The Empire Strikes Back

Josh Barnett did his best Lando Calrissian by selling the hopes of MMA fans to roids. 

That is, fans that actually still care about fighters.

Then Tom Atencio finally admits that Dana White is his daddy after Dana chopped off the hand and let him advertise in the Octagon again.

As a fan, I am saddened because the monopoly of MMA is going to continue without a fight. Dana is going to continue to be a godfather and strong-arm people to do what is going to make him rich.

I have less hope for the future. Though MMA may continue to be a strong niche sport, it is going to be run by a guy that very closely resembles the Boston tuff guys the big talking UFC president fled from so many years ago.

Here is to you Godfather. I guess we will all have to bow and kiss the ring.