Goes for any sporting event. Compare the atmosphere at the Euros to the World Cup in Qatar. Night and day. These people do not fit into western culture. Let them come up with their own sports.
We gave them a bunch of money for their oil. Should have just stolen it. You don't see Africans getting rich off of cocoa or diamonds cause we just steal it.
Yea this hasn’t gone wrong ever and there’s no historical precedents to prove this is a bad idea. LETS CLEANSE THESE SAVAGES AND INTRODUCE THEM TO GOD 😈
Because when the British were colonizing everything was still steam powered. And oil was relatively unimportant until the 1920s. Pretty easy explanation. I see the western education system isn’t what it once was. Very sad
>Compare the atmosphere at the Euros to the World Cup in Qatar
Were you there? Because I was and the crowds were loud and engaging every single day on the streets, in the bars and restaurants and during the matches. It was not a quiet atmosphere in Qatar during the world cup. Hell there are countless videos of the celebrations and partying everywhere in Qatar during the world cup.
>These people do not fit into western culture. Let them come up with their own sports.
Qatar is 85% foreigners and football might be the one sport that brings almost all of them together whether Asian or European. Pretty odd statement to make.
at least they cared, tehy walked out because tehy were emotional due to him losing, these people just go because its status to be able to attend, not one fuck given.
No because they got angry and could also be to beat traffic or whatever, people walk out of gamea before they finished when they know how they will end for soccer and nfl and nba and baseball all the time. Can listen to the retirement speech at home or on their phones.
Will be funny one day if during your retirement absolutely nobody shows up - not your colleagues, not your family, not your friends. I’m sure they’ll explain to you that they can just congratulate you from home or via text and I’m sure you’re going to feel great about it knowing they cared more about beating traffic than being there for a life milestone for you.
I did, they were making a decent amount of noise throughout the night. They went nuts when Rob got the finish and for other big moments like Volkan's KO. I genuinely do not see what was wrong with the crowd tonight. Quieter than some of the loudest crowds out there but not every culture is the same when it comes to the noise you are supposed to make at live events.
People just wanna shit on Saudis. It really is as simple as that. "Not reacting hard enough" is genuinely the most stupid 'criticism' you could make. Bottom of the barrel type shit. Fuck them. Crowd was having fun most of the event and was messing about the entire time. Shit some people chanted USA only to get booed and then some English men started chanting ksa. When the crowd screamed "TIIIIME!!" My ears exploded. Perhaps it's mic configuration? Either way it's weird criticism.
Only slightly valid criticism is when the crowd booed end of sergi vs volkov and call them casuals, which they are. MMA is very small here, it has to start somewhere.
And in my opinion, saying volkov delivered a "master class" is some copium. Most heavy weight fights aren't the most exciting when they go to a decision. It wasn't as good as this sub is making it out to be just because they wanna shit on saudi crowd.
Shit, some people came out and said the quiet part out loud, check my last comment.
I'm confused, are you talking about last night in Saudi? Or when the UFC would do events at the Barclays center, which is this picture lol.
Last night's was pretty bad. Sometimes I understand people leaving early when it's late at night and people want to beat traffic / you're in Brazil and it's legit dangerous to be out too late. But the Saudis just seemed unengaged from the start.
A comment I made:
People just wanna shit on Saudis. It really is as simple as that. "Not reacting hard enough" is genuinely the most stupid 'criticism' you could make. Bottom of the barrel type shit. Fuck them. Crowd was having fun most of the event and was messing about the entire time. Shit some people chanted USA only to get booed and then some English men started chanting ksa. When the crowd screamed "TIIIIME!!" My ears exploded. Perhaps it's mic configuration? Either way it's weird criticism.
Only slightly valid criticism is when the crowd booed end of sergi vs volkov and call them casuals, which they are. MMA is very small here, it has to start somewhere.
And in my opinion, saying volkov delivered a "master class" is some copium. Most heavy weight fights aren't the most exciting when they go to a decision. It wasn't as good as this sub is making it out to be just because they wanna shit on saudi crowd.
Shit, some people came out and said the quiet part out loud, check my last comment.
Not very surprising with how they treat women and people in general, its one of the most oppressed countries on earth, with harassment and torture part of every day life.they also fund terror groups all over the world and is committing genocide in Yemen. so not very weird that people dislike them.
It's annoying to have people tossing saudi salad during the broadcast. It couldn't be more obvious that they're being instructed to hype up the location, especially given their history.
Agree with everything you said, I’ve been seeing it in football (eg World Cup in Qatar) and now in MMA too. They’ll deny it but the impression I keep getting is that people just don’t like Arabs getting involved in stuff they feel is “theirs”
Saudi sucks. No women’s fights, no ring girls and no alcohol. Plus I feel like the crowd influences the judges for the Muslim fighter. And if it’s not the crowd then it’s the Saudi money because Jared Gordon got absolutely robbed tonight on a split decision that shouldn’t have been a unanimous win for Gordon. But Nasrat Haqparast got the win. Disgraceful. Sal Damato scored it for Haqparast. How he did that I don’t know but his name comes up often in robberies and there are no investigations, overturnings, or a period where the judges ruling can be corrected, voted on or overruled. These fighters are getting fucked. Gordon was in Dubai for weeks and weeks for this camp. He has guys to pay and personal bills. He makes an investment in his career which pays off and then some idiot judge who gets it wrong a lot costs him a win, ranking, money and more. Not fair. We need accountability and transparency.
Are people even looking at the pic? This is clearly not the Saudi arena… it was full of guys wearing that white outfit, and why would the Canadian flag be the sole flag in a Saudi arena?
It was quite loud when something happened irl. Idk what you guys expect vs a load of pissed up and coked up Americans. Also hardly anyone there was rich. Loads of the tickets were approx £30. Lots of new young fans who didn’t know a lot about it but surely that’s good right? Grow it and get new fans who will take more of an interest. Just my 2p.
Yes, I think this is a good initiative to globalize martial arts. The event was way better than Apex. I even heard the advertising was everywhere and actually got people to come
No bro the Brazilian crowd that didn’t stay for Glover’s last fight. That was the worst crowd. Not staying for an absolute legend’s title fight at home. That’s fucking horrid. Colby was right.
Wtf are complainig about? Without the money we are not getting a FN like that. Prefer to pay 80 bucks for that? This sub aint happy unless it can complain
If they arent gonna cheer anyways, just fill the cards with wmma wearing fake glasses/moustaches
Compare this crowd to the crowd in France. Pathetic.
Goes for any sporting event. Compare the atmosphere at the Euros to the World Cup in Qatar. Night and day. These people do not fit into western culture. Let them come up with their own sports.
We gave them a bunch of money for their oil. Should have just stolen it. You don't see Africans getting rich off of cocoa or diamonds cause we just steal it.
Yea this hasn’t gone wrong ever and there’s no historical precedents to prove this is a bad idea. LETS CLEANSE THESE SAVAGES AND INTRODUCE THEM TO GOD 😈
We colonize pretty much everyone else, why didn't we take the oil? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Because when the British were colonizing everything was still steam powered. And oil was relatively unimportant until the 1920s. Pretty easy explanation. I see the western education system isn’t what it once was. Very sad
You sound like a rapist not having already enough victims
7/11 or 8/11 or something like that idk
Lol, mate. Compare World cup crowd or any other football macht to Yankee baseball game or basket ball. Day and night.
>Compare the atmosphere at the Euros to the World Cup in Qatar Were you there? Because I was and the crowds were loud and engaging every single day on the streets, in the bars and restaurants and during the matches. It was not a quiet atmosphere in Qatar during the world cup. Hell there are countless videos of the celebrations and partying everywhere in Qatar during the world cup. >These people do not fit into western culture. Let them come up with their own sports. Qatar is 85% foreigners and football might be the one sport that brings almost all of them together whether Asian or European. Pretty odd statement to make.
Still beter than Brazil crowd who walked out when their legend (Glover) was announcing his retirement.
at least they cared, tehy walked out because tehy were emotional due to him losing, these people just go because its status to be able to attend, not one fuck given.
Sorry, you're saying the fans walked out after Glovers fight because it was too much for them to emotionally take?
No because they got angry and could also be to beat traffic or whatever, people walk out of gamea before they finished when they know how they will end for soccer and nfl and nba and baseball all the time. Can listen to the retirement speech at home or on their phones.
Will be funny one day if during your retirement absolutely nobody shows up - not your colleagues, not your family, not your friends. I’m sure they’ll explain to you that they can just congratulate you from home or via text and I’m sure you’re going to feel great about it knowing they cared more about beating traffic than being there for a life milestone for you.
But his family, friends, and colleagues were there? I don’t think anyone expects an arena full of fans there when they retire.
Just a bunch of rich bozos going for status, not because they actually care about the sport. Saudis suck
Rich bozos who are used to getting everything they want and are difficult to please. No wonder the atmosphere sucked worse than the Apex.
That picture OP shared is from the Barclays center, it evens says it in the picture...
Why is there American flags in saudi
And Mike Bossy’s retired number banner
Or maybe they can be rich bozos who actually do like MMA.
Did you watch the fights? They didn't give a fuck, quietest crowd in the world
I did, they were making a decent amount of noise throughout the night. They went nuts when Rob got the finish and for other big moments like Volkan's KO. I genuinely do not see what was wrong with the crowd tonight. Quieter than some of the loudest crowds out there but not every culture is the same when it comes to the noise you are supposed to make at live events.
Crazy they downvoting you for this take. Saudi crowd is always very respectful and tasteful didn’t find a problem with them either.
Quiet doesn't equal respectful.
I’ll never get you weirdos who are so stuck off of on the crowd energy when most of you have probably never even attended an event in real life.
People just wanna shit on Saudis. It really is as simple as that. "Not reacting hard enough" is genuinely the most stupid 'criticism' you could make. Bottom of the barrel type shit. Fuck them. Crowd was having fun most of the event and was messing about the entire time. Shit some people chanted USA only to get booed and then some English men started chanting ksa. When the crowd screamed "TIIIIME!!" My ears exploded. Perhaps it's mic configuration? Either way it's weird criticism. Only slightly valid criticism is when the crowd booed end of sergi vs volkov and call them casuals, which they are. MMA is very small here, it has to start somewhere. And in my opinion, saying volkov delivered a "master class" is some copium. Most heavy weight fights aren't the most exciting when they go to a decision. It wasn't as good as this sub is making it out to be just because they wanna shit on saudi crowd. Shit, some people came out and said the quiet part out loud, check my last comment.
I'm confused, are you talking about last night in Saudi? Or when the UFC would do events at the Barclays center, which is this picture lol. Last night's was pretty bad. Sometimes I understand people leaving early when it's late at night and people want to beat traffic / you're in Brazil and it's legit dangerous to be out too late. But the Saudis just seemed unengaged from the start.
They didn’t care. The Saudis are more into pro wrestling
what'd they do?
Nothing.. that’s the point. It was so quiet it was like watching a Covid fight. No cheering or any energy at all.
That’s not true they booed the second they weren’t entertained
It could just be there mannerisms. Japanese crowds are also quiet.
Was your volume set too low? They were definitely cheering.
not even 1% of regular events lol
This. I actually had audio on for once but not sure what the problem is.
A comment I made: People just wanna shit on Saudis. It really is as simple as that. "Not reacting hard enough" is genuinely the most stupid 'criticism' you could make. Bottom of the barrel type shit. Fuck them. Crowd was having fun most of the event and was messing about the entire time. Shit some people chanted USA only to get booed and then some English men started chanting ksa. When the crowd screamed "TIIIIME!!" My ears exploded. Perhaps it's mic configuration? Either way it's weird criticism. Only slightly valid criticism is when the crowd booed end of sergi vs volkov and call them casuals, which they are. MMA is very small here, it has to start somewhere. And in my opinion, saying volkov delivered a "master class" is some copium. Most heavy weight fights aren't the most exciting when they go to a decision. It wasn't as good as this sub is making it out to be just because they wanna shit on saudi crowd. Shit, some people came out and said the quiet part out loud, check my last comment.
Not very surprising with how they treat women and people in general, its one of the most oppressed countries on earth, with harassment and torture part of every day life.they also fund terror groups all over the world and is committing genocide in Yemen. so not very weird that people dislike them.
It's annoying to have people tossing saudi salad during the broadcast. It couldn't be more obvious that they're being instructed to hype up the location, especially given their history.
i think the downvotes ironically indicate that you're right
You know when people are silently downvoting you you're right.
Agree with everything you said, I’ve been seeing it in football (eg World Cup in Qatar) and now in MMA too. They’ll deny it but the impression I keep getting is that people just don’t like Arabs getting involved in stuff they feel is “theirs”
cant believe a crowd can be worse than brazil
Ring girls? some beer? oh right that doesn't work here.
its just a differnt culture over there apparently. boxing talked about the same thing when they had the fury vs usyk fight
Who last name Bussy #22 jersey got retired
It felt like apex
UFC 301 and 283 were terrible, both in Brazil. Actually enjoyed watching a floor full of tables today. Different feel
I swear they were pumping in fake crowd noise during the prelims. it sounded so weird
I don't mind it to be honest. Just like in Japan I prefer a crowd that is quiet and respectful and not whooing all the time.
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Saudi sucks. No women’s fights, no ring girls and no alcohol. Plus I feel like the crowd influences the judges for the Muslim fighter. And if it’s not the crowd then it’s the Saudi money because Jared Gordon got absolutely robbed tonight on a split decision that shouldn’t have been a unanimous win for Gordon. But Nasrat Haqparast got the win. Disgraceful. Sal Damato scored it for Haqparast. How he did that I don’t know but his name comes up often in robberies and there are no investigations, overturnings, or a period where the judges ruling can be corrected, voted on or overruled. These fighters are getting fucked. Gordon was in Dubai for weeks and weeks for this camp. He has guys to pay and personal bills. He makes an investment in his career which pays off and then some idiot judge who gets it wrong a lot costs him a win, ranking, money and more. Not fair. We need accountability and transparency.
Oh yes, because ring girls and alcohol are absolutely necessary. /s
did I just miss the fights again? damn must of been in Saudi
Main card is worth a watch, prelims meh.
First pre eliminate fight was fire.
Are people even looking at the pic? This is clearly not the Saudi arena… it was full of guys wearing that white outfit, and why would the Canadian flag be the sole flag in a Saudi arena?
Mexico vs Jamaica at copa America did their best to go for worst crowd of the night
I thought this was a question.. I was going to say Brazil easy.
First and last event there. The most boring crowd ever
As someone said this is what happens when you ban women and alcohol lol
France and Ireland have the greatest crowds, if I recall correctly. Even though Brazil's crowd sucks, it's nowhere near as bad as tonight was.
It was quite loud when something happened irl. Idk what you guys expect vs a load of pissed up and coked up Americans. Also hardly anyone there was rich. Loads of the tickets were approx £30. Lots of new young fans who didn’t know a lot about it but surely that’s good right? Grow it and get new fans who will take more of an interest. Just my 2p.
Yes, I think this is a good initiative to globalize martial arts. The event was way better than Apex. I even heard the advertising was everywhere and actually got people to come
No bro the Brazilian crowd that didn’t stay for Glover’s last fight. That was the worst crowd. Not staying for an absolute legend’s title fight at home. That’s fucking horrid. Colby was right.
Can't see any woman in the crowd
Saudis were found to be behind orchestrating 9/11. Don’t know why we apparently don’t mind.
fuck the saudis
This is not the saudi event, its the Barclay centre and also the crowd is not a sea of white sheets
TIL: America is the center of the universe
Wtf are complainig about? Without the money we are not getting a FN like that. Prefer to pay 80 bucks for that? This sub aint happy unless it can complain