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Not aimed at you specifically USN HM 350Z, just to the Affliction haters in general. So many people are not only predicting their downfall, but are hoping for it.
I support any MMA org out there who puts out good fights; especially ones that let my favorite fighters go abroad and fight in tournaments ^_^
Hell, I even bought an overpriced Affliction T =P
Affliction is not != UFC or PRIDE. Their clothing line as well as advertisers will cover a lot of their cost for their events. It doesn't necessarily have to survive on PPV numbers alone. I'm expecting a cut back in fighter payroll this fight, and the next. Just because Tito says "dude i'm getting PPAAIIIIDD..." doesn't mean it's all upfront money.
While UFC and PRIDE also had their own clothing line... it's not their bread and butter. Last time I was at my local mall, Buckle was extremely busy, on a Wednesday night the week after the fight. Even if profit margins are low on their MMA side, if their clothing line is increasing in popularity, it may be well worth it.
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