Okay so anybody who knows the history of the sport knows how this played out but this is a hypothetical scenario what if instead of Randy couture going on to defeat both of these men. Vitor skiped the line and got a immediate title fight against the champion Mo Smith at UFC Japan: Ultimate...
The term "monopoly" meant some big shot with a government pass and protection from competition, not really playing fair in a free market. Now some may say, a monopoly might be a business pulling in crazy profits by holding back on the goods, with little competition daring to step up. But making...
Why do these athletes deserve the income they're earning? Let's break it down. What's their ticket sales volume? Are they pulling in pay-per-view numbers? Do they command substantial TV ratings? And most importantly, what specific value are these athletes contributing to the sport?
Here's a...
Let's dive into a hypothetical scenario and spice up some MMA discussions. As we all know, the UFC essentially halted its promotion of the 155 lb division after UFC 41, only reviving it at UFC 64 in 2006. But what if we injected three notable athletes who held up the lightweight division outside...
How much do you think those two are actually worth? They don't sell on pay-per-view and they can't sell out a arena. I think you can make a great argument for guys like GSP Ken Shamrock Rampage Jackson Tito Ortiz not getting paid what they should have. But if you can't sell tickets or...
I don't believe that's a fair assessment, particularly considering the pro-wrestling-like rule set that Pancrase had. Don't get me wrong; I still think it's a somewhat valid argument, but Shamrock's approach and style were very different in the UFC.
Certainly, here's an improved version:
The amusing part, at least in my opinion, is that Wanderlei probably would have given Frank a beating of a lifetime, similar to what he did to Sakuraba a few short years later. However, in 1999, I believe it would have been easy work for Frank.
The entire situation is a tragedy when it comes to the history of the sport. While I acknowledge that Frank isn't completely innocent on this particular topic, Dana White is essentially the one who has erased him from the sport's history. I just wish they could put the BS aside.
realistically, if Frank were competing today, he'd probably be fighting at 170 lbs. That being said, he was still significantly more skilled than many of his contemporaries at the time.
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