Comments on: In terms of quality, UFC 91 one of the promotion’s best cards http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: king mah mah http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-58240 king mah mah Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:53:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-58240 great card, I too liked that I finally got ALL the fights on ppv. Made me feel the purchase was justified. great card, I too liked that I finally got ALL the fights on ppv. Made me feel the purchase was justified.

]]> By: MMAStation http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57423 MMAStation Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:26 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57423 This card didnt look so great on paper but as usual some of their worst looking cards on paper end up being the best ones in the cage. This card didnt look so great on paper but as usual some of their worst looking cards on paper end up being the best ones in the cage.

]]> By: Jye http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57419 Jye Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:56:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57419 Mike if you weren't interested by that PPV than you should really find another sport cause I don't think your into this one that much. Mike if you weren’t interested by that PPV than you should really find another sport cause I don’t think your into this one that much.

]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57312 Robert Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:38:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57312 Jeffrey how old are you 13? It's not Grugel or McCurry, and "their production is right it's all about the fighters" ? It's the complete opposite it's all about the brand name they have said this themselves that's why they don't care if guys like Arlovski,Ortiz, and Sylvia leave or if they sign the best fighter in the world ,also their not going to give fight of the night to one that lasted 3 minutes. Jeffrey how old are you 13? It’s not Grugel or McCurry, and “their production is right it’s all about the fighters” ? It’s the complete opposite it’s all about the brand name they have said this themselves that’s why they don’t care if guys like Arlovski,Ortiz, and Sylvia leave or if they sign the best fighter in the world ,also their not going to give fight of the night to one that lasted 3 minutes.

]]> By: Evadmils http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57308 Evadmils Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:01:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57308 "and then the fight becomes a test to see how well he will lose" +1 on that Mike “and then the fight becomes a test to see how well he will lose”

+1 on that Mike

]]> By: Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57297 Mike Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:16:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57297 I was actually not that impressed with this PPV. Partly because I was pissed off in the first place that Lesnar got a title shot. As champion and living legend, Couture should have been able to see tons of footage of his opponent, but that was not possible here. Seeing Gurgel fumble and fail to fight the way god intended was not that interesting to me. It was enteraining viscerally, but anyone who knows anything about the sport saw that fight as yet another instance of Jorge being stupid, ignoring his best skills, and then the fight becomes a test to see how well he will lose. That guy should try to win. And by that I mean, he should try try making use of his black belt. Overall, the fights were entertaining, but the card was underwhelming. I think the UFC needed to get more names on the card. I was actually not that impressed with this PPV. Partly because I was pissed off in the first place that Lesnar got a title shot. As champion and living legend, Couture should have been able to see tons of footage of his opponent, but that was not possible here.

Seeing Gurgel fumble and fail to fight the way god intended was not that interesting to me. It was enteraining viscerally, but anyone who knows anything about the sport saw that fight as yet another instance of Jorge being stupid, ignoring his best skills, and then the fight becomes a test to see how well he will lose. That guy should try to win. And by that I mean, he should try try making use of his black belt.

Overall, the fights were entertaining, but the card was underwhelming. I think the UFC needed to get more names on the card.

]]> By: Jeffrey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57282 Jeffrey Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:08:54 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57282 As far as UFC promotion goes, its by far the best. I love Rogan, he is the #1 MMA commentator. He is funny and very insightful. As fighting becomes more and more complex, he is right on top of the technical aspects. As someone who grapples, I like that he doesnt water it down. As far as the production goes, the UFC has gotten it right. Its all about the fighters. They give a nice bio before the fight and don't distract from the fights. If you want more there is always the internet. Just look at CBS to see how not to do it. But the number 1 reason the UFC is the best show is because the have the best fighters. Their depth is unreal. Fighters that get cut from the UFC challenge for other promotions belts. That says it all. As far as UFC promotion goes, its by far the best. I love Rogan, he is the #1 MMA commentator. He is funny and very insightful. As fighting becomes more and more complex, he is right on top of the technical aspects. As someone who grapples, I like that he doesnt water it down.

As far as the production goes, the UFC has gotten it right. Its all about the fighters. They give a nice bio before the fight and don’t distract from the fights. If you want more there is always the internet. Just look at CBS to see how not to do it. But the number 1 reason the UFC is the best show is because the have the best fighters. Their depth is unreal. Fighters that get cut from the UFC challenge for other promotions belts. That says it all.

]]> By: Jeffrey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57279 Jeffrey Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:00:16 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57279 I disagree that Grugel Riley was fight of the night. It was was exciting in the exchanges, but Grugel's kickboxing technique was so poor that a betterstriker would have knocked him out in the first round. While he was aggressive, his chin was exposed for a long time while he kept throwing hook after hook. My fight of the night was Hazlet vs McCurry. Good, solid striking with one hell of a submission. I've never seen so many omoplata attempts on one card. It was awesome!! 91 certain lived up to the hype. Its right up there with UFC 87 I disagree that Grugel Riley was fight of the night. It was was exciting in the exchanges, but Grugel’s kickboxing technique was so poor that a betterstriker would have knocked him out in the first round. While he was aggressive, his chin was exposed for a long time while he kept throwing hook after hook.

My fight of the night was Hazlet vs McCurry. Good, solid striking with one hell of a submission.

I’ve never seen so many omoplata attempts on one card. It was awesome!! 91 certain lived up to the hype. Its right up there with UFC 87

]]> By: Carm http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57261 Carm Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:43:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57261 Pay Randy Couture the big bucks and and replace Goldberg. Poor Joe Rogans eyes are going to stay that way from rolling in the back of his head from the dorky comments Goldberg makes Pay Randy Couture the big bucks and and replace Goldberg. Poor Joe Rogans eyes are going to stay that way from rolling in the back of his head from the dorky comments Goldberg makes

]]> By: banter http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57231 banter Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:54:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57231 Quadros is way to generic and he always sounds like he is reading from a prepared statement. Quadros is way to generic and he always sounds like he is reading from a prepared statement.

]]> By: roomservicetaco http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57204 roomservicetaco Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:33:02 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57204 Who's better than Goldberg? Three off the top of my head: 1. Steven Quadros (Pride, et al) 2. Todd Harris (WEC) 3. Gus Johnson (EXC) Quadros knows more than Goldberg ever will about MMA and also brings the approriate amount of hype, set-up for color man, and smooth broadcasting. Harris is generic sports announcer guy, but also expresses more knowledge of MMA and does all the things Goldie is supposedly "smooth" at like transitions and sponsor announcements, but does them without resorting to hype-man-announcer voice. Gus is the best at everything...there is no sporting event that isn't raised a level by having him announce it. Who’s better than Goldberg? Three off the top of my head:

1. Steven Quadros (Pride, et al)
2. Todd Harris (WEC)
3. Gus Johnson (EXC)

Quadros knows more than Goldberg ever will about MMA and also brings the approriate amount of hype, set-up for color man, and smooth broadcasting. Harris is generic sports announcer guy, but also expresses more knowledge of MMA and does all the things Goldie is supposedly “smooth” at like transitions and sponsor announcements, but does them without resorting to hype-man-announcer voice. Gus is the best at everything…there is no sporting event that isn’t raised a level by having him announce it.

]]> By: RUSH http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57202 RUSH Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:01:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57202 Evadmils - This was through Eastlink Digital cable in Canada $54.95 + TAX Evadmils – This was through Eastlink Digital cable in Canada $54.95 + TAX

]]> By: JOe K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57189 JOe K. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:25:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57189 I saw all nine fights as well. That is definitely the first time I have seen that. They should do that every event! They could build bigger stars if they showed the Pre-Lims. Jon Fitch's criticisms of the UFC was that even though he had 8 straight wins not many people knew who he was because so many of his fights were on the undercard. I saw all nine fights as well. That is definitely the first time I have seen that. They should do that every event!

They could build bigger stars if they showed the Pre-Lims. Jon Fitch’s criticisms of the UFC was that even though he had 8 straight wins not many people knew who he was because so many of his fights were on the undercard.

]]> By: Austin http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57183 Austin Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:08:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57183 I like kenny rice better :V I like kenny rice better :V

]]> By: detroit_fan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57179 detroit_fan Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:31:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57179 Evadmils- get directv. they have the hd for $55 everytime. Evadmils- get directv. they have the hd for $55 everytime.

]]> By: Evadmils http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57165 Evadmils Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:17:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57165 RUSH what cable provider do you have, and where are you? My friends and I bitch every month about the fact that they don't offer the UFCs in HD in our area. +1 on the article tho, I completely agree. RUSH what cable provider do you have, and where are you? My friends and I bitch every month about the fact that they don’t offer the UFCs in HD in our area.

+1 on the article tho, I completely agree.

]]> By: Jeremy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57164 Jeremy Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:10:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57164 Very, very enjoyable show last night. I watched it with some people who had never watched a live UFC PPV before and they walked away very entertained and pleased with the whole thing. Great job by the UFC last night!!! Very, very enjoyable show last night. I watched it with some people who had never watched a live UFC PPV before and they walked away very entertained and pleased with the whole thing. Great job by the UFC last night!!!

]]> By: demonianray http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57163 demonianray Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:06:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57163 They broadcasted the whole pay-per-view, i think that's the first time I've seen that They broadcasted the whole pay-per-view, i think that’s the first time I’ve seen that

]]> By: banter http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57159 banter Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:02:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57159 And for the record I am impartial to Goldberg as well. He is ok but not horrible but they could use someone better. I am just not sure who is better. Its a weak area in MMA Yet he is far better than Quadros and Ranallo And for the record I am impartial to Goldberg as well. He is ok but not horrible but they could use someone better. I am just not sure who is better. Its a weak area in MMA Yet he is far better than Quadros and Ranallo

]]> By: banter http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/16/in-terms-of-quality-ufc-91-one-of-the-promotions-best-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-57158 banter Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:55:16 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8988#comment-57158 No I am no tkidding. I am asking who he thinks is better. No I am no tkidding. I am asking who he thinks is better.

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