How much would TUF suffer?

I am wondering how much the show would suffer in numbers if the two coaches actually respected each other and showed the true face of the sport? Yeah conflict jazzes up the interest, but then it is constant drama. I think the numbers would hold with good coaches and letting the show leave the conflict in the cage.

Jesus Andrew, you on a History Channel kick or something? Or did you just figure out that George Washington was awesome? lol

ohiovol62 wrote:

Jesus Andrew, you on a History Channel kick or something? Or did you just figure out that George Washington was awesome? lol

Drew is 40, old people love history

If the coaches didn't hate each other then TUF would have to actually have good fights...which they typically don't. This season may be different, though. Most of these guys seem legit.

Am I missing something didn't Mir and Nog be respectful of each other? Am I forgetting something that happened in that season? It was the fighters mainly fuck face, I don't even want to type his name, that were disrespectful in that season

Yes I am old. Yes I like history. But I liked history all my life, I am pretty nerdy like that.

You are right MMAEyes, but that does not answer my question. Would the show survive or maintain solid numbers?

I think it would mantain. I would rather see some legit coaching and training more so than a bunch of babblin. Plus after the shad and page babblin it looked so staged to me it was awful.

So would you rather see it go back to like it was for TUF 2? When Franklin coached against Hughes? I don't have a problem with that. As long as you pick 2 elite fighters. I wouldn't mind seeing Wand coach against say BJ? Why not?

MMAEYES wrote:

Am I missing something didn't Mir and Nog be respectful of each other? Am I forgetting something that happened in that season? It was the fighters mainly fuck face, I don't even want to type his name, that were disrespectful in that season

This is true. Their beef didn't happen till after their fight.

Its like anything else I guess. TUF will be around for a long time unless Zuffa fucks it up. However the numbers will be higher if they get shit talkers every time. Looks like it's headed that way.

I don't really care, never been a fan of TUF anyway. I was into MMA before it came around so it's just a show I watch every now and then. I watched all of the Nog season cuz I'm a homer. Outside of that, I just watch the big shows, like the Kimbo fight.

Yo do any of you guys really make it a point to watch that dumb show anyway?

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Yo do any of you guys really make it a point to watch that dumb show anyway?

Yep sure do, obviously Wolf plenty of posters here do. You can see that by the TUF topics right after each episode. You are really missing out this season if you are holding a grudge against the show for some reason. Fuck what you saw in the past, just tune in for the fights this season, better then we have seen in awhile.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Yo do any of you guys really make it a point to watch that dumb show anyway?

I do. I usaully end up disappointed but so far this season looks good.

I have 0 desire to see Tito and Chuck stumble through half punch drunk sentences. They are two of my favorite fighters and have been for years, but the only way I keep them as favorites is completely avoiding listening to them talk. Verbal communication is an issue with both.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

I have 0 desire to see Tito and Chuck stumble through half punch drunk sentences. They are two of my favorite fighters and have been for years, but the only way I keep them as favorites is completely avoiding listening to them talk. Verbal communication is an issue with both.

Then just watch the fights, the fights have been good. Tune in 10 min before the show is over and check out the action. Atleast watch the 1st episode which is pretty much fights only. Are the coaches the only thing stopping you or do you have a grudge from a previous season(s)?

Could just tune in for the last fifteen minutes like I have ended up doing for several fucktard season. First impressions on the talent is promising.

You guys have me interested now, but usually if I want to see tuf level fights I download king of the cage events, where they at least have commentary.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

You guys have me interested now, but usually if I want to see tuf level fights I download king of the cage events, where they at least have commentary.

I don't blame you for not feeling the show with the drama and extra bullshit. Some of the seasons have had pretty shitty fights but these guys have been impressive so far. Seems to be some talent on this show, these guys seem like real fighters.

Tuf 2?

Ninja\Rua/Fan wrote:

Tuf 2?

exactly what I brought up. Franklin and Hughes.

They never planned to fight though. If a catchweight fight had been made, que the shit talk.