Comments on: Additional clothing sponsors added to UFC’s banned list

By: Patrickk

Patrickk — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:48:12 +0000

The main concern should be getting the fighters the best extra source of income without sacrificing the legitimacy of the companies that sponsor them. It would not be a good thing if a work-at-home scam is sponsoring Jon Fitch. In my opinion, I think a fighter should be able to get as many sponsors as they want. I understand the UFC and how they want to charge the companies. If it weren’t for those fighters wearing their logo on the shorts or banners, they would never be a known company. Therefore, they are indirectly taking money away from the UFC. The UFC is expanding dramatically, and eventually the main event fighters will be making in the millions without the sponsorships, bonus KO/submission of the night money, and revenue from the gate. So in a couple of years $100,000 will be peanuts compared to how many viewers are tuning in to watch the fights.

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By: MMA-LOGIC

MMA-LOGIC — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:35:30 +0000

Oh no!I think the Taliban has infiltrated the UFC. I wonder if they will ban music and holding hands in public next.

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By: Angry Mike

Angry Mike — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:40:36 +0000

A few random thoughts. First, does Affliction allow fighters to wear competitors’ apparel? I can only remember seeing fighters in its shirts at the first two ppv’s. If Affliction also bans apparel, maybe UFC isn’t unreasonable. Second, what’s the buy rate for ads on major sporting events like NASCAR, NBA, NFL, etc.? 100k may be comparatively cheap. Finally, what’s the story on the name “Dethrone”? Every time I see that name I immediately think of “Deflower.” You’d think a focus group would’ve pointed that out. Maybe it’s just me.

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By: ace328

ace328 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:00:33 +0000

This is just speculation, but my guess would be that this is a one time thing. The UFC is trying to cash in for what they know is going to be their biggest event yet and figure they can charge $100k for the right to be able to sponsor a fighter. I’m sure the sponsors aren’t to thrilled with it but there’s plenty that will pay the fee to be included on a ppv that has an excellent chance at breaking the mma ppv record.

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By: fanoftna33

fanoftna33 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:28:24 +0000

I dont think its 100,000 per fighter, just 1 flat fee. Really if you think about it this makes sense. These companys are making money off the UFC, they were getting very cheap advertising and by paying the fighters a little money to wear there shirts or put up banners and getting lots of exposure out of it. As a good business move the UFC shouldnt be cut out of the money making loop on this. Put yourself in their place for a bit, you are paying loads of money for air time, insurance, payroll(not just fighters but everyboy and these companies are getting almost free exposure off your dime. I totally agree with them on this.

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By: GetItOn

GetItOn — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:22:02 +0000

Wow, they are really sticking it to these clothing companies! IDK about $100,000 per fighter! That is rediculous considering there are hundreds of fighters in the UFC’s organization and there is no guarantee that they will be in the UFC forever. Hell they lose two fights and the fighter is cut and the sponsors are left with a bill for $100,000 so they could market their products through the UFC, which now they can’t. I think the price is a little high. The UFC has the right idea but they really need to negotiate that price based on the particular fighter.

Next thing you know, Tapout will be buying these companies up and selling them as different line of Tapout gear. Just wait and see. Sad day.

I know this is not “new” news with the UFC doing this with clothing sponsors but this is getting way out of hand.

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By: Austin

Austin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:55:48 +0000

Extortion. FTC INVESTIGATION INCOMING.

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By: egad81

egad81 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:21:48 +0000

UFC is the MMA equivalent to Nazi Germany.

Floyd Mayweather makes 25 million + a fight and can do whatever he wants… MMA Guys make almost nothing to start and to take away their little bit of sponsorship money is ridiculous.

I can see Zuffa stand point when it comes to online casinos as they company is owned by casino people…. but clothing sponsors? I dont get it.

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By: Brendhan Conlan

Brendhan Conlan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:07:19 +0000

I’m sure Jacob Duran won’t mind the fact his “One More Round” brand is being banned. lol And Dethrone?!? That is a major hit to AKA.

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