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Dana White: UFC on FOX deal means MMA will finally get the mainstream respect it deserves (Video)

UFC President Dana White believes that now that he's helped broker a deal to get the world's largest fight promotion on a network TV channel like FOX, mixed martial arts (MMA) will finally start to get the credit and respect from the mainstream that it deserves. Agree or disagree and why?

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A Lannister always pays his debts.

by freenow82 on Aug 18, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Assassins Creed ain’t got shit on him/her/it!

by jestermarcus on Aug 18, 2011 7:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

wish I could see this in slow motion

what he’s doing just doesn’t look possible

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 19, 2011 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

ufc evolved

I can’t explain how happy and excited i am about this. TUF live is a genius idea and it’s about time zuffa breathed some new life into the dry shell that is TUF umpteen. Now just get rid of those cornball generic “teams” and just bring the tv show to the coach’s gym and showcase established mma camps around the world! A boy can dream

by ufcusa on Aug 18, 2011 7:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Agreed 100%

There is a halo effect to being a sport on a network. UFC gets less coverage than tennis or golf on a lot of the mainstream sports shows, and I think part of that is it’s buried on Spike and PPV and lets a lot of people write it off like it’s pro wrestling.

As someone who got into the sport when I was having to search out low quality bootlegs of PRIDE events on the internet to get my MMA fix, it’s amazing to see how far it’s come. I remember the first time I saw the highlights of a UFC event on the local news after the fight, and how awesome it was. This is the next step, and I’m really excited to see it happen.

by JasonHarris on Aug 18, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder

I wonder if it’s weird for Liddell to be next to Evans knowing that Evans took his soul!

by Brotherwolf on Aug 18, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I still remember the interview after Page KO'd Chuck

I want Chuck money!
I’ve seen Chuck’s life.
I want Chuck’s crib!
lol

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

first AND second!!!

Page was the first and second guy to knock Chuck into oblivion. Everybody after that wasn’t fighting the whole Chuck, cause his chin was hanging in Rampage’s trophy case.

"Who's da MASTA?!!!"

by (shonuff) on Aug 19, 2011 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe it's the part of me that resists change

I mean…….I’ve been waiting for this….HOPING for mainstream acceptance for years.
Now that the corporate guys give MMA the nod, I can’t help but feel trepidation.
Intellectually, I know this is a good thing. I recognize that this legitimizes everything.
So why am I as nervous as a whore in church?
Is it just me?

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't mind the slovenly oafs

I like football and most NFL fans knuckles scrape the ground when they walk.
It isn’t the retards n’ rednecks that concern me.
It’s the corporate media giant that is FOX.

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

More commercials for sure. Umm less prelims to take up free space made up by early TKO's.

Those I thought of but I felt having free cards is worth it. What do you think they will do?

by carlosb on Aug 18, 2011 7:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I think they're going to splash the UFC brand on FOX like BE splashes green on each other's nutsacks.

I think we’ll be seeing a LOT of fights and not having to go to 3 places to get em all.
Still…….I feel like The Emperor and Darth Vader are tenting their fingers and saying…“Good….give in to the dark side”

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I see what you mean. Having to make friends with a douche, but hey he gets you your fix for free.

Hell we might even see a change in the scoring system. For $100 million, Fitch better stay in the undercard.

by carlosb on Aug 18, 2011 7:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Yeah there will be a ton of pressure for the fighters to perform

Fitch better learn some Mortal Kombat moves…..or FOX will freak.

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good point about scoring

I hope you’re right

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey scotti - have a bong... this will be awesome!

in so many ways – PPV will still be there adn our experience in those wont change – but there will be more… and more and more UFC than ever…. More fights means more changes in the divisions, less time waiting for a contender…. more up and comers – itll be great

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by scarnon on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just don't want to be looking back in 10 years

And saying how much I miss the good old days, before it went corporate.
I probably worry too much

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 9:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

yeah man you worry too much - ride it out...

We can all whinge about shit on here if it doesnt go well but lets just look forward to it for now – i feel positive today…

I woke up 4 hours ago and i never check mania first thing but i picked up my phone and read the news… It was the same thing that happened when UFC bought SF… I woke up one day went to take a shit and read Mania on my phone… i only ever usually read it on the bus but something urges me to… And this.. well this morning i got excited – Change is a good thing. AND IM FUCKING STOKED ABOUT GETTING RID OF THE GLADIATOR THEME…. FINALLY!!!!!

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by scarnon on Aug 18, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha yeah the gladiator had to go

Overused and cheesy.
Sorta gay.
Just sayin

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 10:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

welllll overdone...

It’s kinda like nostalgic already everytime i watch fights it reminds me of watching fights… i dont want that i want something new and refreshing this small stuff is what excites me LOL

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by scarnon on Aug 18, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

it might mean a whole bunch of Zuffa only fans

also more dana nut suckers. “The guy frank shamrock never won a single fight! and Fedor sucks because he never fought in the UFC.”

Frankie Edgar: The next UFC champion in two seperate divisions. Hell, maybe three
Sig bet with Private Box on Shields vs Ellenberger. SHEILDS
Sig bet with Shogun's Hairy Forearms on Rua vs Griffin. GRIFFIN
Sig bet with Johnny WF on Silva vs Okami. SILVA

by The Pride on Aug 18, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zuffa only fans

Are there people like this for other sports? “Ugh, you’re an NFL fan? I watch ARENA football. Go ahead and suck on Roger Goodell’s nuts some more.”

by JasonHarris on Aug 19, 2011 5:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Novemeber 12th better be a blockbuster card!

  MMA Frenzy had Brock rumored return for Dec 10th in Toronto. I could see them possibly moving Cain and JDS that are set to square off November 19th or moving GSP and Diaz form Oct 29th to this date? Other than that have any of your heard potential fights for this card you would have to think the UFC is going to make the first card a blockbuster on November the 12th.

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Aug 18, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah Pacman vs marquez pretty blockbuster

and it would be pretty dumb for Dana to compete.He should just leave it alone for a bit.Plus theres rumours that it could just be a live primetime

"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"

by scott1 on Aug 18, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Overeem?

Brock makes more sense from a mass appeal standpoint.
The General swears they aren’t gonna fight each other but I wonder…..

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

scottidog look at Brocks latest video

i honestly though his head was super imposed till i watched the video! Man hes seriously thin,ok not to me im 175 but he needs some serious time.i cant see him coming back till 2012.This is one of Danas bullshit,the big i am scenarios.It will end up being a live last week,in the know,never been seen before live last workouts of cain and jds.He wont go up against Pacman trust me.Sig bet anyone? lol

"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"

by scott1 on Aug 18, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not going to be a blockbuster card more like Versus cards on FOX now

Drink til I'm full, Eat till I pass out.

by Jiguyg Fjhj on Aug 18, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

he doesnt have to do any card!

Why Nov 12th? Hes got JDS/Cain nov 19th.Im lost why the 12th?

"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"

by scott1 on Aug 18, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 12th was stated as the UFC's first event on Fox.

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Aug 18, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah no kidding

He looks good but yeah he is thinner

I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck

by Scottidog on Aug 18, 2011 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone know what this deal would mean for European audiences.

ESPN show all the UFC events and shows, will that now be moved to FX?

"Hey, you got knocked out in the 3rd round, what happened there?"

Well, it's still a little hazy, but I believe that other gentleman was punching me in the face, and then I fell over??

by tap or snap bons on Aug 18, 2011 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Well im worried about what happens for Aus viewers

We get most of the spike and versus on different channels – whoever picked up the partnership for that one at the time would show it so it always meant researching what channel the fights are going to show – i hope this brings a more stable relationship with one of our networks like One HD or something so we can catch it all on the one station

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by scarnon on Aug 18, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

It will get more respect , but not the amount you think it will or should mr. White

Because of your big mouth , the politics of who gets paid big and publicity and or title shots , coupled with ignorant fucks sitting in judges chairs getting boners over any wrestling effective or not and because the people you work with keep Dan hardy but cut way more promising talented fighters .
You have a ways to go mr. White , fox can’t fix everything

by wooly shambler on Aug 18, 2011 7:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Just saw a quick promo for UFC on Fox during the Steelers vs Eagles game.

Imagine a Thanksgiving game followed by a Fight Night card.

by carlosb on Aug 18, 2011 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

THIS if fucking awesome!! Oh!!

Nick Diaz has as much of a chance at beating GSP as George W. Bush becoming re-elected for a third term...

I hate Bloodyelbow!!

by i_am_awesome_o on Aug 18, 2011 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't Wait To See How This Goes

I hope this breathes some new life into the UFC. To me it’s been feeling a little stale and I look forward to see what FOX does with it.

by John Moss on Aug 18, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah. Agreed.

Nick Diaz has as much of a chance at beating GSP as George W. Bush becoming re-elected for a third term...

I hate Bloodyelbow!!

by i_am_awesome_o on Aug 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is 2005 all over again but worse

You guys are about to meet a lot of guys you can’t stand, true bandwagon hoppers are coming

"I started out with a hundred tapes, if you wasn't down then get the fuck out my face" - South Park Mexican

by antone04 on Aug 19, 2011 6:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

everyone looks professional with their suits on

Dana rocks a Fox Sports T Shirt

Poor guy must fuck like dog shit

by Newfie3 on Aug 19, 2011 10:47 AM EDT reply actions  

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