, Romero vs Garcia was a good fight especially in the first half, and had a down..

U crazy for this one my brother

 

[RichardHarrow]

Americans talking about corruption in sports ??? You guys invented it lol. If you’ve done enough reading it’s America that’s always held back boxing. Turki has done more for boxing in 2 years than your shady promoters, government and management has in a decade.

 

[Thesnake101]

Acting like we haven't seen dogshit fights before in the UFC when guys were getting paid with quarter pounders. Smh.

 

[bng]

i can understand people think Gregor McConor gonna fight Chandler, i can even understand people believing in flying spagetti monster church, but i refuse to believe someone thinks that thing is affecting fighting global business:

 

[Tracav]

What a weird event that was, the whole vibe at MSG was off too

Glad for Rolly as he really needed a W, but that was underwhelming. I fear Crawford v. Canelo will follow the same path

 

[gracie_barra_samurai]

Turki literally saved boxing and would take MMA to the next level if he took over, but he picked the wrong boxers on the weekend.

Moving forward, I think he should make it less up front and more incentivised though.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

For those who don't follow boxing, let me sum this up.

• This past weekend was supposed to be the Cinco De Mayo celebration.
• Fights were lined up that, on paper, should have been entertaining.
• But something happened.

Something VERY strange.

Compubox numbers show that Turki's fights turned in some of the LOWEST number of punches thrown in 12 round fights. It was literally RECORD SETTING stuff.
View attachment 1093614

The question is 'why'?

My theory is that Turki has money to burn, and he's paying these guys so much money to just show up that they're treating it like the check-cashing event it is.
There was no incentive to 'leave' it in the ring.

When I think back to the UFC Noche event that Turki was involved with, I remember thinking that the fights were REALLY underwhelming as well. The production values for Noche were amazing, but I don't recall any wars worth remembering.

Basically, WTF is going on here?

Maybe the UFC's payment structure stays the same when Turki is involved, but goddamn, I hope MMA never sinks to the putrid depths that boxing did this weekend.

Its part of a plan to change saudi arabia, make it more American

 

[World eater]

Francis and Lewis should be bajillionaires.

Romero and Izzy as well!

 

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