Comments on: UFC (Zuffa) looking to acquire the IFL http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/ 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: Rumor: UFC Looking to Buy IFL « MMA Blog http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-40342 Rumor: UFC Looking to Buy IFL « MMA Blog Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:22:07 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-40342 [...] deal isn’t finalized, says Sam Caplan, but this is the most credible report thus far regarding the potential purchase of the IFL. The [...] [...] deal isn’t finalized, says Sam Caplan, but this is the most credible report thus far regarding the potential purchase of the IFL. The [...]

]]> By: Tony Fennen http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39845 Tony Fennen Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:50:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39845 This reminds me of that Jet Li move ONE Where Jet Li travels through time and space to kill all the other Jet Li.... Or maybe HIGHLANDER..... THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!! HA This reminds me of that Jet Li move ONE
Where Jet Li travels through time and space to kill all the other Jet Li…. Or maybe HIGHLANDER….. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!

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]]> By: batman http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39744 batman Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:05:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39744 IFL should get bought by the UFC for more exposure. I think affliction is the future and Elite XC is on the rise. IFL should get bought by the UFC for more exposure. I think affliction is the future and Elite XC is on the rise.

]]> By: ryan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39706 ryan Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:28:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39706 EVAN # 20 hey belive that the UFC did aqurie the contracts. i have seen interviews (mark hunt couple days ago) where fighters have stated that there contracts rights were held by the ufc and they had to sit on the sidelines but anyways love the open forum on this website thanks for the good talks fellas EVAN # 20 hey belive that the UFC did aqurie the contracts. i have seen interviews (mark hunt couple days ago) where fighters have stated that there contracts rights were held by the ufc and they had to sit on the sidelines
but anyways love the open forum on this website
thanks for the good talks fellas

]]> By: Ned http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39664 Ned Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:12:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39664 anybody think ufc/wec would pick up ryan mcgivern? hear he has some crazy conditioning. anybody think ufc/wec would pick up ryan mcgivern? hear he has some crazy conditioning.

]]> By: UFC In Negotiations To Purchase The IFL http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39639 UFC In Negotiations To Purchase The IFL Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:48:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39639 [...] Sam Caplan over at FiveOuncesOfPain.com provides a few more details. Previous reports indicated that the asking price for the IFL was $1,000,000. According to a source speaking on the condition of anonymity, the IFL has been accepting bids the past several weeks with several existing promotions submitting offers. The source indicated that it was likely Zuffa’s bid was less than the $1,000,000 reported asking price. [...] [...] Sam Caplan over at FiveOuncesOfPain.com provides a few more details. Previous reports indicated that the asking price for the IFL was $1,000,000. According to a source speaking on the condition of anonymity, the IFL has been accepting bids the past several weeks with several existing promotions submitting offers. The source indicated that it was likely Zuffa’s bid was less than the $1,000,000 reported asking price. [...]

]]> By: joe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39632 joe Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:33:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39632 I own shares of IFL stock. I was wondering what would happen to my shares if the IFL gets sold I own shares of IFL stock. I was wondering what would happen to my shares if the IFL gets sold

]]> By: mike wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39626 mike wolfe Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:24:51 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39626 #35 Sam I'd have known that if freaking Comcast carried HDNet, which it doesn't. Bastards. #35 Sam

I’d have known that if freaking Comcast carried HDNet, which it doesn’t. Bastards.

]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39618 Sam Caplan Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:47:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39618 Mike W, not even the IFL retained the team concept. They abandoned it after the '07 season. Mike W, not even the IFL retained the team concept. They abandoned it after the ’07 season.

]]> By: Panama http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39615 Panama Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:34:44 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39615 The UFC would fold the IFL like they did PRIDE and WFA. I hope someone else buys the IFL because with the UFC controlling the libraries nobody will be able to use them and the UFC is out to control more and more fighters. I would have liked to see Roy Nelson, Horodecki, Heiron fight for other promotions because the UFC would strangle their careers. The UFC would fold the IFL like they did PRIDE and WFA. I hope someone else buys the IFL because with the UFC controlling the libraries nobody will be able to use them and the UFC is out to control more and more fighters.
I would have liked to see Roy Nelson, Horodecki, Heiron fight for other promotions because the UFC would strangle their careers.

]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39608 Mike Wolfe Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:51:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39608 I'd be surprised if UFC maintained the team concept of the IFL. That hasn't been the model for any other org., and never made sense to me. If UFC cherry-picked the IFL fighters in welter weights through heavy weights and folded them into the WEC, that would strengthen the WEC's weaknesses. UFC is pretty stacked in all weight classes except heavy, so I don't see how UFC could add a bunch of new fighters. I'm not sure how much value IFL's library would have. I guess it would provide new material for UFC Unleashed etc, but it might seem strange to have some fights in an octagon and some in a ring. I don't think they air any of the Pride fights, which were better than most of the IFL fights. I’d be surprised if UFC maintained the team concept of the IFL. That hasn’t been the model for any other org., and never made sense to me. If UFC cherry-picked the IFL fighters in welter weights through heavy weights and folded them into the WEC, that would strengthen the WEC’s weaknesses. UFC is pretty stacked in all weight classes except heavy, so I don’t see how UFC could add a bunch of new fighters. I’m not sure how much value IFL’s library would have. I guess it would provide new material for UFC Unleashed etc, but it might seem strange to have some fights in an octagon and some in a ring. I don’t think they air any of the Pride fights, which were better than most of the IFL fights.

]]> By: ThatsRowdy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39604 ThatsRowdy Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:08:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39604 What about Bart Palaszewski?! I think he's awesome and should be on that list of "prefered fighters." I'd pick him over Chris Horodecki. I mean the kid is good but everytime I have seen him fight Bart he always just pushes him against the ropes and then HOLDS the ropes and just leans on Bart, yet somehow magically he always gets the decision win over Palaszewski. I don't understand it. I guess like they say you can't leave it up to the judges!! What about Bart Palaszewski?! I think he’s awesome and should be on that list of “prefered fighters.” I’d pick him over Chris Horodecki. I mean the kid is good but everytime I have seen him fight Bart he always just pushes him against the ropes and then HOLDS the ropes and just leans on Bart, yet somehow magically he always gets the decision win over Palaszewski. I don’t understand it. I guess like they say you can’t leave it up to the judges!!

]]> By: mma-pr0 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39602 mma-pr0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:50:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39602 matt. heiron has already fought in the ufc, he was dismantled by gsp matt. heiron has already fought in the ufc, he was dismantled by gsp

]]> By: UPDATE: Inside MMA Reports UFC to Buy IFL | Superman-Punch.com http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39599 UPDATE: Inside MMA Reports UFC to Buy IFL | Superman-Punch.com Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:16:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39599 [...] UPDATE: Inside MMA has learned that the UFC is in the process of acquiring the IFL. The news was shared with MMAPayout.com this morning by a senior producer of the show (EDITOR’S NOTE: The language of the original report has been changed to more clearly reflect this fact, my apologies for any confusion). MMAPayout.com was then able to independently confirm that the companies are engaged in negotiations concerning a potential acquisiton. Sam Caplan has more details at 5OuncesofPain.com. [...] [...] UPDATE: Inside MMA has learned that the UFC is in the process of acquiring the IFL. The news was shared with MMAPayout.com this morning by a senior producer of the show (EDITOR’S NOTE: The language of the original report has been changed to more clearly reflect this fact, my apologies for any confusion). MMAPayout.com was then able to independently confirm that the companies are engaged in negotiations concerning a potential acquisiton. Sam Caplan has more details at 5OuncesofPain.com. [...]

]]> By: Jay K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39595 Jay K. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:05:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39595 # 12 matt Says: Jay, what are you meaning about the TUF replacement feeder system? Matt, I was referring to the TUF Formula being shaken up. Didn't you guys get direct word in a UFC sponsored press conference call that Dana wanted to revamp the show's formula? Imagine now if there were now five coaches with teams that were competing for five UFC Contracts as opposed to two or one per weightclass. They'd have to stay in separate houses, separate areas. There'd be some real drama, strife and conflict. This would make for greater exposure and a great feeder system. # 12 matt Says:

Jay, what are you meaning about the TUF replacement feeder system?

Matt,

I was referring to the TUF Formula being shaken up. Didn’t you guys get direct word in a UFC sponsored press conference call that Dana wanted to revamp the show’s formula?

Imagine now if there were now five coaches with teams that were competing for five UFC Contracts as opposed to two or one per weightclass. They’d have to stay in separate houses, separate areas. There’d be some real drama, strife and conflict. This would make for greater exposure and a great feeder system.

]]> By: GameCritics.com http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39593 GameCritics.com Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:57:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39593 You guys are crazy if you think the UFC would buy the IFL simply to step on the graves of its competitors. The only reason why the UFC would buy the IFL is if they thought there was money to be made from aquiring their fighters or something else that is not obvious. Merging WEC and IFL would keep the comeptition strong in the WEC. 155 in UFC is already stacked. You guys are crazy if you think the UFC would buy the IFL simply to step on the graves of its competitors. The only reason why the UFC would buy the IFL is if they thought there was money to be made from aquiring their fighters or something else that is not obvious. Merging WEC and IFL would keep the comeptition strong in the WEC. 155 in UFC is already stacked.

]]> By: doubleA-ron http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39587 doubleA-ron Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:40:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39587 To me horodecki didn't look too good in his fight after schultz and schultz looked pretty good after his fight with chris. I believe the both have futures also, but chris was on everybodys list before his loss to schultz To me horodecki didn’t look too good in his fight after schultz and schultz looked pretty good after his fight with chris. I believe the both have futures also, but chris was on everybodys list before his loss to schultz

]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39582 HexRei Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:30:26 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39582 @#24 Lol, wrong on two counts, Schultz was already on the map (have you looked at his long record of wins over legit MMA names?) and Horodecki is hardly off the map with one loss against a guy he already beat. Both these guys have long and successful futures ahead of them. @#24 Lol, wrong on two counts, Schultz was already on the map (have you looked at his long record of wins over legit MMA names?) and Horodecki is hardly off the map with one loss against a guy he already beat. Both these guys have long and successful futures ahead of them.

]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39581 HexRei Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:27:04 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39581 @#22 It makes a lot of sense when you consider that the UFC's goal is to BE the industry. can't have any competition out there unless they are feeder orgs than know their place like KOTC. @#22 It makes a lot of sense when you consider that the UFC’s goal is to BE the industry. can’t have any competition out there unless they are feeder orgs than know their place like KOTC.

]]> By: doubleA-ron http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/comment-page-1/#comment-39580 doubleA-ron Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:26:54 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/17/ufc-looking-to-acquire-the-ifl/#comment-39580 I like schultz probrably the most. He took hordecki off the map and put himself on it. I like schultz probrably the most. He took hordecki off the map and put himself on it.

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