Do not get me wrong, I think Dana White has done more for the sport of MMA than many people could. But I have a bone to pick.
I understand that the UFC is a money-making organization. I also understand that if they did everything with the fans in mind they might not make a lot of money.
This weekend I competed in the NAGA tournament at the Arnold Classic. The tournament cost me $80 and I had to pay for two nights in a hotel. Not to mention, I paid for the gas to get to Columbus and back. I just did not have the money to spend on a UFC ticket.
I figured that the bars in Columbus would not be permitted to show the UFC so that the UFC could ensure that people in Columbus would buy tickets for the event.
I also figured that 20 miles or so outside of the city I could catch the event at a bar somewhere. But I was sadly mistaken. The UFC placed a 50 mile blockout on the event.
I think 50 miles is really ridiculous. I missed the event and had to wait until I got home on Sunday to pay the $45 to watch it on TV. All said and done, I could have bought the $50 UFC ticket.
I'm upset because the UFC was making a ton of money on the event. They could have blocked Columbus bars and still made the money they made. I don't think it is right that they expect everyone to be able to afford tickets to the event.
People who do not make enough money to watch the UFC at an event should be given equal opportunity to enjoy they sport they love. The UFC is not going anywhere and is not losing money. It is about time that all fans are considered.
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4 months ago
Quit crying you should have gotten your priorities in order and skipped the playground and went to the fight.
4 months ago
I also think thats pretty ridiculous. The UFC is rolling in the money and should give the fans (and local bar owners for that matter) a break.
4 months ago
Dude, blackouts are standing operation procedure for sporting events. You admit you could have bought a ticket. Which begs the question, why the hell didn't you?
4 months ago
Why should he have to? I think it's crazy. What if someone could afford it and wanted to watch it at a bar or just didn't want to have to go to the actual event. There are all find of fans. I think greed is taking over this sport.
4 months ago
Why should he have to buy a ticket. He is there for another event. Wants to go out and watch the fight. This is getting out of hand. GREED!
4 months ago
I completely agree with you. Dana White is a money hungry dick. He has made a fortune, but his short little alligator arms can"t reach his deep pockets to pay people like "the natural" or many other big names. Up here in canada we have the event out of montreal. The minute the tickets went on sal Dana bought all the tickets up, and then put them up on his own site. A $125 ticket is now costing upwards of $400. I am sorry but Dana is making a mint off of Zuffa and the ufc, plus all of the payper view money and all of the merchandice. I will watch...... but I will no longer pay. I will no longer give him any of my money. I would rather give my money to a bar showing the fight illegally, or for that matter.......for the cost or 4 UFC events I could purchase a free-to-AIR box aand get the fights for free from now on! Sorry Dana.....you greedy prick.........you get no more of my money!!!!
4 months ago
I'm gonna side with Jen on this one, sort of... I do think that it is ridiculous to blackout a UFC event in the town that is hosting it. What if Pasadena blacked out the Rose Bowl? That would just be stupid. UFC events are always going to sell out because there are people that would rather see it live than on television. I am a huge MMA fan, but I still like watching it on television because I don't want to get stuck in the cheap seats while they are in a corner working submissions.
I don't blame you for not buying a ticket, but I'm not sure that your expenses for NAGA really play into it as well. That's the life of BBJ.
from 4 months ago
..........bjj?
4 months ago
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
Why do you guys keep saying he?
Im positive that JEN Aniano is a female. Judging by her picture and oh yeah....her profile!
I dont think that blocking it out is fair but you have to remember UFC and MMA in general has not fully broken into the mainstream yet. When it becomes as common as baseball, basket ball, boxing, football or any other big sport im sure they will stop blocking it.
4 months ago
Jen, I honestly wish I had known you would be at the Arnold Center. I gave away four tickets to a friend from Michigan who reports on MMA events on two fight sites I am active at. I would have been glad to give you a ticket and I am sure Dave and his friends would have enjoyed having you. I am so sorry. Dee
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