More Free Fights...

At what point will the UFC start offering more free fights? The UFC currently host one, but sometimes two PPV events a month and for the average fan that is $120 added to their cable bill. I am a huge fan of MMA and slowly have developed from a person who just wants to watch someone get knocked out to a more knowledgeable fan who understands the skills that it takes to compete. On the flip side we have seen some terrible fights over the years where fighters fail to engage and just dance around the ring for 3 rounds or the judges declare a “draw”. Sometimes we just don't feel like we get our monies worth from the events. With the acquisition of WEC and Strike Force the UFC should offer more free fights with larger names on the card. Their stable of fighters has grown so much over the years that in actuality they could charge for every fight and people would pay it. Maybe create a UFC channel and people could pay a monthly subscription for it like MLB and NFL network. I do appreciate that they do give 4 to 6 free fights throughout the year, but they could easily do more. Maybe scrap TUF and offer a weekly tournament “Bellator” style. There is a untapped market that the UFC is missing by charging for the major fights and not being aggressive after the casual fan.

UFC's first Mexican errr Mexican - American Champion

For much of the pre fight hoopla leading up to UFC 121 was made about Cain Velasquez becoming the UFC's first Mexican champion. There was a big out cry from all over about how people did or did not like it or how it could be racist. At the end of the day the UFC did what it needed to do and sell PPV buys. My personal opinion is that with Brock Lesnar on the card, the buys would be through the roof regardless. Some fans love Brock and others love to hate Brock. UFC has been trying to build its fan base across the board, from overseas fights to TUF competition with a team from the UK. My only problem with the strong marketing from UFC 121 was Cain was born in the United States, not Mexico. Cain is proud of his heritage, that is obvious by his “Brown Pride” tattoo on his chest, but he truly is Mexican-American Champion not the UFC's first Mexican Champion.