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FNU Michezo ya Kupambana Show: Julai 19, 2018: Manny is Back! Junior Dos Santos Cruises to Win At UFC Fight Night, Event Recaps and Fight Previews

This week on the FNU Combat Sports Show we recap last week’s multiple Bellator cards and the UFC Fight Night card from Boise, Florida. We start off discussing boxing with an analysis of Manny Pacquiao’s one-sided beating of Lucas Matthysse. We move on to other news this week, including an online spat between Brendan Schaub and Dana White and Dominick Cruz claiming Brock Lesnar will never get through USADA testing to return to the UFC octagon. We also cover upcoming boxing and MMA bouts and discuss the eye poking incidents that occurred during the brief Stipe Micocic vs. Daniel Cormier heavyweight championship bout.

 

Listen to the whole show here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hx5aj4ls1y63vou/tomtonyrichradioshowjuly182018.mp3?dl=0

 

DEONTAY WILDER DEMANDS 50/50 SPLIT FOR HEAVYWEIGHT UNIFICATION WITH ANTHONY JOSHUA IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON SHOWTIME SPORTS®DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT

 

Wilder Tells Host Brendan Schaub That He Will No Longer Accept A Flat Fee For Showdown To Determine Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion

CLIP FOR ONLINE & TV NEWS USE: https://cbs.box.com/v/DeontayWilderINTVBelowTheBelt

 

 

NINI: WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder sat down for an exclusive video interview with Brendan Schaub for the SHOWTIME Sports digital talk show BELOW THE BELT where the American champion opens up about the contentious negotiation process for a unification fight with IBF, WBA and WBO Champion Anthony Joshua.

 

 

 

“It’s 50-50 straight across,” Wilder tells Schaub during the interview that taped Thursday in Los Angeles. “I am not accepting no flat fee… I am done with that.”

 

 

 

The full interview is now available via the Below the Belt YouTube Channel na Below the Belt Facebook Page.

 

BELOW THE BELT is a first-of-its-kind digital sports talk show exploring the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs.

 

 

 

awamu ya pili ya BELOW THE BELT launches Wednesday, Julai 4 on SHO Sports digital platforms.

THE CHARLO TWINS REFLECT ON THEIR CAREERS AND HAVE TONS OF FUN ON THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF THE SHOWTIME SPORTS® DIGITAL TALK SHOW, BELOW THE BELT

 

The Charlo Twins Join Host Brendan Schaub Ahead of Jermell’s World Title Bout Against Austin Trout, Juni 9 Kuishi juu ya Showtime

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Photo Courtesy: SHOWTIME/Chris Farina

NINI: SHOWTIME Sports released the newest installment of the first-of-its-kind sports talk show BELOW THE BELT, hosted by Brendan Schaub, available now on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel na Below the Belt Facebook Page. In this week’s installment, rising stars Jermell and Jermall Charlo discuss their recent success, plans for total domination and show off their charismatic personalities in a few fun segments with Schaub. On the heels of his second-round knockout of Hugo Centeno Jr., Jermall calls out Triple G and Jermell looks ahead to his June 9 showdown against former world champion Austin Trout. To Jermell, all roads lead to a unification bout with current IBF and WBA champion Jarrett Hurd.

 

BELOW THE BELT explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. awamu ya pili ya BELOW THE BELT launches May 23followed by the composite program on SHOWTIME EXTREME May 31.

SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES SECOND INSTALLMENT OF DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT

Host Brendan Schaub Talks With Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder & UFC Star Brian Ortega Following Their Recent Triumphs

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NINI: SHOWTIME Sports released the second installment of the first-of-its-kind sports talk show BELOW THE BELT, hosted by Brendan Schaub, available now on theBelow the Belt YouTube Channel na Below the Belt Facebook Page. Following the show’s debut on February 28, the second installment of the twice-monthly digital-first program features an interview with America’s only heavyweight world champion, Deontay Wilder, who reflects on his instant-classic victory over Luis Ortiz March 3 juu ya Showtime. Schaub also sits down with the UFC’s Brian Ortega following his first-round knockout win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 222.

 

 

 

 

 

BELOW THE BELT explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. awamu ya pili ya BELOW THE BELT launches Machi 28 followed by new shows Aprili 11, Aprili 18, Mei 2 and May 16.

SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES FIRST INSTALLMENT OF NEW DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT

Debut of BELOW THE BELT with Brendan Schaub features Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder, Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP ndondi® analyst Paulie Malignaggi and Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar

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NINI: SHOWTIME Sports released the debut installment of the first-of-its-kind sports talk show BELOW THE BELT,hosted by Brendan Schaub, available now on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel na Below the Belt Facebook Page. The premiere of the twice-monthly, 30-minute program features a preview of Jumamosi Heavyweight World Championship between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING analyst Paulie Malignaggi, as well as an interview with America’s only heavyweight world champion himself, Deontay Wilder. Schaub also interviews former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar ahead of his co-main event bout with Brian Ortega at UFC 222 Jumamosi usiku.

 

BELOW THE BELT explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. The multi-platform program, which also includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME, features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. awamu ya pili ya BELOW THE BELT launches Machi 14, followed by new shows on Machi 28, Aprili 11, Aprili 18, Mei 2 and May 16.

 

SHOWTIME SPORTS® LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL TALK SHOW BELOW THE BELT

 

Exploring The Intersection Of Combat Sports And Pop Culture Through The Eyes Of Former Fighter, Comedian And Red Carpet Host Brendan Schaub

Premieres On YouTube And Facebook On Jumatano, Februari 28

Picha ya Mikopo: Stephanie Trapp / Showtime

 

 

 

 

NEW YORK – Februari 22, 2018 – SHOWTIME Sports continues to expand its position at the intersection of combat sports and culture with a first-of-its-kind, sports talk show, BELOW THE BELT hosted by Brendan Schaub. The twice-monthly, 30-minute show debuts on Jumatano, Februari 28 on SHOWTIME Sports digital platforms, days before American heavyweight Deontay Wilder defends his WBC title against Luis Ortiz. The announcement was made today by Stephen Espinoza, Rais, Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.

 

 

 

 

BELOW THE BELT premieres each new show on the Below the Belt YouTube Channel na Below the Belt Facebook Page. The program explores the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. BELOW THE BELT features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs. The initial guest list of combat sports athletes and entertainers scheduled to appear on BELOW THE BELT includes Stone Cold Steve Austin, Paulie Malignaggi and Joe Rogan.

 

 

 

 

 

“Brendan brings an edge that resonates with today’s fight fans,” said Espinoza. “He has a fresh voice that is equal parts knowledgeable, funny and opinionated. BELOW THE BELT will complement SHOWTIME Sports programming to a broad audience on our digital platforms.”

 

This multi-platform program is unique in that it includes a weekly podcast and a composite program that airs once per month on SHOWTIME EXTREME. Following the digital debut on Februari 28, new shows launch on Machi 14, Machi 28, Aprili 11, Aprili 18, Mei 2 and May 16. The BELOW THE BELT podcast premieres on Machi 6, and the composite program premieres on Machi 29 on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

Schaub is a multi-platform entertainer, best known for his career in the UFC and as a personality in podcasting and comedy. Following his successful fighting career, where he was the runner-up of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter: Vigogo,” Schaub has served as an expert analyst for both ESPN and Spike TV. Schaub currently co-hosts the popular podcast “The Fighter and The Kid” averaging over nine million downloads per month. His “Big Brown Breakdown” podcast, averaging over four million downloads per month, transitions under the BELOW THE BELTfranchise. Parlaying his hosting talent from podcasts to television, Schaub was named a correspondent on “After Party” for the E! Network, and co-hosted this year’s Golden Globes and Grammy Awards after-shows. Schaub is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Academy Awards after-show. Zaidi ya hayo, Schaub performs sold-out live comedy shows across North America, Australia, London and Dublin, including regular solo stand-up sets at the world-famous Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv and The Laugh Factory.

 

BELOW THE BELT is produced by SHOWTIME Sports with Embassy Row.

 

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), kabisa inayomilikiwa ya CBS Corporation, anamiliki na kazi mitandao ya televisheni premium Showtime®, MOVIE CHANNEL na Flix®, na pia inatoa Showtime juu ya mahitaji®, MOVIE CHANNEL Juu ya mahitaji na Flix juu ya mahitaji®, na mtandao wa uthibitisho huduma Showtime wakati wowote®. Showtime Digital Inc, inayomilikiwa kabisa kampuni tanzu ya SNI, kazi kusimama pekee Streaming huduma Showtime®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS na watoa telco, na kama kusimama pekee huduma Streaming kupitia Apple®, Mwaka®, Amazon, Google, Xbox One na Samsung. Wateja wanaweza pia kujiunga na Showtime kupitia Hulu, TV YouTube, sling TV, DirecTV Sasa, Sony PlayStation Vue and Amazon Channels. SNI pia itaweza Smithsonian Networks, ubia kati ya SNI na Taasisi Smithsonian, ambayo inatoa Smithsonian Channel, na inatoa Smithsonian Dunianjia SN Digital LLC. SNI masoko na kusambaza michezo na matukio ya burudani kwa ajili ya maonyesho kwa wanachama juu ya kulipa-per-view msingi kupitia Showtime PPV. Kwa habari zaidi, kwenda www.SHO.com.

BELLATOR NATION INVITED TO EXCLUSIVE FAN FEST DURING BELLATOR NYC FIGHT WEEK

 

MEET MMA LEGENDS TITO ORTIZ AND ROYCE GRACIE ON Ijumaa, Juni 23 AT DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE

Los Angeles – Prior to the biggest event in Bellator history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, fans have the opportunity to meet MMA legends Tito Ortiz na Royce Gracie during an exclusive Fan Fest on Ijumaa, Juni 23 kuanzia saa 8 p.m. NA at the Dave & Buster’s Times Square location.

 

Dave & Buster ya, a season-long partner of Bellator MMA, is offering Bellator Nation members the chance to meet two of the biggest names in the sport. Fan Fest is free for Bellator Nation Members with RSVP, who can sign up at www.Bellator.com/fan-fest.

 

Known as one of the toughest competitors in MMA, Tito Ortiz is a fan-favorite across the world. Utilizing his wrestling background, Ortiz was a punishing competitor who defended his title an impressive five times. Always with a flair for the dramatic, Ortiz engaged in several intense rivalries over his career with the likes of Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 42-year-old Ortiz claimed a trio of victories that included a pair of first-round finishes over Alexander Shlemenko and Chael Sonnen.

 

jina Gracie ni sawa na MMA, and that is in large part to Royce Gracie, mtu ambaye ni kuchukuliwa kuwa wakiyazua michezo kama tunajua kuwa leo. Mshindi wa kwanza kadhaa matukio UFC, Gracie dismantled multiple opponents in a single night, many of which were much larger than him. For many years, there was no answer for the Gracie jiu-jitsu technique that he brought to the cage. Leo, it’s difficult to find an MMA fighter who has not trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined Bellator 149, an event that shattered company viewership records.

 

Headlined by the long-awaited bout between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) naWanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. PT. Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko na ngumu kupiga Matt Mitrione, along with two championship bouts, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin(18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

 

Prior to the pay-per-view, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts beginning at 8 p.m. NA/5 p.m. PT. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between current champ Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) na mgombea juu Ryan Bader (22-5). Zaidi ya hayo, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT.

 

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com na BellatorNYC.com for upcoming event information.

 

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Card (Pay-Per-View):

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Welterweight World Title Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Aaron Pico (Albamu) vs. Zach Freeman (8-2)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Card (Mwiba):

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) vs. Ryan Bader (22-5)

Featherweight Bout: James Gallagher (6-0) vs. Chinzo Machida (5-2)

Welterweight Bout: Neiman Gracie (5-0) vs. Dave Marfone (5-2)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Heather Hardy (Albamu) vs. Alice Yauger (4-5)

 

Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader Awali Kadi (Bellator.com):

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ryan Couture (10-5) vs. Haim Gozali (7-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jerome Mickle (2-1) vs. Anthony Giacchina (1-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (168 1bs.): John Salgado (4-7-1) vs. Hugh McKenna (0-1)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout (130 1bs.): Matt Rizzo (9-2, 1 NC) vs. Sergio da Silva (6-8)

VOW Fight – Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Grebb (3-1) vs. Bradley Desir (9-5)

BRENDAN SCHAUB TO CO-HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PRE-SHOW LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

 

LOS ANGELES — Brendan Schaub, a former professional MMA fighter and football player, host of the popular MMA podcast “Big Brown Breakdown” and co-host of the hit podcast “Fighter and the Kid”, will serve as co-host for Spike TV’s LIVE pre-show leading into Bellator’s epic event, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, from New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden.

Schaub will join Bellator host, Jenn Brown, in the broadcast booth and will offer insight and analysis for all the fights on Spike’s stacked Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader card leading into the biggest event in the promotion’s history, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. Zaidi ya hayo, Schaub will be featured in original Bellator digital content in advance of the event.

Headlined by the long-awaited fight between two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts history, Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) na Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva airs live on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. NA/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180: Davis vs. Bader LIVE and FREE on both coasts, kuanzia saa 8 p.m. NA/5 p.m. PT. Zaidi ya hayo, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. NA/3 p.m. PT.

Emanating from Madison Square in New York City, the mecca of combat sports, this blockbuster event includes a heavyweight bout between MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) na ngumu kupiga Matt Mitrione (11-5), along with two championship bouts, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Douglas Lima (28-6) defending his 170-pound strap against Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) and current lightweight champion Michael Chandler (16-3) putting his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

GLOBAL kuthibitisha GROUND imemteua VETERAN SPORTS wakili MatchMaker NAFASI

PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Agosti 11, 2015) -Global Jaribuni Ground (GPG) announced today that it has appointed seasoned matchmaker and sports entertainment attorney Greg Bloom jukumu la MatchMaker kwa ajili unaokua kwa kasi Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) franchise.

"Mimi ni msisimko na kujiunga na kukua kwa kasi Global kuthibitisha Ground shirika na timu yake ambayo imekuwa wakfu kwa kuendeleza baadhi ya kusisimua zaidi ya kitaalamu MMA hatua katika mikoa Kaskazini na Mid-Atlantic wa Marekani," alisema Bloom, ambao huleta zaidi ya miaka kumi ya uzoefu wa sekta kupambana michezo pamoja naye kwa kukuza.

Wakati kazi yake, Bloom, mshirika katika kampuni Miami-msingi Chase Wanasheria, imetoa ushauri wa kisheria kwa wapiganaji kadhaa mashuhuri ikiwa ni pamoja na Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights wagombea Brendan Schaub na Justin Wren, zamani WBA Dunia Lightweight bingwa Richar Aprili na Olimpiki bondia akageuka WBO dunia cheo mgombea Zahir Raheem.

"Sisi ni furaha kubwa kuwakaribisha kama yenye kuheshimiwa na uzoefu wa kitaalamu katika mapambano dunia kama Greg kwa timu yetu, na uhakika kwamba atakuwa na uwezo wa kuimarisha orodha ya majina yetu na kupambana na kadi na baadhi ya juu juu-na-kuja vipaji katika eneo hilo na zaidi ya,"Alisema Global Jaribuni Ground Mwanzilishi na Rais James J. Jefferson.

Baada ya kuzalisha 15 kuishi, mtaalamu MMA matukio duniani kote ikiwa ni pamoja na Uingereza, Arkansas, Ureno, Missouri, Latvia na Virginia, Global kuthibitisha Ground kimepata nyumbani katika eneo la Philadelphia. Hadi sasa, Global kuthibitisha Ardhi imeanzisha 6 matukio nchini Afrika Jersey katika kupambana michezo yake mwenyewe medani.

Global kuthibitisha Ground umekuwa mwenyeji kadhaa mashuhuri na vilevile juu na washindani kuja, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Sam "Sammy O" Oropeza, Alexander Keshtov, Peter Petties, Sydney "Da bunduki" Outlaw, Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella na Mathayo "wembe mkali" Rizzo.

kukuza ni yamepangwa hatua matukio matatu msimu huu. kadi mapambano kwa ajili ya tukio la kwanza, ambayo itafanyika kwenye Jumamosi, Oktoba. 24, itatangazwa karibuni.

Tukio la mwisho la kimataifa kuthibitisha Ardhi ya, "GPG 21: Rizzo vs. Santella,"Ambayo ilikuwa kichwa na mpinzani, kupanda kwa flyweight (125 paundi) nyota Mathayo "wembe mkali" Rizzo na Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella Jumamosi, Julai 25, ni airing katika mwezi huu, in syndication on Comcast SportsNet regional networks. The complete event is also available for viewing online, juu ya GFL.tv.

Kuhusu Global kuthibitisha Ardhi (GPG)
Global kuthibitisha Ardhi ni New Jersey makao mtaalamu Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) michezo franchise kwamba ilitengenezwa unearth na kujenga mpya ya kupambana vipaji katika mikoa ya United States Kaskazini Mashariki na Mid-Atlantic na kutoa kusisimua uzoefu burudani kwa mashabiki kupambana michezo.

Ilizinduliwa katika 2012 na masoko ya utendaji James J. Jefferson pamoja na kadhaa, waanzilishi wa awali wa MMA, Kampuni hiyo inafanya kazi ya kupambana michezo yake mwenyewe ukumbi ambako majeshi yote ya matukio yake kwamba ni kusambazwa moja kwa moja juu ya Halisi TV ikiwa ni pamoja na PPV juu Go Kupambana Live (GFL.tv) na syndication mpango wake kwenye kanda kuchelewa msingi juu ya Comcast SportsNet na Comcast Mtandao GPG si tu kujenga mpya mpiganaji vipaji lakini ni kuendeleza waaminifu wake mwenyewe shabiki msingi.

Uasi wa Reebok Uliweza Kubadilisha MMA kama Tunavyoijua

By: Rich Bergeron

Unajua vita vya Reebok vinawaka moto wakati watu wanapoteza masharti ya mpango huo kwa mfano na kwa kweli:

Fumbo La Beki Mzito wa UFC “Hasira” Jury kweli alitupa gia yake ya Reebok kwenye takataka hivi karibuni kutoa hoja kwenye chapisho la Twitter ambalo lilikuwa na Mkuu wa UFC Honcho Dana “Bald baba” Nyeupe analia mchafu.

Nini kilikuwa kikielezea zaidi juu ya tukio, ingawa, Ilikuwa “Mjomba Dana” kutoingilia kati kumuadhibu mpiganaji huyo aliyefadhaika kwa sababu ya kutomheshimu dhahiri mshirika mkuu wa biashara wa UFC. Huu ulikuwa wakati wa maji kwa “Uasi wa Reebok.”

Je! Dana angefanya nini, baada ya yote? Myles alikuwa kweli akivuta ukurasa kutoka kwa kitabu cha uuzaji cha Rais wa UFC mwenyewe. Jury alikuwa akikasirisha uso wako kuuza hoja yake. Dana hufanya hivyo kila siku.

Wapiganaji wa hali ya juu wanamsugua Bw. Nyeupe njia mbaya siku hizi linapokuja suala la mpango wa Reebok, na ingawa alitoa Jury na Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone kupita kwa kukosoa kwao hivi karibuni, aliuma nyuma dhidi ya anapenda Brandon Schaub.

Kunaweza kuwa na aina tofauti ya fataki mnamo Julai wakati mpango huu mbichi unapoanza kutumika rasmi na wapiganaji wote ambao hawakubaliani na Schaub na Jury wataanza kutambua mtazamo wao mfupi.. Baadhi ya wapiganaji hao wa UFC wanaweza hata kujuta kwa kutokujiunga na wenzao kwenye laini isiyo rasmi ya umma wakati inaweza kuwa muhimu.

Sehemu mbaya zaidi juu ya fiasco hii yote ni wakati. Tume ya Biashara ya Shirikisho imeripotiwa tena kuchunguza UFC baada ya mfululizo wa malalamiko ya hali ya juu ya hatua za kupambana na uaminifu zinazotembea kupitia korti za raia.

Ni ngumu kutuliza ikiwa kukuza nguvu zaidi ulimwenguni kwa kukuza sanaa ya kijeshi kunapita mipaka yake kwa njia ambayo wanajaribu kudhibiti kila nyanja ya kazi ya mpiganaji.. Inaonekana kama mpango mbaya sana kubadilishana pesa kidogo na haki ya kupigana chini ya bendera ya UFC kwa damu, jasho na machozi inachukua kukaa juu ya mchezo wa MMA siku hizi. Hata kuwa katikati ya pakiti kwenye UFC ni changamoto kubwa. Wapiganaji wanapaswa kuanza kujiuliza wakati matuta yaliyokusanywa yanapata michubuko, kutengwa, mishipa inayopasuka, mifupa iliyovunjika na mshtuko huwa mbaya sana kwamba pesa haijalishi tena.

Ni nini kitatokea wakati wimbi la mawimbi la wapiganaji wa zamani wa UFC watakapogundua kuwa utukufu wa kuwa umepigania mioyo yao kwa mashabiki sio kulipa bili na / au kupeleka watoto wao vyuoni? Ni nini hufanyika wakati chanjo ya matibabu ya kuisha inakwisha na hadhi yako ya mpiganaji mashuhuri haimaanishi chochote kwa madaktari na hospitali kukulipa ada ya kukasirisha na ya angani kukufanya uwe na afya ya kutosha kuishi hadi uzee?

Muulize Marc Coleman. Sio nzuri.

Kadiri mapigano ya UFC au usawa wa ndege unageuka kuwa hauna uhuru wa kuwa mjasiriamali na hakuna uwezo wa kujenga chapa yako mwenyewe, zaidi Simu ya Scott Coker itaendelea kulia. Angalau huko Bellator, wapiganaji bado wanaweza kuwa na wadhamini wao binafsi kwenye kaptula zao.

Hawatupi wapiganaji wao wote nje kwa kupoteza mapigano machache mfululizo, ama. Hawashutumu hadharani wapiganaji wao kwenye mikutano ya waandishi wa habari baada ya vita kwa kutoweka onyesho. Wanalipa kile wanachoweza, na wanajitahidi kadiri wanavyoweza kuzingatiwa kama mshindani wa UFC.

Phil Davis anaweza kuwa wa kwanza wa kasoro nyingi za UFC ambazo zinaweza kuanza kuingia ikiwa mpango huu wa Reebok utaondoa mapato na fursa nyingi kama inavyosikika kama itakavyokuwa..

Kwa kweli nimekata tamaa kwamba Viacom haifanyi kushinikiza zaidi kupata wapiganaji zaidi wa UFC na mikataba yenye faida zaidi, lakini hakuna biashara inayotaka kupoteza pesa. Ni ngumu kwa Bellator kupata mapato makubwa kwa malipo ya uwekezaji wao kwa wapiganaji wao kutokana na jukumu la kufanya uzalishaji wao wenyewe kwa televisheni ya bure. Hata hivyo, wakati huo huo, Usimamizi wa sasa wa Coker na Bellator unaonekana kujali zaidi kidogo juu ya watu ambao wanapigana chini ya bendera yao. Wanajua bora kuliko mtu yeyote kwamba wafadhili wako wanaweza kukuweka hai.

Wapiganaji ambao wanathamini uhuru wao na wanataka udhibiti kidogo juu ya kazi zao wanaweza kuanza kuona mashindano tu ya UFC kama malisho ya kijani kibichi baada ya mkataba wa kipekee wa nguo hii kubwa. Kile kinachopaswa kuonekana kama hatua kuu mbele kwa UFC inaweza kweli kuwakilisha hatua tatu nyuma kwa shirika hili ambalo tayari linapambana na mapigano yaliyofutwa na kuahirishwa kwa sababu ya kuongezeka kwa majeraha ya mafunzo kwa wapiganaji wa hali ya juu..

Kwa kweli hatuwezi kusahau Bingwa wa zamani wa Uzito wa Nene wa UFC Jon Jones anadaiwa kugonga SUV ya kukodi kwenye gari la mjamzito na kuvunjika mkono kabla ya kukimbia eneo kwa miguu. Huu bado ni mfano mwingine mbaya wa UFC kutowajali vya kutosha wapiganaji wao. Je! Hawangewezaje kumtambua jamaa huyu alikuwa na shida ambayo inahitajika kushughulikiwa kwa muda mrefu kabla ya tukio hili la kusikitisha kutokea? Je! UFC inawezaje kuhalalisha kutokuwa na upimaji wao wa dawa bila mpangilio kama michezo mingine ya kitaalam? Dawa haramu ziko sawa vipi kwa mpiganaji kufanya nje ya mashindano hapo kwanza? Ni nani aliyefanya sheria na mwanya huo ulio wazi ndani yao?

Georges St. Pierre amekuwa mmoja wa wakosoaji wengi wa sauti wa UFC mbele ya upimaji wa PED. Bingwa huyo wa zamani anaendelea kukaa pembeni baada ya moja ya mapigano yenye adhabu zaidi katika kazi yake kumfanya atangaze kustaafu kwake na mlango ukiachwa wazi tu ufa. Mpana tu, mpango kamili wa upimaji wa madawa ya kulevya unaweza kumrudisha sasa, St. Pierre anashikilia.

Hata wapiganaji kama Ronda Rousey wanakasirika kidogo na hatua za kudhibiti kazi zinazotumiwa juu yao na wakubwa wao wa vigogo. UFC haitamruhusu Ronda aonekane katika hafla kadhaa zilizoandikwa za WWE. Kwa sababu sketi hizi hudumu kwa muda mrefu kuliko mapigano yake halisi haimaanishi kuwa ni tofauti sana na kile anachofanya katika kazi yake ya sinema. Wakubwa wake wa UFC wako sawa na kufuata majukumu ya sinema ya vitendo, kwa nini sio mieleka feki kidogo? Labda ni ukweli kwamba WWE iliiba chapa ya Tapout na kuichukua nje ya ngome na kuingia kwenye pete ya kupigana. Labda ni wivu kwamba WWE ina aina ya shabiki ambayo huwafanya kuwa tishio halali, na ni aina ya mashabiki UFC inahitaji sana. Labda ni ukweli kwamba UFC ilipoteza nafasi yao ya kubakiza huduma za Brock Lesnar tena na bado wanapata.

Sababu yoyote, UFC inabana zaidi na zaidi juu ya nini wapiganaji wanaweza na hawawezi kufanya ndani na nje ya ngome, na huenda zaidi ya mieleka bandia. Mikataba inazidi kuwa na kikwazo kwa kila njia.

UFC pia ilitumia kukuza hali ya hewa ambapo hakuna mpiganaji atakayethubutu kusema neno chafu juu ya usimamizi au usimamizi wowote wa biashara.. Adhabu hiyo ingekuwa mbaya zaidi kuliko faini ikiwa Dana angeamua kukupa matibabu Brendan Schaub kwenye vyombo vya habari.

Kulalamika, na ungeitwa mwoga au bum. Wewe sio mchezaji wa timu, mashabiki wengine wasio na ujinga bado watasema wakati unapoweka shingo yako nje wakati wa mkataba wa UFC. Hata hivyo, hali ya hewa hii haitoshi kuzuia wimbi hili jipya la maandamano ambayo inaweza kukua hadi kuwa crescendo ya kutisha kabla au baada ya mpango huu wa Reebok kuwa ukweli.

Marafiki wasio na akili ambao hukosoa wapiganaji kwa kusema kwa masilahi yao wenyewe hula tu kutoka kwa mkono wa Dana White, hata wakati anatoa sumu ya panya. Ni jambo la kuchukiza kusikia na kuona watu wengi wakikubaliana na mvulana ambaye hakuwahi hata kupigana na bout rasmi ya amateur ya aina yoyote badala ya kumsikiliza mtu ambaye aliweka bidii kushindana katika pambano moja la ngome.

Linapokuja suala la mambo ya nini inamaanisha kweli “kuwa mpiganaji wa F # $% ing,” Dana anaweza kutoa hotuba zote zenye kinywa anazotaka, lakini ni wapiganaji halisi ambao walimwaga damu kwa miaka chini ya bendera ya UFC ambao walitoa hotuba hiyo maana halisi na sauti kwa mashabiki ambao sasa wanaabudu ardhi Dana anatembea juu. Kwa sehemu kubwa, hawa mashabiki wanapenda White tu kwa sababu yeye huzungumza na kujibugua kama wao. Bado, mpiganaji mmoja wa UFC niliyemuhoji miaka iliyopita aliniambia kuna kitu kibaya na mchezo huo wakati mtu anayejulikana zaidi katika MMA ni Dana White. Sikuweza kukubali zaidi.

Uhuru sio neno la kuchukuliwa kwa uzito, na uhuru wa kusema sio huru kama ilivyokuwa zamani. Unasaini kwenye laini iliyotiwa alama ili kuingia kwenye ngome ya UFC, na unapaswa kucheza na sheria zao, hata zile ambazo hupendi au haukubaliani nazo. Hiyo ilikuwa mbaya vya kutosha wakati huo ndio wapiganaji wa shida tu waliokabiliwa. Sasa, it’s much worse because of the Reebok deal and the ramifications and ripple effects it will cause.

Some people forget this deal also alienates other long time sponsors of the UFC and its fighters. Think of all those apparel companies who will not be able to sell their products now in association with any official UFC event. The upcoming UFC Fan Expo situation is a prime example of how the UFC just doesn’t seem to care about the businesses and backers that helped put them on the map in the first place.

The people behind this powerhouse MMA league will alienate anyone or any group of people to make a buck off the backs of better men than themselves. This Reebok deal is living proof of that. Even if all the money from the Reebok partnership does go to the fighters, all those businesses that end up locked out of fighter sponsorship deals will have to line up to sign exclusive contracts with the organization itself. Either that, or they will convert to Bellator supporters and follow burned UFC fighters to that organization.

Suddenly that second fiddle is sounding like it could steal the show, and my prediction that Bellator could fail looks premature and presumptuous now.

So you want to be a f$%^ing fighter?”

Let me give you Scott Coker’s number.