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Originally Posted by jodka

You do realize that the "failed" Fedor, HBO, ESPN, and CBS deals are WHY the UFC are so successful? They make CHOICES THAT MAKE THEM MONEY. Most dipshits would have given their souls to be on CBS. (Like Elitexc did). The UFC does not make decisions based on Sherdog, they make decisions based on good, sound business. That is why they didn't make those deals happen and they are better off for it. Do you actually think they would be better off had they made any of those deals happen?

Affliction has an AWESOME stock of fighters. If it's the fighters that matter, why did their first PPV only sell 100k PPVs?

Why did the WFA fail?

Why did Pride fail?

Why is Dream failing?

It's the not the fighters, it's the leaders. Poor leaders (EliteXC) can ruin any Org no matter how good the fighters. Good leaders can even make mediocre fighters into profitable organizations. (See KOTC) Ultimately, you need good fighters, but workers are always in good supply. Great managers? They are VERY hard to find.

The UFC is no different from any other business. Worker bees are a necessity, but easily found and replaced. Great leaders are rare and priceless, thus they are paid more.

Excellent post. 100% agree.