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02.12.2014 | 8:21 PM ET
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02.12.2014 | 8:26 PM ET
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02.12.2014 | 8:28 PM ET
With that said, lets hope this doesn't turn into anything like Brandon Vera.
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02.12.2014 | 8:32 PM ET
Edit: Guess he has the same manager as GSP. not sure thats any better.
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02.12.2014 | 8:33 PM ET
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"I am ****y in prediction, confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat.”
02.12.2014 | 8:34 PM ET
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02.12.2014 | 10:02 PM ET
02.12.2014 | 10:30 PM ET
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02.12.2014 | 10:51 PM ET
What's the matter with his sports agent? He makes more than Aldo ($120K), Faber ($100K).
If he goes elsewhere, he's a crazy nutjob.
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02.12.2014 | 11:08 PM ET
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02.12.2014 | 11:16 PM ET
It's unfortunate, but at this particular moment in the development of MMA, there are no other organizations that have the financial strength to pay top dollar or provide top competition. This will not always be so, but it is now.
When Gilbert came on over from Strikeforce, Benson Henderson was gracious enough to give him a debut title shot. And Benson himself only makes $100K per fight. So, they rolled out the Red Carpet to get him here.
Mark my words. Gilbert will sign another UFC contract, whether or not they up his asking price. Mark my words.
So, Gilbert Melendez is now making almost TWICE what Faber or Henderson make. How can he not be happy?
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02.12.2014 | 11:31 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
02.12.2014 | 11:37 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
02.13.2014 | 12:18 AM ET
I will be surprised if Gilbert goes elsewhere. I don't think he will.
Yes, it will be better for MMA and the fighters when there are multiple MMA organizations of strong strength.
But the price we fans will pay is that some of the best will not be fighting each other until the groups are mature enough to tolerate cross-promotion. And the UFC sounds like they are a LONG way from that level of maturity.
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02.13.2014 | 2:21 AM ET
Honestly, if he can pull that money elsewhere, he should go there.
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02.13.2014 | 2:23 AM ET
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02.13.2014 | 2:34 AM ET
When he fought Diego Sanchez, that was the last fight on his contract. He made $175K to show, and they gave him a $60k Bonus for Fight of the Night.
So, now they are probably trying to whittle him down to under what Henderson and Faber makes. Under $100K per fight.
And like Blackwork said above, that is a big cut from what he was used to making. But like Nomad said above, if he goes to Bellator, they would probably give him maybe the $100K or more. He would be a big red feather in their cap. But he would have Michael Chander and Eddie Alvarez to fight.
But Alvarez is looking to come to the UFC. So, maybe they will cross paths.
But I still think Gilbert will opt to stay here. Money isn't everything, and in order to fulfill his destiny and career MMA potential, he needs to stay in the UFC and fight the best competition available.
It will come down to his need to be paid well or his need to prove he's the best fighter. I think his need to fight the best will get the best of him. At least I hope so.
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02.13.2014 | 2:36 AM ET
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02.13.2014 | 2:52 AM ET
I don't see him not signing with the UFC eventually, problem is, when it comes to the negotiating starting point, they basically have the stronger hand because Gil has already played the "making a ****load of money but will never be #1" for too long ... I think he wants that UFC belt more than anything right now.
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02.13.2014 | 3:44 AM ET
The UFC doesn't need to co promote and by doing so it would just lend credibility to its competitor's and co promoters' brands. The UFC has the financial resources to host its own shows. It's the industry leader at breaking into new markets, acquiring talent, and marketing. How many leagues do the NFL, NBA, or NHL co promote with? I'm sure you could find some historical examples, but surely you get my point.
The UFC can simply gain any traditional advantages co promoting would provide by acquiring the rival MMA promotion or poaching its talent through more lucrative contract offers. There will be the one-off exceptions like Fedor, but I'd argue its actual the more mature and rational decision to not give up the keys to the kingdom for any one fighter.
So, you've made the statement but Can you please articulate one thing that the UFC would gain -- and please separate that out from what the fans would gain -- if the UFC co promoted with any other existing mma promotion? I sincerely doubt that you're going to be able to be able to come up with any compelling reason that would justify co promotion by the UFC at this stage of the company's existence.
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02.13.2014 | 5:24 AM ET