UFC 79 and More
This past weekend the UFC continued to exemplify brilliance. Not only did the UFC put on SEVERAL excellent bouts, it do so at a reasonable price when compared to some of the recent boxing mega-fights.
Please note that this blog entry is NOT a boxing vs. MMA thread, as both are tremendous sports. But as someone interested in the welfare of each sport, I wish the powers that be (from boxing) would learn from the UFC’s success. The recent Mayweather vs. Hatton bout came at a pay per view price tag of $55, and had one of the worst undercards in mega-bout history. How will the sport attract new fans when they must commit $55 to get a taste of the action (and be forced to sit through the snoozefest undercard first).
The UFC then comes around and puts on an action packed card from start to finish. The two main events were both mega-bouts. The UFC didn’t split up the action however. They put both fights on a single show. GSP and Chuck put on two tremendous performances. The action never stopped. That is how you attract and keep new fans!
And thanks to John Hackleman (Chuck’s trainer) for the shout out on your blog!
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Ross
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I agree Ross,
Not only do they make you pay through your nose to watch ONE big fight,the undercards are not to be desired and dont exactly build up the main event.Bring back the days when boxing not only had a place on terrestrial television,but a place in the hearts of the public.Its all about the money!!!
I agree. Usually I can wait to watch UFC online afterwards but I shelled out the 40 bones and it was well worth it. A couple of the undercards weren’t great but they were still decent matches. I think it was one of the best UFCs of the year.
Thanks to Ross from THE PIT for helping to prepare Chuck for UFC 79. Your programs and advice were very valuble in getting Chuck ready for a war. We use your programs at THE PIT, and I look forward to working with you in the near future.
Pit Master
Spot on Ross
I very rarely fork out for boxing cards these days (12 months ago wouldve been the last time) as i think they are very over priced with poor undercards
UFC on the other hand generally represents pretty good value for money, of course there have been some duds, but overall you get bank for your buck
Its a little sad to me because i have always been a fan of the sweet science first, everything else second. These days ill just read about boxing and catch what i can on the net or highlights on sports news
Well said. Since I don’t own a tv, I go to watch UFC at a local sports bar. At the time of the M.v H. boxing card, I called eight different bars. Not only did none of them carry the boxing, but more than half sounded surprised that I even asked. UFC, on the other hand, is available at three bars within driving distance of me.
Other observations: the crowd at a bar during UFC is very diverse: M/F, all ethnicities. Every time I go to see a card (and I’ve gone to the same bar for every card since UFC66) I note that more people are wearing mma merchandise. In my opinion, boxing needs to not only fix the feeble undercards and focus on promoting *all* weight classes. It also needs to reduce the trash talking, which generates revulsion rather than heat. One of the things I prefer about mma is the respect fighters show to each other. (ok, in 95% of the cases).
Hi, I would just like to say that this was one of the best UFC’s I have seen in a while. They were some great fights. You have great website by the way!