Rizin: The Uprising

[Oregonmma]

When the first rumors were whispered of a organization rising in Japan headed by one of the owners of pride I was incredibly excited to say the least. I loved pride for its ability to capture ones imagination and display world class talent. After watching the first two rizin events I could see the similarities with pride. With the reebok era in full progress in the ufc and many fighters wanting to get better pay it makes you wonder. How many will end up leaving to earn more money and freedom? It's apparent that Rizin has quite a large amount of money invested. How large can you guys see rizin going? I'm expecting several top fighters in the next few years to leave the ufc once their contract is up for rizin or bellator. Thoughts?

 

[BisexualMMA]

I have doubts that it is sustainable. I would guess dead before 3 years or scaled back to Pancrase proportions.

 

[Oregonmma]

I have doubts that it is sustainable. I would guess dead before 3 years or scaled back to Pancrase proportions.

Sure that's definitely possible. One big advantage I see is co promoting other organizations like king mo bellator etc. That means fighters can have any sponsor they want and fight in two big organizations at the same time. Making more profit than most fighters.