UFC on Versus 3 March 3rd

[SPX]

^ Just FYI, they way they measure reach is pretty stupid and renders it basically meaningless.

How do they do it?

[Mr. IWS]

They should do it like HBO does for their boxing telecast. Armpit to the end of the fist.

[zY|]

How do they do it?

I believe they measure wingspan, which takes shoulder width into account.

[SPX]

I believe they measure wingspan, which takes shoulder width into account.

Indeed.

Well that's kind of retarded.

[MMA_scientist]

Yeah fingertip to fingertip is how they measure it... so if you have a wide torso and t-rex arms you can still have a pretty impressive reach. Or if you have freakishly long fingers it can add to your reach. Although I suppose if you have a wide torso, your head is still farther away that the other guy's head. But it seems to make a lot more sense to actually measure the arms, like in boxing.

[poopoo333]

Alexandre ‘Cacareco’ Ferreira is out of his March 3rd fight with Rousimar Palhares according to Fighters Only:
According to a Fighters Only source, Ferreira has told the UFC he has lost friends and family in the floods affecting Brazil currently and is in "no condition to train or fight". No news yet on who, if anyone, will step in to face Palhares at UFC Live on Versus 3.

[zY|]

He'll probably be cut.

[poopoo333]

I hope they find Palhares a replacement...

Maia would be awesome, but I doubt they make this. So bring on Grove

[poopoo333]

Dave Branch vs. Rousimar Palhares Tapped for UFC on Versus 3


Put this shit on the main card, PLEASE

[MMA_scientist]

great matchup. Main card would be great but as long as it is not on facebook, I am happy.

[Luke]

great matchup. Main card would be great but as long as it is not on facebook, I am happy.

+1 ,no facebook please . I'm already going to feel like a fag once watching UFC on my ladies facebook page

[zY|]

I think using Facebook to embrace social media users is a pretty damn slick move, actually.

[Luke]

I think using Facebook to embrace social media users is a pretty damn slick move, actually.

But why? I mean whats the point? People ages 18-25 that are on facebook already watch the UFC so how is this going to help ratings?

The UFC needs to go after the 35+ year olds that have alot of money and can afford to pay 55 bucks every month on PPV's,facebook isnt going to do that.

I really dont see the point of facebook/UFC

[zY|]

But why? I mean whats the point? People ages 18-25 that are on facebook already watch the UFC so how is this going to help ratings?

I don't think that's true. You'd be surprised just how many people look at you with a blank face when you ask them about the UFC, much less MMA in general. When you "like" something on Facebook(which you have to do to see the stream) it shows up on your news feed for all of your "friends" to see. Social media sites like facebook and twitter work virally. I can't see how there won't be some crossover appeal. Whether these people are rushing out and instantly buying PPVs is irrelevant. Exposure is exposure. The UFC is huge on branding. This is definitely a savvy move.

And whatever, free prelims for an already free show? Sign me up. I don't care if it's on fucking myspace.

[Luke]

I don't think that's true. You'd be surprised just how many people look at you with a blank face when you ask them about the UFC, much less MMA in general. When you "like" something on Facebook(which you have to do to see the stream) it shows up on your news feed for all of your "friends" to see. Social media sites like facebook and twitter work virally. I can't see how there won't be some crossover appeal. Whether these people are rushing out and instantly buying PPVs is irrelevant. Exposure is exposure. The UFC is huge on branding. This is definitely a savvy move.

And whatever, free prelims for an already free show? Sign me up. I don't care if it's on fucking myspace.

Well I have zero idea how facebook works so you could be right