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Post by Codesters on Jan 27, 2009 14:13:44 GMT -5
MMAMANIA
Former aerobics instructor and current president of the fastest growing sports organization in the world, Dana White, is going back to his roots.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced that it would soon unleash a global network of fitness centers dubbed, “UFC Gyms.” It’s being hailed in a recent press release as “the first major brand extension” for the promotion.
Here’s a snip from White:
“UFC gyms are going to shake up the fitness industry the way UFC shook up the sports industry. All the energy and excitement that we have brought to the fight business we are now going to bring to the fitness business. There is going to be something for everybody at all levels – from first timers to world class athletes – we’re going to get people excited and motivated to work out and get in great shape.”
The report did not indicate when the first UFC Gym would open its doors nor did it announce a list of possible locations. However, the home base of the Zuffa-owned promotion, Las Vegas, Nevada, would appear to be the most logical start.
UFC has partnered with fitness brand experts Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley to roll out the ambitious project, which will “give UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers alike the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes, such as Georges St-Pierre and BJ Penn.”
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Pretty damn cool I gotta say. If they open one in Cincy I'l most likely look for a job opening there.
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Post by Sandy on Jan 27, 2009 15:55:15 GMT -5
I might actually go if there is one around me and if it is reasonably priced...
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Jan 27, 2009 16:04:23 GMT -5
HAHA. Trying to tie up all ends of the market huh? Their goes all the privately owned gyms.
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Post by Codesters on Jan 27, 2009 16:09:57 GMT -5
HAHA. Trying to tie up all ends of the market huh? Their goes all the privately owned gyms. This is what worried me also. Im a usual at JG academy and son of Siam in Wilder Ky. I almost feel that the UFC is monopolising everything they can which scares me. How will gyms such as JG, American Top team, and Xtreme Couture compete? |
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Post by Wato Stan Account on Jan 27, 2009 20:14:50 GMT -5
It seems less of a like fighting type gym, than it is more of a fitness thing where you can learn these things. It seems like a good idea to get money of the UFC fans who want to learn these things but not go through the trouble of actually going to a gym to learn them.
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Post by Codesters on Jan 27, 2009 21:07:56 GMT -5
These gyms also seem like theyre going to be douche bag magnets...You thought the guys at UFC events in tapout shirts with hair gel were bad? wait until UFC gyms open
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Post by Sandy on Jan 27, 2009 22:01:12 GMT -5
^^^
haha..how f***ing true. Nothing more annoying than seeing a bunch of guys down here in Orange County who look like they have never lifted a weight in their life wearing Tapout t-shirts... they are really the reason I stopped wearing Affliction...
..well them and because those shirts are really f***ing expensive now.
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Post by PrideFcF on Jan 27, 2009 23:14:15 GMT -5
they are really the reason I stopped wearing Affliction... ..well them and because those shirts are really f***ing expensive now. Not to mention they're pretty freakin' gaudy. I don't understand how some guys let that style of shirt make up a majority of their wardrobe. |
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Post by johnnymalloy on Jan 28, 2009 6:14:26 GMT -5
Eh.
When Extreme Couture opened a GYM up over here, everyone was like "OMFG EXTREME COUTURE!!! LYK OMFG IM GOING TO BE A FIGHTER!".....but then within 2 months, all I'm hearing is negative comments about the place.
Same with the UFC gyms I'm guessing...just because a brand name is slapped on, I wouldn't exactly expect garunteed quality training.
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Jan 28, 2009 9:24:07 GMT -5
These gyms also seem like theyre going to be douche bag magnets...You thought the guys at UFC events in tapout shirts with hair gel were bad? wait until UFC gyms open Exactly what I was thinking. That, and it's probably going to cost about 20% more than comparable gyms for a membership, just because the UFC brand name is slapped onto it. The staff will be the same muscleheads that run other chain fitness centers, but because they're in a business deal with the UFC and get to use their logo, the price will be higher. Remember the ricockulous price they charged for their coffee table book? And that was just a BOOK... |
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Post by Codesters on Jan 28, 2009 13:14:49 GMT -5
they are really the reason I stopped wearing Affliction... ..well them and because those shirts are really f***ing expensive now. Not to mention they're pretty freakin' gaudy. I don't understand how some guys let that style of shirt make up a majority of their wardrobe. I used to wear nothing but affliction  But one day I looked in the mirror and said 'wow, I look like a huge douche.' haha I sold most of my shirts on eBay and made a pretty penny. |
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Post by Kliquid on Jan 28, 2009 14:15:31 GMT -5
I used to wear nothing but affliction But one day I looked in the mirror and said 'wow, I look like a huge douche.' haha I sold most of my shirts on eBay and made a pretty penny. I realized how douchy they looked right away, and never bought one. |
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Post by DWright on Jan 28, 2009 14:54:15 GMT -5
Not to mention they're pretty freakin' gaudy. I don't understand how some guys let that style of shirt make up a majority of their wardrobe. I used to wear nothing but affliction But one day I looked in the mirror and said 'wow, I look like a huge douche.' haha I sold most of my shirts on eBay and made a pretty penny. I could have saved you a lot of time and money, but I didn't want to be rude  I have 1 affliction shirt, and it's GSP's. The only one I want. |
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Post by Codesters on Jan 28, 2009 15:35:38 GMT -5
Im down to two of them. I have Rampage's chain tee and the gladiator tee that couture wore when he fought Gonzga.
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Post by Sandy on Jan 28, 2009 15:57:13 GMT -5
well Rampages tee is just f***ing insane. The best shirt from xtreme couture/affliction hands down. I have that one as well...plus the Ozzy Osbourne signature tee and a couple of others.
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Post by PrideFcF on Jan 28, 2009 16:10:20 GMT -5
I never even realized how expensive their clothing is. How could anyone spend almost $100 on shirts that tacky? They'd be fairly passable shirts if they weren't bombarded with as many illustrations.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Jan 28, 2009 16:39:12 GMT -5
I have 3. GSP's, Fedor's last emperor, and the official Affliction Banned (ppv) t-shirt.
You think there shirts are expensive go look at there 600 dollar jeans.
And from what I know about this UFC gym. Is they are actually trying to get UFC fighters to switch to their gym to become trainers. I know they sent some info to Kendall Grove. To train their while he is in Vegas from Hawaii.
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Post by PdW2kX on Jan 28, 2009 16:47:58 GMT -5
I never even realized how expensive their clothing is. How could anyone spend almost $100 on shirts that tacky? They'd be fairly passable shirts if they weren't bombarded with as many illustrations. I agree, Affliction can get pretty crazy in how much it costs. No wonder a lot of people associate their clothing line with douches: most of the time, the only people that can afford to spend some serious change on Affliction clothing are either trustfund babies or otherwise getting their money from an outside source. So, in my opinion, wearing Affliction doesn't make you a douche. It's simply the case that most people who buy Affliction are already douches, mainly because they're spoiled rich brats who only have to run to Mommy and Daddy to plunk down hundreds of dollars for a couple of shirts. That said, I'm much more comfortable (and much more of a fan of) spending the almighty dollar on lesser (in terms of price tag) MMA clothing lines like Sinister. With me, I've got no problem sporting a fighter tee all day long because I only buy tee's of the people I really like, and for the price of 1 Affliction shirt (and postage), I was able to buy 3 Sinister shirts and a Death Clutch shirt, which also included postage. So right now, I'm up to a Death Clutch Lesnar shirt, and three Sinister shirts: Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell, and Lyoto Machida. And since I know Codey is going to bring this up: suck it, bro. Machida rules. |
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Post by Codesters on Jan 28, 2009 18:45:59 GMT -5
Ahhh...We'll see who's on top at UFC 94.  |
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Post by NYdream™ on Jan 29, 2009 9:48:56 GMT -5
I myself wear Cagefighter, Tapout, and sinister. Affliction is too much...
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