Why I wish there was a UFC type organization in boxing.

[VictorCharlie]

I'll say this every org that has attempted to pay MMA fighters big money has tanked. Affliction is living ppv to ppv. They can't put Fedor on every show and if one of them doesn't sell like it should I'm pretty sure you will see them in bankruptcy. I think the guys should get paid more but one would think that if they could get paid more somewhere else they would. I don't see them running to Dream in Japan or strikeforce or anywhere. Its a fighters market. I'm sure the UFC could pay more but I don't think million dollar purses for UFC headliners are in the budget. As far as the original posters sentiments. The fact that I get a minimum of 5 fights for my $50 dollars has pushed me more and more to MMA. I buy 1-2 boxing ppvs in a year where I used to buy 6+. I'd rather spend my money on a UFC PPV where I know I'm going to get to see multiple fights with top competitors. One belt per weight class is a no brainer but simply better matchmaking and good top to bottom cards would be a great start

[luvfightgame]

I'll say this every org that has attempted to pay MMA fighters big money has tanked. Affliction is living ppv to ppv. They can't put Fedor on every show and if one of them doesn't sell like it should I'm pretty sure you will see them in bankruptcy. I think the guys should get paid more but one would think that if they could get paid more somewhere else they would. I don't see them running to Dream in Japan or strikeforce or anywhere. Its a fighters market. I'm sure the UFC could pay more but I don't think million dollar purses for UFC headliners are in the budget. As far as the original posters sentiments. The fact that I get a minimum of 5 fights for my $50 dollars has pushed me more and more to MMA. I buy 1-2 boxing ppvs in a year where I used to buy 6+. I'd rather spend my money on a UFC PPV where I know I'm going to get to see multiple fights with top competitors. One belt per weight class is a no brainer but simply better matchmaking and good top to bottom cards would be a great start

Definitely agree about the matchmaking. Also I think UFC has a good business plan. If it aint broke don't fix it. They hooked up with spike at a perfect time, and both benefited. I have HBO and Showtime, but I like that I can watch UFC on regular tv. Plus I think they get alot more sponsorships because of the regular tv thing.

[The Shadow]

The UFC is a complete shit-show. Yes, I respect the athleticism of many of the fighters. But if you look up steroids or HGH in the dictionary, you should see that organization and the majority of its champions standing front and center and physically depicting the resultant of performance enhancing substances.
When you throw the other elements of 'glove' size, and the fact that you've seen many fighters K.O.'d cold, only to see their opponents pummel them with several more shots before the fight is stopped, you have to come to a grim realization: there's a fine line between sport and truly barbaric, blood fests guised under the name of sport.
Where does one draw the line? Well, its really not for me to say. It's just my opinion. Watching tactful, intelligent phenoms like Royce Gracie was something to admire. However, once the parallels between UFC and WWE, freak show 'entertainment' on a much more dangerous level become obvious to anyone, thats when I jump ship.
Maybe its just me, but there's nothing like a good, old-fashioned, prize-fight. The UFC will never have anything on the sport of sports. One of my very few guilty pleasures.

[CGM]

I would hardly call UFC an organization. UFC is one promoter (the asshole bald guy) Anyways, it's been tried in boxing. I think they call it Don King Promotions, or something like that.

[VictorCharlie]

The UFC is a complete shit-show. Yes, I respect the athleticism of many of the fighters. But if you look up steroids or HGH in the dictionary, you should see that organization and the majority of its champions standing front and center and physically depicting the resultant of performance enhancing substances.
When you throw the other elements of 'glove' size, and the fact that you've seen many fighters K.O.'d cold, only to see their opponents pummel them with several more shots before the fight is stopped, you have to come to a grim realization: there's a fine line between sport and truly barbaric, blood fests guised under the name of sport.
Where does one draw the line? Well, its really not for me to say. It's just my opinion. Watching tactful, intelligent phenoms like Royce Gracie was something to admire. However, once the parallels between UFC and WWE, freak show 'entertainment' on a much more dangerous level become obvious to anyone, thats when I jump ship.
Maybe its just me, but there's nothing like a good, old-fashioned, prize-fight. The UFC will never have anything on the sport of sports. One of my very few guilty pleasures.

UFC fighters are subject to the same drug testing as boxers. They are tested before every fight. Maybe you are thinking of the former org named Pride out of Japan where there was no testing. Of the most recent UFC champs I can only think of Sean Sherk having a recent(last 12-24 months) positive steroid test. Entertainment is subjective so if you feel its too violent then your welcome to your opinion. That being said I don't think MMA fighters take more damage than an average boxer. There is no standing 8 count. The moment that a fighter fails to defend himself the fight is over. For a good example see the Koscheck fight from last night.