Comments on: Lorenzo Fertitta’s day-to-day involvement with the UFC a necessity in order for company to reach the next level http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 01:29:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: j-rock http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33971 j-rock Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:52:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33971 LOL!! I still cant get over Dana's comment on TUF the other night, "this is my town". Is he kidding. He is a gangster now? LOL LOL!! I still cant get over Dana’s comment on TUF the other night, “this is my town”. Is he kidding. He is a gangster now? LOL

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]]> By: Dana White Couldn’t Do It Alone http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33943 Dana White Couldn’t Do It Alone Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:09:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33943 [...] something from Sam Caplan that says what I meant in a more nuanced [...] [...] something from Sam Caplan that says what I meant in a more nuanced [...]

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]]> By: Fightlinker » Blog Archive » Bloggers agree: Lorenzo with the UFC means big things to come http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33838 Fightlinker » Blog Archive » Bloggers agree: Lorenzo with the UFC means big things to come Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:44:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33838 [...] From Five Ounces: White’s genuine business style was a refreshing change from boxing promoters and it helped attract new fans to the sport. However, what you see with White is often what you really get. There are times when his business acumen might rub people the wrong way (i.e. HBO) and when it comes to business development, you often need a soft touch when trying to woo potential partners. It just so happens that the phrase “soft touch” isn’t in White’s vocabulary. [...] [...] From Five Ounces: White’s genuine business style was a refreshing change from boxing promoters and it helped attract new fans to the sport. However, what you see with White is often what you really get. There are times when his business acumen might rub people the wrong way (i.e. HBO) and when it comes to business development, you often need a soft touch when trying to woo potential partners. It just so happens that the phrase “soft touch” isn’t in White’s vocabulary. [...]

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]]> By: j-rock http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33751 j-rock Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:22:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33751 I think Dana thinks he is Vince, and Lorenzo is just letting him know who is boss period! If you dont think this is true, check out the cheezy picture of Dana and Lorenzo hugging on the front of UFC.com! Always a UFC fan, but love competition!!!! I think Dana thinks he is Vince, and Lorenzo is just letting him know who is boss period! If you dont think this is true, check out the cheezy picture of Dana and Lorenzo hugging on the front of UFC.com! Always a UFC fan, but love competition!!!!

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]]> By: DPK http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33749 DPK Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:06:03 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33749 Lorenzo has a real vision for the Globalization of the sport. He wants the fighters to be the highest paid athletes in the world, not just while they fight but also while they sit on their couch and get paid royalties from merchandising deals. This is great for the UFC, and MMA. A proven businessman in charge of the number one MMA product, with the goal of world wide expansion. Lorenzo has a real vision for the Globalization of the sport. He wants the fighters to be the highest paid athletes in the world, not just while they fight but also while they sit on their couch and get paid royalties from merchandising deals. This is great for the UFC, and MMA. A proven businessman in charge of the number one MMA product, with the goal of world wide expansion.

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]]> By: Autoguy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33740 Autoguy Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:41:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33740 Sam Craplan you are by far the bigest idiot in mma Sam Craplan you are by far the bigest idiot in mma

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]]> By: Kelly C http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33736 Kelly C Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:51:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33736 I agree with your assertion that Dana has taken the company as far as he can. When I interviewed him for my book (Title Shot) I got the impression he lacked a vision for the future beyond full arenas. He even said to me, "how much bigger can this thing get?" I agree with your assertion that Dana has taken the company as far as he can. When I interviewed him for my book (Title Shot) I got the impression he lacked a vision for the future beyond full arenas. He even said to me, “how much bigger can this thing get?”

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]]> By: JoHn http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33728 JoHn Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:48:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33728 WOW, YOU GUYS ARE INSANE TODAY WOW, YOU GUYS ARE INSANE TODAY

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]]> By: dedstrk http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33726 dedstrk Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:29:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33726 I think it's a neccsity for the UFC to have both of these guys running the ship. The simple fact is DW isn't a business man and I think he's even acknowledged that fact. What he is though is a huge fan of this sport, a character, a polarizing figure, and when it comes down to it he knows what will make this sport grow. What he lacks is the business accumen and, as you said, the "soft touch", and instincts of a business man. He would get lost trying to make this sport global. We don't have to worry about that now with Lorenzo taking over the reins. DW will still be the hype man and handle a lot of the stuff in the U.S. in my opinion and even a lot of the fighters contracts. Lorenzo will take care of getting a network deal, going global, most of the merchandising, and will be able to step in and nip DW's attitude in the bud before he goes off making rude comments about Fedor and before he goes off having feuds with fighters like Ortiz. Lorenzo can be the man to keep DW in check. And I view this as a huge announcement. It's onward and upward from here. No more knee-jerk reactions to things by DW. It's a great day for the UFC and when it's good for the UFC it will only open more doors for the competition. I think it’s a neccsity for the UFC to have both of these guys running the ship. The simple fact is DW isn’t a business man and I think he’s even acknowledged that fact. What he is though is a huge fan of this sport, a character, a polarizing figure, and when it comes down to it he knows what will make this sport grow. What he lacks is the business accumen and, as you said, the “soft touch”, and instincts of a business man. He would get lost trying to make this sport global. We don’t have to worry about that now with Lorenzo taking over the reins. DW will still be the hype man and handle a lot of the stuff in the U.S. in my opinion and even a lot of the fighters contracts. Lorenzo will take care of getting a network deal, going global, most of the merchandising, and will be able to step in and nip DW’s attitude in the bud before he goes off making rude comments about Fedor and before he goes off having feuds with fighters like Ortiz. Lorenzo can be the man to keep DW in check. And I view this as a huge announcement. It’s onward and upward from here. No more knee-jerk reactions to things by DW. It’s a great day for the UFC and when it’s good for the UFC it will only open more doors for the competition.

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]]> By: Michaelthebox http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33725 Michaelthebox Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:28:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33725 I see this as Lorenzo takes over the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing, while Dana focuses on what he's really fucking good at: MMA marketing and production. Sure, Dana loses a little of the scope of his power, but it enables him to leverage his strengths best. If the UFC grows to what its capable of, Dana will have all the power he wants. I see this as Lorenzo takes over the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing, while Dana focuses on what he’s really fucking good at: MMA marketing and production. Sure, Dana loses a little of the scope of his power, but it enables him to leverage his strengths best. If the UFC grows to what its capable of, Dana will have all the power he wants.

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]]> By: mattio http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33723 mattio Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:17:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33723 On Fight Opinion, they mention that part of a plan to have the UFC be the number one sports org in the world in the next eight years. I hope they can do that. Fighting is such a better sport then football, basketball and baseball. Every time Dana says we have no clue how big this sport is going to get, I believe him. I hope they don't plan on focusing all their energy on far away continents. They really should keep a lot of their focus on growing MMA in America first. On Fight Opinion, they mention that part of a plan to have the UFC be the number one sports org in the world in the next eight years. I hope they can do that. Fighting is such a better sport then football, basketball and baseball. Every time Dana says we have no clue how big this sport is going to get, I believe him.

I hope they don’t plan on focusing all their energy on far away continents. They really should keep a lot of their focus on growing MMA in America first.

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]]> By: hexdizzle http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33722 hexdizzle Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:15:35 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33722 okay sorry Cap. I love this site. :) okay sorry Cap. I love this site. :)

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]]> By: Lorenzo Fertitta shifts from the casino to UFC | FightOpinion.com - Your Global Connection to the Fight Industry. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33721 Lorenzo Fertitta shifts from the casino to UFC | FightOpinion.com - Your Global Connection to the Fight Industry. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:12:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33721 [...] Five OuncesLorenzo Fertitta’s day-to-day involvement with the UFC a necessity in order for company to reach t... [...] [...] Five OuncesLorenzo Fertitta’s day-to-day involvement with the UFC a necessity in order for company to reach t… [...]

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]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33720 Sam Caplan Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:11:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33720 Guys, enough. Guys, enough.

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]]> By: hexdizzle http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33717 hexdizzle Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:01:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33717 #19 Yeah, I'm saying you and Lorenzo can both soft touch my nuts lovingly all night long. Can I get any more clearer for you? Are you game? Dude your so lame, out of all the nonsense that I posted all you were fixated on was the level of my homosexual comment toward Lorenzo? I think your the real closet home, you can can come out now. It's 2008 and we can except your kind now. #19
Yeah, I’m saying you and Lorenzo can both soft touch my nuts lovingly all night long.
Can I get any more clearer for you? Are you game? Dude your so lame, out of all the nonsense that I posted all you were fixated on was the level of my homosexual comment toward Lorenzo? I think your the real closet home, you can
can come out now. It’s 2008 and we can except your kind now.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33712 Mike Wolfe Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:43:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33712 #18 Dude, there's a homoerotic quality to your posts on this thread. Are you trying to tell us something? #18

Dude, there’s a homoerotic quality to your posts on this thread. Are you trying to tell us something?

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]]> By: hexdizzle http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33711 hexdizzle Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:40:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33711 Okay I dont really care about how Lorenzo's "soft touch" can bring more money to the ufc. I just want good fights and less fake hype for all the weak fighters that are going to face the ufc's top notch like Silva vs. Irwin, what is that all about? I mean come on! Its not like the ufc ppv's are going to get cheaper cause Lorenzo is in control now. The only good thing that is coming out of this is better sponsorship for fights which means better pay for fighters as well. As far as I'm concerned Lorenzo can "soft touch" my nuts all night long. Okay I dont really care about how Lorenzo’s “soft touch” can bring more money to the ufc. I just want good fights and less fake hype for all the weak fighters that are going to face the ufc’s top notch like Silva vs. Irwin, what is that all about?

I mean come on! Its not like the ufc ppv’s are going to get cheaper cause Lorenzo is in control now.
The only good thing that is coming out of this is better sponsorship for fights which means better pay for fighters as well. As far as I’m concerned Lorenzo can “soft touch” my nuts all night long.

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]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33710 Evan Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:39:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33710 HexRei....typically on this blog we can discuss things without that nonsense. Relax. HexRei….typically on this blog we can discuss things without that nonsense. Relax.

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]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33709 HexRei Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:29:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33709 Excuse me, Liu Lang. Evan didn't help though ;) Excuse me, Liu Lang. Evan didn’t help though ;)

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]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/comment-page-1/#comment-33708 HexRei Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:28:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/18/lorenzo-fertittas-day-to-day-involvement-with-the-ufc-a-necessity-in-order-for-company-to-reach-the-next-level/#comment-33708 @#11 I don't give a shit about the problems JJG had here previously, I stand by my assertion that the fighters need the money more than Lorenzo. And unless Lorenzo himself is posting here, I definitely wasn't the first person to start hurling insults, that award goes to the oh-so-uniquely-named "Evan". @#11

I don’t give a shit about the problems JJG had here previously, I stand by my assertion that the fighters need the money more than Lorenzo. And unless Lorenzo himself is posting here, I definitely wasn’t the first person to start hurling insults, that award goes to the oh-so-uniquely-named “Evan”.

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