First off I would like to see a larger ring with a white mat, a bit like Pride and ropes that are the same color. TKO looks cheesy compared to pride. to be succesful you need to make it look like you are really MAJOR LEAGUE MMA. Of course budget plays a big role in making this happens but you have to think about return on investment. guys, please feel free to give your input on how we can make TKO really MAJOR LEAGUE! Stephane, use this as a marketing tool!
Secondly get rid of Stephane Patry!!!!!!!!!!!
He apparently treats people like objects and not people. His ethics are questionable as well.
Thirdly get the QAC issues worked out.
Y. Lee
There's no comparison between TKO and Pride.
The budgets are in 2 very separate leagues.
I agree changes to the ring colours probably aren't too hard, but
at the same time simply changing the mat colour still won't put
TKO anywhere near Pride.
wiley might be onto something though. ;-)
Except for the QAC stuff.
I'm surely going against the grain, but despite some minor issues,
I think the QAC is doing an awesome job.
That having been said, I would like to say that "return on
investment" and MMA cannot be used in the ame sentence.
Except in extremeley rare cases, these concepts are diametrically
opposed. No serious investor preoccupied with return on
investment would get near MMA in most parts of North America,
including Quebec.
I disagree, investors will look at the overall look and demographic for the sport. if it looks cheesy then for sure companies will hesitate to invest. on the other end, if it looks like a World Class organization well theres a chance that major companies will invest in the sport. Its all about image. by the way im only using Pride as a reference. I understand that they are not in the same league but damn Pride can put out a world class show. its all about the budet. Would you invest in something that looks cheap? to make money you have to spend money. Hence return on investment.
Move to Ontario.
start your own promotion and see how it goes. why u always trying to bring the big man down?
I actually think that TKO is doing a fairly good job minus the fact that Stephane is an AHOLE, I personaly know this since I have met him. As for starting my own MMA company trust me if I would have to time or Stephane's passion I would, but I have other things to consider. Like paying $$$ for gas so I gotta work! Just trying to help TKO bring up another level. that is all.
Here's a way to improve yourself: SHUT YOUR MOUTH
Well Pablo I did just that, did very well, maintained respect earned through trust, and I didnt burn a soul in the process.
GO FIGURE...yes thats right my lil brother living in the land of the French...one CAN promote an event and be kind to people...and EVEN do what they say they will do. Quite the concept huh?
cheers,
Pete
Hey Pete keep up the great work and when's the next Freedom fights? soon I hope.
By the way thats funny stuff Yannick! you keep it up also!
Spider
Stick a B.S detector up Patry's ass!
Will do spider..
Yeh Yannicks a cool cat for sure!
Pete
At the end of the show seat numbers should be drawn out of a barrell with the winning seats to get one of the ring girls for the night.Also to add to the excitement maybe we could even give 2 ring girls to one of the people occuping the seat,TKO sounds even better.New and improved.Just my opinion.
I like Pete's first post.
Keep up the great work Pete!
TTT for Pete and Freedom fights!
Yawwwwwnnnn.....zzzzzz, sorry guys, i'm tired of threads about bashing TKO, Patry etc.
Pete , keep up the good work!
not about bashing TKO or Stepahne but about getting ideas on how we can improve TKO. when are you fighting next Yannick ?
will do Yannick...do you come to Ontario ever? I have something Id like to go over with you.
cheers,
Pete
I retired a year ago, still training with the boys but only to keep up in good shape. Fighting is not paying my bills unfortunately...