I see a lot of posts on MMA forums like this one with some hope of Bellator eventually rivaling or overtaking UFC, or ONE FC or some other small promotion. In times like these, I think it's important to have a voice of reason on this MMA forum: Just no.
There isn't a viable rival #2 org right now, anywhere. Losing Mitrione, Overeem and whoever else is meaningless. Even GSP probably couldn't swing the pendulum the other way now.
Unless you're Rousey or McGregor, you can't move the mainstream MMA needle enough. Weidman, Rockhold, Lawler, RDA, Mighty Mouse, JJ, Cruz, etc. don't draw for shit among ordinary American sports fans. This sport needs stars.
Scott Coker, I love the cut of your jib. You have 10 more years of work ahead of you to gain ground though. Spike TV and beta fighters just ain't gonna cut it. You need to take another step.
There isn't a viable rival #2 org right now, anywhere. Losing Mitrione, Overeem and whoever else is meaningless. Even GSP probably couldn't swing the pendulum the other way now.
Unless you're Rousey or McGregor, you can't move the mainstream MMA needle enough. Weidman, Rockhold, Lawler, RDA, Mighty Mouse, JJ, Cruz, etc. don't draw for shit among ordinary American sports fans. This sport needs stars.
Scott Coker, I love the cut of your jib. You have 10 more years of work ahead of you to gain ground though. Spike TV and beta fighters just ain't gonna cut it. You need to take another step.