I am saddened that I did indeed have to close ICE (kind of maybe). I really loved working with the managers there and building a great future for many young fighters, but for whatever reason, I just couldn't get enough young fighters to come on board and take contracts. I am pretty sure I was offering the biggest ones to be had at that level, but fighters were taking less to fight at other 378K+ orgs. I was doing my best to create even, fair matches and work with the managers, but who knows?
I am not certain that I am going to close ICE. I made a deal and I think it was best for the fighters on my rooster and for Caged Dragons. I think Cage Dragons has the potential to be a great, long-term org.
I am considering transitioning ICE to a veterans org, for the guys with no hype and pop that the others orgs don't want. I'll give out bigger contracts and try and create an environment where talented fighters that got off to a bad start, or are maybe late bloomers can come and get a second chance and rebuild their careers to go on to the bigger shows.
I really do appreciate the great managers that I got the chance to work with in ICE's short run as an org for new fighters.
Thanks to you all,
CC