UFC on Versus 3 March 3rd

[Mr. IWS]

Do you have to create a facebook account to watch the fights?

[MMA_scientist]

The older guys that I know that like boxing basically see MMA as a glorified toughman contest. Thety are like Bob Arum, they think grappling is gay and uncivilized, like a bunch of wild brazilians speaking pig latin going Baraka on guys or a bunch of thunderlips' using their size to and wrasslin to cheat...

[poopoo333]

My 70 year old Grandpa enjoys watching MMA. But he doesn't have a facebook.

[Luke]

^ right, should happen.

I think it will probably help the UFC. It is sort of insane how niche MMA still is... We had a group of friends over last night and the subject of jj came up. Out of the 10 people that were there, not one of them had any clue what gracie jj was. One guy had heard of Royce Gracie, "oh I saw a video of that when I was in high school." It was basically the equivalent of "when animals attack III" to that group. Even after an explanation, the blank stares were unsettling. I NEVER tell anyone about my bjj training obsession and MMA watching obsession. Because now, I might as well be watching pro wrasslin... but it slipped out because someone caught a glimpse of my somewhat expansive bjj dvd technique library.

Anyway, my brother, who is 21, will watch the occasional UFC with all his buddies. It is much more normal for them. So the facebook is probably a good move for the future, because the 30+ crowd either is already in or never will be. The 40+ crowd is out.

The only person I know that watches MMA besides me is my little brother and he only watches Fedor fight or freak shows(Toney-Couture, Kimbo,Lashley,Lesnar etc)

[Luke]

Matt Riddle pulls out of UFC on VS 3 fight against Matt Brown -- http://ow.ly/3Hehz

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[MMA_scientist]

^ right, should happen.

I think it will probably help the UFC. It is sort of insane how niche MMA still is... We had a group of friends over last night and the subject of jj came up. Out of the 10 people that were there, not one of them had any clue what gracie jj was. One guy had heard of Royce Gracie, "oh I saw a video of that when I was in high school." It was basically the equivalent of "when animals attack III" to that group. Even after an explanation, the blank stares were unsettling. I NEVER tell anyone about my bjj training obsession and MMA watching obsession. Because now, I might as well be watching pro wrasslin... but it slipped out because someone caught a glimpse of my somewhat expansive bjj dvd technique library.

Anyway, my brother, who is 21, will watch the occasional UFC with all his buddies. It is much more normal for them. So the facebook is probably a good move for the future, because the 30+ crowd either is already in or never will be. The 40+ crowd is out.

[Svino]

I'll be happy as long as the Facebook prelims get rebroadcast by pirates.

[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

[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 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|]

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

[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

[MMA_scientist]

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

[poopoo333]

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


Put this shit on the main card, PLEASE

[poopoo333]

I hope they find Palhares a replacement...

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