When the UFC decided to drop all gun/knives/hunting sponsors, many “old school” MMA fans were up in arms about the UFC bending to FOX’s requests. Instead of dropping sponsors, the UFC should be seeking out new ones.
With the UFC no doubt looking for as clean an image as possible, the politically correct type of sponsors will be No. 1 on the UFC’s list.
It’s not like the UFC needs money, so it’s certainly not a glaring concern for Zuffa. But if the UFC is serious about clearing up their image for mass audiences, these sponsorships would go a long way in helping their cause.