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Trash talk is a good thing for the UFC. It shows fans the human side of fighters, and it allows fighters to express themselves and their beliefs about an opponent. Back-and-forth banter from UFC fighters is real. Unlike the WWE, the w…
Trash talk is a good thing for the UFC.
It shows fans the human side of fighters, and it allows fighters to express themselves and their beliefs about an opponent.
Back-and-forth banter from UFC fighters is real. Unlike the WWE, the words aren’t given to them to read in front of the camera. They are wholehearted feelings by the fighters.
Some may want fighters to just settle things in the Octagon, but trash talk is essential to the UFC.
Here’s why.
2013 has been a good year for UFC fans so far. Barely into the third month of action, many fighters have delivered awesome fights that has entertained every fan. With a week before UFC fights continue, it’s time to take a look back at t…
2013 has been a good year for UFC fans so far.
Barely into the third month of action, many fighters have delivered awesome fights that has entertained every fan. With a week before UFC fights continue, it’s time to take a look back at the most entertaining bouts of the year.
Submissions, decisions, knockouts and a sprinkle of controversy highlight this list.
Let’s get to it.
UFC 157 has set the bar for the future of the organization. Sure, some of the fights on the card were not over-the-top great, but the event was still entertaining and enjoyable. We all know at this point that UFC 157 was the first time that…
UFC 157 has set the bar for the future of the organization.
Sure, some of the fights on the card were not over-the-top great, but the event was still entertaining and enjoyable.
We all know at this point that UFC 157 was the first time that women have stepped into the Octagon and fought, but what about some other historic moments?
The first that comes to mind was that it was the first UFC pay-per-view after the UFC announced its official division rankings, which was somewhat overshadowed by the debut of the women’s division (yes, I know that there have been two other events since the rankings came out earlier this month).
Let’s take a look at some of the events that will shape the future of the UFC.
Referee Stoppage Becomes More Important Than Ever
I understand the importance of a referee stepping in to stop a fight to prevent serious injury to a fighter, but what happened to Josh Koscheck against “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler was ridiculous.
Lawler pummeled Koscheck, who was pinned against the cage, with thunderous rights that stunned Koscheck. The referee of the bout, Herb Dean, had seen enough and stopped the fight in the first round.
No disrespect to Dean, who is one of the best referees in the UFC, but the stoppage seemed to be a bit premature, as Koscheck was attempting to defend himself.
The TKO was the second such loss in Koscheck’s career, but it also brought him back-to-back losses.
A losing streak in the UFC is not a good thing, especially when the organization’s president, Dana White, plans to cut 100 fighters in the near future.
This is crucial, especially for those trying to prove themselves. One bad loss via TKO stalls momentum, drops a fighter down the card and now can cost a fighter a job.
The referees have a split second to make a call in the Octagon; they cannot get every call right. One second too late and a man’s safety and well-being are at risk. A second too early (like in Koscheck’s case) can cost a man his career.
Do Official Rankings Clear Up Title Picture?
If UFC 157 had been held before the organization’s official rankings were released on Feb. 5, Lyoto Machida’s victory over Dan Henderson would have led to many a question asked about the No.1 contender for the light heavyweight championship.
But because of the rankings, it seemed clear after the result that Machida, who entered Saturday as No. 2 in the division, will move ahead of Hendo (previously No. 1) for the title opportunity.
Dana White said himself after the event that Machida is now the No. 1 contender because he beat the previous No. 1 contender.
That makes a reporter’s job easier, right?
Well, not so much.
Although the rankings are good in the sense that they lead to less speculation, it also takes away some of the intrigue of predicting who will get the next title opportunity.
Plus, White’s logic can be disproved easily. If the No. 1 contender according to the rankings is upset in a tune-up fight by an unranked fighter, does that fighter now leapfrog all the other fighters to become the No. 1 contender?
The rankings will definitely play a role in the future of the business. It’s just a matter of time to see how they affect the future of the UFC.
Women Are Legitimate Draws
After Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche put on a show at UFC 157, I immediately looked for the next scheduled women’s fight.
The way these two went at it in the ring was incredible.
The match lived up to every high expectation. Carmouche made Rousey work for the win, pushing her to the longest match of her career.
I was enthralled by the match, even though the ending was predictable. But looking ahead, only good things can come.
With the heightened exposure, the other women in the division will push themselves to deserve a shot at the belt. As the competition grows, the excitement will rise as well.
The women who fight in the cage are technically sound and fans of the “arts” of MMA will come to truly appreciate what they do.
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As Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche prepare for the UFC’s first women’s match in the history of the organization at UFC 157, fans should prepare themselves for the future. Some critics and fans say the UFC is making a mistake starting a…
As Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche prepare for the UFC’s first women’s match in the history of the organization at UFC 157, fans should prepare themselves for the future.
Some critics and fans say the UFC is making a mistake starting a women’s division, and an even bigger mistake having women headline a pay-per-view. The truth is, no matter the outcome, the UFC and Dana White are making a decision that will only benefit the company.
For starters, have you seen some of the women fight?
The women who enter the cage are just as skilled as any man. They are athletic, ruthless and can do everything associated with MMA.
Rousey, the inaugural UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is an absolute monster in the cage. She’s never fought a match that has gone past he first round, and only one of her matches lasted longer than a minute.
All of her matches have ended via submission with an armbar. Her ability to pull off a submission as quickly as she does is nothing short of impressive.
Carmouche is no slouch, either, finding multiple ways to win matches and showing off her cardiovascular training in matches that went out of the first round.
If you were able to catch a Strikeforce women’s match over the last year, you should know that these women are legitimate fighters.
They know how to put on a show. For some fans, it’s all about the knockouts. But for fans of the technical aspect of mixed martial arts, this showdown is for you.
The women need to be technically superior to win and can’t rely on brute force to subdue their opponent. The match on Saturday will be entertaining, regardless of its length.
The more White and the company promote the fight, the more attention it gets for being the first women’s fight to headline a UFC pay-per-view. Any time something is the first, people want to check it out.
Let’s say Rousey and Carmouche put on a show for everyone and it draws the most attention of any match on the card. This will pave the way for more athletic, competitive and driven women to compete for the belt, because of the opportunity Rousey and Carmouche gave to them.
It will solidify the division for the organization and people will want to watch more women’s fights as a result. More divisions for the women could also potentially take shape.
This also kills any belief that the UFC and MMA are just for men. It gives women the opportunity to watch another woman do something they thought couldn’t be done.
Rousey vs. Carmouche could be a draw for future female fans for the UFC, if packaged right.
The match could bring a swarm of more sponsors, headlines and conversations to the UFC. Having a match of this magnitude (first women’s match, first women’s bantamweight championship defense and first women’s match to headline a pay-per-view in UFC history) will only bring media attention to the organization.
This is a public relations dream. We just went over all the firsts for the organization, but the UFC will still benefit from the match even if it ends up being horrible.
If the match is a stinker, it will push other women in the company to show that they are for real. The other women signed by White will work hard to solidify their reputations and that of the division.
Common thought would be that if this match is terrible, the women’s division will be done and nobody will want to watch ever again. I say the opposite.
If a friend of yours comes to you and says something is horrible, you instantly want to check it out. Why would this be any different?
It shouldn’t.
The next time a women’s match is featured at a UFC event (if Rousey vs. Carmouche goes south), people will want to see if the rumors are true.
Sure, the match will be less likely to headline the event, but it will give the women who are fighting the ability to prove the doubters wrong.
I don’t think that will be the case, as I truly believe this fight will solidify the division.
This match will usher in a new era of the UFC. Women will be more than just ring girls to the company; they will be legitimate contenders for pay-per-views.
If you are the type of person who doesn’t like when women’s sports are featured, turn away from the UFC now. This is the future of the company, and women will be headlining pay-per-views for a while.
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