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 The UFC is pretty lucky that no one in the mainstream media really gives a crap about what's going on right now between their management and fighter management. Funny enough, if the UFC really exploded and big outlets started pumping stories about the sketchy stuff that goes down to a legion of people who really cared, there'd be some pretty big repercussions.But that's not the case. As awesome as it is, mixed martial arts is still a niche sport and it's hard to get fight results from any large outlets, let alone details on backroom dealings. Still, the latest shove from UFC brass (a follow up to the blacklisting of several more companies and a 100k flat fee to even be allowed to sponsor a fighter) has even some of the Dana apologists shaking their heads: The most recent controversy came to light when managers were reportedly warned that if their fighters appeared in EA Sports' upcoming MMA video game, they would never fight in the UFC again. The UFC and game developer THQ recently released UFC: Undisputed for the PS3 and Xbox, which has since gone platinum. The unclarified rumor regarding this is the blacklist would apply to fighters outside the UFC as well. Two years ago it seemed like Mark Cuban was going to open a huge can of worms by trying to legally challenge the UFC using the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, but he backed off on that. I'd love to know why, Mark, if you're not too busy arguing about your HDNet advertisements. At the time I was relieved that line of action ended, but at this point I'm suddenly wondering if I'm writing a blog that's partially dedicated to promoting evil cocksuckers. Maybe we do need someone to come in and set some rules to protect fighters from the UFC's Mao-esque ... although if it was the American government they'd probably fuck it up or try to attach a 5 million dollar amendment for the perverted arts. (Link via MMA Payout, who also note that the UFC tried the same 'work with them and you'll never work with us' tactics when the IFL was starting up.)  I have a feeling this is just a growing pain. Twenty years from now people will be bitching about the Denis Siever's of the world only making 2.5 mil a fight.  If an organ-i-zation like Strikeforce can't capitalize on this shit, then there isn't any hope for the growth of MMA.However Ultimate Fightin is alive and well!  and when i hear fans say i wish every org would die except the UFC (so the best can fight the best) , i punch myself in the face in disbelief. Agreed, Some people just don't have foresight when it comes to these matters.In reality, MMA will never attract the true "A" level athletes unless there is some long term financial/security gains. When you flagship promotion fucks their own employees over at every turn. Yet kills off any competator they can. It doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.  UFC is turning into a terrorist regime within MMA...They are going to run themselves in the ground and alienate themselves if they dont get this crap in check. I love watching the fighters that are in the UFC... But hearing about all their BS behind closed doors kinda turns me sour towards them. Makes you wonder how much truth there is to the fact when fighters claim that they are not well taken care of by the UFC.. Like medical post fight issues.... Greed is going to be their demise...  Yup, this recent story along with the banning of a ton of sponsors is really pissing off a lot of people Strong arm tactics is Zuffa's specialty. EA are easily just as evil, if not more, than Zuffa and THQ. All of these companies are run by assholes. All this stuff they teach you about business ethics and corporate social responsibility in school is a load of crock. (Most) companies don't believe in that shit.  UFC gotta get paid, son!
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