Okay, so I have had up until now a passable knowledge of MMA (knew the fight format, could name at least 10 fighters, etc.) but I want to get more into it. So I got a "Best of 2012" UFC comp, and I'm gonna use this here thread track my progress and ask Mr. [MENTION=626]Red Alex[/MENTION] any questions I have on the sport. If anyone else wants to join in, either answering questions or asking, please feel free. And I apologise in advance for any stupid questions.
Random thoughts so far:
- Nate Diaz is fantastic. I know he's a dick, but hell at least he stands out and is memorable. Same with Chael Sonnen. If there's a problem with a lot of MMA fighters is that they don't stand out, these guys have at least charisma going for them.
- Why does every other fighter from Brazil have "Diaz" as a surname?
And a question:
How are title shots decided? I assume it isn't like wrestling where it's like "we need someone to keep the champ busy for the month" and they have seedings and stuff. But at the same time, I gotta assume draw power plays a role? You don't want a boring fighter main eventing PPV's surely?
Random thoughts so far:
- Nate Diaz is fantastic. I know he's a dick, but hell at least he stands out and is memorable. Same with Chael Sonnen. If there's a problem with a lot of MMA fighters is that they don't stand out, these guys have at least charisma going for them.
- Why does every other fighter from Brazil have "Diaz" as a surname?
And a question:
How are title shots decided? I assume it isn't like wrestling where it's like "we need someone to keep the champ busy for the month" and they have seedings and stuff. But at the same time, I gotta assume draw power plays a role? You don't want a boring fighter main eventing PPV's surely?
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