Thread: Mike Dolce speaks out against TUF; says fighters trained and fought drunk
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Old 06-06-2008, 10:02 AM
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I'm disappointed, but not surprised at all.

TUF is a business, and one that has very little to do with the fighters themselves...it's about bringing in new fans and hyping TUF finales [and stalling a normal progression of title fights]; and far less about showcasing what the sport is about.

It's nothing more than a reality show. If nothing else, May's "scheme" get Jesse Taylor kicked off is a direct illustration of it being just like every other reality show out there.

I find it funny [in a sad way] that there is more drinking/housewrecking than actual training, but I think the casual fan doesn't care about training. They care about upper deckers and drama. But I guess that's why TIVO has a FF button.

I'm sure Mike's article won't enamor the UFC brass to him; and I don't think he's got the skills to make it in the UFC regardless...I'm assuming he'll be with another promotion fairly soon. But I'm glad someone finally spoke up.

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The UFC used to be about the best fighting the best. I understand that the goal of a business is to make money, but their heavyweight situation makes them a pathetic joke.
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