There’s nothing within the rule of thumb guide that claims the field’s ideal mixed martial arts group can’t inch shop like a excessive faculty gymnasium searching a brand current hardwood ground. In spite of seemingly ever-increasing big amounts of annual earnings, the UFC is repeatedly searching for current ideas to disentangle its fanbase from their finances.
Clear, issues like VIP experiences, autograph signings, meet & greets, or even fight-outdated paraphernalia, could possibly offer diehards a big gamble to make stronger their enjoyment of MMA through exact physical objects and experiences. But, what about the fan that needs utilize a complete bunch of money and obtain nearly nothing in return?
Allege no more, we obtained you.
In a undergo their social media sites, the UFC launched that for the miniature notice of a mere $1000, followers can see their name “hand painted” onto the Octagon.
By the glance of issues, names will most certainly be printed on the dusky band conserving apart the center of the Octagon from the perimeter. Whether that will be large sufficient to in actuality construct them discernible on camera at some point soon of the tournament is any individual’s bet.
It’s a one-tournament-only offer (for the second), for the upcoming UFC 288 fight card. After the PPV is concluded, the UFC will mail you proof of your humiliating excess, within the originate of a plaque with a photograph, and that portion of canvas that has your name on it. I express if followers are in actuality lucky, possibly one among their favourite fighters will spit on it, or rub their toes over it too.
Nevertheless, possibly here is the fitting probability for Bloody Elbow to obtain a shoutout at a UFC tournament for the reason that glory days of ‘Killa B’ Ben Saunders. I’ll travel dig into my couch cushions.
In regards to the creator: Zane Simon is a senior editor, creator and podcaster for Bloody Elbow. Host of the MMA Vivisection and Sixth Spherical, he has covered MMA and the UFC since 2013.(bulky bio)