Comments on: The IFL could be down for the count for good http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:41:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: The Martial Arts Depot Blog - » Dire straits: IFL cancels August 15 event http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32415 The Martial Arts Depot Blog - » Dire straits: IFL cancels August 15 event Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:26:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32415 [...] fact, FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting that it is “unlikely that the IFL has the funding needed to keep its offices [...] [...] fact, FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting that it is “unlikely that the IFL has the funding needed to keep its offices [...]

]]> By: The Martial Arts Depot Blog - » Dire straits: IFL cancels August 15 event http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32416 The Martial Arts Depot Blog - » Dire straits: IFL cancels August 15 event Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:26:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32416 [...] fact, FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting that it is “unlikely that the IFL has the funding needed to keep its offices [...] [...] fact, FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting that it is “unlikely that the IFL has the funding needed to keep its offices [...]

]]> By: Dire straits: IFL cancels August 15 event at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets — MMAmania.com http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32244 Dire straits: IFL cancels August 15 event at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets — MMAmania.com Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:54:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32244 [...] signaling perhaps the eventual demise of the struggling mixed martial arts promotion. In fact, FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting that it is “unlikely that the IFL has the funding needed to keep its offices [...] [...] signaling perhaps the eventual demise of the struggling mixed martial arts promotion. In fact, FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting that it is “unlikely that the IFL has the funding needed to keep its offices [...]

]]> By: michael http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32226 michael Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:51:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32226 i've heard bits of his conference call on several mma sites he blames the mma fans for not watching,and now says the networks are going to show boxing,SOURGRAPES PAL go talk to Don King and turn the IFL into a boxing club,maybe if you signed some top talent that fans have heard of they would watch,hell my dumb ass watches the IFL i've got every show,I even watch DEEP from japan but in america you have to have some star power.there's some good fighters in the IFL but no STARS.You had Ben Rothwell and YOU LET HIM GO STUPID.There's no more to say Larkin just look in the mirror this boat was sinking before you got on. i’ve heard bits of his conference call on several mma sites he blames the mma fans for not watching,and now says the networks are going to show boxing,SOURGRAPES PAL go talk to Don King and turn the IFL into a boxing club,maybe if you signed some top talent that fans have heard of they would watch,hell my dumb ass watches the IFL i’ve got every show,I even watch DEEP from japan but in america you have to have some star power.there’s some good fighters in the IFL but no STARS.You had Ben Rothwell and YOU LET HIM GO STUPID.There’s no more to say Larkin just look in the mirror this boat was sinking before you got on.

]]> By: THORAZINE http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32201 THORAZINE Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:11:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32201 Sorry the IFL didn't make it. On a positive note for the IFL Fighters, more oppportunites have now sprung up with new companies, like ELITE XC and AFFLICTION. The IFL has developed some really good fighters! Sorry the IFL didn’t make it. On a positive note for the IFL Fighters, more oppportunites have now sprung up with new companies, like ELITE XC and AFFLICTION.

The IFL has developed some really good fighters!

]]> By: Vern http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32199 Vern Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:58:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32199 I will be buying IFL as I won $2 in the Mr. McMahon million dollar giveaway. I will be buying IFL as I won $2 in the Mr. McMahon million dollar giveaway.

]]> By: Kogepan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32186 Kogepan Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:12:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32186 I think its good to consolidate. Either the fighters disperse and sign with UFC/Elite/Strikeforce/Dream/WVR or they merge with another org. I think its good to consolidate. Either the fighters disperse and sign with UFC/Elite/Strikeforce/Dream/WVR or they merge with another org.

]]> By: ultmma http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32185 ultmma Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:02:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32185 #6 you must be president of the DW fan club. the world does not revolve around (Nelson, Rothedana he just thinks it does The IFL just jumped in the deep end too soon for their own good. The UFC struggled for a good 4 years under the Zuffa mantle before they flipped profit. IFL had potential and turned MMA fans on to some real good fighters ( Nelson, Rothewell W fabiano, Schultz) and revied some careers as well ( Vlady and Hieron). The team concept, the lack of live fight cards, and the mishandling of their network deal are some of things that put them in too deep of a hole to crawl out of #6 you must be president of the DW fan club. the world does not revolve around (Nelson, Rothedana he just thinks it does

The IFL just jumped in the deep end too soon for their own good.

The UFC struggled for a good 4 years under the Zuffa mantle before they flipped profit.

IFL had potential and turned MMA fans on to some real good fighters ( Nelson, Rothewell W fabiano, Schultz) and revied some careers as well ( Vlady and Hieron).

The team concept, the lack of live fight cards, and the mishandling of their network deal are some of things that put them in too deep of a hole to crawl out of

]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32184 bjjdenver Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:58:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32184 The IFL failed because of lack of name recognition and that fans didn't embrace the team concept. They have all but completely gone away from that, but few people are watching to see that they have put on some of the best cards of 2008 and built some pretty good fighters. Dana doesn't need another promotions failure to make him look smarter. He helped save a failing promotion and turned it into the industry leader, that makes him look smart. and #6 mo, I would like to see that as well. Why a promotion like IFL fails, yet a promotion such as Strikeforce for instance, thrives. The IFL failed because of lack of name recognition and that fans didn’t embrace the team concept.

They have all but completely gone away from that, but few people are watching to see that they have put on some of the best cards of 2008 and built some pretty good fighters.

Dana doesn’t need another promotions failure to make him look smarter. He helped save a failing promotion and turned it into the industry leader, that makes him look smart.

and #6 mo, I would like to see that as well. Why a promotion like IFL fails, yet a promotion such as Strikeforce for instance, thrives.

]]> By: mo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32176 mo Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:15:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32176 man these things make Dana look smarter and smarter. Sam, I would love to see an article at some point highlighting what it takes for an MMA organization to stay afloat, and why all of these other organizations are built to fail. and do these other organizations out there have a chance of staying power or do they have potential pitfalls as well. Obviously it is all money, but with the IFL having a network deal (I'm sure it wasn't lucrative, but still it was something) and not a lot of expensive fighters like some of these other leagues, I don't see a direct reason why it couldn't stay afloat man these things make Dana look smarter and smarter. Sam, I would love to see an article at some point highlighting what it takes for an MMA organization to stay afloat, and why all of these other organizations are built to fail. and do these other organizations out there have a chance of staying power or do they have potential pitfalls as well. Obviously it is all money, but with the IFL having a network deal (I’m sure it wasn’t lucrative, but still it was something) and not a lot of expensive fighters like some of these other leagues, I don’t see a direct reason why it couldn’t stay afloat

]]> By: IFL cancels August 15 show at the Izod Center - MMA News Forums http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32166 IFL cancels August 15 show at the Izod Center - MMA News Forums Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:01:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32166 [...] that he?s heard that network television is exploring the possibility of televising boxing again. Five Ounces of Pain | The IFL could be down for the count for good __________________ Silent Dragon Mixed Martial Arts Franklin, Ohio "Luck = a loser's [...] [...] that he?s heard that network television is exploring the possibility of televising boxing again. Five Ounces of Pain | The IFL could be down for the count for good __________________ Silent Dragon Mixed Martial Arts Franklin, Ohio "Luck = a loser’s [...]

]]> By: iamphoenix http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32162 iamphoenix Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:30:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32162 i can imagine jay larkin and gary shaw enjoying a fruit rollup as well, sam caplan... i can imagine jay larkin and gary shaw enjoying a fruit rollup as well, sam caplan…

]]> By: The IFL’s On It Last Legs; Cancels August 15 Event http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32157 The IFL’s On It Last Legs; Cancels August 15 Event Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:08:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32157 [...] publicly expressed interest in either selling the company or forming strategic partnerships, but it doesn’t appear that anything has come to fruition yet. Larkin stated that in recent months the company has sought out additional funding so that the [...] [...] publicly expressed interest in either selling the company or forming strategic partnerships, but it doesn’t appear that anything has come to fruition yet. Larkin stated that in recent months the company has sought out additional funding so that the [...]

]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32155 Evan Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:52:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32155 Thanks Sam. Thanks Sam.

]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32153 Sam Caplan Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:50:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32153 A rollup is a financial term for consolidation within an industry. It can either be through acquisition or merger. A rollup is a financial term for consolidation within an industry. It can either be through acquisition or merger.

]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/comment-page-1/#comment-32151 Evan Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:46:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/10/the-ifl-is-down-for-the-count/#comment-32151 Hey Sam what do you mean here? Rollup? You mean merge? "the IFL has no debt; his belief that the IFL and EliteXC appear to him as a natural fit for a rollup; " Hey Sam what do you mean here? Rollup? You mean merge?

“the IFL has no debt; his belief that the IFL and EliteXC appear to him as a natural fit for a rollup; “

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