So, the UFC and all other professional MMA organizations are very popular now and you probably think all the fighter make big bucks....but that's not necessarily true!
That's actually not true at all. I learned that some fighters make less than $1,000 per fight! That's not good because they only fight maybe 3 or 4 times a year!
Now the fighters who have been in the game longer and are champions and very skilled make the big bucks! I was shocked to see these salaries though.
It also depends on if they win or not. The fighters get a base payment and if they win they get a bonus check. If they lose they obviously don't get that check and if they don't make weight they can get a deduction from their base payment!
Some fighters like Chuck Liddell for instance at UFC 88 made $500,000! Yes, that is a lot but he is a veteran of the UFC.
Then again sometimes it doesn't matter who you are because Rich Franklin, a veteran and ex champion of the UFC, only made a base payment of $50,000 and a bonus of $50,000 for winning.
I thought that they made WAY more than that, but I guess I am wrong.
It sucks for the fighters who aren't well known because they don't make crap! It's ridiculous! I think some fighters are over paid too.
I mean I understand that the ones who fight better and bring in more fans get paid more, but the ones who aren't well know barely get paid anything! Obviously they have to have another job besides MMA.
I don't know why, but this shocked me. I expected to see like 6 figures on ALL the fighters checks.
A while back when Matt Hughes fought Royce Gracie, Royce got an extra $100,000 even if he lost because he was a legend in the hall of fame! Is that fair? I don't think so!
My ?: Do you think it is fair how some fighters get paid?? Why or Why not??
Go to the link below to see A LOT of salaries!
http://www.mmafighting.com/salaries
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Fake or For Real?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championship and WEC have all been around for a long time now. These types of organizations or sports (MMA) are very different from the usual boxing and deffinitly different from the fake wrestling. But is it that different?
I love the UFC and I love how real it seem and it seems like you are right there in the action when you are watching it on t.v, but how real is it?
It seems so real when they are throwing punches, kneeing faces, and slamming bodies but wrestling seems real to some people too. I'm not saying that the actual punches and kneeing are fake, but is it set up?
It's curious if you think about it. How do we really know?
Personally, I don't think it's fake or setup. I think every blow to the face, every knee to the head, every elbow to the ribs, and every slam to the ground is for real. My dad thinks otherwise. He disagrees with me and thinks that some fights are setup for who is going to win. I disagree with that, but...you can't help to wonder.
I remember when Matt Hughes lost like 3 in a row, I mean he may be old news but did he throw some of those fights?? Some people may be in this sport just for the money, so what if they are paid to throw fights? Would they do it? Some probably would.
I really don't...know if it is set up but I dont believe it is. I mean their slogan is "As Real As It Gets". How real can it get though?
I would probably be devastated if this were true. It would suck because I really do love this sport.
My ?: Do you think the MMA fights are fake or setup???
I love the UFC and I love how real it seem and it seems like you are right there in the action when you are watching it on t.v, but how real is it?
It seems so real when they are throwing punches, kneeing faces, and slamming bodies but wrestling seems real to some people too. I'm not saying that the actual punches and kneeing are fake, but is it set up?
It's curious if you think about it. How do we really know?
Personally, I don't think it's fake or setup. I think every blow to the face, every knee to the head, every elbow to the ribs, and every slam to the ground is for real. My dad thinks otherwise. He disagrees with me and thinks that some fights are setup for who is going to win. I disagree with that, but...you can't help to wonder.
I remember when Matt Hughes lost like 3 in a row, I mean he may be old news but did he throw some of those fights?? Some people may be in this sport just for the money, so what if they are paid to throw fights? Would they do it? Some probably would.
I really don't...know if it is set up but I dont believe it is. I mean their slogan is "As Real As It Gets". How real can it get though?
I would probably be devastated if this were true. It would suck because I really do love this sport.
My ?: Do you think the MMA fights are fake or setup???
Friday, May 8, 2009
UFC becoming even bigger
The UFC started back in 1993, 16 years ago.
Ever since then this organization has NOT stopped growing in popularity. A lot of people seem to be drawn to this type of extreme sport, especially men. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is exciting, intense, action packed and great! I can understand why it is a popular sport. I am a HUGE fan of the UFC. I watch almost every pay-per-view and every t.v. event. The ratings for the UFC says that the age range rounds from 18-34. I guess they didn't get me in there but I am close enough.
Dana White, President of the UFC, said once that UFC is the fastest growing sport in todays society. I completly agree with that. It has grown into something incredible. There are more fans, even better fighters, more exciting events, and way better fights. I love this sport and as I said before, I want to be a part of this sport in someway when I get older. That is my dream.
I believe that this sport will continue to grow. Recently at an event in Canada there was more than 21, 000 people there. That is the largest audience in North America to witness a mix martial arts event. That is insane and it is only growing in numbers. The UFC is basically the new boxing. Back in the day and still some today, boxing was the crap and extremely popular. It has died down in todays society and MMA or UFC has replaced it. Although, there is always a thought that maybe people will get tired of this sport and it will fade away, like boxing has somewhat. The UFC is almost to their 100 UFC pay-per-view and it will continue to move on up. I am so excited to see what the future holds for this sport.
? : Do you think this sport will continue to grow or fade out?
Ever since then this organization has NOT stopped growing in popularity. A lot of people seem to be drawn to this type of extreme sport, especially men. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is exciting, intense, action packed and great! I can understand why it is a popular sport. I am a HUGE fan of the UFC. I watch almost every pay-per-view and every t.v. event. The ratings for the UFC says that the age range rounds from 18-34. I guess they didn't get me in there but I am close enough.
Dana White, President of the UFC, said once that UFC is the fastest growing sport in todays society. I completly agree with that. It has grown into something incredible. There are more fans, even better fighters, more exciting events, and way better fights. I love this sport and as I said before, I want to be a part of this sport in someway when I get older. That is my dream.
I believe that this sport will continue to grow. Recently at an event in Canada there was more than 21, 000 people there. That is the largest audience in North America to witness a mix martial arts event. That is insane and it is only growing in numbers. The UFC is basically the new boxing. Back in the day and still some today, boxing was the crap and extremely popular. It has died down in todays society and MMA or UFC has replaced it. Although, there is always a thought that maybe people will get tired of this sport and it will fade away, like boxing has somewhat. The UFC is almost to their 100 UFC pay-per-view and it will continue to move on up. I am so excited to see what the future holds for this sport.
? : Do you think this sport will continue to grow or fade out?
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