Even as EliteXC champ, UFC 165′s Wilson Reis had one eye on the octagon

BAD MMA News — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 22:45:00 +0000

The first notable feat of Wilson Reis’ pro MMA career came five years ago and 14 bouts ago. As the short-lived EliteXC promotion was moving closer to extinction, Reis won the organization’s first (and only) 140-pound title. But even back then, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt had his eye on the world’s largest fight promotion.

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Even as EliteXC champ, UFC 165′s Wilson Reis had one eye on the octagon – MMA Junkie

Dana White on Fighter Pay: “When you look at the lives we’ve changed, I’m (expletive) proud of it”

BAD MMA News — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 07:00:47 +0000

In the 13 years that Zuffa has owned the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it has taken the promotion from the brink of extinction to one of the hottest sports properties on the planet. Over the course of that time, they’ve also provided the opportunity for numerous fighters to not only make a living in their chosen sport, but to thrive. Several have gone on to become millionaires, and many have cemented legacies. But along with any success story come the critics who believe that things can always be better. Such has been the case with the UFC recently with a few of the promotion’s former fighters, and even current UFC fighter Tim Kennedy , discussing the issue of fighter pay and whether or not it’s enough.

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Dana White on Fighter Pay: “When you look at the lives we’ve changed, I’m (expletive) proud of it” – MMA Weekly

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Even as EliteXC champ, UFC 165′s Wilson Reis had one eye on the octagon

Dana White on Fighter Pay: “When you look at the lives we’ve changed, I’m (expletive) proud of it”