UFC president confirms war with EA, blacklisting fighters

You don't know what your talking about.

Randy left the UFC because they couldn't get Fedor signed and he really wanted to fight Fedor. He also was upset that he wasn't the highest paid fighter in the UFC - despite getting paid for the contract HE signed. Guess what? Randy is now back with the UFC.

Tito is and always has been a douche. He demanded a contract that would of put him in the top 5 fighters in the UFC. This was AFTER he lost 3 fights in a row and hadn't won a fight in nearly 2 years. He then left to pursue acting and play by play announcing with Affliction (which he failed at horribly).

If you can't understand Dana White's defensiveness then you have absolutely ZERO knowledge on the history of the UFC and MMA general.

I think Dana is full of shit in this instance.

So, if Fedor signs onto be in the EA MMA game are you telling me Dana will blacklist him? Hello no.

Dana is just trying to monopolize every aspect of MMA from merchandising to video games to the sport itself.

The great thing is most of these guys have plenty of other shows to make a good living in without the UFC or WEC. So, who really gives a shit? Go fight in Dream, Sengoku, Strikeforce, Bellatore and the numerous others of legitimate MMA organizations.

I don't really blame Dana for playing his card, either. But, this is little more than an empty threat meant to scare everyone from appearing in the game.

I would like another MMA games (maybe one that isn't broken) but what I really want is a K-1 game. Make it happen EA.

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I'm an avid MMA fan and not just a UFC fan but be real. The level of fighters in Dream, Sengoku, Strikforce and on and on don't compare to the UFC. A fact proven by fighters from those orgs primarily getting dominated when crossing over to the UFC. Dream is probably my second favorite promotion but the UFC is still light years ahead. Affliction is a joke IMO. Strikeforce on CBS was a total failure. I don't know of any MMA fan who would be happy with JUST the promotions you mentioned and not having the UFC around. Every US promotion is a result of the UFC's success anyways.

What do you expect from Dana White? I'll admit his personality isn't for everyone. But here's something a lot of people miss. The Fertitas are arguably some of the smartest minds when it comes to the show business. With that said, who has been their choice to run the UFC? It's been Dana White. While his personality rubs people the wrong way, MMA wouldn't be where it is without him. The fact that the Fetitas chose him speaks volumes.

The other thing a lot of people don't know. Check out the UG or underground forums. DW gives out locker room bonuses that are un-disclosed. It's just his way of taking caare of his fighters. Sure there are examples where you question his loyalty to his fighters. Take Tim Silva wanting to come back and Dana telling him he'd have to go through TUF to get back in. Dana just values loyalty more than most people and it's a trait I admire.

Show loyalty to him and the UFC and he'll make you a star and do everything he can to take care of you. But cross him and well you'll have to live with that decision.

As far as him not letting fighters appear in an EA game. How would you feel if you approached EA to make a UFC game and they turned you down and now that the UFC game has shown there is a market for it, they all the sudden want to use your fighters but not your name? If no one gives a shit like you alluded to, then I'm sure fans will be just as happy playing as fighters from the other promotions you mentioned....

It used to be truly anything goes, but was too gory to get a TV deal so Dana toned it down.

The best style for use within the required handcuffs to prevent fatalities and major injuries. Which, I fully believe is a good thing, but also really doesn't do anything to prove which style is the best - just which style is the best at UFC rules.