A Vision For A Professional Fighting League Local Fighters Team Owners And Fans
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A Vision for a Professional Fighting League: Empowering Local Fighters, Team Owners, and Fans
In the world of professional fighting, a significant issue has persisted: control is often held by a single entity. This model has nearly ruined boxing, where notorious promoters dominated fighters and matches. In the fast-growing sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), major brands continue to dictate matchups and, in the case of the International Fight League (IFL), own the teams.
In stark contrast, successful sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL thrive on a foundation of local teams, owners, and fans collaborating to create something greater. These leagues succeeded because team owners were willing to collaborate and sacrifice a bit of control for the greater good. It's time to bring a similar vision to the fighting world.
Enter Bonecrunch Fighting, a league-based organization built on this very concept. Here, local owners assemble teams featuring local fighters to garner community support. This league operates as a franchise and seeks entrepreneurs with robust financial backing to own and nurture successful teams.
Achievements So Far:
- The inaugural event sold out a 3,600-seat arena in Sarasota, Florida.
- Top sponsors such as the US Marines and Budweiser are onboard.
- Legal documents for franchise sales to qualified, interested team owners have been created.
- A leadership team has been formed with deep expertise in management and the fighting industry.
- Marketing materials, project management tools, and event contracts have been developed.
- Agreements have been secured with five leading MMA trainers and school owners, with four more in progress. These trainers have top-notch local fighters ready for action and can offer turnkey teams for new owners.
- A growing interest from entrepreneurs interested in purchasing team rights.
Model Advantages:
Once there are at least five or six teams operating, the league can attract regional and national sponsors and television/pay-per-view interest, a level of recognition unattainable by local promoters alone. As fans rally behind local teams, league brand equity will soar, culminating in playoffs and inter-league events. Team owners will also have the flexibility to test new concepts, such as amateur and professional fights, tournaments, and diverse fighting formats like grappling, wrestling, boxing, and more.
Initial franchise pricing is set at an attractive $20,000, significantly lower than most franchises, offering early adopters the potential for substantial capital gains. Bonecrunch carefully selects owners with the vision and capital needed to ensure both their team and the league thrive.
Comparing to Competitors:
Consider the International Fight League (IFL), which raised over $15 million to create league-owned teams and secure television deals. However, its stock price has been volatile, currently trading at under $1 after reaching highs of $17, as the league struggles to manage costs and achieve profitability. Meanwhile, Bonecrunch operates as a grassroots movement needing much less capital, relying instead on committed team owners, trainers, and fighters. This franchise model enables Bonecrunch to grow organically with a much smaller investment.
Time will reveal whether this model can succeed in the competitive, ever-changing, and regulated fighting arena. However, the opportunity to introduce this model to a traditionally centralized sport promises exciting potential for fans, fighters, and entrepreneurs who choose to own a professional sports team.
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