Something that the UFC has always been loved for is its familiarity but after 111 I've almost become bored of the way the UFC presents it's product.
1. Pre match previews - The UFC always has Dana and Rogan discuss fights on UFC.com and the Countdown show, now dont get me wrong I love Dana and Rogan but wouldn't it be great to have Helwani, Cofield and other respected MMA journalists do this, just like in other sports.
2. Gladiator entrance followed by grunge rock music - I for one don't mind the Gladiator thing for UFC Fight Night and on Versus but for the PPV's they should come up with something new and better, plus that rock song has to go, MMA in my opinion is a classy sport, no need to play crap like that to get people pumped.
3. Post Title Fight - I've noticed UFC Main Events and Title Fights in particular are very anticlimactic, Buffer comes in says who the winner is and Dana gives him his belt then Rogan comes in for an interview, and that's it.
Changes that I would like to see.
After Title Fights I would like to see the UFC not rush anything, let the fighter celebrate with their corner in the Octagon after a KO or Submission, and then have someone walk in and Dana walk in and present the fighter his belt, then let Buffer announce the winner, and maybe some background music like Pride used to have. After all that then Rogan can come for a quick interview. After that, as the follow the fighter into the dressing room and watch him celebrate with his team.
Also maybe the UFC should have a Post Fight show, some respected journalist discuss the fights, talk about the stats and discuss implications. Then the Post Fight Press Conference with Dana and the fighters gets posted at UFC.com
What do you guys think, do you agree or disagree, and what are your ideas?
If it ain't broke...Don't fix it.
That gladiator entry motif is getting old. It was old years ago.
Would like to see the striking comp totals and grappling totals at end of title fight.
YES! I agree, except I don't want any changes made that take up time that could be used to show prelims.
Raise the lights so we can get better idea of how many people are in the venue. Being able to see the large crowd really enhances the big event atmosphere. That's a great thing about boxing matches. The UFC's underground fight feel is really played out.
Hungry4Stink - Raise the lights so we can get better idea of how many people are in the venue. Being able to see the large crowd really enhances the big event atmosphere. That's a great thing about boxing matches. The UFC's underground fight feel is really played out.
I agree, the UFC needs to make itself feel more big time!
Holy SHIT!!!! What and entrance by Tito!!! WTF!!!
Splicing a classic opening, looping the best part of break stuff with the fourth of July playing out behind him. FUCKING AWESOME!
smaller cage.
stephen
I'd much rather hear the opinions of educated fighters than hear Dana. I'm a big Bas fan...would love to see/hear him on the mic in some way at the shows.
EbzMMA - 2. Gladiator entrance followed by grunge rock music -
Uhm, that is most definitely not grunge rock. Not even remotely. It's metal in the rap/rock vein.
EvilMaster - If it ain't broke...Don't fix it.
Things can be improved upon/upgraded without it necessarily
being "broken."
Shit's been stale for years now.
I love the gladiator thing. That part is sweet, it gets me pumped for the fights. It does its job perfectly, since that's what its supposed to do.
I like all of EbzMMA's ideas - especially getting rid of that horrible song.
BTW - the whole "if it ain't broke, don't fix it philosophy is bullshit." Tell that to the 8-track or VHS.
Successful always innovate to stay fresh and on-top.
Gordo1581 - Shit's been stale for years now.
Says who??? Because I don't think anything is "stale" at all. I am just as pumped now when I hear the theme song play as I have always been. Fuck changing anything.
Though!!...It would be cool to have the ramp back, I'll say that much.
lol zuffa ufc sucks ..
MauricioG - lol zuffa ufc sucks ..
Zuffa UFC is the BEST in the world. You suck.
Tito was the last UFC champ with a real entrance.
Most riduculous goes to Chuck with Mask (RIP) "its getting cold in here"
EvilMaster -Gordo1581 - Shit's been stale for years now.
Says who???
uhhhh, me.... and countless other fans who are looking for an upgrade for a sport that deserves it.
Because I don't think anything is "stale" at all. I am just as pumped now when I hear the theme song play as I have always been. Fuck changing anything.
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The world doesn't revolve around you, homeboy. It's stale.
Zuffa's got nothing on this:
^^^Kind of unfair to compare HBO to Zuffa. HBO is like ten times as big, they are 20% of Time Warner's value last I heard.
The raised platform for fighter entrances was WAY better.
Fighters having to push their way through the crowd is just pure ghetto.