Comments on: 5 Oz. Exclusive: Part I of interview with new ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:13:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: FYI http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42594 FYI Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:24:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42594 I think this is a good interview. Really good, just as all Sam's interviews. I have doubts about Champion only because i'm not sure he has the passion for MMA. However, it's true that MMA can bring the passion up in any new fan and hopefully he'll get there. One thing i found interesting though about this article and made me want for more is the lack of information on DeLuca's resignation. To my understanding DeLuca brought ProElite to the table and assemble the team that created it and brought the investors. DeLuca brought Showtime as well, he was the only one in the entertainment world and his conections made it possible for PE to get to where it did. Through Showtime Shaw came into the picture and probably became an important aspect of the negotiation. DeLuca was also the main factor in the negotiation with CBS and apparently responsible for the FSN new deal AMONG so many others. They guy has amazing connection and most of all a great passion to help bring MMA to the next level. Also a great team worker and, i've been told a very humble and charismatic person. I'm not sure how or why he would resign. I hope is true, what Champion says, that he's still consultant to the organization that he (DeLuca) also partially owns (ProElite) - I hope he certainly continues to consult and work in the background and with the team - a great team - making new transactions and bringing new values to MMA. To think about it, the good thing about both him and Shaw was their passion: Shaw's for fighting in general and DeLuca's for the great vision for MMA. I think more should be asked about DeLuca and told as well. I regret he's leaving if he is and, not only thank him for his vision, participation, and what he brought to the space but also wish him good luck. Maybe Sam Caplan could get an interview with the guy? Sam? Respect to all and GOOD LUCK to ProElite and its entire team. I think this is a good interview. Really good, just as all Sam’s interviews.

I have doubts about Champion only because i’m not sure he has the passion for MMA. However, it’s true that MMA can bring the passion up in any new fan and hopefully he’ll get there.

One thing i found interesting though about this article and made me want for more is the lack of information on DeLuca’s resignation. To my understanding DeLuca brought ProElite to the table and assemble the team that created it and brought the investors.

DeLuca brought Showtime as well, he was the only one in the entertainment world and his conections made it possible for PE to get to where it did. Through Showtime Shaw came into the picture and probably became an important aspect of the negotiation. DeLuca was also the main factor in the negotiation with CBS and apparently responsible for the FSN new deal AMONG so many others. They guy has amazing connection and most of all a great passion to help bring MMA to the next level. Also a great team worker and, i’ve been told a very humble and charismatic person.

I’m not sure how or why he would resign. I hope is true, what Champion says, that he’s still consultant to the organization that he (DeLuca) also partially owns (ProElite) – I hope he certainly continues to consult and work in the background and with the team – a great team – making new transactions and bringing new values to MMA.

To think about it, the good thing about both him and Shaw was their passion: Shaw’s for fighting in general and DeLuca’s for the great vision for MMA.

I think more should be asked about DeLuca and told as well. I regret he’s leaving if he is and, not only thank him for his vision, participation, and what he brought to the space but also wish him good luck.

Maybe Sam Caplan could get an interview with the guy? Sam?

Respect to all and GOOD LUCK to ProElite and its entire team.

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]]> By: 5 Oz. Exclusive: Part II of interview with ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion :Five Ounces of Pain http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42561 5 Oz. Exclusive: Part II of interview with ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion :Five Ounces of Pain Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:16:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42561 [...] Friday, we debuted Part I of our exclusive interview with new ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion. Champion was gracious enough to sit down with Five Ounces of Pain for an extended interview. In [...] [...] Friday, we debuted Part I of our exclusive interview with new ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion. Champion was gracious enough to sit down with Five Ounces of Pain for an extended interview. In [...]

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]]> By: Joe Lawyer http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42539 Joe Lawyer Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:55:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42539 Comments positing that this guy is just another "suit" and can't hack it are ignorant. If EliteXC is going to succeed it needs more capital and revenue to put into marketing and recruitment and growth. Like it or not, that's about top business management skills --it's not about climbing into the cage. This excellent interview shows that Mr. Champion has serious respect for the fighters. That plus top business talent is all that's required. Comments positing that this guy is just another “suit” and can’t hack it are ignorant. If EliteXC is going to succeed it needs more capital and revenue to put into marketing and recruitment and growth. Like it or not, that’s about top business management skills –it’s not about climbing into the cage.

This excellent interview shows that Mr. Champion has serious respect for the fighters. That plus top business talent is all that’s required.

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]]> By: Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42529 Mike Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:40:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42529 Chuck will bring some crediblity to ProElite, So what if has not been an MMA fan since UFC1, I bet he sees things diffrent than a fan, he sees it like a business, The UFC almost died, Pride is long gone, Dreams is losing its TV deal in japan, it seems like the business of MMA can be rough. Thanks Chuck for helping to save MMA, come on guys fighters are fighters not business men, let the business men fight in the board room. WAR CHUCK CHAMPION Chuck will bring some crediblity to ProElite, So what if has not been an MMA fan since UFC1, I bet he sees things diffrent than a fan, he sees it like a business, The UFC almost died, Pride is long gone, Dreams is losing its TV deal in japan, it seems like the business of MMA can be rough. Thanks Chuck for helping to save MMA, come on guys fighters are fighters not business men, let the business men fight in the board room.

WAR CHUCK CHAMPION

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]]> By: Jay K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42492 Jay K. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:41:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42492 Sam, Great interview. It's teh 'Tards that slam a corporate guy who's honestly making a go at this. It's refreshing to read this. Good on him and I hope EliteXC succeeds as a brand identity of it's own. Cheers, Jay K. Sam,

Great interview. It’s teh ‘Tards that slam a corporate guy who’s honestly making a go at this. It’s refreshing to read this. Good on him and I hope EliteXC succeeds as a brand identity of it’s own.

Cheers,

Jay K.

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]]> By: mike wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42413 mike wolfe Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:58:17 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42413 I hope Elite succeeds, but it has an uphill battle. UFC was in the red to the tune of 30-40 million before it turned things around courtesy of Griffin vs. Bonnar. And that was at a time when it had no meaningful domestic compeition for fighters or customers. Now that UFC has succeeded, Elite has to build itself from the ground up in a much more competitive environment. I suppose it can be done, but can it afford to lose even more than the UFC did during its start up phase? That's the same problem Elite and other orgs face with branding. If it can't sign top tier talent, sooner or later the customers will perceive it as an inferior product as compared to UFC. All sizzle and no steak. I hope Elite succeeds, but it has an uphill battle. UFC was in the red to the tune of 30-40 million before it turned things around courtesy of Griffin vs. Bonnar. And that was at a time when it had no meaningful domestic compeition for fighters or customers. Now that UFC has succeeded, Elite has to build itself from the ground up in a much more competitive environment. I suppose it can be done, but can it afford to lose even more than the UFC did during its start up phase? That’s the same problem Elite and other orgs face with branding. If it can’t sign top tier talent, sooner or later the customers will perceive it as an inferior product as compared to UFC. All sizzle and no steak.

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]]> By: Eric Muldrow http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42395 Eric Muldrow Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:13:43 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42395 Everyone seems to forget that the UFC was bleeding money rapidly when they first started. I watched A special on CNBC about the UFC and Can recall them saying that they were like 20 mill in the hole. EliteXC has an uphill battle, but I believe that they can be successful. Only time will truly tell, but I wish them the best. Constructive criticism is one thing, I just don't understand all the hate.If you are a true mma fan, we should be rooting for more organizations....which in turn mean more fights for our enjoyment! Everyone seems to forget that the UFC was bleeding money rapidly when they first started. I watched A special on CNBC about the UFC and Can recall them saying that they were like 20 mill in the hole. EliteXC has an uphill battle, but I believe that they can be successful. Only time will truly tell, but I wish them the best.
Constructive criticism is one thing, I just don’t understand all the hate.If you are a true mma fan, we should be rooting for more organizations….which in turn mean more fights for our enjoyment!

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]]> By: Michaelthebox http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42393 Michaelthebox Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:05:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42393 Mike Wolfe: EliteXC has access to all sorts of marketing avenues, but I don't think they've done a good job of it. Marketing includes the overall branding, presentation, and the coherent message it sends to fans, and on that level I don't think EliteXC has done a particularly great job. People harp on how 'tired' UFC's graphics and presentation is, but theres a reason for that: the UFC sticks with stuff that works really well, and gradually makes minute changes. Mike Wolfe: EliteXC has access to all sorts of marketing avenues, but I don’t think they’ve done a good job of it. Marketing includes the overall branding, presentation, and the coherent message it sends to fans, and on that level I don’t think EliteXC has done a particularly great job. People harp on how ‘tired’ UFC’s graphics and presentation is, but theres a reason for that: the UFC sticks with stuff that works really well, and gradually makes minute changes.

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]]> By: Jesse http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42379 Jesse Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:17:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42379 elite xc is corporate crap .. this guy seem nice but he doesn't have a love for the sport elite xc is corporate crap .. this guy seem nice but he doesn’t have a love for the sport

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]]> By: Kelvin http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/01/5-oz-exclusive-part-i-of-interview-with-new-proelite-chairman-chuck-champion/comment-page-1/#comment-42351 Kelvin Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:31:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=4687#comment-42351 The best question is....Is it too late for EliteXC? The best question is….Is it too late for EliteXC?

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