Comments on: Check out the UFC’s new McDojo franchise

By: Mike Wilkerson - 2GuysTalking

Mike Wilkerson - 2GuysTalking — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:30:03 +0000

I can’t possibly be surprised by anything like this. When you consider how many ‘great fighters’ instantly think that they have the business acumen to run a business because they can fight well — well – it’s just a matter of time.

When you consider that people that have been running gyms for a very long time are crashing because of the economy, falling memberships and people that just don’t have “the extra scratch” to stay motivated…

This is just the “next step down.” There are three “MMA Gyms” in the ST. LOUIS area that have opened, smoldered and folded in the last year, two who were run by “former professional UFC champions/fighters”.

It’s all about business and so few “get it.”

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:08:39 +0000

I’ve been too riveted on the prospect of that epic Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman fight to pay attention. Does the UFC own these gyms are or they just licensing their name? Your point is well taken regardless, but I’m just curious about what degree of oversight they have.

By: Corey Zamara

Corey Zamara — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:50:49 +0000

horrible.

By: Tom Stanley

Tom Stanley — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:00:41 +0000

I was on Yahoo and found your blog. Read a few of your other posts. Good work. I am looking forward to reading more from you in the future.

Tom Stanley