[PW212]

So Instead Of Rewarding Lauzon With Another Fight In The Ufc They Put Him On Tuf To Compete For A Chance To Fight In The Ufc!!!!. Sounds Like Lauzon Got The Shaft On This One.

[joberd]

Except that most TUF contestants end up fighting in the UFC anyways, with TONS more exposure, popularity, sponsors, and endorsements. Not to mention Lauzon's previous contract was $2,000 per fight

So yeah, not really seeing where he's getting the shaft

[PW212]

well the whole point of tuf is to get the chance to fight in the ufc, he already beat a well named fighter and got his foot in the door. Just seems counter productive to me is all.

[Mr. Omoplata]

didn't TUF 5 get shot BEFORE the fight with lauzon vs pulver?

[joberd]

The point of TUF is to give exposure to up-and-coming fighters and make them popular, so that the UFC can sell tickets and plant asses in seats at home, without having to pay all of their stars the big 6-figure salary.

[Zero_Sen]

Being on TUF is slowly moving from a perception of "being handed a contract without paying dues" in the MMA community, to a shrewd and intelligent business move. It's instant marketing and self-promotion.

Just look at the guys they are able to get to coach.

Besides that, it was most likely Lauzon's decision. The show has try-outs, not invites.

[Da Boss]

With those ears everybody will know who he is soon dont worry.

[CyberPunk]

Originally Posted by Mr. Omoplata

didn't TUF 5 get shot BEFORE the fight with lauzon vs pulver?

No.

[Mr. Omoplata]

So your saying lauzon is going into tuf 5 AFTER beating pulver?

[PW212]

Originally Posted by Mr. Omoplata

So your saying lauzon is going into tuf 5 AFTER beating pulver?

yes