Jon Jones out of UFC 151???

[Ghenghis Kahn]

as long as jones keeps on winning, he'll be marketable. and what big name sponsors do mma fighters get?

[bracerman]

To all you idiots who are saying 'Jones has nothing to gain," do you realize that you are retarded?

Do you know what marketing and sponsorship is? Jones will never get the same crowd reaction and love that he used too. Therefore, his marketability is decreased and sponsors won't be trying to outbid each other.

Now lets look at the two outcomes if Jones were to fight Sonnen:
a) He wins, everyone praises his stepping up to the plate and fighting whoever is thrown at him. He has an even greater godly status.
b) He loses, everyone gives him deep respect for stepping up to the plate. Rematch will happen and will be one of the largest fights in UFC history.

Both of these outcomes increase his future value.

His turning down the fight has two outcomes:
a) Those who see it as a smart decision as he isn't prepared for a newcomer.
b) Those who say Fukk You Jon Jones, grow some balls.

Neither of these outcomes increase value and because of b) his value is decreased. It was a dumb 'BUSINESS' decision. All you idiots saying he's smart have no idea of what making money is about.

The only winner in this whole debacle is Chael Sonnen.

Only real possible negative to taking the fight is losing his perfect record.

[hels]

marketing and sponsorship? this isn't wwe.

Do you think he pays for advertisers to put logos on his shorts? I'm sure his corner men hold a banner (pre-fight) behind him because they like those companies. The soda/water bottles in front of him at press conferences he certainly paid for.

UFC is just happy to let whoever wants to donate the octagon canvas and padding put their logo on it. As well, whenever movies are advertised is because Dana thinks it will be entertaining to watch.

And I look forward to Nike's reaction after Jones signing a contract with them a few days ago:

[hels]

as long as jones keeps on winning, he'll be marketable. and what big name sponsors do mma fighters get?

You just keep burying yourself. Go hibernate somewhere son.

[CanuckG]

as long as jones keeps on winning, he'll be marketable. and what big name sponsors do mma fighters get?

Nike, Gatorade, and dont forget Burger King

[Ghenghis Kahn]

You just keep burying yourself. Go hibernate somewhere son.

internet tough guy. keep thinking jones needs to take this useless fight for him to gain popularity and sponsorship. once you lose that mystic of being invincible, you lose fans not gain them. just look at fedor...

[CanuckG]

So have we settled the fact that the big name UFC fighters have sponsors

[FindTheLock]

So have we settled the fact that the big name UFC fighters have sponsors

nike, gatorade, and Burger King are not big enough for him I suppose. They were good enough for Jordan and Tiger though...

[Ghenghis Kahn]

So have we settled the fact that the big name UFC fighters have sponsors

i honestly didn't know he got signed by nike. and doubt you knew it either before googling.

[Ghenghis Kahn]

nike, gatorade, and Burger King are not big enough for him I suppose. They were good enough for Jordan and Tiger though...

keep on suckin sonnens rooster.

[hels]

i honestly didn't know he got signed by nike. and doubt you knew it either before googling.

Your only argument now is by trying to insult? You're just an internet troll who is trying to save face pal.

[FindTheLock]

keep on suckin sonnens rooster.

The internet is too tough for you. You need to take up a new hobby, because you let your feelings get hurt too easily.

[CanuckG]

i honestly didn't know he got signed by nike. and doubt you knew it either before googling.

Really you see him wearing Nike or you hear about it or see it on ESPN ?? Twitter??

[raydog]

no idea why you think the ppv#s would be huge for this... sonnen just got his ass beat by a guy who was at leas 20lbs lighter than jones would be and sonnen hasnt had time to run his mouth...he knows he cant win, but wants a paycheck...people dont like paying for shit cards with a main event massacre... there is a reason why this aint happening, you can argue about it all you want, but imo, its pretty obvious you will be wrong...the numbers simply wont be there and jones, his team and management already know it...

if sonnen doesnt have time to run his clueless mouth, the hype wont get there and he knows he cant win and is going to take a beating... in this scenario, you think people are going to waste money to watch a guy who they either love or hate? even when the world knows he cant win? no...the projected #s simply dont look appealing to jones...

[jacktheknife]

I just noticed, Henry Martinez, one of his own teammates is out a fight with no replacement. Months of training for dick because Jones swallowed Jackson's quasi-zen gibberish like water.

[CanuckG]

no idea why you think the ppv#s would be huge for this... sonnen just got his ass beat by a guy who was at leas 20lbs lighter than jones would be and sonnen hasnt had time to run his mouth...he knows he cant win, but wants a paycheck...people dont like paying for shit cards with a main event massacre... there is a reason why this aint happening, you can argue about it all you want, but imo, its pretty obvious you will be wrong...the numbers simply wont be there and jones, his team and management already know it...

if sonnen doesnt have time to run his clueless mouth, the hype wont get there and he knows he cant win and is going to take a beating... in this scenario, you think people are going to waste money to watch a guy who they either love or hate? even when the world knows he cant win? no...the projected #s simply dont look appealing to jones...

Jones himself said he'd make less money vs Machida and Sonnen is a PPV driver

PPV #s would be higher if he took the fight now

[sideloaded]

no idea why you think the ppv#s would be huge for this... sonnen just got his ass beat by a guy who was at leas 20lbs lighter than jones would be and sonnen hasnt had time to run his mouth...he knows he cant win, but wants a paycheck...people dont like paying for shit cards with a main event massacre... there is a reason why this aint happening, you can argue about it all you want, but imo, its pretty obvious you will be wrong...the numbers simply wont be there and jones, his team and management already know it...

if sonnen doesnt have time to run his clueless mouth, the hype wont get there and he knows he cant win and is going to take a beating... in this scenario, you think people are going to waste money to watch a guy who they either love or hate? even when the world knows he cant win? no...the projected #s simply dont look appealing to jones...

Look at Sonnens recent ppv numbers.

[raydog]

Look at Sonnens recent ppv numbers.

jones and his group are doing what they can to make it look like its not about the money...obviously, it is

sider, sonnen has great numbers when he faces the best in the world at that weight... he fought bisping on a shit fox free show ... it speaks volumes that he was even on that card

regardless, its not happening, so arguing about why is pretty useless

[jacktheknife]

Look at Sonnens recent ppv numbers.

Yeah 148 was a real bust.

[CanuckG]

Of course it's not happening but still shocking to see and most MMA experts would agree

[TheMoneyShot]

I haven't read anyone's post. I just want to comment real quickly.

Dana White doesn't have a right to be pissed off at Jones. I would imagine that a fighter needs to stay mentally focused on who he's fighting... since there's a new guy on the card... Jones is allowed to excuse himself. Just because Dana White is in HOT WATER to fill the main card... that's not Jones's fault. Dana White should be DISGUSTED in himself. Money starting to go to his head. It's evident.

[hels]

no idea why you think the ppv#s would be huge for this... sonnen just got his ass beat by a guy who was at leas 20lbs lighter than jones would be and sonnen hasnt had time to run his mouth...he knows he cant win, but wants a paycheck...people dont like paying for shit cards with a main event massacre... there is a reason why this aint happening, you can argue about it all you want, but imo, its pretty obvious you will be wrong...the numbers simply wont be there and jones, his team and management already know it...

if sonnen doesnt have time to run his clueless mouth, the hype wont get there and he knows he cant win and is going to take a beating... in this scenario, you think people are going to waste money to watch a guy who they either love or hate? even when the world knows he cant win? no...the projected #s simply dont look appealing to jones...

151 was not a hyped card. Jones was going to easily beat Hendo. There was little build up before today. All of a sudden the Sonnen-Jones potential fight was huge. It's even bigger that Jones won't fight him. So what's next, wait a month for Jones to win again? Ya, can't wait for that.

[Wilfred]

jones and his group are doing what they can to make it look like its not about the money...obviously, it is

sider, sonnen has great numbers when he faces the best in the world at that weight... he fought bisping on a shit fox free show ... it speaks volumes that he was even on that card

regardless, its not happening, so arguing about why is pretty useless

Yeah and the heavyweight championship was on some shit Fox Card. Or maybe they were trying to drive ratings up for Fox after the huge deal that they made? Na that'd make to much sense. If you actually think that Sonnen Jones would of had less pay preview buys than Machida Jones you may want to get yourself checked out.

[hels]

Yeah and the heavyweight championship was on some shit Fox Card. Or maybe they were trying to drive ratings up for Fox after the huge deal that they made? Na that'd make to much sense. If you actually think that Sonnen Jones would of had less pay preview buys than Machida Jones you may want to get yourself checked out.

Truth. They needed a big fight when Fox took over from Spike. I said before and I'll say again, Spike was smart to get out when they did. The few minutes when there might have been Sonnen vs. Jones was the most popularity Jones will get until there's a catch weight fight with him vs. Silva or GSP.

Jones could have easily made a legend of himself (according to SBR - how easily he would beat Sonnen) instead he'll fight Belfort. IF he loses, he'll be a laughing stock.

[Ghenghis Kahn]

Really you see him wearing Nike or you hear about it or see it on ESPN ?? Twitter??

he got signed couple weeks ago. don't act like he's been sponsored by them for a long time.

[CanuckG]

he got signed couple weeks ago. don't act like he's been sponsored by them for a long time.

Silva has been with Nike since 2011. Is that a few weeks ago too? You were proven wrong move on

[Ghenghis Kahn]

Your only argument now is by trying to insult? You're just an internet troll who is trying to save face pal.

lol you kidding me. i didn't realize you were a publicist for mma fighters.

sports like mma, winning is everything. he could be the biggest asshole but as long as he wins, he will always be marketable and sponsors will always sign a winner no matter what. no need to take even a minute chance losing. that's -ev in the long run...

[Ghenghis Kahn]

Silva has been with Nike since 2011. Is that a few weeks ago too? You were proven wrong move on

you asked me if i saw jones wearing nike and you bring up silva? jesus pal, don't ever get into law.

and i almost felt bad for this fight not happening.

[CanuckG]

and what big name sponsors do mma fighters get?

We answered the ques. That's all. Stoked for next fight anyways.

[hels]

lol you kidding me. i didn't realize you were a publicist for mma fighters.

sports like mma, winning is everything. he could be the biggest asshole but as long as he wins, he will always be marketable and sponsors will always sign a winner no matter what. no need to take even a minute chance losing. that's -ev in the long run...

Simple explanation, always winning easily does not bring excitement to a fight. For example, Jones vs. Belfort, -700 vs. +600, I can't wait to watch this! This fight won't help the UFC..... I'll watch the link the next day. It has no value to me or any other common mma fan.

[Ghenghis Kahn]

We answered the ques. That's all. Stoked for next fight anyways.

"we"?

so tell, how much did jon jones get from this big big big sponsor?

it's gotta be in the millions right?

[Ghenghis Kahn]

Simple explanation, always winning easily does not bring excitement to a fight. For example, Jones vs. Belfort, -700 vs. +600, I can't wait to watch this! This fight won't help the UFC..... I'll watch the link the next day. It has no value to me or any other common mma fan.

tell me how much did nike pay jon jones?

marketing and sponsors? in mma, your record is everything when it comes to marketing.

[CanuckG]

"we"?

so tell, how much did jon jones get from this big big big sponsor?

it's gotta be in the millions right?

Nike is a brand name why does it matter? Jones when it's all said and done will have made millions more than all of us in this thread. Stop back peddling you obviously don't know anything about MMA why are you in this thread

[Ghenghis Kahn]

why does it matter? tiger gets paid 8 figure contracts, jon jones got $20,000. give a fuckin break with jon jones hurting his image with sponsors crap. mma fighters don't get big name sponsors to pay them millions of dollars.

$20,000?

[CanuckG]

Difference between him and Silva is the sponsorship is on a Global scale so probably worth millions. I'm sure he's happy.

$20,000 wasnt confirmed.