Which fight slot is the best for a lesser known fighter?

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: March 10, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

While it used to be that the main card of the UFC PPV was the only place you wanted to make it, now with Spike(replay availability in the future) and Facebook streams seem to have quite a lot of potential.
Some UFC's might only get 3-400k ppv buys, but a Spike Prelim might get from 700k-over a million people watching.
Facebook has quickly become a great place for so many viewers to watch a fight. I know a lot of people who don't bother with TV but have watched the last few Facebook fights.
I'm sure at this point because it is new that Facebook will get the least amount, but it will be interesting to see where the UFC goes with it.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: GoSlayPenn
Date: March 10, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
I hope they have UFC on MySpace because that's where my Nig gies be.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Waarheid
Date: March 10, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
I voted bottom of the main card. Obviously fighters who've got some UFC-experience and big potential, but not too overhyped of a fight with a good chance of dissapointment. Facebook is the future though.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MikeyHatTrick
Date: March 10, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
If you are asking from a fighter perspective, Main Card is the answer
I remember when Dunham was on Junkie prior to the Griffin fight, he was asked a similar question and he said Main Card because Sponsors will pay more because of the walk out
I think it is great that the UFC offers so many free fights to the fans and it benefits everyone: Fighters, Promoters, and Fans.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: March 10, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
MikeyHatTrick said:
I remember when Dunham was on Junkie prior to the Griffin fight, he was asked a similar question and he said Main Card because Sponsors will pay more because of the walk out
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:x ... so that's why we get 5 walk outs now instead of great prelim fights...
You would think that a better agent would get them better sponsorship for being on the Spike portion. If 700k-1.1 million people are watching and you aren't getting good sponsorship... maybe the UFC prevents them from getting more?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: roorippin
Date: March 10, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
Of the options....bottom of main card, but the best fight slot is probably the main event.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: March 10, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
roorippin said:
Of the options....bottom of main card, but the best fight slot is probably the main event.
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Of course the main event. But i'm referring to up and coming type fighters who get their spotlight from either:
Barely making the main card. Highlighting a Spike Prelim or getting the Facebook exposure.
Obviously Main event fighters are the tops, but i was also referring to the fact that as a lesser known fighter, you can actually have a lot more people watching your fight than as the first or second fight on a PPV.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: March 10, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
I voted this:
Highlighted and commercialized on the
Spotrsnet Prelims
for weeks leading up to the event
Here's why, and it may be of interest only to Canadian MMA ers, (or whatever)
Your home for UFC coverage
TORONTO -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship and Rogers Sportsnet announced Monday a four-year agreement for broadcast rights to UFC television events in Canada.
Sportsnet, the live-event high-definition leader in Canada, will have a consistent schedule of UFC programming including preliminary fights of UFC Pay-Per-View events and UFC Fight Night events while also having the home sports position for the 10 p.m. (ET) timeslot for The Ultimate Fighter series.
In addition, Sportsnet will broadcast live non Pay-Per-View international UFC events and provide UFC content on a non-exclusive basis across other platforms.
"This deal cements our commitment to bring fans the best UFC coverage in Canada," said Scott Moore, president, Rogers Broadcasting. "Sportsnet is excited about this partnership with the UFC as the sport continues to rapidly grow in this country and beyond."
UFC president Dana White
:
"We’re excited to announce a new deal with
Rogers Sportsnet that will put the UFC in millions of homes in Canada
," he said. "Canada is an amazing market for this sport and we look forward to bringing the fans more UFC programming. We’re happy to have a strong television partner in Canada like Rogers Sportsnet."
Tom Wright, UFC director of Canadian operations:
"This is great news for the UFC and our fans," he said "Canadians are hungry for UFC shows and segments and now have so much to look forward to as we continue to grow the sport together with Sportsnet."
"Showdown" Joe Ferraro is the featured UFC analyst for Sportsnet Connected and sportsnet.ca, reporting on all UFC events.
He is also the host of MMA Connected, which presents highlights and news from around the mixed martial arts world every Monday night.
Sportsnet has been broadcasting UFC programming for the past four years.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TurdFurguson
Date: March 10, 2011 at 07:23 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

I would say bottom of main card,
i find that way the lesser know fighters really give it their all and put on a great show, starting the show off with a Bang, so to speak.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CupcakeKatie
Date: March 10, 2011 at 07:50 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Bottom of the main card.
The fighter's walk-out music, attire and attitude can oftentimes engage a casual fan more than you might think. Music and style choices tell a lot about what kind of person s/he is which , in turn, gains the fighter more fans. I don't know how many people I know who are casual fans who can't remember any specifics of Clay Guida's fights but yet always comment on his brother slapping him in the face before he fights. They love it; go figure. ...You won't see that stuff on Spike.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: RearNakedSlam
Date: March 10, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Bottom of the main card against a solid opponent.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: thedifferencemaker
Date: March 10, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

They all have their charms, for sure. I think bottom of the main card for the simple fact that it should be easier to work up from here to a mid card or co-main slot with a couple of impressive wins.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TheLethalLefty
Date: March 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Facebook is the worst because the people that watch it on Facebook are usually already big MMA fans that know and follow the lesser known fighters and go looking for those fights. A fight on TV is the best because if you fight a long and exciting enough of a fight you will get your name heard by many casual channel changing MMA fans just looking for something to watch on TV.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: ArcArsenal
Date: March 10, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Re: Which fight slot is the best?
GoSlayPenn said:
I hope they have UFC on MySpace because that's where my Nig gies be.
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Oh you're the guy that still uses myspace.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MajikToast
Date: March 11, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

I think Spike TV would be the best. If they're lesser known, then some people may be turned off and not want to pay for a guy who they don't really know. Huge fans will already know them and buy the PPV anyway. Facebook may again be for the bigger fans who actually know who is fighting, who are generally fairly unknown fighters to casual fans. So I decided Spike TV because fight fans too cheap or not big enough fans will watch, casual fans will tune in for free fights that have semi-known fighters, and it'll get hyped by Spike so people do turn in. Plus there's incentive to perform will to make it to the main card. This position on the card, LnP will actually hurt you. Yeah you'll win, but now the new fans will not want to see you.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Sapper
Date: March 11, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

Bottom of the main card.... I remeber Houston Alexander knocking out Keith Jardine at the bottom of the main card.... As soon as the fight was over the whole room asking who the winner was.... Googles later we all know his name...

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redd1
Date: March 11, 2011 at 03:28 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

id say spike....put on an amazing show on spike and get the ppv numbers up and you will be rewarded....

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Warborn
Date: March 11, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/which-fight-slot-is-the-best-for-a-lesser-known-fighter.36466/

...UFC 130 is the prefect example; im sure with T.Alves/R.Story being bumped to prelims by S.Struve/T.Browne the Alves/Story fight will probably get some sort of TV time, being bigger names and getting to see it for free should be a good lead into more PPV buys or atleast a good ratings.
IMO as long as there are 3 bomb fights on the main card they can put whoever else on there, this in return will help those fighters gain more sponsors, more exposure, and possible amazing battles to ensure main card status or TV exposure next time therfore increasing income.