Bodogs Calvin Ayre offers UFCs Dana White VIP treatment

Calvin Ayre – the zillionaire who owns the Bodog online gambling empire – recently offered UFC President Dana White an "offer he can't refuse" for July 14, according to BodogFight.com.
Here it is:
"Since, regrettably, I am unable to attend the upcoming Bodog Fight event in New Jersey, I will offer to send my private jet - complete with an assortment of beautiful Bodog Girls - to pick up Mr. White, wherever he may be. I will then fly him to the east coast where he will enjoy a front row seat to our next event, followed by a VIP evening including a comfortable five-star overnight stay in a nearby Atlantic City hotel. After hitting the poker tables, Mr. White can retire to his lavish suite, sip the finest champagne and relax in the knowledge that all amenities and services are complimentary as my way of saying 'thank-you' for all the money he keeps making me."
Under the Bodog banner there also exists a mixed martial arts promotion, which includes a reality series much like The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). BodogFight will host a show in Trenton, N.J., that features Eddie Alvarez vs. Matt Lee for the Bodog 170-pound title.
Former UFC fighter Trevor Prangley will also be on the card. I've watched him twice on Bodog and each time he has been impressive, beating the snot out of his opponents.
Aside from Prangley, a complicated association with Fedor Emelianenko and a few other fighters -- not to mention the ring girls -- Bodog doesn't have much on the UFC.
Regardless, this does make for some entertainment and competition.
What does Dana White think about this? Naturally, he's not the biggest fan of Calvin.
Have a listen:
For more on the "criminal" (or is it brilliant) allegations regarding Ayre check out this extensive article in Forbes -- it'll blow your mind.
Not to be outdone, Ayre told reporters that he was going to "shave his head" to be more like Dana.
Here's the video:
White has been known to sit ringside during events put on by the "competition" such as PRIDE FC back before it became a Zuffa product.
It remains to be seen whether or not Dana will take up Calvin on his latest offer -- something tells me he won't.
What a waste of an experience ... I'm more than willing to fill-in.
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since Tito did not show up for Dana to box,I think Calvin would be a good fill in.
by oledenny on Jun 18, 2007 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
- Forbes estimates that BoDog’s Calvin Ayre lost $500 million since last year. We pity him.
- BoDog’s Calvin Ayre has moved from Costa Rica to Antiga.
- BoDog’s Calvin Ayre will never come to the U.S. anymore.
by 2007 Update On Arye on Jun 18, 2007 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be good because Dana would own him.
by jason bang on Jun 18, 2007 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love me some competition, so I love me some Calvin Ayre. While BoDog Fight doesn’t have much on the UFC right now, Ayre can give Dana a run for his money in the “egomaniacal, disgustingly rich, wanna-be Master of the Universe” department. My money’s on Dana taking the offer, or else, he sends a signal that he’s worrying about BoDog’s success (sort of like how one politician refers to the other as “my opponent,” too afraid to give his opponent some free name recognition). If I was Dana, I’d completely upstage the show by making a high-profile appearance.
by Hyde on Jun 18, 2007 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ex-Billionaire Bad Boy.
- Forbes estimates that BoDog’s Calvin Ayre lost $500 million since last year. We pity him.
- BoDog’s Calvin Ayre has moved from Costa Rica to Antiga.
- BoDog’s Calvin Ayre will never come to the U.S. anymore.
Lol, Dana, is that you?
Next to the UFC, Bodog is one of the best shows on TV. Lots of entertaining fights… lots of ‘no-name’ PASSIONATE fighters. Various hot bitches add to the bouts. Starting to see a few of the former Bodog fighters in other rings, including the IFL…
If you havent, check it out. WEC puts on a great show too, but the similarities in the production of the show to the UFC are way to close for it to be respected as a standalone organization.
by Luppers on Jun 18, 2007 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol, Dana, is that you?
Next to the UFC, Bodog is one of the best shows on TV. Lots of entertaining fights… lots of ‘no-name’ PASSIONATE fighters. Various hot bitches add to the bouts. Starting to see a few of the former Bodog fighters in other rings, including the IFL…
If you havent, check it out. WEC puts on a great show too, but the similarities in the production of the show to the UFC are way to close for it to be respected as a standalone organization.
Yea it’s me, Luppers. How did you guess?
Bodog’s TV show sucks & nobody watches it. Compared to the other 10 thousand MMA shows on tv it’s probably the worse and at this point they have absolutely no juice anywhere around the world.
by 2007 Update On Arye on Jun 18, 2007 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this “loss” of $500 million. He didnt “lose” anything, bodog grossed $500 million less than the year before thanks to the US Congress being unable to tax internet gambling earnings. He stills runs a flat 25% gross margin on his complete business. Not bad for a guy who once sold fruit on the side of the road to pay his bills… Dana should try that. Might buy him some humility.
by MoreThanUFC on Jun 18, 2007 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ex-Billionaire Bad Boy.
- Forbes estimates that BoDog’s Calvin Ayre lost $500 million since last year. We pity him.
- BoDog’s Calvin Ayre has moved from Costa Rica to Antiga.
- BoDog’s Calvin Ayre will never come to the U.S. anymore.
wow dana does post here.
by BLOodyMEss on Jun 18, 2007 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Fedor doing?Why is he not with UFC?
by mcanena on Jun 18, 2007 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Fedor doing?Why is he not with UFC?
He wants to maintain the opinion that he could be the best in the world, And he knows if he comes to UFC he will be exposed for what he truly is. Just like the former #2 guy in the world, who came over and got his head rolled down the aisle. I mean come on, he couldn’t finish Cro cop over there, and someone over here did. Bottom line he doesn’t want to tarnish his record when he could retire looking like the best.
by BLOodyMEss on Jun 18, 2007 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Fedor doing?Why is he not with UFC?
Dollars. Bucks. Euros. Pounds. Francs. Rubbles. It’s all about the money.
by Freddy on Jun 18, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dollars. Bucks. Euros. Pounds. Francs. Rubbles. It’s all about the money.
money? Dana would give him millions, it is NOT about money, thats not even the excuse he puts on front, hes always saying he will only fight in mother russia.
by BLOodyMEss on Jun 18, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t it that he doesn’t want to sign an exclusive contract, which is the only type the UFC deals with?
by Fidel Cashflow on Jun 18, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He wants to maintain the opinion that he could be the best in the world, And he knows if he comes to UFC he will be exposed for what he truly is. Just like the former #2 guy in the world, who came over and got his head rolled down the aisle. I mean come on, he couldn’t finish Cro cop over there, and someone over here did. Bottom line he doesn’t want to tarnish his record when he could retire looking like the best.
Someone is definantly on the UFC bandwagon.
by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 18, 2007 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bodog’s TV show sucks & nobody watches it. Compared to the other 10 thousand MMA shows on tv it’s probably the worse and at this point they have absolutely no juice anywhere around the world.
What other 10k MMA shows are on TV?
Pride on FSN, WEC on Vs, UFC on Spike… IFL on MyTV, and the EliteXC on Showtime… Pride just shows older themed fights.. not that there is anything wrong with that.
So we have 5 mma shows on TV, outside of kick boxing, where are the other 10k?
What makes Bodog so horrible? And Im not talking generalized statements, I wanna know EXACTLY what the basis of your opinion is. If you have your negative opinion and its upsubstantiated (I cant spell, talk shit on that please..) and you boast it, more power to ya getting people on ‘your side.’
by Luppers on Jun 18, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
money? Dana would give him millions, it is NOT about money, thats not even the excuse he puts on front, hes always saying he will only fight in mother russia.
Fedor will fight in the UFC. It is only a matter of time. Hopefully he won’t be to old by then. haha
by Grembone on Jun 18, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fedor does not want an "closed"meaning he cant fight were ever he wants ,if fedor signs he ’ll only sign like monson did fer 2 fights [one being a title fight guarentee]dana is great and so is ayre imagine if these 2 guys worked together?
by gvoll on Jun 18, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the last bodog show i watched was the russia one and i for one thought it was terrible. There was like a commercial break every 5 minutes and it kept bouncing around to other fighters interview things and the fights weren’t all that exciting. A couple i thought were early stoppages.
by smiley on Jun 18, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone is definantly on the UFC bandwagon.
Hey “The UfC, where the best get beat and the underdogs prevail”
by BLOodyMEss on Jun 18, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dana is great and so is ayre imagine if these 2 guys worked together?
Yes and then they will team up with Donald trump and rule the world!! Moo Hoo Ha Ha ha (evil laugh)
by BLOodyMEss on Jun 18, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy can’t be serious. White owns the MMA world. Zuffa and the UFC are far superior and it will never change as long as he keeps signing all the best free agents. Enough said on that subject. Ayre may enjoy his cash but White rules the empire
by Stafo on Jun 18, 2007 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cripes! If Dana doesn’t want that trip, I’ll be happy to fill in…
by Leno on Jun 18, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had read Fedor wants to be able to fight for any show in Russia.
Thats the exclusive issue.
by J on Jun 18, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw a BoDog fight tv show and could only watch the first half. It was pretty boring and the fights were not very good.
by Andy on Jun 19, 2007 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw a bodog fight episode on ION tv tonight. I hadn’t watched since season one when i first heard about them. I wasn’t too impressed then, but tonight was like a best of type of thing. 3 seasons and they did get a nice hour of pretty decent fights in.
Then they advertised the bodog fight card in NJ on july 14th (i think it said that don’t remember) and it had some pretty good fights on the card. Alvarez, Tara LaRosa, and Yves Edwards. If they can get more cards like that going, people can hate on Calvin ayre all they want but it seems like bodog has the know how to keep building a better organization, and keep obtaining better fighters. I’m an MMA fan. I’m not one of those ‘plastic’ fans who only watches UFC. A good fight is a good fight and I’d be willing to find a good fight where I can. And being that I donate at least 4800 bucks a year to the UFC every month when i order it on PPV, I’ll watch a free fight anytime. That and it seems like Bodog is always giving some shit away. When do you ever see UFC living anything back to their fans? i got excited for a sec and thought PPV 72 in Ireland might be a freebee because their website said it would be free in the US for a minute, and then there I was shelling out 40 bucks again. Don’t misconstrue my point. I love UFC, I love MMA. So I’m not complaining about other MMA leagues forming. As far as Dana VS Calvin, it just funny from both ends and I think they both had their laughs.
by Mike on Jun 20, 2007 1:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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