starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 Come on now every reality tv show has writers. Yeah, but TUF's writer budget is spent for segments where people say how great Dana White is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 Triangle Man Triangle Man Triangle Man hates Person Man They have a fight, Triangle wins Triangle Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Looks like the ratings this season suck, and I blame YPOV and his elitist attitude for jinxing it. Thanks alot, bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Looks like the ratings this season suck, and I blame YPOV and his elitist attitude for jinxing it. Thanks alot, bro. Shitty fights, a dude choosing pussy over a potential title shot and the Shonie Show probably haven't inspired many people to watch. Aside from Matt Serra there really hasn't been a likable guy who has gotten any TV time thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Looks like the ratings this season suck, and I blame YPOV and his elitist attitude for jinxing it. Thanks alot, bro. Shitty fights, a dude choosing pussy over a potential title shot and the Shonie Show probably haven't inspired many people to watch. Aside from Matt Serra there really hasn't been a likable guy who has gotten any TV time thus far. I'm referencing the fact that he and alot of other people thought that by having a bunch of veterans in the house would lead to higher quality fights, more proffesionalism and less need for house drama. As it is, the fights are pretty much the same as usual, with guys who have good ground games dominating those who don't, and there's the aforementioned lack of personality amongst most of the fighters. Personally, I preffered some of the earlier seasons, simply because it was more entertaining for me to learn a bit more about and get behind young, under-the-radar fighters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 I'm referencing the fact that he and alot of other people thought that by having a bunch of veterans in the house would lead to higher quality fights, more proffesionalism and less need for house drama. As it is, the fights are pretty much the same as usual, with guys who have good ground games dominating those who don't, and there's the aforementioned lack of personality amongst most of the fighters. Personally, I preffered some of the earlier seasons, simply because it was more entertaining for me to learn a bit more about and get behind young, under-the-radar fighters. I knew what you meant. This season has just been really boring with the exception of Serra. While I expected we'd see some lazy guys and stupid drama, I certainly wouldn't have expected the fights to be this bad though. The one thing this season lacks is the feeling that you got in at the ground floor of some guys UFC career. The vast majority of these dudes suck, and even the two guys who win will likely get stomped by the champion at their weight class and fade right back into obscurity/mediocrity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Shonie Carter is not boring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 We haven't seen enough training. We barely see them train or interact with the trainers. On top of that I'm tired of hearing Dana White blow each guy like he's the greatest fighter ever before each fight. "He's a very good fighter! He's looking to get back into the UFC because he's so good and hungry! He fell off the map for some reason but he's good! Fuck! Fuck! Fu-fucking-ck!" If you think they're so good Dana then why do they have to go through some BS show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 I'm referencing the fact that he and alot of other people thought that by having a bunch of veterans in the house would lead to higher quality fights, more proffesionalism and less need for house drama. Well, the TV ads DID say that having veterans would lead to the best fights. There's just NO excitement this season. Having it follow the Ortiz-Shamrock season doesn't help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 the aforementioned lack of personality amongst most of the fighters. And the lack of camera time for the "coaches" with Georges St. Pierre being a nonfactor on the show up to this point it has been the Matt Serra and Randy Couture show with Shonie Carter acting the fool in the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkius Maximus 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Shonie's been the only real good thing this season. Beyond him, it's just lacking the personalities. Plus, I think the team concept is just silly, espcially with no team coaches this time around. Make everyone train together all the while setting up a system where one person gets to select their opponent. Every man for themselves mentality would up the paranoia and make this all more exciting, while making people train harder since they'd have NO idea when they'd be fighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameron chaos 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 I really hope to see Din Thomas Vs. Shonie Carter in the Semi Finals. That would be a VERY interesting fight. Serra should own Spratt quite easily. Setting up an all Grey Welterweight Semi Finals. Our own Josh Gross spoiled the finals a couple of months ago now. Dig through Sherdog.com's Beatdown radio shows if you want to know what the rumoured finals are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2006 I really hope to see Din Thomas Vs. Shonie Carter in the Semi Finals. That would be a VERY interesting fight. Serra should own Spratt quite easily. Setting up an all Grey Welterweight Semi Finals. Our own Josh Gross spoiled the finals a couple of months ago now. Dig through Sherdog.com's Beatdown radio shows if you want to know what the rumoured finals are. I know that, and I don't want to read the spoilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 McCarthey and Drago are going to a 3rd round, I'm hoping McCarthey wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 Raised the wrong hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 my sex is artsy: I think that's as good of a 15 minute fight you can get out of a one dimensional fuck head like McCarthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 Damn, I take back my previous statement, I'm glad Sell won. The flashbacks reminded me of how bad the Quarry/Sell stoppage was, Cecil Peoples is a moron, he would've stopped the fight a couple times during this fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 my sex is artsy: I think that's as good of a 15 minute fight you can get out of a one dimensional fuck head like McCarthy McCarthy is like Rashad - if he's on top, he can cure your insomnia. Why the hell didn't Mazzagatti stand these guys up? Has forgotten that MMA isn't supposed to look like gay sex? Has he reffed too many boring HW boxing fights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel_Grace_Blue 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 Has forgotten that MMA isn't supposed to look like gay sex? Don't tell that to Gurgel, he might quit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 Round 2 of that fight was just boring as hell. Niec watching Sell pick him apart for the rest of the fight though. I like the idea of Franklin hanging out knowing he's going to have to fight the winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 I like the idea of Franklin hanging out knowing he's going to have to fight the winner. WWE "creative" would've had Ace turn heel by now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 I like the idea of Franklin hanging out knowing he's going to have to fight the winner. Why do people ignore the fact that he could lose his title on October 14th? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2006 It's just like they're saying the winner's going to fight Hughes, when it could be Hughes, Penn, or even GSP by then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2006 It's just like they're saying the winner's going to fight Hughes, when it could be Hughes, Penn, or even GSP by then Actually the welterweights have discussed the possibility of fighter their coach GSP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2006 So has this season sucked more than season 2 yet? Boring ass fight last week and I still don't really care about any of these guys. Did TNA write this season or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2006 It was a concept season, Dana and Co. knew they'd be taking a gamble signing these guys, I don't think they'll be too pissed off. Plus, the Ultimate Fight Night finales have a rep for putting on awesome fights (Bonnar/Griffin, Sanchez/Diaz, Herman/Grove) so people are going to tune in regardless. There are some guys that whether or not they win will get a second shot (Cote, Sell) and guys that don't even belong in their current weight classes (Serra, Thomas) but I think in 6 months when the champs have beat whoever wins this show it'll all be forgotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2006 It was a concept season, Dana and Co. knew they'd be taking a gamble signing these guys, I don't think they'll be too pissed off. Plus, the Ultimate Fight Night finales have a rep for putting on awesome fights (Bonnar/Griffin, Sanchez/Diaz, Herman/Grove) so people are going to tune in regardless. There are some guys that whether or not they win will get a second shot (Cote, Sell) and guys that don't even belong in their current weight classes (Serra, Thomas) but I think in 6 months when the champs have beat whoever wins this show it'll all be forgotten. I think the guy who will benefit the most from this is Serra and his grappling school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2006 Wonder what Rich Franklin thought after catching this past episode? I don't think a single positive thing was said about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel_Grace_Blue 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2006 I was surprised Serra won since there wasn't a tape of him screaming to keep breathing, remember the foot stomps, and go for hammer fists and elbows. I did like the bloody emo tear he got. Also: Any guesses on when McCarthy climbs a clocktower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2006 Wonder what Rich Franklin thought after catching this past episode? I don't think a single positive thing was said about him. There has to be some missing footage out there where Rich Franklin says that the advice he gave Matt Serra was a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
