Bodog Fight Invites UFC Prez to Trenton
June 15th, 2007Okay - here’s a press release worth reading.
Bodog Fight Billionaire Makes UFC President an Offer He Can’t Refuse
For Immediate Release
June 15, 2007
In response to recent comments made by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, Bodog Fight founder Calvin Ayre is pleased to extend a once-in-a-lifetime offer to his mixed martial arts rival.
White’s unfortunate public diatribe included slanderous comments about the Canadian billionaire, referring to the online gaming mogul as a “criminal”. The notoriously bald UFC promoter goes on to liken Mr. Ayre to a Richard Pryor character, stating “he’s like that guy in Brewster’s Millions who is trying to spend all his money in 48 hours.”
With July 14th’s Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez vs. Matt Lee marking Ayre’s first event on U.S. soil, the digital entertainment icon is referencing another Hollywood film, The Godfather, by making White “an offer he can’t refuse.”
“Sources tell me Dana’s a big Bodog Fight fan,” said Ayre. “He must be. He can’t stop talking about us. Personally, I love it when he keeps mentioning my organization in the media. He doesn’t seem to realize that each time he does, he only makes me more money, which is why I want to repay him by allowing him to experience the luxurious lifestyle I am fortunate to enjoy for 48 hours.”
“Since, regrettably, I am unable to attend the upcoming Bodog Fight event in New Jersey, I will offer to send my private jet - complete with an assortment of beautiful Bodog Girls - to pick up Mr. White, wherever he may be. I will then fly him to the east coast where he will enjoy a front row seat to our next event, followed by a VIP evening including a comfortable five-star overnight stay in a nearby Atlantic City hotel. After hitting the poker tables, Mr. White can retire to his lavish suite, sip the finest champagne and relax in the knowledge that all amenities and services are complimentary as my way of saying ‘thank-you’ for all the money he keeps making me.”
All Mr. White has to do is send his R.S.V.P. to pr@bodogfight.com and the wheels will be put into motion.
Dude.
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Bodog Entertainment offers a host of entertainment services, including: an international television production division, which produces television series, such as Bodog Fight and Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker; an international record label (Bodog Music); a million-dollar band search competition (Bodog Battle); and a publishing division (Bodog Nation and Bodog Beat). Bodog Entertainment Founder Calvin Ayre is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry. For more information, contact Media Relations. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
June 17th, 2007 at 4:49 am
Why the hell can’t you make it to the first Bodogfight in the USA? I was looking forward to meeting you, I got my front row seats and am quite psycked. Hopefully The Dana will take you up on your offer.
June 18th, 2007 at 2:11 am
It’s as unfortunate as it is curious that Dana White feels the need to make such comments in the press. But even still, there is nothing listed in this “offer” that White cannot already afford to do himself. Material luxury has its limits…at a certain point, “things” don’t get any better (Ted Turner’s “empty bag” analogy). It is that point at which more money only allows an increase in quantity, not quality.
What good justification would White have for accepting such an offer, when he can basically stay home, sit ringside at a UFC event, and enjoy those same luxuries?
This sounds like “Rosie vs. Trump”, Part II.
Pure B.S.
June 18th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Far be it from me to fathom the motives of rich men. Still, a little cockfighting sure keeps the forums going…
June 20th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Hilarious,
Both these guys train. I’d love to see an MMA fight between them. Dana does have the boxing pedigree and Tito did back out of the boxing match, maybe Calvin has some sick submissions. A lot of people would pay good money just for the possibility of a Dana beating.
June 24th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Hell, if Cueball (Dana) won’t take Calvin up on his offer, I would gladly sacrifice myself by jumping on that offer. Good stuff Mr. Ayre.
Dana needs to STFU and realize his product is not the end all be all of MMA. I’m sick of the UFC mismatches and golden boys. I’ll admit I was a little skeptical of Bodog Fight at first, but after watching the Costa Rica fights i’m hooked. Keep up the good work
July 12th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Im sick of dana and his whinning already,hey calvin how does bigdog ultimate fighter 1 sound.get it rollin and lets take the east by storm…about time someone herd of jersey mma…..
July 13th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
you know i cant believe you all can even compare bodog fights to ufc fight. i think Ayre just basically is trying to slap dana in the face to start a big rivalry (wont happen ufc is too big) so he could make mad cash for both dana and Ayre. its all bs. I think ill enjoy bodog fights when i can but im always gonna be siked about the next ufc ppv event every time!
July 17th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Bodog is a great grassroots organization for the sprouts of MMA. It does an awesome job with publicity and the models are hot. On the other hand, the UFC has the upper hand when it comes to attracting veteran type fighters. Enough of the petty arguments about which organization is better. This is about spreading the sport of MMA. Whoever spends the most energy and passion for MMA will win the fight. Look at boxing as an example. It cannot adapt to the MMA style, and I predict it will slowly become less popular.
August 25th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
This is what I don’t want to happen with MMA. Wealthy promoters/owners acting as if they were Don King or Vince McMahon. Bodog needs to continue to put good matches on and fans will follow.
August 26th, 2007 at 9:00 am
The Owner of Bodog seemz to care onli for the money and dana wants the sport to actully excel.
August 28th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
The quality of the fights on Bo-Dog needs to increase significantly before any comparison can be made between UFC and Bo-Dog. It’s like comparing the major and minor leagues. I mean no disrespect with this comment, but the level of the fighters in bo-dog just can’t match up… yet. If bo-dog continues to grow and attract the higher level fighters coming up, all that could change. For now lets just sit back and enjoy the growth of the sport we all love.
November 26th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
This is why I hate wrestling!!!! Knock this shit off…
November 26th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
and because it is fake
December 5th, 2007 at 9:27 am
Lets see if Bodog can pull off a fight between Couture and Fedor for a super fight of the year?
February 1st, 2008 at 4:07 pm
The rivalry is going to turn into another marketing opportunity. The heat will stir up lots of energy for both ufc and bodog. Great money making tactics. Can anyone say - East coast/West coast gangstah rap wars?
February 15th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
this is about as lame as the eunichs over at mmajunkie!
February 16th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
stop goofing and put on some good fights…you got the money.