Poll: Do you like watching fights with no crowd?

[PurpleStorm]

When the 'no crowd' thing started I wasn't sure if I'd like it. Now I enjoy it because you can hear the fighters and their corners better. What's your view?

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

When the 'no crowd' thing started I wasn't sure if I'd like it. Now I enjoy it because you can hear the fighters and their corners better. What's your view?

When it started it was something different and cool. We noticed differences like the clear sounds of strikes etc. But I’ve said for a bit now that the first event back with a crowd is gonna have unreal energy. It feels like the commentators have a tough time getting into it the way they do with the crowd there. So a lot of it has felt a bit flat.

 

[HNIC215]

You should include an "I don't give a fuck either way" option in your poll. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[poor form]

Yes, but I enjoy the buzz of a good, KNOWLEDGEABLE crowd for a big fight, as well. It adds to the atmosphere. But, if they never had a crowd again. I wouldn’t miss them that much.

 

[sdpdude9]

Was weird at first but I’m used to it now. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I’m fine either way.

 

[Sweater of AV]

I like the best of both worlds.

 

[ignorant MMA fan]

I like how you can hear everything. But I wouldn't go so far as to say that I prefer it.

 

[AlanGregson]

Yes, i like it, but i believe the crowd gives a lot of energy to fights. The big fighte are crazy, you can almost feel the energy through the screen of your illegal stream, good stuff.

 

[thewhiterooster]

as a novelty, yeah I like it. neat to hear everything inside the cage. but in the long run, nah we need that crowd noise

 

[Dulfus]

I like the best of both worlds.

Completely. Quiet enough to hear the action and the corners, applause when truly warranted. Can't beat a Japanese crowd for that.

 

[The Schmoop]

Yes I like the silence better but they need to do something about the commentators. The fighters shouldn’t be a able to hear them. Not a huge deal but a few fighters have said that it’s affected them (for better iirc).

 

[Sticko]

Walkouts and introductions are much better with a crowd. The fights themselves are marginally better with a crowd.

 

[Dave Poodle]

I really wish it was possible to mute the audience and hear what we hear now. It does add to the intimacy and realism of the experience.
On the other hand, imagine a hyped crowd for that tony v gaethje fight, luque v nico price or stephens v kattar

 

[BayAreaGuy]

Yes.

You can hear the strikes/mat more and also it feels like the event moves along faster. Some guys walk out in slow motion when there's a crowd.

 

[Ares Black]

Overall I like it better, but sometimes it feels super weird.

I remember watching Ryan Spann attempting to choke Sam Alvey. Alvey was turning bright red and you could hear him gasping and wheezing. Kinda creepy.
Felt like watching an attempted murder.

 

[Medulla Omoplata]

Meh. its nice to be able to hear the corners/fighters and to hear the strikes, and the crowd can sometimes be annoying. But there is definitely less energy to an event without the crowd, and it's a little weird when someone gets flat KOd and everything is just quiet.

 

[dc007]

I don't love it but I'll take it if that's the only choice for a while.

 

[DoopidyDawesome]

At first it was weird and then I realized I love hearing the pop on the strikes, hearing the corner and not hearing the stupid fucking WOOOO or USA or BOOO or any number of other dumb shit crowds do that I despise.

 

[smalliebiggs]

no, i want to hear the retards screaming USA! USA! for the white guy from Moldova

 

[C0NCH3TO]

Yes i enjoyed it, though i prefer a normal event with a good ole drunk, stupid crowd.