Comments on: Texas Upstart Promoter Blasts UFC and Bellator For “Intimidation” Tactics http://fcfighter.com/post/texas-upstart-promoter-blasts-ufc-and-bellator-for-%e2%80%9cintimidation%e2%80%9d-tactics The Original, Undefeated MMA News Source, Established in 1997 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:23:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Rob F. http://fcfighter.com/post/texas-upstart-promoter-blasts-ufc-and-bellator-for-%e2%80%9cintimidation%e2%80%9d-tactics/comment-page-1#comment-6278 Rob F. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:44:39 +0000 http://fcfighter.com/?p=9319#comment-6278 I'm not quite sure why Enriquez is so dumbfounded. From what I'm reading, the UFC is trying to protect what they have copyrighted and Bellator is asking Huerta to honor the contract he originally signed. Am I missing something? I think Enriquez crossed the line with advertising the Octagon. That is a registered trademark. It would be as if I tried to advertise some product using the words "iPad", "Xbox", etc. Many other MMA organizations have successfully promoted events without ever referencing the word "Octagon." I also believe any promotion using the word "Ultimate" in their name is obviously trying to attract an audience based on the UFC name. I know many high profile MMA fighters regularly attend local MMA events with no problem from their respective organizations. While I agree it's unfortunate that Swick and Fitch will not be able to attend, I believe Enriquez brought it upon himself and could have avoided their absence by simply communicating through the proper channels and promoting his event without stepping on Bellator or UFC's toes. I don't agree that the UFC is out to destroy small promotions. There are more than a handful of successful MMA promotions around the country that consistently promote great events and have no issue with the UFC, Bellator, etc. To make it in the big leagues, any prospective MMA fighter needs to start somewhere and develop their skills. It is asinine to think that the UFC is looking to destroy promotions from which they can draw future talent. Rob F. Los Angeles, CA I’m not quite sure why Enriquez is so dumbfounded. From what I’m reading, the UFC is trying to protect what they have copyrighted and Bellator is asking Huerta to honor the contract he originally signed. Am I missing something?

I think Enriquez crossed the line with advertising the Octagon. That is a registered trademark. It would be as if I tried to advertise some product using the words “iPad”, “Xbox”, etc. Many other MMA organizations have successfully promoted events without ever referencing the word “Octagon.” I also believe any promotion using the word “Ultimate” in their name is obviously trying to attract an audience based on the UFC name.

I know many high profile MMA fighters regularly attend local MMA events with no problem from their respective organizations. While I agree it’s unfortunate that Swick and Fitch will not be able to attend, I believe Enriquez brought it upon himself and could have avoided their absence by simply communicating through the proper channels and promoting his event without stepping on Bellator or UFC’s toes.

I don’t agree that the UFC is out to destroy small promotions. There are more than a handful of successful MMA promotions around the country that consistently promote great events and have no issue with the UFC, Bellator, etc. To make it in the big leagues, any prospective MMA fighter needs to start somewhere and develop their skills. It is asinine to think that the UFC is looking to destroy promotions from which they can draw future talent.

Rob F.
Los Angeles, CA

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