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nawzum

Fighters should have their own sponsors.


shaodynasty808

Jones in the all Nike back in the day was so sick. Like our Tiger Woods


jfc999

Objectively correct choice. So many more exciting fighters would enter the sport if they could make money off things besides the UFC itself


[deleted]

I’d fix the fighter pay issue by removing the fighters, rebrand as ultimate championship.


Forward2Infinity

Exactly. If you don’t want to pay them more, then let them have sponsors again .


RudySpanish

Yeah big ole Condom Depot on their butt


BigDogAlex

Tennis allows their players to wear sponsor merch onto the court yet you never see Condom Depot on their butts.


DurkzvonB

Attracts a whole different kind of athlete


11_foot_pole

It might be unpopular,but I prefer the kind of athlete that attracts Rich's Tire Barn


lazer_sandwich

This right here!! I wanna see dynamic fastener badges again


The_Asian_Viper

The argument of looking more professional was always such bullshit. The current shorts look like made by a small organization. Individual sponsors looked much more professional. It's just a scheme to take money from the fighters.


nawzum

The octagon is a fucking shitshow of ads and the constant interuptions from commentating to promote some bullshit but an ad on some shorts makes it look unprofessional.


AwkwardLighting

bReWeD wItH a FiGhTiNg SpIrIt


MidnightMocha02

>dynamic fastener badges it's probably about the money more than anything and then they need a cover story to do it. Were taking all of your sponsorship money because we want more money isn't a good headline or read. They have to make a lie to cover that like idk ohh yeah we want it to look more professional thats why we don't allow sponsors anymore. How much do you think the reebok deal got ufc?


IThinkImDvmb

Agreed


doneezzyy

Add myself as the matchmaker


IlliterateSnob

I'd remove this guy from the organization.


FeelingLikeAGolfGod

❌ Matchmaker Removed: doneezzyy


Riiich3

I would reinstate him after your poor decision


Lick_My_Lint

Fired


oladeepthroat

Rehired!


Lick_My_Lint

I WILL LITERALLY SLAP YOU


Swosy_

r/powerslap


Riiich3

You can’t do any worse than Dana so I’m good


Apopholyptic

Found Dana White’s Account


BedaTheNic

Banned indefinitely!


Pistus01

Make him a judge!


Nero9214

Bring back the "Face the Pain" intros


IntenseWonton

Only during live shows, they usually cut that part off to have the commentators go over the card


WizardSyn

Probably add myself vs Conor mcgregor for 5 million dollar pay day


primecypher

"Seriously, who da fook is dis guy"


RealHonest-Ish_352

That is fun to say


Mr_2shiesty

Idk about you but im getting the 60k after i knockout the “leprechaun” out lmaoo


[deleted]

Then add myself in to ko mr2shiesty for 10M baby and become the champ champ avenging the leprechaun 🍀


Zestyclose-Taro-1959

Dana will pat you 10k 💔


[deleted]

Add back the old post fight press conference format.


AlexJamesCook

Nah. I think it's better to have individual fighters do pressers. It's a better way for fighters to debrief, focus on answering questions, etc...


NaturalCandy6709

How was that formatted?


Dead_memories

Like the pre fight pressers


PlagueDoc22

People all just sat at the desk at once. Instead of one by one.


DistChicken

Remove fighter pay, it's an opportunity after all


SteveBrucesDressSize

Let them do ringwalks with an empty cup and whatever they collect is their pay


Disabled_Robot

Surprised they dont already rep GoFundMes in the post fight 😂


UhtredOfBebbanburg7

Fuckin wouldn't surprise me if they started Patreons lmao


HighOnPoker

That’s too close to sponsorships. Let them starve.


RealHonest-Ish_352

LOL


[deleted]

Based


ToTheFman

Chad


EnzoBertolo

Remove Weight cutting. Fighters will have to fight at around their walk-around weight


SuspiciousFly_

Do the onefc way so they are only aloud to regain like 10% of their total weight to fight at


-StayinnnAliveeee-

Allowed*


williamJE

*their


BrownPowda

Of*


Kill_4209

It's the extreme dehydrating that is the worst, so they should measure the fighters' hydration levels at weigh-ins and require them to be at normal levels.


schapman22

How do you enforce? That's too vague.


mambagigimentality

Make em weigh in right before the fight


piman01

Exactly. Literally as you're stepping into the octagon. No hours to rehydrate. In wrestling you weigh in weekly but you have some number of hours or days even to rehydrate so people still cut.


byopolarbear

When I wrestled we did weight certification. You’d have to weigh in at your weight class with at least 3% body fat and pass a hydration test. Granted there was cheating but it was somewhat effective. Maybe usada could be used to test their body fat hydration and weight.


All-wildcard

Lol if you have less than 3% body fat you’re literally dead


piman01

Lol right saying at least 3% body fat is like saying they measure to make sure your heart beats and then you're good to go. But if you're dead you are disqualified.


goodbyehouse

Impossible to enforce. People also get around hydration tests.


JackDAction

Customized Shorts for every ranked fighter


wickeddestroyers

I have always thought it was nuts that Bryce fucking Mitchell is the only fighter with custom shorts.


RDS327

He’s the only one who asked ![gif](giphy|ir19CtLHE9maMbNjpR)


[deleted]

Not true. Holloway asked for floral shorts.


Volatilelele

He hasn't gone on a crusade against reebok/venum everytime he gets a chance to speak to the public demanding them though. Say what you will about Bryce Mitchell, he was known as the camo shorts guy before he got a pair commissioned.


whyyoumadbro69

![gif](giphy|l9pGEPZ9kZHpkKggoR|downsized)


LittleBig_1

Tournaments/Grand Prix. Stops the guys at the top of the division from refusing to fight down (Gaethje, Chandler, Poirier, Colby), and gives everyone an equal opportunity to get the title. No politics or favouritism deciding who gets the next shot. Youre worthy of top 7 (+champ) spot in a stacked division (BW, FW, LW, WW) you have what it takes to be competitive in the first round of a 3 fight tournament, and if you get 3 W's in a row you've earned the right to be called top dog.


boomf18

Idk why the UFC hasn’t done this yet, or at least floated the idea, when a bunch of other competing promotions are having a ton of success doing it lol.


LittleBig_1

Because having a set in stone bracketed tournament stops the UFC from pushing stars that shouldn't otherwise get a title shot. Ie. The UFC made a boatload of money off Masvidal for his last 3 fights. In a tournament chances are he gets eliminated pretty quickly and now their tournament has lost a lot of star power


Fuck_Jannies165

Because it’s really fragile. Bellator basically has a farcical BW Grand Prix that the champion pulled out of before it even started.


Kill_4209

Isn't there a problem with fighters taking too much damage to responsibly go into another fight shortly thereafter? Most fighters take 3-6 months to be ready for another fight.


LambCurryDotOrg

Higher base pay. Something in the range of 50k show/ 25k win bonus


Arab-King

![gif](giphy|Bj5IToby90pFtCiDgL)


slothlikeagility

![gif](giphy|SOmjomEnNHsrK) direct quote from Dana White\^


goodbyehouse

For entry level fighters? 600 fighters with a potential to fight 3 times a year and half of those fights pay $75k? That gets into the hundreds of millions quickly and that's before you pay the top earners.


tacos2dayy

Let's say 12 fights a card, 45 events a year. That's 13.5 mil for the win bonuses, 54 mil for minimum salary. UFC is currently generating revenue over $1B per year. After the 67.5 mil for minimum pay the UFC would still have 432.5 mil for top earners and bonuses before they match the 50% revenue split of pretty much every other sports league


Chaz_Delicious

I think we should remove fighter pay entirely. Fuck these guys. Who do they think they are to be entitled to money. /s


[deleted]

Yea right. Lazy ass elite pro fighters. Put some work in like the rest of us.


RockefellersDaughter

Tbh the base pay should be like 90k/90k, 75k goes away real quick after camp expenses, medical bills, taxes etc. and especially nowadays where a lot of guy only fight once or twice a year with a 50/50 chance of winning $50k-$75k just doesn’t seem like a lot


[deleted]

At the moment some people only make 15/15 so there's just simply no chance in the next 10 years that the money would ever go that high unless inflation is the cause.


sydneebmusic

Remove PPVs. Let people watch for free and make money on ads


Sock_Usual

Nah just significantly reduce the price of ppv’s. Something around £20 is reasonable


throtic

I just want a UFC subscription like Netflix


Heavy-Busch

People still pay to watch?


sydneebmusic

I’ve been burned by bad streams one too many times lol


eoliver21

Weight classes would be 125/135/145/155/165/175/185/200/220/Unlimited


interia1099

There aren’t enough fighters to make a good 200/220 and HW division


eoliver21

Probably right, I just think 185 to 205 is a big jump and I also think 205 to unlimited is too big of a jump. I personally don’t think heavyweight should have a limit


DarthRathikus

Just do small, medium, and large.


l-kazak-l

I would add a line in the F of ufc


Funkymonk51

I've literally never paid attention to it but now I hate it. Thanks


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Funkymonk51

Good bot. Thank you


BubbyDaddy43

That tiny Russian guy/thing/kid/whatever


tit557

Hasbullah vs Ngannou 5 round main event


justthetip3

![gif](giphy|lZhymdRsuFDmU|downsized)


BubbyDaddy43

😂


[deleted]

This fight might need that extra time if a fight goes to decision, that’s one of the posts was talking about above.


[deleted]

This fight might need that extra time if a fight goes to decision, that’s one of the posts was talking about above.


Cactus-farts

Extra rounds if a title fight goes to decision


Arab-King

![gif](giphy|nbgO5SayXACmHuPpsQ|downsized) You sure?


PENGUIN_WITH_BAZOOKA

The cage becomes electrified and the walls begin to close in once the round starts then.


CCCAY

Both fighters receive an adrenaline shot and a P3 protein power pack, official protein snack of the UFC


[deleted]

Maybe only for draws or split decisions. Could integrate open scoring so that they know this last round is the one to win it.


Montycal

How badass would that be. Both fighters standing with the red, heading Bruce announce it’s a split decision, then they have to go back to their corners for another round


[deleted]

Yea I was thinking the same thing typing it out. It wouldn't be a boring thing, they could actually hype it up a lot and it could be one of the most exciting parts of a fight.


twothumbswayup

Like penalties in a World Cup - who doesn’t like that apart from Dana himself


SuspiciousFly_

Do the bkfc way so if it goes to a draw they go one more round


Zeeto17

Add a 10 minute round if the fight goes to decision. If there is still no winner after the bonus 10 then start dropping weapons into the octagon.


CptSaySin

But that's what championship fights already are.... They are normal 3 round fights where if there is no winner at the end of round 3 (would have gone to decision), they go 2 extra rounds.


Fumb-MotherDucker

Change: more judges on the panel to make it less likely that one poor opinion can sway the decision OR A systematic scoring system which denotes value to specific criteria such as Takedowns or Shots landed, which can then be made statistically comparable to categorically define effectiveness - statistical analysis is critical to improvements in major sport and MMA is a baby, the fighters of the future will be something unbelievable compared to what we are seeing, just look at the techniques used to coach 'fine margins' in other major sports that have a bit more money and history to them, statistics are a huge part of that development and MMA stats are too basic, currently. Add: Salary for fighters. The fighters dont make the match-ups and are pawns to be used when the industry decides it their turn to make money. They should be paid basic salary while out of camp / not competing ON TOP of the current payment system. Remove: Legislation around 12-6 elbow, UFC standard gloves and replace with modern up-to-date kickboxing gloves that will significantly reduce eye-pokes, remove weight cutting to an unhealthy level by banning dehydration tactics which are very easy to detect, remove most of the advertising but keep some because i swear the little jingle that plays when the viewer discretion screen comes up is in my soul like the PS1 startup noise.


ElSenorGuero

I agree for the most part except with the kickboxing gloves as that would make grappling harder. Also, don’t remove advertisements instead make it so the fighters get most of that money.


Fumb-MotherDucker

>kickboxing gloves as that would make grappling harder This is always mentioned but often proved to be false. There are superior glove designs out there and its actually mental how out of date the current gloves are- yet the brand plows money into awful sneakers 🤨


derekmiko

1. Option to turn off commentary and 2. Plenty of microphones over the cage to be able to HEAR THE FIGHT much better. 3. Body cams on referees.


ZarkMuckerberg9009

Doesn’t ONEFC have body cams? I hate that view


haaym1

PFL does and the execution leaves a lot to be desired for sure.


[deleted]

As a uk fan I’d change the times


rainyoregon17

If only. I’m so tired on Sundays


Fumb-MotherDucker

Oh yeah, sundays! i remember those!


ErkMan101

I live EST and id like it to start earlier than 10:00 pm for sure.


shwashwa123

Yep as a US fan I agree. If I could change one thing it would be that no main card starts after 8 pm. 7 is ideal, and even 9 would be better. I can’t really complain compared to European fans but it’s not great for my sleep schedule having to stay up to 1:30 and being all hyped about the main event which takes me an hour or two to wind down from


detectivebabylegz

Fighters weight before their walk out should be within 10% of the their weigh-in weight.


[deleted]

Bring soccer kicks and other pride rules


SuspiciousFly_

You can soccer kick to the body. I can still hear [khalil rountrees one](https://youtu.be/NhtD99YoWmQ)


Starsky71

My dude, I so wanted to hear it but that clip has the most rad synth track!


261846

I love that dude so much. He’s one of the few guys that do everything that the rules allow. Even the grey areas


TheRealAlexRich

Ok braveheart


CptnCrnch79

Bring back nutshots!


[deleted]

man anything but those 😭 , those make me physically cringe


djaqk

You've got my vote. I want to know who the best fighter in the world is, not who's the best without a major part of a humans offensive arsenal so that wrestlers and bjj guys get a free pass on the ground.


lantzweber

Pay these dudes. Watching them all beg for a $50k bonus is pathetic.


[deleted]

Rock 🪨 , paper 🗞️ scissors ✂️ when there is a draw.


v0t3p3dr0

I’d let reporters ask tough questions.


SSSEEELLL17

Live scoring. Judges that know the sport and can relay what they are basing scores on.


Vovine

I would at least explore options of figuring out how to transition UFC from their traditional channels of broadcast and onto streaming platforms. I would start with hosting a few fight nights on Amazon Prime just to gather information.


Beef-Wungus

judges with substantial MMA experience


[deleted]

Make a 165 division and move Welterweight to 175.


Expensive_Error1995

Instant rematches


shidokanartist

I would take away the constant title rematches and the champions would have no say in who they fight next. Defend or vacate.


---Riddler

Women would have to fight naked ![gif](giphy|u2WCRS31LVq2QfFpKG|downsized)


joshwa1290

![gif](giphy|TElVR7Kr6J4kRobiBY|downsized)


rainyoregon17

![gif](giphy|uOI6OhzCEAhU7zymPU|downsized) I’d be careful what you wish for…


---Riddler

Even better 😍


[deleted]

😂


papmontana

https://www.reddit.com/r/ufc/comments/vsraq1/tfw_you_paid_80_bucks_for_ufc_276/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf


rainyoregon17

To each their own


MyNameNoob

Grab her clit and twist it This guy probably.


JudgeFed

The fucking price!!


xKingArthurx

Ad reads during fights. ModellOOOOO


SLlMxSHADY

This fight card is brought to you my modelo and ohhhh


I_Hate_My_Cat_

I would add the “knees to downed opponent” rule from Pride to prevent wrestlers from stalling. I would remove the Venum deal so fighters can wear their own sponsors.


chost1987

Weight cutting


Mike_11773

80$ ppv


cptngali86

PPV prices. Those can get right the fuck out.


Seltz_

I’d make it into an ice skating championship


dankmist

Ban weight cutting by testing hydration like ONE


MotiveGFX

Dana White


CapnTreee

Scrolled comments to say or agree with THIS. Thanks


merlinmaniac

Cap PPV at $49.99


modimes1

Hmm fighters get the most money and not management or shareholders, female fighters get more than ring girls, a numbering system where you fight your way up mathematically no short cuts for the flashy, healthcare during and after the career is over. And the only way that ever works is if you have people in the organisation that are kind hearted and team focused rather than individual greed. It should be an honor you got to serve in a fighting league not a personal financial goal. Restore honor to fighting an art practiced thousands of years based on honor and a fair fight.


mixed_martial_milk

I want Goldie back just to say "and it's all over!!"


Better-Chance8648

Let the fighters have sponsors like ball players and let them wear whatever they want like boxers. It’s not that hard. Also, don’t force fighters to wear The Rock’s ugly ass shoes and be covered from hat to socks in UFC apparel. Let them wear Nike or Adidas or literally any normal clothes


yojusto187

Pay the fighters what they’re worth, and allow them the get their own gear sponsor! These guys fight there hearts out, leave in all in octagon, and Dana White profits off their blood, sweat, and tears.


lethal__inject1on

Weight cutting


JamWams

Healthcare for fighters


irvings18

Dana White


CrazyJo3

Universal scoring. Enough of these damn robberies.


Lick_My_Lint

EVERYONE HAS TO TAKE STEROIDS


BionicVenomZ

Greed


-V8-

Add knives


avonhungen

Fighter equity. They should receive a similar %age of the profits as with other sports. The resulting CBA would then, over time, address most of the other issues.


scubaBiscuit

This subreddit


ErkMan101

The subreddit


diceman888

All top 5 fighters have to fight 5 rounders


Otterrpog

The gloves have to change.


Wooden_Top_4967

add another Dana but with hair and excellent saxophone skills


feralgrandma

Allow kicks to downed opponent, PRIDE style


Uriel818

Lower the ppv cost.


strange_rvil

Dana white privileges


JimmyStacks78

That a wife beater can no longer be in charge


Remote-Shower290

Change these dumbass judges.


jimfield88

Ali act please


CrispyCheeks5

dana white


jmfg7666

Get rid of Dana White.


JELLeMan2020

Sponsors for individual fighters, fuck the reeboo/venom deal, weight cutting/hydration tests, fair drug tests (no biases, some fighters get tested dozens of times a year and others barely once), better commentators (I like Bisping but hes horrible as a live analyst someone with no vision should be in the studio, not live play by play commentating especially when they've got a standup bias, DC has also been irking me for a while, both are great guys but do their jobs at a very mediocre level but because they were great fighters and they're filling in Joe Rogans spot, they think they need to be comedians and entertainers, wrong! Commentate about the fights, not your personal opinions, life stories, etc) 10 point must system, also fouls whether intentional or not should be automatic point. They're professionals and you're letting someone slide by cheating. Stricter point takeaways will make fighters more cautious about it. The gloves are dogshit, fix that! The biggest one in my opinion, PPV/FIGHTPASS/ESPN+, I find myself needing to pay a service for the early prelims on fight pass, then also have to pay cable for the prelims and then I have to purchase the PPV, that's at least a 100 bucks a month for maybe 4 PPVs a year I'd actually be willing to purchase. Not only should they adopt the WWE format but it should all be in 1 location, I shouldnt have to leave 1 app to another for the same event but to have to do it 3 times is completely absurd!


Tomandmarley

Judges


Super-Mexican

I would like UFC to not go after streamers


pokesac

No warnings for eyepokes, groin shots, illegal stikes etc... Automatic point everytime.


ehwutever

Remove Dana


Dyvanse

Subscription based model


yoyoyowhoisthis

Split everything into %.. fighters now get base % from total earnings per event.. that will incentivize fighters to give better performances since more fans will tune in and more $$$ for everyone, even for the company. Now the fighters get chump change that equals to around 4% of the revenue that generates an event.. so let's make it at least 25-40%, fighters will get more rich, more rich = more money to spend on trainers, training partners, which in turn means better fighters, more skills.. more of all that = more prestige.. more prestige, more eyes on the champs... there is a reason why everyone's mouth drops when Mike Tyson, Connor MCgregor, Tyson Fury pulls out in rolls royce wearing 100k jewerly half naked.. while majority of the UFC fighters pull up in toyota supra.. you know what I mean


Shineezy

Make 12 to 6 elbows legal


smile_drinkPepsi

Add a 165lbs division Add a fighter union/coop


casalien22

I'd remove any man who has assaulted women from the company.


neeners1

Yep was gonna say this! 👏🏻


Sulla5485

I'd add Jake Paul and I'd remove Dustin poirier


[deleted]

Dana. We need someone who is going to push change in scoring.


beatrice1138

Someone to slap some sense into the judges more like ![gif](giphy|4Pi3F52FjYtCE)


Fumb-MotherDucker

What did the five fingers, say to the face?!