Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker
I think Mayweather has a point about it being a "fad". Now I'll clarify that I've been following MMA religiously since 2001 (even longer than I've followed boxing). It was the reality show The Ultimate Fighter that put UFC/MMA on the map in North America. Sure it had a loyal following, but it has exploded since that show aired. If you asked the average joe who Chuck Liddell was in 2003, no one would have known.

So in that respect, Floyd may have a point. MMA has undergone a huge boom in popularity thanks to the TV deals and the Reality show, but how long are these new fans going to last?

yeah compared to how long boxing's been around, MMA is just a fad.