Can it be? UFC finally moving into the mainstream?

Tony10 · 08-15-2001, 01:57 PM

In the latest AdWeek: an article about how Carmen Electra (hubba hubba) has been signed on as a celebrity pitchwoman for the UFC... ads are scheduled to appear in Maxim and Stuff with her and other models appearing on the fighters arms.

This was in reference to the upcoming September bout in Vegas.

Yikes, UFC even has an ad agency.

I guess these new guys (owners) are serious!

Rubbaneck · 08-15-2001, 06:30 PM

I think this is great news because under SEG, the UFC was going nowhere. Now with Zuffa running the UFC, I think the sky is the limit because not only are they determined to make the UFC a household name, but more importantly they have the cash to do it.

Marcus · 08-16-2001, 07:19 AM

I got my new Maxim in the mail yesterday. There is a whole page ad for the UFC in there. It was the pic with Tito, BJ Penn, Carlos Newton, Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell and Pedro Rizzo standing around Carman Electra.

YeLLa-TiGeR · 08-16-2001, 09:50 AM

I am hoping in the future that rules will be slowly taken off as the UFC regains their popularity.

Joe Manco · 08-16-2001, 12:20 PM

I certainly hope so ...

Might make it (and this forum) interesting again ...

YeLLa-TiGeR · 08-16-2001, 06:56 PM

The PERFECT rules in my eyes are the rules that PRIDE has but also allow elbows.

nathan · 08-17-2001, 01:10 AM

They need to be careful about taking the rules off.

I would very much like to see it be a no rules contest again, but as long as idiots like John McCain are around they will have a hard time keeping it on cable without the rules.

UFC is basically competition to boxing. Boxing is well established, and has lots of money (and the odd Senator, or two) behind it.

What really burns me is McCain was at a boxing match were a guy was killed (I forget the fight), and still has the nuts to call NHB fights dangerous.

Rubbaneck · 08-17-2001, 10:13 AM

McCain pisses me off. Only a buffoon would think that taking several hundred punches to the head is safer then getting caught in an armlock. How anyone can vote for a guy who spent several years in a tiny bamboo cage is beyond me. The mental damage is obvious.

Shimora · 08-23-2001, 06:05 AM

Actually, I find it quite character building to spend extended periods locked in a small bamboo cage. You Americans are weak!

08-15-2001, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tony10 Advanced Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 527	Can it be? UFC finally moving into the mainstream? In the latest AdWeek: an article about how Carmen Electra (hubba hubba) has been signed on as a celebrity pitchwoman for the UFC... ads are scheduled to appear in Maxim and Stuff with her and other models appearing on the fighters arms. This was in reference to the upcoming September bout in Vegas. Yikes, UFC even has an ad agency. I guess these new guys (owners) are serious! __________________ Are you not entertained?!

08-15-2001, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rubbaneck Novice Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: parts unknown Posts: 45	I think this is great news because under SEG, the UFC was going nowhere. Now with Zuffa running the UFC, I think the sky is the limit because not only are they determined to make the UFC a household name, but more importantly they have the cash to do it. __________________ Rubbaneck

08-16-2001, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
YeLLa-TiGeR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 1,148	I am hoping in the future that rules will be slowly taken off as the UFC regains their popularity. __________________ "Nemo me impune lacssit"

08-16-2001, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Joe Manco Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: High Plains Drifter Posts: 284	A-men, Yella ... I certainly hope so ... Might make it (and this forum) interesting again ...

08-16-2001, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
YeLLa-TiGeR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 1,148	The PERFECT rules in my eyes are the rules that PRIDE has but also allow elbows. __________________ "Nemo me impune lacssit"

08-16-2001, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Marcus Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 108	I got my new Maxim in the mail yesterday. There is a whole page ad for the UFC in there. It was the pic with Tito, BJ Penn, Carlos Newton, Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell and Pedro Rizzo standing around Carman Electra.

08-17-2001, 01:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
nathan Novice Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3	re They need to be careful about taking the rules off. I would very much like to see it be a no rules contest again, but as long as idiots like John McCain are around they will have a hard time keeping it on cable without the rules. UFC is basically competition to boxing. Boxing is well established, and has lots of money (and the odd Senator, or two) behind it. What really burns me is McCain was at a boxing match were a guy was killed (I forget the fight), and still has the nuts to call NHB fights dangerous.

08-17-2001, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rubbaneck Novice Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: parts unknown Posts: 45	McCain pisses me off. Only a buffoon would think that taking several hundred punches to the head is safer then getting caught in an armlock. How anyone can vote for a guy who spent several years in a tiny bamboo cage is beyond me. The mental damage is obvious. __________________ Rubbaneck

08-23-2001, 06:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shimora Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Papua New Guinea Posts: 671	Actually, I find it quite character building to spend extended periods locked in a small bamboo cage. You Americans are weak! __________________ "seriouly i would like to fight shimora for the internet fighter world titel, and beathim and chop of his fingers and hang them on the mirror of scooter " Duchman at The Choke Zone forum.

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