Tag: Fans

Are MMA Fans the Snobbiest in the Sports World?

MMA fans are by far the snobbiest in the sports world, and it’s largely because of the Internet and the cultural zeitgeist they were and are surrounded by. The genesis of modern mixed martial arts is unique when compared to the upbringings of the…

MMA fans are by far the snobbiest in the sports world, and it’s largely because of the Internet and the cultural zeitgeist they were and are surrounded by. The genesis of modern mixed martial arts is unique when compared to the upbringings of the other major sports. While football and baseball had the telegraph and […]

UFC Confirms Silva vs. Sonnen Rematch Will Be Held in Front of 80,000 Fans

The main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is close to being finalized.  The UFC made an announcement regarding UFC 147 earlier today during a press conference and said the event is to be held inside a soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro,…

The main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is close to being finalized.  The UFC made an announcement regarding UFC 147 earlier today during a press conference and said the event is to be held inside a soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro, expected to hold approximately 80,000 seats. It was officially announced shortly […]

Are The Fans the Real Problem With MMA?

Sports fans being sports fans, we have to take two major factors that distinguish the MMA subculture, and therefore its fans, in the wild world of sports. First, modern MMA practically grew up with the Internet boom beginning in the 1990’s. Secon…

Sports fans being sports fans, we have to take two major factors that distinguish the MMA subculture, and therefore its fans, in the wild world of sports. First, modern MMA practically grew up with the Internet boom beginning in the 1990’s. Second, MMA is a macho combat sport that allows for more painful ways to […]

UFC on Blu-Ray: The Fans Deserve More Than Just “The Best Of”

Once upon a time, fans of a new and exciting sport would watch the shelves of their local video store, eyes peeled for a VHS copy of the latest available event. Of course, there were not many copies available, as it was more a matter of supply and dema…

Once upon a time, fans of a new and exciting sport would watch the shelves of their local video store, eyes peeled for a VHS copy of the latest available event. Of course, there were not many copies available, as it was more a matter of supply and demand, and back then, circa 1996 through […]

Is the UFC Turning Fans Against Rampage Jackson?

The tumultuous relationship between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and the UFC is quickly turning a once beloved champion into an eyesore for the MMA community. Since losing to Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Jackson has been in a back-and-forth contract…

The tumultuous relationship between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and the UFC is quickly turning a once beloved champion into an eyesore for the MMA community. Since losing to Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Jackson has been in a back-and-forth contractual dispute with the UFC regarding financial figures. According to Jackson, the promotion believes he has lost […]

UFC Attorney Says Fans Who Stream UFC PPVs Are Not Actually Fans at All

The UFC is taking a new tact in the war against pay-per-view piracy. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported earlier this week that the UFC had obtained email addresses, usernames and IP addresses of users who had illegally streamed …

The UFC is taking a new tact in the war against pay-per-view piracy. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported earlier this week that the UFC had obtained email addresses, usernames and IP addresses of users who had illegally streamed events through the website GreenFeedz.com. The UFC has spent plenty of time and money […]