this season.. much much much much much better

thumper · 05-07-2009, 08:32 AM

2 fights per episode, virtually NO bullshit about the house drama, and the focus is almost completely on fighters.

What a great fucking turn around this is!!!!!! i hope the ratings indicate it was the right thing to do..

As a side note, Bisping not showing up for his own fighters fight? biggest bitch move in all 9 seasons, by far. and you notice, since he's danas darling, not a fucking thing was said or done about it. other than his weak, pointless apology

Doggage · 05-07-2009, 09:07 AM

I agree 100% that Bisping's absence is absolutely ridiculous, but I wasn't expecting Dana to say anything to him about it. At least Bisping apologized and even said himself that it was "inexcusable." What more can you ask from him really? But yes, the point of your post is correct in my opinion. I think the fights we have seen so far, especially last nights, have been very, very entertaining.

SWIFTboy · 05-07-2009, 10:03 AM

Agree the non-drama is excellent so far. That's all I want, fights, and to get to know the fighters and their motivations and such. I think the two fights per episode format fixes everything because it only leaves enough time to show a few things happening around the house, then it jumps to them getting ready and their gameplans and all that.

Yeah that was shitty of Bisping. I agree about that. However, I don't see what you would want to have happen. If him being Dana's darling was the reason for nothing happening, they could have EASILY just have never let you or I even know it happened in the first place. Think about it...

Fedorlei Gomipierre · 05-07-2009, 01:51 PM

I kinda feel that this TUF is the most meaningless, although I'm enjoying the fighters and fights. It's just got no UMPPH!

I'd understand USA/Brazil(Franklin/Wandy), or even Canada(GSP/Fitch), but this just doesn't feel like a real "us vs. them" thang and there's no hate between the two. There's just no heat to it!

Bisping/Hendo is the THIRD most important fight on 100, with no rivalry and no title on the line and Hendo is as dull as a sack of bricks and Bisping is the least deserving of a "coaching" job ever. Just seems kinda useless.

With that being said, I'm really enjoying the fighters and fights and think it's a pretty good set of fights. Some of the younger Americans are total douchebags and I find them a little unlikable, but all in all, I'm enjoying the fighters, just wish it wasn't involving Bisping and Hendo.

ElvisLaw · 05-07-2009, 08:23 PM

I agree, I am really liking this season.That dude talking all that shit about hurting the Uk fighter and the tooth bounty then getting his own teeth knocked out is one of the best things on TV ever! When he walked to his corner and said he lost his tooth I almost fell out of my chair. then he coughed out another one at the end. Absolutely classic.I also really find some of the USA fighters unlikable but that's OK because all fights are better if you have a rooting interest on way or the other.

denice25 · 05-07-2009, 11:36 PM

that's great man...

popsicle · 05-08-2009, 05:09 AM

This season is much better. I especially liked how in a past episode they showed Bisping breaking down video of one of the US fighters. Seems there is much more focus on fighting, training, and gameplans.

I am also glad that Junie's little brother did not make it in the house. He was trying way to hard to get the same publicity as his brother. As a result, there probably is less drama in the house when compared to last season.

fishy · 05-08-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by popsicle1228

This season is much better. I especially liked how in a past episode they showed Bisping breaking down video of one of the US fighters. Seems there is much more focus on fighting, training, and gameplans.

I am also glad that Junie's little brother did not make it in the house. He was trying way to hard to get the same publicity as his brother. As a result, there probably is less drama in the house when compared to last season.

I think the lack of drama is what led to more training and fighting being aired

and it seemed as though Junie Junior wasn't really upset at not making the show, it seemed like he was just trying to get some recognition on tv cuz he said he was going to fight at FW and probably wanted that recognition to follow him to the WEC