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Id rather see a tv show where they follow a ufc talent scout as he goes to minor leagues / top camps and grades potential talent than this reality house.
I just don't understand the dislike of TUF, if you don't like it then don't watch.
It's not a reality show, it's a disguised feeder league... They can promote up and coming fighters, get them some tv exposure without the huge overhead of a PPV event. Plus there are not very many orgs left in business. Bellator is mostly B fighters and UFC cast offs. And then there are small orgs like WSOF which again are C fighters and UFC cast offs.
TUF lets them showcase unknown fighters, get them dirt cheap and determine (Via twitter and other media) if any of the fighters are generating interest.
It's actually really smart.
No reaction really since I don't watch it. I do hate that it clogs a division when a champion is coaching.
But at the same time, its a good format to introduce a new division or to beef up a new division like season 14.
Why would Dana want another Bonnar/Griffin? That already saved the UFC. They're just using TUF to get into new countries.
well at least you admit it.
it's because it's the one thing that has succeeded in new markets. many things have been tried, all but 1 have failed. including in North America.
so why would they get rid of the one thing that works?
it's easy to say now "hey, it's lame" after it successfully sucked you in oh so many years ago. but they have a few dozen million other "you"s in mind now. meanwhile, to facilitate multiple markets, they need multiple TUFs. Brazil, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore....sure American's get bored - they saw it almost 10 years ago.
you don't have to worry about it, is the good thing. you could have focused on Saturday's card and not tonight's. you can choose to do that. if you want. that's one of the beauties of the Fox deal - not only does it allow Zuffa the opportunity to have TUF Singapore, TUF Australia v UK (or whatever it was) and TUF v Canada, but they can ALSO do the Fox shows, UFN's....and yes, even a PPV a month or so.
This. I think TUF is still viable in their business strategy. I don't know about you guys, but I'm watching this season with Penn and Edgar. Its a good way to get to know fighters and root for them. And both fighters tonight looked like they could be contenders, especially Elias.
I just don't understand the dislike of TUF, if you don't like it then don't watch.
I'm okay with them doing a lot of the international TUF, because places like AUS and the UK do need some draws, but they need to slow down on the standard TUFs. I'd be okay with doing a new one every 2 or so years.
Id rather see a tv show where they follow a ufc talent scout as he goes to minor leagues / top camps and grades potential talent than this reality house.
yes sirIm a MMA fan and have watch since season one. Free fight every week
I used to think there were way too many season, particularly with Dana complaining about the size of the roster, but the show's quality is way better than it used to be. Maybe people miss the reality TV shenanigans, but now it seems to be more about fighting than drunk dudes crying and throwing tantrums
I'd be sad. TUF is the greatest show on TV, it's pretty much the only TV show i watch. Just think about it, it documents on 16 or more fighters before their biggest fights in life. These guys come from all kinds of backgrounds, but mostly they're hungry guys who sacrificed a lot to keep fighting. MMA doesn't pay much outside the UFC and for a lot of these guys it's been a hard road to make it this far. A lot of them have families, children and other loved ones they leave behind in order to try and make a better future for themselves and for the people close to them. That's why you see a lot of guys break down and cry in the confessional booth in front of the camera and these guys aren't some wankers they're gritty people who fight for a living and because it's in their nature. For a lot of these guys it's do or die, this is the chance of their lifetime and they literally have to fight for it and it's all happening in front of you! It's the best reality TV show i ever watched and i hope it goes on forever.
I'll watch the Penn/Edgar TUF.