[Brian Akers]

I think someone needs to keep all the info in one place...

1 - Dana said it was NOT a TV deal

2 - Dana is gathering "All" his employees

3 - Dana said it will "Effect the MMA world for the next 5 years"

4 - Dana said it is "Out of left field"

5 - Dana said "Already signed the deal."

6 - Dana at 06/10 Presser:

"Debunked rumors included the possibility of boxer Floyd Mayweather joining the organization; World Wrestling Entertainment partnering with the UFC in any capacity (including ownership and merchandising); the UFC appearing on FOX, ABC or another network; and the UFC possibly going public. White said none of them were true."

7 - MMA Junkie: "Regardless of today's minor announcement, the UFC is still expected to make a major announcement on Thursday."


(I will add to this list if more info is presented FRM ZUFFA and a source is provided.)

Some ideas that I have had or read that I think would justify all 4 of the above points:

- Zuffa plans to re-start "PRIDE WORLDWIDE"

- Zuffa plans to open the doors to co-promoting specific fights. Possible Couture vs Fedor

- Zuffa has gained some level of Athletic Based Sponsorship like Nike/Reebok

- Zuffa is holding an event in a new portion of the world

- Zuffa will be allowing it;s champions to be challenged by outside champions

- Dana white is taking on a new role and/or a new president (foreign or Domestic) is being named

- Zuffa has purchased/merged/partnered with another organization (Possibly Affliction)

- Zuffa sold the company, Dana to remain president under new ownership

- WEC Merger with UFC under Zuffa (or new) umbrealla

- HBO 5 year deal (only because "Cable" and "Television" could be taken as 2 different venues.)

(Any idea's that fall within the boundaries of "what we know" will be added and any new facts that eliminate any one of the idea's it will be removed.)

So...

Dana is doing a GREAT job of marketing this thing. I only hope he delivers the goods.

There has to be more... But the part that throws me is this "Left Field" stuff... All the things I mentioned are at least remotely down the pipe of the norm so... I guess I am just excited to hear what it is and trying not to be TOO excited at the same time.