Comments on: Early view at the ratings for last night’s show http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:14:11 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: mike wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30321 mike wolfe Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:41:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30321 #6 Huckaby So pointing out that UFC's fighters would get better network numbers than the Elite show is stupid, obvious and hateful? Gosh, Mike, don't those qualities qualify me to take your job? #6 Huckaby

So pointing out that UFC’s fighters would get better network numbers than the Elite show is stupid, obvious and hateful? Gosh, Mike, don’t those qualities qualify me to take your job?

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: Nate http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30269 Nate Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:29:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30269 most watched ever? wow. I did enjoy the fight for what it was, but prefer if the fights move towards the PRIDE FC style promotion, and if not, the UFC style promotion. most watched ever? wow. I did enjoy the fight for what it was, but prefer if the fights move towards the PRIDE FC style promotion, and if not, the UFC style promotion.

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: dohfil http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30244 dohfil Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:28:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30244 Sherdog is reporting that these number equate to 6.7 million viewers, which makes it the most watched MMA event in history. Sad that last night represented MMA while the WEC event tonight represented what MMA is today. Sherdog is reporting that these number equate to 6.7 million viewers, which makes it the most watched MMA event in history.

Sad that last night represented MMA while the WEC event tonight represented what MMA is today.

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: Michael Huckaby http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30228 Michael Huckaby Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:32:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30228 <p>Couldn't agree more with #14.</p> <p>- These UFC dipshits act like they're getting paid to be mouthpieces. The show was a success. I don't care how you look at it. No, they're not UFC nor may they ever be but the show was a success. Any other interpretation and you're an idiot.</p> <p>- The dancers must go. Again, whore strippers do not equal ratings.</p> <p>- They do need to change the walk-ins. The walking slowly down the ramp by yourself thing is just stupid. Boxing/MMA entrances work because they have the team and the flags and it's just nice. Go to what they usually do.</p> Couldn’t agree more with #14.

- These UFC dipshits act like they’re getting paid to be mouthpieces. The show was a success. I don’t care how you look at it. No, they’re not UFC nor may they ever be but the show was a success. Any other interpretation and you’re an idiot.

- The dancers must go. Again, whore strippers do not equal ratings.

- They do need to change the walk-ins. The walking slowly down the ramp by yourself thing is just stupid. Boxing/MMA entrances work because they have the team and the flags and it’s just nice. Go to what they usually do.

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: ultmma http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30188 ultmma Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:37:17 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30188 Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: Echolocating http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30185 Echolocating Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:11:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30185 I've said it before. If the ratings turn out really good for EliteXC's first show, it'll give the UFC some serious bargaining power to strike up a deal with another network. Here's the ESPN interview with Dana today... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4586aWw5xyw I’ve said it before. If the ratings turn out really good for EliteXC’s first show, it’ll give the UFC some serious bargaining power to strike up a deal with another network.

Here’s the ESPN interview with Dana today…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4586aWw5xyw

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: Brandon http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30182 Brandon Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:58:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30182 4 - The final number won’t even sniff the Rampage/Hendo fight, and that was on Spike, which is a far cry from network primetime. On top of that, they struggled to sell meaningful advertising for this event, which is a crucial factor in the success of a show like this. On top of THAT, their biggest star ended up looking pathetic against a low-level opponent. And on top of THAT, their refs and ring-side doctors also looked ridiculous, which basically resulted in the entire organization looking Mickey-Mouse to the world. So yeah…what a rousing success by EXC. Oh, and also, that ‘live backstage interview’ with Kimbo was priceless: “Good luck, Gina!” Too bad her fight was already over. Good looking out, production team. Are you for real? 1st - I noticed Burger King was advertised all over the place, Miller Lite, Street Fighter 4, and several other huge sponsors. You obviously are retarded or blind to not see any of that. Oh and Elite doesn't have to worry about advertisers, that's CBS 's problem and they had some new commercials for great movies premiering so I'm sure that made them a pretty penny. 2nd - Kimbo facing a low level opponent? Umm JT has 20 + fights with a winning record, Kimbo had only 2 fights? Do you really expect Kimbo to fight a guy who is 50- 0 considering he's only been training MMA for less then a year??? 3rd - YOu think the viewers are going to hate the product because they showed a pre-taped interview of Kimbo saying good luck Gina? You're probably the only one who has that on their mind. 4th - Go to bed , you youngins have school tomorrow and shouldn't be on the internet late at night :D 5th - Those refs Dan Mirgliotta and the other both worked several of the latest UFC cards, same with the doctors. You do realize that they are not on the Elite or UFC's payroll right? 4 – The final number won’t even sniff the Rampage/Hendo fight, and that was on Spike, which is a far cry from network primetime. On top of that, they struggled to sell meaningful advertising for this event, which is a crucial factor in the success of a show like this. On top of THAT, their biggest star ended up looking pathetic against a low-level opponent. And on top of THAT, their refs and ring-side doctors also looked ridiculous, which basically resulted in the entire organization looking Mickey-Mouse to the world. So yeah…what a rousing success by EXC.

Oh, and also, that ‘live backstage interview’ with Kimbo was priceless: “Good luck, Gina!” Too bad her fight was already over. Good looking out, production team.

Are you for real?

1st – I noticed Burger King was advertised all over the place, Miller Lite, Street Fighter 4, and several other huge sponsors. You obviously are retarded or blind to not see any of that. Oh and Elite doesn’t have to worry about advertisers, that’s CBS ’s problem and they had some new commercials for great movies premiering so I’m sure that made them a pretty penny.

2nd – Kimbo facing a low level opponent? Umm JT has 20 + fights with a winning record, Kimbo had only 2 fights? Do you really expect Kimbo to fight a guy who is 50- 0 considering he’s only been training MMA for less then a year???

3rd – YOu think the viewers are going to hate the product because they showed a pre-taped interview of Kimbo saying good luck Gina? You’re probably the only one who has that on their mind.

4th – Go to bed , you youngins have school tomorrow and shouldn’t be on the internet late at night :D

5th – Those refs Dan Mirgliotta and the other both worked several of the latest UFC cards, same with the doctors. You do realize that they are not on the Elite or UFC’s payroll right?

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: egad81 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30178 egad81 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:40:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30178 Everyone knows that the NJ refs are not the best. The ring side doctor should be someone that actually understands MMA and the rules Everyone knows that the NJ refs are not the best.
The ring side doctor should be someone that actually understands MMA and the rules

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: Brandt http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30170 Brandt Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:24:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30170 The walk in for the UFC looks cool because the crowd is up higher and the fighters have to walk through the long and mostly elevated hoard of drunken Vegas tourists. But yea, they need to generate a better walk in...not a top priority, but it's an easy and cheap fix. The walk in for the UFC looks cool because the crowd is up higher and the fighters have to walk through the long and mostly elevated hoard of drunken Vegas tourists.

But yea, they need to generate a better walk in…not a top priority, but it’s an easy and cheap fix.

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]> By: mo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/comment-page-1/#comment-30164 mo Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:12:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/01/early-view-at-the-ratings-for-last-nights-show/#comment-30164 Sam, any reason why the attendance was announced at 8,033 (or whatever they announced the number at)? i know the UFC event at the Prudential center was around 17,000 (again i could be wrong), so why is the number so low for their attendance? Sam, any reason why the attendance was announced at 8,033 (or whatever they announced the number at)? i know the UFC event at the Prudential center was around 17,000 (again i could be wrong), so why is the number so low for their attendance?

Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0

]]>