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.

I'm a Goon ...

Ok not really, but I do enjoy fights in hockey. The NHL commissioner has been talking about making hockey safer for the players, but I enjoy hard clean hard hits and random fights. I know that is the goon in me, but I find it exciting and fun to watch two guys throw the gloves off and go at it especially if the goalies decide to get involved. Hockey fights are part of the game and can never be taken fully taking out. Now I am not saying going all “Slap Shot” and start fights on purpose, but I miss the days off seeing more enforcers on the ice. You Tube search PJ.Stock and you will know what I mean. I would go to Hartford Wolfpack games just to watch him play and he would be involved in some classic battles. Hockey is a demanding sport that is played at high pace, let’s guys play and keep the checks along with fights part of the game. As long as nobody is head hunting…Once the puck hits the ice  Game ON !!