WME-IMG gonna try to "make nice" with fighters?

The head honchos are holding a Las Vegas "retreat" this weekend for the fighters. After all the disputes and fighters criticizing Dana and the company on social media, maybe WME-IMG is going to extend an olive branch to try and smooth things over.

 

"A large chunk of the UFC roster will descend upon Las Vegas this weekend, and it won’t be for a fight.
 

WME|IMG, the new owners of the UFC, have invited the entire roster to Vegas for what they’re calling the “2017 UFC Athlete Retreat.” While every fighter was asked to attend, those with conflicting schedules are exempt. All travel expenses will be paid by the UFC.

“This event represents a unique opportunity for you to interact with your fellow athletes, UFC staff and your new ownership group, while hearing from a wide variety of experts across sports, entertainment and business,” an e-mail sent to the fighters earlier this week stated.

While WME|IMG co-CEOs Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell have attended events since buying the promotion last summer, they’ve yet to meet with the majority of the roster in an official capacity. This weekend could represent the first opportunity to do so."

http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/17/15653476/wme-img-invites-ufc-roster-to-las-vegas-this-weekend-for-retreat

They are going to line half the roster up on stage at the new UFC Center and then ARI is going to fire half of them and have them kicked out like the beginning of Lean on Me.

All of these fighters have been here for 5 years or more and since none of you are going to be champion you are all formally expiated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=qr49b6Hmqog

"...While WME|IMG co-CEOs Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell have attended events since buying the promotion last summer, they’ve yet to meet with the majority of the roster in an official capacity. This weekend could represent the first opportunity to do so"


Wow they shouldve done this months ago.

PrettyBoy - They are going to line half the roster up on stage at the new UFC Center and then ARI is going to fire half of them and have them kicked out like the beginning of Lean on Me.

There is no better move the company can do at this time. Trim the fat, get rid of the low level dead weight, and lets try this again from a professional perspective. All the bullshit needs to cease and lets get back to professional cage fights without the extreme low level antics.

JoeMimic -

Can someone follow Chiesa and Kevin Lee around with cameras please?

You must love reality TV.... The only way to draw any interest in these two headlining was to do what they did at the presser...


It worked

JoeMimic -

Can someone follow Chiesa and Kevin Lee around with cameras please?

Who the fuck is Kevin Lee?

B3LI3VE -
JoeMimic -

Can someone follow Chiesa and Kevin Lee around with cameras please?

Who the fuck is Kevin Lee?

Oh he was that dorky ass Steve Urkle looking mofo with bad 80's "urban" attire and came out sounding like the bastard child of Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather?

 

Yeah that guys a douche.