The idea that civil discourse is going to make any headway at this point is laughable. I'm sure he's behind any union being formed and is signed to a contract that renews in perpetuity.
Clearly it's done more than "make most people dislike dude" if you're still talking about it days later, and more than kindly asking for change ever would or has for the last decade. I doubt he cares if you dislike him for voicing his displeasure with the MMA landscape, either.
He sparked debate, which is the little power he actually has in this situation. Good for him.
I'm not suggesting civil discourse, at least as far as the UFC woulf consider it but instead leveraging the power that the fighters wield as the talent draw.
The fact is that the talent pool is more shallow than it has been in years, putting the fighters in a better position to pressure the UFC than they have ever been in in the organization. Too many of the UFC's top draws get injured too often, pop hot, or are getting to worn down/old. If the middle of the roster/upcoming prospects move to say, Bellator, they can force a shift in policy while also being able to pick up income they've lost due to the Reebok deal. Sticking with he UFC on yhe off chance of becoming the next GSP, Rhonda, or Conor in terms of popularity and/or draw is a fools errand if you're making pennies on the dollar fighting wars that shorten your career.
I mean if you want to retire, by all means. If you want to force change, do something to push that direction while there's still a chance. Because the liklihood of another Org starting up to compete with the UFC is slim and once Bellator is gone there literally won't be another game in town.
