Well, the implication in criticising is that we should be getting something better. With the number of cards they're running, it's not possible to have stacked "names" on every show. There's just not that many superstars in the sport.
So, in presenting a problem ("weak cards"), what's the solution? What should the UFC be doing? Should they not have these cards at all, and deny guys a regular opportunity to fight (and putting a lower ceiling on the all-important "fighter pay")?
I doubt the UFC are going to run less shows, and they can't force the few MMA superstars to fight more often, so we're stuck with some cards that some fans might consider "weak". So in that instance, if it's really not of interest to you, just don't watch. Simple.
It’s possible to have better cards, the business aspect is fucking over the cards/match-making.
What happens is they over-sign guys to try and limit competitors abilities to get fighters (it’s a numbers game - they aren’t always sure who is good and who isn’t, they’d rather sign to a shit contract and have leverage then risk Bellator stacking divisions faster). Now they are contractually obligated to offer guys a fight every 3-6 months, they can only split up the sub-par fights so often that at some point they have to build a card around them.
I’m not saying there aren’t good fighters on this card; but the UFC has done no work making me care about this card - no promotion, no star-building, weak match-making, etc. it’s literally like “ here’s some fights, be happy they exist, if you don’t want to watch 7 hours of this it must mean your not a fan of MMA.”
The solution is obvious but it means less content (not necessarily cards) - cut at least 10% of the roster, limit cards to 10 fights and offer better contracts. If there was no “win” bonus and you didn’t get fucked for losing a tough fight they could easily get a few more fighters ranked in the 10-25 range to get on these cards. Tons of legit guys only fight twice a year because of the huge roster, they need to trim that shit.
Also stack the fight order better, put the shitty WMMA at the bottom - Liz Carmouche should never be anywhere near a main card. Robertson/Macedo should never come AFTER Khabilov/Ferrera.
It’s not enough for me to just have fights at this point, I’m glad some of you guys will enjoy this but if you don’t understand that you are a vocal minority I don’t know what to tell you.
Also if we don’t criticize then it’s assumed we like this shit - some of us don’t, just letting it be known. By your logic “ if you don’t like our complaints don’t listen/respond” lol.
