By Ron 'The Yacman' Yacovetti
MMA Commentator - Call to Arms MMA
(www.calltoarmsfights.com)
The newest and upcoming season of the UFC and Spike TV hit, The Ultimate Fighter, what most consider the catalyst for MMA's success as a widespread phenomena, is every bit the big deal that Dana White said it would be.
Not only are two of the sports premier light-heavyweights coaching, referring to two former champions of the division, Rashad 'Sugar' Evans and Quinton 'Rampage Jackson, but it also includes the most watched fighter (per one solitary event) in all of MMA, Kimbo Slice.
Dana White, the UFC president admits the show should be intriguing to watch, taking into account many of his rants and derogatory remarks about slice, when he sailed under the EliteXC flag.
This season, originally slated to be heavyweights and middle-weights will now be solely heavyweights. Anyone wondering why still? I thought not.
One would hope, and when I say one, I mainly mean the UFC and Spike, that Kimbo fights well and lasts a while. It would be an understatement to say it would simply add fuel to the show's fire. I will be a lot more like nitrous oxide.
Well, it is safe to assume any MMA fan will be tuning in to this season, present company included. The show already has action, suspense and drama. Now it's been amped up to drama comparable to "The Days of our lives."
The UFC continues to make what is potentially old, new again. The show, much like successful dramas such as "Law and Order" uses the same formula every season. The content itself is what needs to remain interesting and top-notch, if you expect to grow your audience or even sustain a sizable one.
This is a brilliant move by the UFC, considering their position prior to signing Slice. Having mocked him so much, Dana is now in a win-win situation with fans and skeptics alike.
If Kimbo wins or goes far, he gave him a shot and helped bring him to the next level in the most dominant MMA promotion, bar none. If Slice gets whipped like egg-beaters at a diner around breakfast, then the UFC president solidifies himself as Dana Whitestradamus, having predicted the street brawler being devoured in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
So kudos Mr. White. Kudos UFC. The only way to have set the show up for even higher ratings would've been to book Eminem against Bruno the Supermodel (Sascha Baron Cohen).
-Yacman
www.yacandjshow.com
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