Originally posted by: dopey Date: August 23, 2012 at 07:17 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/why-didnt-bones-accept-a-non-title-fight.48193/
It seems like Bones could have taken a non-title 3 round fight against Chael or a 10-15 ranked guy. Even if he lost or didn't look good it was still a short notice opponent and he has the belt/PPV bonus.
Anderson fought Lutter(overweight) in a non-title fight. Anderson took the Sandman fight on short notice and up a weight class.
What happen to "I fight to make money, quite frankly". Dana would've given huge bonuses out and he could have got a FOTN bonus and his PPV bonus.
His
guaranteed
couple million was worth more than every other fighters
chance
to make money.
Originally posted by: admartian Date: August 23, 2012 at 07:23 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/why-didnt-bones-accept-a-non-title-fight.48193/
Originally posted by: Skeetnl Date: August 23, 2012 at 07:27 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/why-didnt-bones-accept-a-non-title-fight.48193/
It'd be pointless, he wants to fight for money and all people wantd to see on this event was Jones - Henderson, so no one would pay for a non-title fight of Jones vs a top 10-15 guy.. And if he goes for a non-title fight against Chael he'd probably be mocked forever by Chael for not risking his title. And imagine if he'd lose, even if it was a non title-fight his whole reputation would've been screwed.
Originally posted by: RearNakedSlam Date: August 23, 2012 at 07:28 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/why-didnt-bones-accept-a-non-title-fight.48193/
Skeetnl said:
It'd be pointless, he wants to fight for money and all people wantd to see on this event was Jones - Henderson, so no one would pay for a non-title fight of Jones vs a top 10-15 guy.. And if he goes for a non-title fight against Chael he'd probably be mocked forever by Chael for not risking his title. And imagine if he'd lose, even if it was a non title-fight his whole reputation would've been screwed.
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Short version: He's scared. :lol:
Originally posted by: Skeetnl Date: August 23, 2012 at 07:32 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/why-didnt-bones-accept-a-non-title-fight.48193/
RearNakedSlam said:
Skeetnl said:
It'd be pointless, he wants to fight for money and all people wantd to see on this event was Jones - Henderson, so no one would pay for a non-title fight of Jones vs a top 10-15 guy.. And if he goes for a non-title fight against Chael he'd probably be mocked forever by Chael for not risking his title. And imagine if he'd lose, even if it was a non title-fight his whole reputation would've been screwed.
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Short version: He's scared. :lol:
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True
Originally posted by: dopey Date: August 23, 2012 at 07:39 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/why-didnt-bones-accept-a-non-title-fight.48193/
If Chael or one of 10-15 ranked guys loses badly, they would never get a shot at him again. He could've taken on a prospect and squashed their chance at him later on. All the while making bank....
