Frank Mir has warned The UFC that they may need to shake up future TUF series in order to find the world’s true talents.
Mir is concerned that too much recognition is given to the loudmouths of MMA, comparing the global spotlight given to Junie Browning against actual TUF 8 winner Efrain Escudero.
Mir was talking ahead of his UFC 100 heavyweight title clash with Brock Lesnar, whose personality and WWE reputation ensures Mir will be the one getting paid less come fight night.
The current interim champ feels such rewards could encourage too much emphasis on publicity, rather than sheer MMA talent.
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