Is anyone losing interest in UFC?
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TheKaeptain
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It's because he won't accept his role as a villain. He wants to be seen as the hero.
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A More Normal Bird
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Even worse, he keeps vacillating between the two. The whole "conflicted champion trying to be a good guy" thing could work but Jones keeps letting his social media accounts get hacked, ruining the angle. I appreciate the potential of a cocaine induced schizophrenia storyline but it's never going to get traction in the mainstream.
Pristine_Condition
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This meme was cool last year. Everybody was saying the UFC was done, and not understanding the purpose of the Fight Pass cards and Fox cards, complaining about over-saturation. But what the UFC has done is expand globally. It's a pretty silly meme now, IMO though.
Personally, I think UFC is on the right track with all their shows, and is actually pretty deep with star power and, more importantly, star-making power now. Just because they aren't the stars of yesteryear doesn't mean they aren't real stars.
The build for Aldo vs McGreggor is state-of-the-art. what they have done months out from that fight is incredible. Really, this is the best build-up of a hype train for any event I can recall since Wrestlemania 17. Ronda is a bonafide huge star. Robbie Lawler winning the title was the "feel-good" moment of the year for a lot of hardcore, long-time fans. The Ultimate Fighter reality show is stronger than it's been in ages, coming off an amazing Latin America version, the Women's 115 tourney series, and this new season that kicked off this week, which is a super fresh take on the series that makes the show more exciting than it's been in years. And look at how they have handled Paige Vanzant. They are building her into a star perfectly.
But yeah, if you don't like all that, and just wanna see crazy shit, go watch pro wrestling. With New Japan and Lucha Underground on TV and clicking on all cylinders, maybe you'll enjoy that more.
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That statement is so utterly wrong, it basically ruins the credibility of your opinion. Don't be silly. Ronda is a huge star, as demonstrated by mainstream media and PPV buys and show gates. Probably even bigger than Jones at this point, honestly. Jones vs. Cormier was another fight that real fight fans wanted to see and it delivered.
Jones delivered too, dominating Cormier, even in the wrestling. Don't know what else you could ask of a champ--he went in, fought his ass off, stood in the middle of his opponent's playground, and beat him at his own game.
Personally, I think UFC is on the right track with all their shows, and is actually pretty deep with star power and, more importantly, star-making power now. Just because they aren't the stars of yesteryear doesn't mean they aren't real stars.
The build for Aldo vs McGreggor is state-of-the-art. what they have done months out from that fight is incredible. Really, this is the best build-up of a hype train for any event I can recall since Wrestlemania 17. Ronda is a bonafide huge star. Robbie Lawler winning the title was the "feel-good" moment of the year for a lot of hardcore, long-time fans. The Ultimate Fighter reality show is stronger than it's been in ages, coming off an amazing Latin America version, the Women's 115 tourney series, and this new season that kicked off this week, which is a super fresh take on the series that makes the show more exciting than it's been in years. And look at how they have handled Paige Vanzant. They are building her into a star perfectly.
But yeah, if you don't like all that, and just wanna see crazy shit, go watch pro wrestling. With New Japan and Lucha Underground on TV and clicking on all cylinders, maybe you'll enjoy that more.
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That statement is so utterly wrong, it basically ruins the credibility of your opinion. Don't be silly. Ronda is a huge star, as demonstrated by mainstream media and PPV buys and show gates. Probably even bigger than Jones at this point, honestly. Jones vs. Cormier was another fight that real fight fans wanted to see and it delivered.
Jones delivered too, dominating Cormier, even in the wrestling. Don't know what else you could ask of a champ--he went in, fought his ass off, stood in the middle of his opponent's playground, and beat him at his own game.
The opposite for me. Jones vs Cormier, Silva vs Diaz, Rumble vs Gus in the first month alone. Bendo vs Thatch was a great fight. Reem vs Big Country, Rousey Zingano (on paper anyway), Joanna nearly murdering Carla Esparza for that belt... Some major upsets like Pettis getting owned for five rounds. There was a great FOX card just last week. Edgar vs Faber is a fun upcoming (and free) matchup. UFC 187, 188, and 189 are all stacked with very fun fights. The next Fox card with Dillashaw and Pettis looks good too.
Dunno, I've been very happy with this year so far. Big improvement over the shitty 2014 with all those injuries ruining cards.
Dunno, I've been very happy with this year so far. Big improvement over the shitty 2014 with all those injuries ruining cards.
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I stopped watching it a few months ago.
Mr. Giggles
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Don't be, tickets were cheap as hell
strikeselect
You like me, you really really like me!
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Yeah, lost interest about a year ago. Went back to WRASSLIN, at least there they can be on PED's and it doesn't affect anything. Plus they have saturated the market too much, there's something every week and the dudes and chicks are all too boring to care about.
Sato Koiji
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M..Mouse? Hahahaha HA!. No...
Hurt and Scared
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lol not only has Dana white been saying this for years I remember this ufc documentary saying the same thing almost word for word
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
Over exposure. Just too many guys to keep track of, there just isn't enough fights that make you give a fuck.. and a lot of watching fights is caring about what happens.
That and there's a lot of boring fights... less submissions, more really pathetic stand-up that goes no where.
That and there's a lot of boring fights... less submissions, more really pathetic stand-up that goes no where.
IrishNinja
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Pro wrestling is where the real action is, bros.
that's what i'm talkin bout
I like you
killamajig
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I do completely understand where people are coming from regarding fatigue. To me though, it's my favorite sport and even though it gets expensive and some cards are less than spectacular, I still love it and hate the idea that I might miss an amazing fight if I don't tune in. I haven't missed a single event since 2008 and probably won't for a while.
TheBaldEmperor
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No Chael means I'm way less interested. I do like seeing Rousey murder everyone though so there's that still.
jizzlobber
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I lost interest about 2 years ago for a few reasons.
* lack of personalities
* fighters are skilled in all areas making many fights a stale mate, to many decisions
* Over saturation, too many events, to many ultimate fighter series
* knowing most fighters are on appallingly little money has turned me off the organization
Way over it.
* lack of personalities
* fighters are skilled in all areas making many fights a stale mate, to many decisions
* Over saturation, too many events, to many ultimate fighter series
* knowing most fighters are on appallingly little money has turned me off the organization
Way over it.
I forgot about Ronda and I honestly don't know how I did. But she's it. The only two names they have right now that speak to a mainstream audience are Ronda and Bones.
Same. I loved Pride. They really built up their stars and my interest in the sport. Ever since the UFC got huge a few years back, I have no idea who the fighters are and even less interest.
Do people really enjoy watching 20 seconds fights of her shitting on terribly inferior fighters?
Fisticuffs
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Started Watching when the fist season of Ultimate Fighter was on TV. Now, most of my favorite fighters are either retired or irrelevant.
Ninja Scooter
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They need to stack their cards mores. I don't know what the fuck they are thinking headlining PPVs or cards with Mighty Mouse or any female fighter not named Rousey. They seem to have this idea that simply being "UFC Champion" is some prestigious title that will draw in fans and book their cards accordingly. They need to drop the idea of trying to be a legit sports league and just embrace the inherent carnie-ness of their sport and run with it. UFC 100 wasn't the start of a new future for mma, it was the peak. Brock Lesnar ain't coming through that door.
Yes. It's honestly been brutal the past couple years. And I'm the kind of person who would start watching with the Facebook cards, then hop to the prelims, then pay for the PPV. I wouldn't miss a single event. But once they switched to their dilution strategy I lost interest really quickly. And it has a snowball effect to where the cards suck, so you skip them and miss out on maybe one or two new guys who might be interesting, and then you just don't get sucked in anymore other than for certain title fights because you barely know much about anyone else.
Really has been a vicious cycle of disinterest. I got FightPass the day it was announced, but that thing is a total insult and I feel bad for even having paid for a single month of it. I'm still having a bunch of friends over for the Bones/Weidman card, but I'm no longer getting every PPV and rarely having people over for anything but the absolute best PPVs. Tomorrow's card is completely insulting and pretty much the epitome of the modern UFC even though it co-mains a guy who was washed up three organizations ago (against a flabby guy who's basically a walking concussion).
I really do appreciate that fans are speaking with their wallets though. Especially countries the UFC felt they could just shovel garbage to and they'd snatch it up.
Really has been a vicious cycle of disinterest. I got FightPass the day it was announced, but that thing is a total insult and I feel bad for even having paid for a single month of it. I'm still having a bunch of friends over for the Bones/Weidman card, but I'm no longer getting every PPV and rarely having people over for anything but the absolute best PPVs. Tomorrow's card is completely insulting and pretty much the epitome of the modern UFC even though it co-mains a guy who was washed up three organizations ago (against a flabby guy who's basically a walking concussion).
I really do appreciate that fans are speaking with their wallets though. Especially countries the UFC felt they could just shovel garbage to and they'd snatch it up.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/4/23/8482525/ufc-186-report-half-seating-bell-centre-closed-mma-news
illmatic22
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Yeah, I would rather watch Boxing and Pro wrestling
Looks like a man who survived a PED beatdown with his natty body and still walked out champ.
slightconfuse
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Watch Glory Op is 100x better
Demetrious ain't no joke.
xXCrazyCostaXX
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Rusev rode a tank
so yes
HalfBakedProphet
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My interest is definitely lower than 6 or 7 years ago, but I'm a very casual fan.
I'm also hyped as fuck for 187 so idk
I'm also hyped as fuck for 187 so idk
godofcookery
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This was surprisingly fun to watch.
my name is ed
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Pro wrestling is where the real action is, bros.
not into wrestling myself but this is pretty impressive!
BigJonsson
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I hope Bisping gets crushed tomorrow
A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
"The fights will take place in what M-1 calls a "rage" -- a combination of a ring and a cage that has six sides."
I regret looking up information about this
where can I find more of these
Phat Michael
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Exactly. I think they should do less events and focus on having better cards. I've lost interest because there haven't been as many stacked cards as there were a few years ago.Clearly there isn't enough events to keep you satisfied.
I mean just look at this banger of a card tomorrow. If that's not worth $60, I don't know what is.
Yes I am also one of those people who miss pride.
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