Changing crowd reactions.

**The Fake Macoy** · Posted On: 4/17/2008 11:16pm

Originally Posted by RaiNnyX4

Yeah, I never understood why the fanbase is the way it is. I mean, I get why drunk hicks would love to see people pound on each other. But since they hate t3h gh3y jiu-jitsu wrasslin' I can't understand why don't just go watch kickboxing. Maybe since they like to see people get slammed and ground and pounded too.

I propose we create a new fight league that doesn't allow submissions or the use of the guard. Only striking and throws. Kind of like Sanda with MMA gloves + ground and pound. Maybe all the hicks will stop watching proper MMA and switch to the new format.

I think that the way they market the UFC has something to do with this. I mean, I've seen plenty of ads which make it look like brawling. If they tried to clean up their image and focused more on submissions in the ads a bit it could help.

**Vince Tortelli** · Posted On: 4/17/2008 11:38pm

Originally Posted by RaiNnyX4

Yeah, I never understood why the fanbase is the way it is. I mean, I get why drunk hicks would love to see people pound on each other. But since they hate t3h gh3y jiu-jitsu wrasslin' I can't understand why don't just go watch kickboxing. Maybe since they like to see people get slammed and ground and pounded too.

I propose we create a new fight league that doesn't allow submissions or the use of the guard. Only striking and throws. Kind of like Sanda with MMA gloves + ground and pound. Maybe all the hicks will stop watching proper MMA and switch to the new format.

They already did that, it's called "Iron Ring".

**feedback** · Posted On: 4/18/2008 2:40am

I've noticed that as well with the crowds at UFC events. However, the crowds at local venues are no doubt, still bottom-of-the-fucking-barrel.

**Tenebrous** · Posted On: 4/18/2008 3:11am

Originally Posted by feedback

I've noticed that as well with the crowds at UFC events. However, the crowds at local venues are no doubt, still bottom-of-the-fucking-barrel.

My experience with local KotC has been pretty bargain basement. Some smaller events in San Diego and Hollywood turned out pretty well though.

**Fearless Ukemi** · Posted On: 4/18/2008 11:27am

Originally Posted by feedback

I've noticed that as well with the crowds at UFC events. However, the crowds at local venues are no doubt, still bottom-of-the-fucking-barrel.

I just try to have fun with it. Instead of getting annoyed, I just try to be a bigger douchebag and yell **** even louder.

"Stop humping each other and punch him in the face now goddamit!"