Comments on: Not a fan of TUF 9′s U.S. vs. U.K. concept? Neither is Dana White

By: Perfecto

Perfecto — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:16:47 +0000

I like damons idea lets have some tough newbies come fight some vets. It would be cool to watch. Definantly need some heavywieghts to give Brock some problems too. Kimbo would bring some watchers to the show too.

By: just another A hole!

just another A hole! — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:57:58 +0000

Why not do a viewers choice Season Tournement. Put up 32 UFC Contract fighters and viewers pick 16 and teams. This should help some of the lesser knowns and it could be fun putting rivals on the same team. Plus it helps Dana weed through some of his scrubs instead of bringing up a stable of fresh ones. He could do this every few seasons so as to not water down the talent.

By: MR ROZE

MR ROZE — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:27:41 +0000

Damn I thought this season sucked, now next season will be even worse.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:18:57 +0000

I think its stupid as well, but I could see it being effective in expanding the UK fan base, which makes sense for the UFC since expanding in the UK seems to be one of their main goals as of late.

By: ragefightingwear

ragefightingwear — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:38:31 +0000

bring in KIMBO Slice and the ratings will go through the roof!

By: Powers

Powers — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:19:08 +0000

agreed

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:11:18 +0000

i don’t really care, but it would be nice to see the US beat Englands as again. its been awhile..

By: yuushi

yuushi — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:06:49 +0000

My only problem with Dana White’s comments is how he plans international cards. For every UK show, he makes sure some UK fighters are on the card. For the Canadian show, he made sure Canadian fighters were on the card. Now that the UFC is planning on putting a show on in the Philippines, he’s planning on having pinoy Brandon Vera on the card and I wouldn’t be surprised if he pulled WEC fighter, Mark Munoz for that card.

So it is obviously more than just liking a fighter in through his own actions.

By: Brandomania

Brandomania — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:21:19 +0000

I do hate the idea of it myself. TUF needed to do a Heavyweight season next…Period.

By: keenan

keenan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:54:45 +0000

i dont mind the idea, they need to do something to keep it fresh and the last idea of fighting your way into the house kind of worked… (guys were getting hurt who deserved to be there) and lets face it most of us are going to watch whether its us vs uk, us vs the world, or some dude vs some dude, this change is really to halp broaden the veiwears in other countrys. im pretty sure spike doesnt broadcast in the uk so i doubt they came up with this maybe dana doesnt have ALL the control like maybe he would lead u to beleive

By: the Levi

the Levi — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:06:28 +0000

yeah the whole idea of UK vs.USA is kinda dumb.

By: JTM

JTM — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:10:24 +0000

Is Dana saying that he doesn’t like the way the show is being hyped, as country-vs-country? Because that’s how it’s coming across to me – I’d be very surprised that such a savvy character as White would publicly dump on his own company’s show even before it’s gone to air, unless it’s been finished and it did indeed stink, and he’s already told the Fertita Bros.

Has it even started filming yet?

By: Mike Wolfe

Mike Wolfe — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:59:37 +0000

TUF is dying? I hope not. What are the options? DVR’d episodes of the The View or Oprah?

By: damon

damon — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:58:39 +0000

unless it mexico v cuba, or japan v china, most markets are not going to care. Let’s face it, the cold war is over and America see’s itself as superior. I know most of the best fighters in MMA come from Brazil and I like their style, so unless a fighter comes out with a anti-USA stance (which no agent would allow happen), this set up is a very out dated thought. My idea would be a a pro v up-comers. sorta like the on serna won v a newcomers. This idea would work and will be stolen by Dana cause it makes sense. Think, key holders to the divisions that we all know v Junie or that type a personality…the house would be watchful and everyone that watches would know half the fighters and if the newcomers beat them it would make them legit. I better get something for this idea, it least a t-shirt!!!

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:58:37 +0000

Don’t you people get it, this show is dying nobody cares about it anymore and with the next season featuring Bisping as a coach and a bunch of British prospects no one knows the ratings are going to be worse than season 4 and this is Dana’s way of already distancing himself from what he thinks will be a flop of a season.

By: patrick powers

patrick powers — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:51:50 +0000

has to be spikes doing to get more ratings.and to all you elite ahters i will miss it,we did not need kimbo but i will miss womans mma and some of the other fighters.diaz should have more time to get baked now

By: Bucco

Bucco — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:13:32 +0000

Its obvious that the UFC doesn’t have %100 control over their product but isn’t that Dana’s excuse for not being on a major network. Something like a reality TV show has to make things work for tv and that is why you have guys like Mir getting the spotlight because he is TV friendly. Now Mir deserves it in my opinion, but my point stands. The UFC has to make compromises to keep their product in the minds of the ever elusive “casual fan” and pandering to the “hardcores” will stunt the growth of the sport. Like it or not, the future of MMA in America lies squarely on the shoulders of the UFC and lame gimmicks like this will get Americans to watch.

By: paddiosf

paddiosf — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:41 +0000

I thought the UFC ran things over there when it comes to Spike and the TUF show, I’m shocked to hear that from Dana..If it bombs then what happens?

By: tylerdante69

tylerdante69 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:33:42 +0000

Ok Dana, then why do it??

Doesn’t he have creative conrol on all that stuff??

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:31:11 +0000

I agree with White. This is a stupid concept.