How many UFC fight fans in the crowd?

[Larry Geddes]

Just curious guys.

I have followed it since 1993. Spike TV has stepped up to bring it to most households in the last year. (free)

Of course Pay Per View handles the big fights.

This Saturday Randy Couture vs. Chuck Lidell for the Light Heavyweight title, currently held by Lidell.

REAL men. Serious stuff.

Again, just curious.

[Jeff Swanson]

Damn Larry, I wish you lived closer, we could split the cost of the PPV event this weekend, I love it. Not many people know that I used to fight with the UFC, it interfered with my racing so I had to give it up.

[Jamie Rickman]

Hey, I remember you. Didn't you fight Royce Gracie back in 94 or 95? You were out of the Vampires, Witches, and Warlocks training center right??:D :D

Didn't you move over to WWF wrestling after you left UFC. :eek:

Later.

[Larry Geddes]

Jamie,

I think you have Jeff mixed up with Ken Shamrock, maybe?:p

[90GT398]

I like the old UFC format, who will ever forget when D.L "Tank" Abbott knocked that 400 pound dude cold in Wyoming think his name was John Mutua? Most amazing knockout I have ever seen.

[Draggin3]

I like the old UFC format, who will ever forget when D.L "Tank" Abbott knocked that 400 pound dude cold in Wyoming think his name was John Mutua? Most amazing knockout I have ever seen.
i used to watch back in the mid 90s when there were no rules except eye gouging and biting. :eek:

[Larry Geddes]

Glad to see the interest guys.

The new rules are working out OK. Remember, we had to appease the politicians and government folks. (don't get me started on John Mccain sticking his nose in it)

Weight classes were a good thing.

The level of talent, skill and brutality are at an all time high.

Let's get it on!

[stangman98]

I used to watch when it was Ken Shamrock, The Gracie's, Tank Abbot, ect. Don't watch that much anymore. I do like watching Chuck Lidell though

[DING]

I guess I am a little surprised at your post Larry. I never figured you would like the UFC. I guess its your calm demenor. But you know what the say its the quit ones, there the ones you have to watch out for.

Anyway, I love the UFC, it is awesome. Some friends of mine in the area get together and watch all of the pay per views and buy the DVD and pass them around to each other. And talk about the best fights, the best TKO's.

Like Carl said, TANK ABBOTT is the man. I like the independants that used to enter and just knock the **** out of people. Now its more skill oriented and the Grace's are to thank for that. Now a days you need to be trained in different background of martial arts / fighting to be a champion. It took the sport to a whole new level.

As for the rules, I knew when the UFC started it wouldn't be long for the "easily affended ones" to get there mitts on it and change it...

One way or another People respond to violence... I for one love it.

[Stangfireman]

Larry,
You surprised me too with your interest. Theresa and I watch it quite a bit and we are going to get the PPV this weekend. She likes Lidell. But he is a bad a$$.
If anyone has some DVD's they'd like copied, let me know. I'd like some too. :D
Did everyone see where Royce Gracie is coming back? Might even be on the PPV. Can't remember exactly.

And Theresa's favorite saying for me is (In your best UFC announcer voice)
Todd The Dumb A$$ Savidge (Drag out the last name) LOL I can only laugh when she says it. :)

[Fiveohalex]

I love the ufc...but 1 of the new rules kind of sucks...i mean if you hit someone and they go down....even if they are somewhat coherent there is no 8 count or anything..they are just knocked out. I can recall in many boxing matches (huge boxing fan here) where a guy has gone down 2 times in a round and still win the fight...hell arturo gatti has made a career of it..but i know it is comparing apples to oranges. BTW It should be couture by desicion...even thought he got ktfo last time.

[Larry Geddes]

Todd,

Royce Gracie vs Matt Hughes will be the biggest PPV for a long time. Hughes is 32. Gracie 39. They will fight in May.

Monday night on Spike TV is the ticket. UFC Unleashed is the show. Sometimes they throw in an extra hour earlier than the show.

The reality show from the UFC has produced some great fighters. I am not a reality show fan for the other stuff, but this has been good.

Matt Hughes is THE man. Nice guy and a tremendous fighter.

Royce is credited for starting it all. He beat everybody in the early years. Remember there were no weights classes. He fought at around 186 pounds.

I am glad to see the interest out here.

Go to www.fcfighter.com The news section is good.

[Kwik92GT]

Royce is credited for starting it all. He beat everybody in the early years. Remember there were no weights classes. He fought at around 186 pounds.

Yeah, and back then you had to go thru 3-4 guys in a single night to win. I'd like to see some of the "new breed" MMA guys try that and see how well they fare.

My brain says to bet on Matt, but my heart says go with Royce. Should be a great fight.

I'm thinking Lidell wins again this weekend, Chuck's sprawl is the best out there so I doubt Randy will get him to the ground and when it stays upright Randy's going to be in trouble. Should be a great one as well.

[Larry Geddes]

Greg,

I feel the same way on Matt vs Royce.

I would like to see Randy win.............who knows?

They showed the 1st fight last Monday. Couture was great in the standup. You're are correct about Chuck being so hard to take down. A couple of times Randy slammed Chuck down HARD flat to his back. Of course Chuck was not down very long. Great fight.

Just a thought.....Royce is pronounced Hoyce as is all of the Gracies. Royler,Renso etc.

So is Randy pronounced Handy?:rolleyes:

[zoop]

Hey Larry I watch UFC every week. But I have to agree with some of the posts, that I would never think that you would be interest in the UFC,;) Zoop

[Philip Clemmons]

How about James Lawrence and Chris Little locked in the cage.........:D

[90GT398]

How about James Lawrence and Chris Little locked in the cage.........:D

I'll take that bet.

[Ybuygm_9]

I remember watching Matt hughes Wrestle In High school. We lived in two seperate towns. I remember thinking he was going to kill a guy in high school wrestling, a lot more talent than most. Funny thing is away from the ring he is a very mild guy.

[SHOWTIME]

How about James Lawrence and Chris Little locked in the cage.........:D
Im ready:eek:
That would be a great PPV

[bgillespie]

Larry, I used to watch this stuff when we were using 10' dishes and having to search for hours to find this kind of raw action. It is still great to watch and is where the real men play for keeps.

[freezy74]

I watch every show there is with the UFC. Awsom stuff.

[Larry Geddes]

Freezy,

I had a dream last night that our friend with the white OC, G-Force equipped

car, had the starter from Maple Grove in a "rear naked choke".

The starter finally tapped out. ;)

What do you think?

[NMRA Jason]

I think Sodano would cry with that visual.....

:p

[Ben Mens]

Freezy,

I had a dream last night that our friend with the white OC, G-Force equipped

car, had the starter from Maple Grove in a "rear naked choke".

The starter finally tapped out. ;)

What do you think?

And I was in Mike's corner with a towel and a bottle of water, then we raced!!!!:)

[freezy74]

Freezy,

I had a dream last night that our friend with the white OC, G-Force equipped

car, had the starter from Maple Grove in a "rear naked choke".

The starter finally tapped out. ;)

What do you think?

Nice--I was thinking more "ground and pound" randy style, But the old matt hughes "rear naked choke" will do just fine LOL

Hey Ben, how have you been feeling?

[kanepsycho]

Vicious as it may seem, it does have it's sporting lines and it is indeed controlled. As long as they don't go to the Professional Wrestling hype crap and promote it with class since it is a sport.
I guess for Mr. Geddes, UFC is his release. Hate to see him get mad! LOL
Don't forget Dan "the Beast" Severn.
Seems the few that did cross the line into that "Sports Entertainment" thing, went back to their roots.
Jeff Swanson, multi-martial arts man??? Bet it made shifting hard after a night of matte work....
Why not James Lawrence vs. Jake the Snake Amostino (sorry for the spelling!) since we know James will never get his project car out to race the Smav....

[R347GT]

I agree with the dude up above the independants are the one's that kick a$$ Tank is the man. I'm true believer that no matter how much trianing you have you can still get knocked the f out. Damn.

[qwiktim]

Larry,

I would have never picked you as the type to watch this.......:eek:

Anyways, like you, I have watched them all since the mid 90's........ and I don't care how old Ken Shamrock is, he'll always be my favorite because of where he came from and the truely rough life he had as a youngster............. he's a baaaaad dude.

http://www.tuttowrestling.com/ken4.jpg

[kcobra]

UFC is brutal. I'd hate to meet up with any of those dudes. It's Joyce Gracie. Pronounced hoyce. I believe he will kick Matts ass. Everyone thought that Joyce was retired but he's been fighting in Japan. Hasn't taken a break. This guy is a snake. Matt is great but not that great.

[Kathryn]

I agree, it's hard to watch some of these guys take those hits. But, I guess it's what they love to do?

[nastynotchback1]

i guess i can't say i am anymore seeing how i completely forgot about the last fight.missed the whole thing

[Larry Geddes]

I just received some good news..............almost like finding out I have a bye into the Finals.:D

The UFC is coming to Columbus Ohio on March 3rd. Looks like a great card too.

I hope it sells out and makes Zuffa use Columbus alot.

[KJ Jones]

Hey Larry I watch UFC every week. But I have to agree with some of the posts, that I would never think that you would be interest in the UFC,;) Zoop

In the past, Larry has mentioned UFC matches here and there, which led me to believe he's a fan. Like a lot of you, his interest definitely surprised the heck out of me, mostly because we all usually see the calm (well, firey when he's racin' and he feels he's been wronged in some way), friendly, Mr Open Comp, ambassador of the sport.

I'm not really familiar with UFC, WWF, or any of the other fighting or beat-his-brains-out competitions, but I bet it would be pretty amusing to be a fly on the wall in the Geddes house on fight night. The thought makes me laugh and think back to the movie "Stripes," when "Don't call me Francis"/"Psycho" got all amped-up at the mud-wrestling chicks, and was jumping up and down on his chair, spitting popcorn everywhere and yelling like a mad man!

I would pay a king's ransom to have a piece of video like that, showing Larry at an all-time high with frenzied fight excitement! Maybe we can get Erma to hide a camera in a plant or something! LOL

Personally, I dig the "sweet science" of boxing. Today's fights are OK, with the lighter weights being more exciting, but I'm a true fan of yesterday's heavyweight division. Foreman, Frazier, and "The Greatest"...those cats used to throw BOMBS.

[nastynotchback1]

In the past, Larry has mentioned UFC matches here and there, which led me to believe he's a fan. Like a lot of you, his interest definitely surprised the heck out of me, mostly because we all usually see the calm (well, fiery when he's racin' and he feels he's been wronged in some way), friendly, Mr Open Comp, ambassador of the sport.

I'm not really familiar with UFC, WWF, or any of the other fighting or beat-his-brains-out competitions, but I bet it would be pretty amusing to be a fly on the wall in the Geddes house on fight night. The thought makes me laugh and think back to the movie "Stripes," when "Don't call me Francis"/"Psycho" got all amped-up at the mud-wrestling chicks, and was jumping up and down on his chair, spitting popcorn everywhere and yelling like a mad man!

I would pay a king's ransom to have a piece of video like that, showing Larry at an all-time high with frenzied fight excitement! Maybe we can get Erma to hide a camera in a plant or something! LOL

Personally, I dig the "sweet science" of boxing. Today's fights are OK, with the lighter weights being more exciting, but I'm a true fan of yesterday's heavyweight division. Foreman, Frazier, and "The Greatest"...those cats used to throw BOMBS.

i can't believe that you just put ufc and wwf in the same sentence.:D

[KJ Jones]

I can't believe that you just put UFC and WWF in the same sentence.:D

Hahahahahahahaha! Did you check that out?! Hahahahaha! Trust me, bro, I don't know very much about either of them. Maybe I'll try and tune into a UFC match at some point this year.

Actually, it's cool to see that Larry and the rest of you guys have some other interest than just Mustangs and racing them. Trust me, I'm jealous!

I need to find something else that will captivate me like the TV brawling has caught you guys (my best friend, and others that know me well say that I'm too "one-tracked"--Mustangs, Mustangs, Mustangs, and racing, racing, racing).

[Larry Geddes]

KJ, my friend..............

Notch beat me to the comment about WWE and the UFC in the same sentence.

We MUST get you tuned into Spike TV. I could type a bunch of info here, but I think I will call. I always enjoy talking with you.

Boxing is Blah and humdrum compared to our UFC, Mixed Martial Arts style of fighting. (my opinion) NO COMPARISON. I truly think this says something about our society.

We had a great time at Hooters on Saturday night last year in Grand Rapids Michigan during our NMRA event. Hooters had the UFC PPV on several screens. My son-in-law, Hank Dingfelder,his wife Joy and other family members, Hank's mom and Stacy Estel all sat at a table and enjoyed the fights.

This particular fight card featured one of the bloodiest fights I had ever watched. Ask Hank. Anyway, I sat there eating sloppy hot wings and fries and ketchup. The gore didn't phase me. I asked myself, "what have I become?":confused:

BTW, we have another UFC fan in Jeff Swanson. Ask him.

[nastynotchback1]

Hahahahahahahaha! Did you check that out?! Hahahahaha! Trust me, bro, I don't know very much about either of them. Maybe I'll try and tune into a UFC match at some point this year.

Actually, it's cool to see that Larry and the rest of you guys have some other interest than just Mustangs and racing them. Trust me, I'm jealous!

I need to find something else that will captivate me like the TV brawling has caught you guys (my best friend, and others that know me well say that I'm too "one-tracked"--Mustangs, Mustangs, Mustangs, and racing, racing, racing).


check out some of the stuff on spike but definitely order ufc67 on ppv and you want regret it.

[Rumpshaker Racing]

If you you realy see the future of MMA, go to www.youtube.com and type in "Rampage, Crocop, Silva, or Fedor". Three of the four have just moved to UFC. Rampage kicked the living crap out of Lidell last year at a Pride PPV. Crocpo beat rampage silly, and Fedor is undefeated. It's exciting stuff and PPV's are definitely cheaper than racing/breaking stuff...Happy viewing!

[Larry Geddes]

This morning on Spike TV Randy Couture announced his comeback.

He will move up a weight class and fight the lazy, complacent, unexciting neandrethal looking World Heavyweight Champion Tim Silvia on March 3rd in Columbus, Ohio.

Randy held this title a few years back before he went down to light heavyweight.

Randy has signed a 4 fight contract to cover the next 2 years.

"let's get it on" :p

[DING]

I can't wait the see Couture pummel that POS Silvia. I still can't wrap my mind around that fact that The Pitbull lost twice to him...

[freezy74]

I cant beleive the pitbull lost to him twice also. I think randy is a much better figher then silvia

[9secondGT]

If and hopefully when Couture beats Silvia, then what? What does that say about the heavyweight class. I like Randy, BUT, he is maybe the third best light heavyweight fighter around. Will Tito move up and try to take the heavyweight title, or can Arlovski handle Randy? It will be interesting.:)

[Larry Geddes]

Regarding heavyweight we must remember:

Enter Crocop. I really am not familiar, just hear that he is good.

As the UFC strengthens, the $$$$ gets better and the fighters from elsewhere (Pride) will migrate.

Good for the fans.

[Rumpshaker Racing]

Here's the links to the nightmares that just entered into the UFC, from PRIDE;

Mirko "CroCop" Flipovic, (Now in UFC):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dCbMow_qHyQ

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, (Now in UFC):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zRyt9jytXzU

Anderson "The Spider" Silva, (Now in UFC): http://youtube.com/watch?v=xicEBzBPPvg&mode=related&search=

Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva, (Formerly UFC, now in PRIDE): http://youtube.com/watch?v=PKXPzgbuG-0

Fedor Emelianenko, the current PRIDE heavyweight champ: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8rrI2BfJ2Po

UFC, lookout boys...
BTW, You're Welcome, J-man

[Larry Geddes]

Kat,

Thanks for the link to see Cro Cop. All I can say is WOW!

The guy is brutal. He will be a tremendous addition to the UFC.

BTW, when Randelman started in the UFC he didn't do too well. Mark Coleman was his coach. Looks like he has improved.

[freezy74]

Its definately goijng to be good. I'm a fan of chucks, But i'vs seen rampage fight, he is going to have his hands full.

I wonder if the rule changes from pride to the UFC will effect then at all.

[Rumpshaker Racing]

I'll say this much, PRIDE's fighters have better conditioning. They train for three 10-minute rounds versus the UFC's three 5-minute rounds. As far as rules go, the UFC does not allow someone to be kicked while they are "down"; in PRIDE, you'd better not sit still too long on the mat or you'll get the bees wax kicked out of you. It'll definitely be interesting.

[Qtr milerocket]

In March they are having UFC 68 in Columbus Oh about an hour from where I live, they went on sale last week and all the $50 and $100 seats sold out in 15 minutes :eek: and now the only seats that I could find are $300 a pop. So It looks like I will have to watch it on pay per view again. :(

Peace :cool:

James

[foreverford]

Royce Gracie fan here from back in the day. Honestly haven't followed it so much since it became "popular". There was something more raw about it years ago. But I think I might check it out again.

[Larry Geddes]

Nice to see this thread pop up again.

BTW, the revenue at the Columbus UFC was 2.8 million paid for the seats.

They had no idea that arena would sell for that much.

Randy Couture IS the man. For now. In my eyes.

[freezy74]

Randy Couture IS the man. For now. In my eyes.

Same here

[Larry Geddes]

Randy has big stones......with handles on them.

[juiced93gt]

UFC just bought Pride

[Larry Geddes]

Wow!

I heard that the Japanese "mafia" had ties to Pride. Interesting. I will dig around and find out more about this "aquisition".

I hope this is a good thing. BTW, Does Pride test and cat scan their fighters?

[AMS1000]

Been around since UFC 1, in 1993...

Watch pretty much anything MMA (especially when it's on free TV).
UFC, PRIDE, IFL KOTC, WCL, K1, Bodog, etc.

[AMS1000]

Wow!

I heard that the Japanese "mafia" had ties to Pride. Interesting. I will dig around and find out more about this "aquisition".

I hope this is a good thing. BTW, Does Pride test and cat scan their fighters?

This has been talked about over on Sherdog for some time. I don't think Pride tests for a lot of stuff. Hell when they came to Las Vegas, a few of them failed the drug test that the Nevada Commission required them to take in order to fight in LV. :confused:

[AMS1000]

UFC made the announcement earlier this week, that they have purchased Pride FC and all of it's holdings...

Changed the name to Pride Worldwide, and of course are already talking about a SuperBowl type of MMA event every year, that would pitch the Champions from UFC vs. Champions from Pride.

Dreams do come true!!!

[NUTTSGT]

Like Dana White said a few months ago, The 2 million to buy the UFC, and 48 million more that was invested into it would be paid off this year. I guess they decided to spend some more cash and make another investment.

[AMS1000]

Two fights this week(Thursday on SPIKE), and the premier of Ultimate Fighter Season 5. Then a PPV from Houston TX on Sat.

Then another PPV at the end of the month.

[9secondGT]

I am looking forward to the Koschek vs. Sanchez fight. I think the winner gets the next shot at the 170 # title.

[AMS1000]

I don't care for either fighter...

But I think I care for Sanchez less. :D

I just want to see him lose and get off his "trip"

[MichaelFreedman]

I had the opportunity to buy Randy Coture a coffe at the airport in Vegas on Friday. Had a nice chat... he's actually a really nice guy! He had St. Pierre picked for the fight on Sat.... WOW... Sara shocked the world! :)

Mike

[AMS1000]

yep, two big upsets last night...

Koscheck over Sanchez(looked lifeless in there)
Serra over GSP(by TKO)

WOW!

[juiced93gt]

GSP got crushed by Serra....

[Larry Geddes]

I just read the fight recap on www.fullcontactfighter.com WOW

Here is one more example of of how unpredictable this type of fighting can be. We sure do get our money's worth.

If, and when ESPN Sports Center starts to report on the UFC results after a Pay Per View we will know that this sport has made it. IMO

[fastbrad]

Here is one more example of of how unpredictable this type of fighting can be. We sure do get our money's worthI guess GSP DID take Sarra lightly. Thats why they fight the fight and we race the race! I was certainly surprised!

[Larry Geddes]

Just a reminder to the UFC fan base.

This Saturday night...................Spike TV


UFC 70

NOT a Pay Per View......................They are giving us a Freebie:)


Cro Cop will be on the card. I think he will meet Randy Couture in the next couple of months.

The Zuffa people are incredible in their marketing strategy. This fight is coming from England.

[bigsexy]

Did anyone watch the "Bad Blood" thing with Dana White and Tito? What a freakin disppointment. I wasted an hour and a half of my time! LOL

[Larry Geddes]

Yes I did watch it.

I am still trying to decide if it was a "work" or not.

I enjoyed the bit of history about the UFC and the Zuffa purchase.

[bigsexy]

Good call. Although, I did watch a little program a few years ago on the Discovery Channel called American Casino. It was based on one of their casinos and Dana White/UFC stuff. I didnt know how deep Dana and Tito went, but I think they could have shortened the program since there was no actual fight.