Considering there’s two big PPVs this weekend, I figured now would be time to find out if there’s any Pride or UFC fans on the board. I guess I’ll save any discussion points until I find out if there’s anyone to discuss with.
I used to be a big ufc fan, till they started wearing gloves, weight classes, timed fights, etc. It’s not the same anymore.
I’m a very casual fan, meaning I could only name a couple of guys and the only time I watch it is if a buddy with a renegade DirectTV card is watching it. But man that stuff gets me amped. I wanna go outside and start beating random people.
Who are the big matchups between this weekend?
Well, Pride is having the quarterfinals of their Heavyweight tournament and UFC is going way back with the headlining fight of Kimo vs. Ken Shamrock.
Read the link, it’s really good, better than I can do.
I’m excited to see my two favourite Pride fighters Kazushi Sakuraba and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in action. Then there’s still the heavyweight tournament. Just to see Giant Silva fight again is worth the money. I mean he’s 7’2’’ and isn’t nearly as bad as you would think he could be. Honestly, I’m more excited about the Pride show than the UFC one. The only UFC bout I’m really eager to see is the Baroni vs. Tanner, I’m hoping Tanner can again beat Baroni since I don’t really like Baroni and his loudmouth.
I’m with MMaxx, it was great until they hit upon the same thing that killed boxing: more champions = more money. How to get more champions? Weight classes.
I still pick up the magazines fairly regularly, but haven’t seen a PPV in quite some time.