No chance it headlines. Which other title fight will be above it? I'm guessing Anderson/Sonnen.
155 has just gotten mighty stale. edgar/maynard has no interest at all. they better build a hell of a card around it.
Actually this could be ok, because theyll be forced to build a card around it.
It'll be midcard Anderson v Sonnen II, GSP v Kos, or whenever we get Shogun v Rashad
Well, I can see into the future and I already know its going to end in a TK..Decision.
they will co-main event it like they did tonight,im sure it will do way better then Mir/Crocop
all of you are just bumed out cause bj lost. after all this sinks in people will be exited to see if frankie can avenge the loss
Hey, imagine if it was a free card; lol if no one watched it though.
Meltzer is already reporting 800K for this event.
That 800k is all from the Couture Toney fight.
Honestly, the PPV that they eventually fight on (unless they somehow end up headlining a free card on Spike) should do solid numbers. However, Edgar vs. Maynard 2 not being perceived as a big fight is the UFC's fault because they haven't put in enough effort to promote either fighter beforehand.
Furthermore, the UFC has done a terrible job of promoting stars in the lightweight division. There are rarely ever lightweight main events and co-main events on PPVs. Also, the only stars that they have tried building at 155 have been BJ Penn, Kenny Florian, and Diego Sanchez (who doesn't even compete at lightweight anymore).
Although, this could all be remedied by packaging a strong co-main (or even a full loaded card) to go along with the title fight. Something involving a star such as Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, or Matt Hughes would ensure some good numbers for the event.
sad but true...
The two of them have family members..so that has to be at least like what? 20 or 30 buys?
LOL. I will not buy it. No way in hell. They better put Jon Jones vs. Shogun on that card to get me to buy.
this can be put on as a CO-Main Event... but will be the first fight...
That's the only way to sell it... it can't sell on it's own...
Or put this as the TUF Finale Season 12 (Spike "FREE" TV)...
start a bandwagon and i'm on. one person buys this lame ppv and we all deserve more of the same. i hyped the fight up to my friends...bj was out to revenge, etc. what a bore. bj seemed content to be outjabbed and take the $$ home for another bullshit loss.
Maynard vs. Edgar: Decision Time.
Brock75thRanger - they will co-main event it like they did tonight,im sure it will do way better then Mir/Crocop
Agreed.