Watching in Spanish isn't that bad. I can't understand more than a few dozen words, but it's no worse than listening to Rogan and Goldberg rambling on about I don't even know what. Plus the women in the commercials are pretty nice to look at.
I've been saying it and saying it, and finally it's reality, JDS is champion, I just knew his boxing and tdd was enough to take Cain out. Kind of bittersweet though, I like Cain.
A prevailing opinion on the internets is that this was bungled by only showing a single fight, now that it is over and done and we got 64 seconds for weeks upon weeks of anticipation. Even before, when news came out that only one fight would be broadcast, the opinion of many was that not including at least the co-main was a mistake...I felt that way as did many others and I feel now that my opinion was justified.
So now that it is over, do you guys feel the UFC and Fox did themselves a disservice by only airing one fight?
A prevailing opinion on the internets is that this was bungled by only showing a single fight, now that it is over and done and we got 64 seconds for weeks upon weeks of anticipation. Even before, when news came out that only one fight would be broadcast, the opinion of many was that not including at least the co-main was a mistake...I felt that way as did many others and I feel now that my opinion was justified.
So now that it is over, do you guys feel the UFC and Fox did themselves a disservice by only airing one fight?
I think and hope that this is the stepping stone to get UFC events put on national tv. They have so many fights that it is hard for the average joe to order each event, but yet if you live outside of the US you can watch all of them for free. Sure I wanted to see the co-main event, but they have to start somewhere. That being said, I don't think this was a disservice, but rather a testament to how big the UFC is and the revenue it can potentially bring to the table (for the big networks). All I seen was commercials and then the fight....I'm curious to see how much revenue the UFC pulled in and the ratings for this 1 fight....
I agree they should have had more fights to showcase the sport to people who might have been getting an introduction to it, but I did win a "My Uzi Weighs A Ton" betting on Dos Santos!
A prevailing opinion on the internets is that this was bungled by only showing a single fight, now that it is over and done and we got 64 seconds for weeks upon weeks of anticipation. Even before, when news came out that only one fight would be broadcast, the opinion of many was that not including at least the co-main was a mistake...I felt that way as did many others and I feel now that my opinion was justified.
So now that it is over, do you guys feel the UFC and Fox did themselves a disservice by only airing one fight?
I think and hope that this is the stepping stone to get UFC events put on national tv. They have so many fights that it is hard for the average joe to order each event, but yet if you live outside of the US you can watch all of them for free. Sure I wanted to see the co-main event, but they have to start somewhere. That being said, I don't think this was a disservice, but rather a testament to how big the UFC is and the revenue it can potentially bring to the table (for the big networks). All I seen was commercials and then the fight....I'm curious to see how much revenue the UFC pulled in and the ratings for this 1 fight....
Ok, fair enough. Let me elaborate a bit on my thoughts though. Imagine if you will that this was your first exposure to the UFC and what you saw was a 30 minute build, the walk-out and introductions and then 64 seconds of action. Does your answer change taking that into consideration?
A prevailing opinion on the internets is that this was bungled by only showing a single fight, now that it is over and done and we got 64 seconds for weeks upon weeks of anticipation. Even before, when news came out that only one fight would be broadcast, the opinion of many was that not including at least the co-main was a mistake...I felt that way as did many others and I feel now that my opinion was justified.
So now that it is over, do you guys feel the UFC and Fox did themselves a disservice by only airing one fight?
I think and hope that this is the stepping stone to get UFC events put on national tv. They have so many fights that it is hard for the average joe to order each event, but yet if you live outside of the US you can watch all of them for free. Sure I wanted to see the co-main event, but they have to start somewhere. That being said, I don't think this was a disservice, but rather a testament to how big the UFC is and the revenue it can potentially bring to the table (for the big networks). All I seen was commercials and then the fight....I'm curious to see how much revenue the UFC pulled in and the ratings for this 1 fight....
Ok, fair enough. Let me elaborate a bit on my thoughts though. Imagine if you will that this was your first exposure to the UFC and what you saw was a 30 minute build, the walk-out and introductions and then 64 seconds of action. Does your answer change taking that into consideration?
I see ur point...I would not be sold if this was my first experience....
A prevailing opinion on the internets is that this was bungled by only showing a single fight, now that it is over and done and we got 64 seconds for weeks upon weeks of anticipation. Even before, when news came out that only one fight would be broadcast, the opinion of many was that not including at least the co-main was a mistake...I felt that way as did many others and I feel now that my opinion was justified.
So now that it is over, do you guys feel the UFC and Fox did themselves a disservice by only airing one fight?
I think and hope that this is the stepping stone to get UFC events put on national tv. They have so many fights that it is hard for the average joe to order each event, but yet if you live outside of the US you can watch all of them for free. Sure I wanted to see the co-main event, but they have to start somewhere. That being said, I don't think this was a disservice, but rather a testament to how big the UFC is and the revenue it can potentially bring to the table (for the big networks). All I seen was commercials and then the fight....I'm curious to see how much revenue the UFC pulled in and the ratings for this 1 fight....
Ok, fair enough. Let me elaborate a bit on my thoughts though. Imagine if you will that this was your first exposure to the UFC and what you saw was a 30 minute build, the walk-out and introductions and then 64 seconds of action. Does your answer change taking that into consideration?
I see ur point...I would not be sold if this was my first experience....
I'm with Joe. I was worried when the announced that it would be the only fight aired on fox that this would happen. I think it would have been better if they would have had Edgar vs Maynard 3 and the HW title fight or something along those lines. That way you get a fight that you know is gonna have big fireworks and a fight that has the potential to or the potential to end the way it did.
If you think about it, it could start to get a Tyson-esque feel for it. Remember when everyone paid for those fights that lasted 30 seconds? Pretty soon, people will get bored. Additionally, not every fight will be like this but the amount of exposure to the numerous mixed martial arts and their nuances will be lost on the new and beginning viewers. They are really pigeon-holing the fights, imo.
Watching in Spanish isn't that bad. I can't understand more than a few dozen words, but it's no worse than listening to Rogan and Goldberg rambling on about I don't even know what. Plus the women in the commercials are pretty nice to look at.
That was a truly incredible fight. Dan is aging incredibly well for as long as he's been in the fight game, he's as good now as he ever was, if not better...happy to see him back among the best. Le started very impressive, I was disappointed that he didn't swarm Silva after that spinning backfist, he could have stopped it there I think...not that I wanted Wandy to lose, I still like the guy, but his best days are far behind him. Faber is a stud, if he never wears a belt again he'll still be a stud.
Yeah I just watched it....Faber is good...he is the best on to go for the title again...look forward to it....Wandy was hurt n look scared some in the beginning...but glad he paced himself this time...them knees to the face..wow..Chung Fu is gonna have to get some work done...his face shifted in the wrong way...Hendo and Rua uhh can't say enough...they beat each other up...bad...it just wows me the punches that landed from Hendo looked more violent than when he (Rua) fought Jones and took them all...nice card...
Wow BIG breaking news that Dana just tweeted: @danawhite GSP blown acl will be out for 10 mos. Now Condit vs Diaz for the interim welterweight title on Feb 4th in Las Vegas!!
I was just reading about that too. That is truly a shame, we may never see the same GSP again and for as young as he is...just to think that might be possible is disappointing. I am, however, quite excited for Condit Diaz, that ought to be one hell of a scrap.
I'm crushed by this!! I really wanted to see GSP v Diaz. Condit v. Diaz is going to be a great fight though. I can only hope that since GSP is in great physical condition he can come back from this quick. He won't be one to come back before he is 100% healed. I just hope that this doesn't make him hesitant when going for his explosive take downs.
I'm crushed by this!! I really wanted to see GSP v Diaz. Condit v. Diaz is going to be a great fight though. I can only hope that since GSP is in great physical condition he can come back from this quick. He won't be one to come back before he is 100% healed. I just hope that this doesn't make him hesitant when going for his explosive take downs.
I don't think it will affect him as much as say a football or basketball player. Thats not to say its not bad still I just don't think it will have a real lingering affect for him plus like you said he is in great shape and works like a mad man.
Once again I find myself at odds on the title fight. One the one hand, Bones is a phenom like none I've seen, his abilities and the ease with which he uses them are out of this world. On the other hand, Machida is a puzzle that I don't think has really been solved, sure it has been proven that he's not invincible, nobody is, but I can't shake the thought that he brings something that not only has Bones never faced, but also a style that is designed to give people trouble...and I don't think Bones will be an exception there.
My head says one thing and my heart says another. In this case, I'm going with the heart and picking Machida, but I won't be shocked if Jones wins either. How's that for non-comittal?
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I've been saying it and saying it, and finally it's reality, JDS is champion, I just knew his boxing and tdd was enough to take Cain out. Kind of bittersweet though, I like Cain.
So now that it is over, do you guys feel the UFC and Fox did themselves a disservice by only airing one fight?
Shogun
Cung Le
Faber
Kampmann
Bonnar
I got Hendo, Cung Le, Faber, Kampmann and Bonnar.
I can't wait!
Rob
Once again I find myself at odds on the title fight. One the one hand, Bones is a phenom like none I've seen, his abilities and the ease with which he uses them are out of this world. On the other hand, Machida is a puzzle that I don't think has really been solved, sure it has been proven that he's not invincible, nobody is, but I can't shake the thought that he brings something that not only has Bones never faced, but also a style that is designed to give people trouble...and I don't think Bones will be an exception there.
My head says one thing and my heart says another. In this case, I'm going with the heart and picking Machida, but I won't be shocked if Jones wins either. How's that for non-comittal?