RavishingRickRudo Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 How was the live experience? I know you recommended it, but for those who haven't been to a show, what's it like? Oh shit, Foley being there was awesome. They should bring him in JUST for his promos. Be Arlovskis manager, talk shit about Frank Mir and how badass The Pitbull is, and have AA do the "bang bang" and cheap pop/thumbs up.
the pinjockey Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 You definitely get caught up in it more, as the close calls that you can tell on TV missed look damaging live. It adds a lot to it creating a lot of ooh and ahh moments when on TV you know nothing is there. It creates false drama, but it makes the fights that much more fun so I'll take it. The rounds also seem to go much quicker. Watching on TV, sometimes 5 minute rounds feel like an eternity but during the Franklin and Karo fights whenever I peeked and saw the time there was never more than 2 minutes left in a round which was surprising. It is very very loud. They blare rock and hard rap music the whole time there isn't a fight going on. Splitting headache by the Karo/Serra fight. I probably had to watch the big screens about 20% of the time (whenever they got behind the camera or referee, when they would be on the ground I would sneak peeks to see what the positions were like, and to see damage like Tanner's face). You don't have to watch the screens enough to really take away from the experience though. Again, I think I got lucky here with the lack of dead air, since usually I think they only have the four fights on the main show with the swing bout happening before the PPV. The seats I had were the first row in the upper deck which kicked some serious ass. It is high enough that you see over the corner pads and only get blocked when the cameraman gets in the way. It is also interesting watching Goldy and Rogan in between segments as they seem to scramble around a lot and the director is going insane about half the time. Also, it was funny to see the direct correlation between how good your seat is and how late you arrive. People with upper deck seats, a majority were there in time for the first fight (Diaz/Oishi). The closer to the cage you get the fewer and fewer people you see. Another note: Ring card girls are fucking HAWT~! I think Chuck is tapping the one based on their greeting. She was much more excited with him than anyone else. Also nice piece of ace photographer right in view bending over the whole time (I know I am a perv, sue me).
RavishingRickRudo Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 The blonde looked smokin tonight. How would you compare the crowd to a wrestling crowd, and the event to a wrestling event?
the pinjockey Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Forgot to add. The smirk that Arlovski gave at the end of the hype package was freaking awesome. You just knew he was thinking how long he wanted to drag Eilers along before putting him down.
Styles Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Wow, I think you had the same seats as me for UFC 50. Dittos on the blaring music and down time. But it's a fun experience nonetheless. Too bad I couldn't get comps this time. Here's my UFC 50 review from the same venue just to compare notes on the experience: http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?...dpost&p=1643302
Styles Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Did anyone else catch Franklin in his corner before the 4th round asking if this was the end of the 1st round and not having any idea what had happened as his corner explained it was the 4th round now. Guy was definitely knocked loopy by Tanner early, which is amazing since he maintained his composure so well.
RavishingRickRudo Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 How over was AA? On TV, I was shocked with how popular he was with the crowd.
the pinjockey Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 How would you compare the crowd to a wrestling crowd, and the event to a wrestling event? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, the last wrestling event I went to was RR04 which was boring until the RR match. So the crowd was much more excited here. I think the crowds are into it more here because they know anything can happen. At wrestling events you pretty much know if a finish is coming soon or not so people tend to tune out (at least events I've been too). I also like the crowds more because it is older guys (so you get the 1 in 10 drunken idiot) instead of younger kids holding up their "Y2Jerk" signs trying to get on TV (can you tell I don't like kids much). They don't try to be a part of the show (chants, signs, get me on the titan tron) as much as you just react at this due to what you see in the cage. In general there is just more anticipation and excitement in the air here, because it is like a sporting event as opposed to the theater like wrestling is. It is a little similar to a wrestling crowd in that there are fan favorites, but all you have to do is perform to win over the crowd (see Loiseau) so it isn't like the crowd has favorites and if they get beat it makes them hate the other person even more like a heel.
the pinjockey Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Arlovski was over pretty good. I would put him behind Griffin and Quarry, but he was still over like Grover (based on noise per person Diaz may have been ahead of him too, but with the place only half full at the time it would be hard to judge).
the pinjockey Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 I assume that is you on the WO feedback page RRR? If so, kudos. With Karo kicking ass and Serra being impressive what does that give us at 170 now? Hughes, St. Pierre, Trigg, Karo, Serra, Sanchez, Diaz, Charuto (if they bring him back), Penn (If they bring him back)? That is pretty kick ass.
AboveAverage484 Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 If Nogueira can't carry someone's ass to a good fight, I don't know who can. I've honestly never seen a boring Rodrigo or Rogerio fight, you can't fuck around when you're fighting them, I guess that's the reason.
Guest Big_Jay101 Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Hell, I had a ball watching the fights tonight especially when Buentello hit Jordan with that one hit it sounded so loud in the TV? That is what got me pumped fromt he start
Your Paragon of Virtue Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 I have to say I don't know what Rudo is talking about re: the next PRIDE card. I'm not looking forward to it at all. CRO COP~! NOGUIERA~!...fighting in different fights against jobbers. Sergei vs. Pedro Rizzo I admit should be awesome, as should the Shogun fight. Maybe Igor vs. Overeem. But that's all I'm really looking forward to. Honestly, UFC 53 is something I'm looking forward to more than that one. You "don't know what I'm talking about" ? What the fuck? Seriously, I can understand YOU not being hyped for this card, but to say you "don't know what I'm talking about"? What the fuck are you talking about?! Silva vs. Nakamura, Sakuraba vs. Arona, Shogun vs. The Other Nog, Igor vs. Overeem... NONE of these fights are bad... or anywhere near bad. Plus, Noguiera vs. anyone is a treat. That is an awesome show, that is a big show. That is what I am talking about. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Eh? I'm just a little skeptical after the last card let me down really. Cro Cop vs. B level fighter has happened so many times, most of the LHW matches don't seem interesting except for Shogun's and Igor's fights, mainly because it will be a test for all four fighters involved. Most of the matches just don't excite me, the last Bushido card was way better imo, and I don't think it will come close to matching UFC 53 in terms of quality, which was my point to begin with.
RavishingRickRudo Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 Say it with me now... Loispwnd!
Guest Big_Jay101 Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 Evan Tanner really got fucked up, I was thinking that he would try to go to the ground more, I know he tried a few times, but what was he thinking standing up, he was getting killed, I think if he would have gotten to the ground instead of trying to hit that one lick again like he did in the first, then maybe he had a chance, but standing up you knew he was gonna lose if he continued it after the 2nd round.
Guest Brian Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 I thought after the first or second round he was going to clinch and take him down. I kept expecting it and I felt so bad for him.
Hunter's Torn Quad Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 Tanner's face was a total mess. I really wanted him to win, especially when Rogan said that if Tanner won and was one of the coaches on the second season of TUF that Tanner would fight Matt Hughes.
RavishingRickRudo Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Posted June 6, 2005 They should have Franklin vs. Miletich for TUF 2. Pat is a good talker, though not very interesting, but he has already proven his coaching ability with MFS, and a fight between them would be pretty sweet. Though I find most of Miletiches matches boring, I think both guys are well-rounded enough to make for some great action.
Guest Big_Jay101 Posted June 7, 2005 Report Posted June 7, 2005 I read somewhere that Hughes would move up and fight Franklin in Middleweight because he had nothing to prove in the welterweight division other than beating BJ Penn.
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