UFC/Reebok Sponsorship

[BigNasty]

Before reading my post, please realize - Despite my Sherdog White belt I have been a fan of UFC since the beginning. I still remember the 90'swhen my aunt allowed my cousin and me to pitch in to buy the first couple PPV's.

With that said, I understand that this is a business. However, the UFC claims that they made the sponsorship for universalism, legitamicy, and to grow the sport. I find it extremely ironic that here we are 1 year later and now the UFC is selling for 4 billion. It almost feels like this was a move to screw the fighters over for the short term, make their balance sheets look better, and sell at a great price. I am not a hater. I love the UFC, Rogan, Buffer, and even Dana, after all
They turned this into what it is today,

This may have been said many time over, but my gripe is that MMA is an individual sport. What if the PGA, Tennis, NASCAR, etc. did the same thing and told their athletes/participants that their sponsors are no longer allowed. How much would Chevy/Ford pay for an exclusive NASCAR contract? What about Titleist for golf? Mizuno for tennis?

I understand these types of uniform policies being needed for team sports but individual sports have always, and should be treated differently.

Thoughts?

 

[NightwingBJJ]

 

[NightwingBJJ]

Before reading my post, please realize - Despite my Sherdog White belt I have been a fan of UFC since the beginning. I still remember the 90'swhen my aunt allowed my cousin and me to pitch in to buy the first couple PPV's.

With that said, I understand that this is a business. However, the UFC claims that they made the sponsorship for universalism, legitamicy, and to grow the sport. I find it extremely ironic that here we are 1 year later and now the UFC is selling for 4 billion. It almost feels like this was a move to screw the fighters over for the short term, make their balance sheets look better, and sell at a great price. I am not a hater. I love the UFC, Rogan, Buffer, and even Dana, after all
They turned this into what it is today,

This may have been said many time over, but my gripe is that MMA is an individual sport. What if the PGA, Tennis, NASCAR, etc. did the same thing and told their athletes/participants that their sponsors are no longer allowed. How much would Chevy/Ford pay for an exclusive NASCAR contract? What about Titleist for golf? Mizuno for tennis?

I understand these types of uniform policies being needed for team sports but individual sports have always, and should be treated differently.

Thoughts?

In all seriousness Fuck Reebok. I can't touch on the Fighters Pay aspect because truthfully I don't understand it and others can do a better job of criticizing it.

When it comes to the looks however that shit is atrocious. It is so boring to look at and robs the fighters of their individuality. As a big fan of Anderson Silva it was kind of sad seeing him rocking that nasty ass Reebok instead of his Iconic Black/Yellow shorts.

I truly wonder why they don't let fighters customize their own gear, it is still Reebok at the ending of the day at least we will be seeing more color variations soon.

 

[Reach4theSky]

I knew it was shenanigans from the beginning.

 

[Pliny Pete]

Stupid white belt

 

[Rondas Pillow]

Before reading my post, please realize - Despite my Sherdog White belt I have been a fan of UFC since the beginning. I still remember the 90'swhen my aunt allowed my cousin and me to pitch in to buy the first couple PPV's.

Thoughts?

It's another white belt that watched UFC 1 live.

 

[NeverAgainPlaya]

In all seriousness Fuck Reebok. I can't touch on the Fighters Pay aspect because truthfully I don't understand it and others can do a better job of criticizing it.

When it comes to the looks however that shit is atrocious. It is so boring to look at and robs the fighters of their individuality. As a big fan of Anderson Silva it was kind of sad seeing him rocking that nasty ass Reebok instead of his Iconic Black/Yellow shorts.

I truly wonder why they don't let fighters customize their own gear, it is still Reebok at the ending of the day at least we will be seeing more color variations soon.

I'm with ya, dude. It almost made me glad that Crocop ended up retired. The fewer times I have to see him fight without the trademark checkers, the better.

 

[BigNasty]

Exac

In all seriousness Fuck Reebok. I can't touch on the Fighters Pay aspect because truthfully I don't understand it and others can do a better job of criticizing it.

When it comes to the looks however that shit is atrocious. It is so boring to look at and robs the fighters of their individuality. As a big fan of Anderson Silva it was kind of sad seeing him rocking that nasty ass Reebok instead of his Iconic Black/Yellow shorts.

Exactly - what is Tiger Woods without Nike? What if PGA decided to do a money grab and require everyone to use the same clubs? I know my 81 year old neighbor Mary would not have it because she just loves Jordan Speith. But BOOM PGA is now a whole lot richer. What if NASCAR required everyone to drives Ford? I'm sure Tony Stewart and Earnhardt would be upset.

I love what Zuffa has done for our sport but hate to see things taken from the fighters. I'm not sure if the new owners will be able to do better, especially considering the money grabs Zuffa has done over the past year but it is the fastest growing sport in the world - I hope they do right by the fighters and keep growing the sport. If just hate to lose it!

 

[Hans Gercmiov]

Fuck off whitey.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Damn chill guys.

That being said , another Guy who think the Reebok deal is unfair to the fighter??!

Might be the 14 564th thread about it TS.

 

[mikehunt]

 

[BigNasty]

It's another white belt that watched UFC 1 live.

Hahaha.. What is that suppose to mean? Considering you are "Ronda's pillow", I don't expect you to talk much, but for someone who joined last year you should just keep your fingers away from the keyboard or at least reply with something meaningful? I've been an MMA fan from the beginning and I'm talking about a serious issue that effects the sport you are supposedly so passionate about.

 

[mikehunt]

Fuck off whitey.

 

[Blayt7hh]

Holy crap there was so much set up and pre-explaining you lost me before I got to the meat of it. Whenever someone does that you know their full of crap and somewhat aware of it themselves.

 

[scurdhomey]

Holy crap there was so much set up and pre-explaining you lost me before I got to the meat of it. Whenever someone does that you know their full of crap and somewhat aware of it themselves.

are you having a bad day?

 

[BigNasty]

Fuck off whitey.

Awwww congrats on your Gold belt! I bow down to you! You are a master of all things MMA and SHOULD speak down to every belt beneath you (without actually replying with any kind of insight, of course, for your belt is too grand for that) All of you morons that have nothing to say except that "I'm a white belt" can go screw yourselves. I started my post out with a disclaimer and you dbags see that and harp on it. I have had many accounts on here but this is why I'll just go back to lurking. Hypocrites make me sick!

 

[BigNasty]

Holy crap there was so much set up and pre-explaining you lost me before I got to the meat of it. Whenever someone does that you know their full of crap and somewhat aware of it themselves.

UFC = only individual sport that has mandatory sponsors/uniform

Is that better for you, cave boy? Hope you didn't have to actually READ too much there, bcuz c'mon - blue belts don't need ta read!

 

[Hans Gercmiov]

Awwww congrats on your Gold belt! I bow down to you! You are a master of all things MMA and SHOULD speak down to every belt beneath you (without actually replying with any kind of insight, of course, for your belt is too grand for that) All of you morons that have nothing to say except that "I'm a white belt" can go screw yourselves. I started my post out with a disclaimer and you dbags see that and harp on it. I have had many accounts on here but this is why I'll just go back to lurking. Hypocrites make me sick!

I was making a joke in regards to your disclaimer. But now I see you epitomize that white belt. Having many previous accounts tells me you're a career shit poster.

 

[scurdhomey]

Awwww congrats on your Gold belt! I bow down to you! You are a master of all things MMA and SHOULD speak down to every belt beneath you (without actually replying with any kind of insight, of course, for your belt is too grand for that) All of you morons that have nothing to say except that "I'm a white belt" can go screw yourselves. I started my post out with a disclaimer and you dbags see that and harp on it. I have had many accounts on here but this is why I'll just go back to lurking. Hypocrites make me sick!

The reality is that Sherdog is the wrong place for any insightful discussion on anything related to MMA.

It is flame wars between nuthuggers. Pick a side and have fun.

 

[BigNasty]

I was making a joke in regards to your disclaimer. But now I see you epitomize that white belt. Having many previous accounts tells me you're a career shit poster.

Ahh looks like I'm busted! If only one day I can achieve gold belt my life would be complete.

Note to self - I sure hope BigNasty1344666333 is still available