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[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by kayaker

This may have been beat to death (I haven't read the earlier discussion), but even 50% from PPV's that Fedor is featured in seems like a big taking. I'd love to see Fedor in the UFC but can we reasonably expect the UFC to accept that deal.

Also, I know Dana mouths off a lot about this and other deals, but does he make those decisions unilaterally, without input from the Fertitta bros.?

That was the rumor that they wanted 50% but Fedor's people have said that was just a starting point for negotiations. Dana said that they were firm on 50%. Who knows who to believe? If Dana is true to what he always says, that the UFC gives the people the fights they want, he would get it done...somehow. The UFC (Dana) thinks there is no competition compared to them and they should dictate terms at all times. He needs to learn how to give in a little to co-promote what would be the biggest fight in MMA history. IMO.

Dana is a minority owner but runs the organization. The Fertitta's trust Dana but ultimately, they have final say.

Dana is a goof ball. In one sentence he will say that Fedor is over-rated and nobody wants to see him fight. Then will turn around and say that they really want him in the UFC. He talks out of both sides of his mouth and he does that alot and usually starts berating people and calling names when he when he doesn't get his way. I respect what he and UFC have done but in spite of what he thinks, they are not the only game in town.