ill give the UFC one thing without a doubt.

[tranquilo]

Too many insecure fans on both sides.

We'll see how Silva-Sonnon II does and compare it to Chavez-Martinez since they are both PPVs

[RSBonos]

Too many insecure fans on both sides.

We'll see how Silva-Sonnon II does and compare it to Chavez-Martinez since they are both PPVs

Why not compare it to the big two? Since Silva-Sonnen II will be the biggest UFC PPV of the year.

[mannyman]

The best fight the best due to it being under one body which is obviously better. No ****ty politics or fighter avoiding each other.

[tranquilo]

Why not compare it to the big two? Since Silva-Sonnen II will be the biggest UFC PPV of the year.

Lmao why not compare how much PPV UFC pulls in a year compared to boxing?

The big two as in Pacquiao and Mayweather? You said it yourself, UFC doesn't have a Pacquiao or Mayweather type of draw right now.

But when they did have it, (Lesnar, Liddel, Rampage, St-Pierre etc) they did those numbers.

Stop being so insecure around little brother.

[Hamhawk]

UFC is a **** "sport" in my opinion, not interested in watching guys roll about the floor or kneeing people in the head.

however, 1 thing it has over boxing easily, is the best fight the best. that doesnt happen in boxing very often.

The main thing it has on boxing is the fact that they are the best fighters in the world,making it far more exciting ....

[Hamhawk]

The real difference between boxing and the UFC is that the UFC is a glorified toughman contest.

MMA tries to do EVERYTHING that boxing does but fails. If White could stall a match between the top two best to build anticipation and appeal he certainly would.

Problem is MMA has to shoot its load up front just to stay relevant. Its always been that way. The minute that MMA tried to build up anticipation they would instantly watch their numbers plunge. With MMA its all or nothing. So they have to constantly bring the fireworks.

That's why MMA fighters are recycled much more often than boxers.

Boxers usually make a career out of fighting if they're contenders.

MMA fighters give a go at it for a few years and call it a day. Only a few have real longevity.

And then there's the difference in skill.

Ray Mercer could walk into MMA and defeat one of the top HW fighters. While no MMA fighter alive could beat even a C level pro boxer under boxing rules.

Chop Chop Corley would look like Manny Pacquiao against anyone ever in MMA.

So get real.

There's a reason why the difference between boxing and MMA numbers are a couple of zeros.

Boxers only box,well they also clinch,jab,back pedal,run,which makes it boring.Most fights are 36 min of left hand right hand ...clinch....over and over again...MMA on the other hand is real fighting ....ask James Toney...lolol

[RSBonos]

Oh oh...here come the MMA message board warriors.

[RSBonos]

Stop being so insecure around little brother.

Your agenda is obvious.

[Furn]

The UFCs inability to create superstars is the main reason its a dying sport.

Too many vanilla fighters with average records doing the same stuff. That's why almost 40 yr old Franklins and Silvas are headlining ppvs and why ratings and ppvs are falling like stocks in 1987.

Building up stars with padded records actually brings in excitement.

[Furn]

When you reach the top ofthe UFC. It's because you were the best guy. Simple as that. No padding or shady fights to get a cheap vacant title. That's what I like and respect the most.

Like the 2-1 record Brock Lesnar got a HW title shot with.