Which non-UFC promotion has the best production?

[Actualized174]

First off, I'm not trying to start a promotional war, I'm just wondering which promotion would you say has the best production value...which one is "easier" on the eye? In terms of general color theme, entrances, commentary, minor interruptions (award / musical performances).

The reason I'm asking is because I've been watching Bellator for a while now and support them but I'm not afraid to say that I feel like there's something wrong with their overall appearance. I can't really pinpoint what it is...I think it's the greyish canvas or maybe it's just Spike TV's grainy image. So after watching a few Road FCs, ONE FCs, WSOFs, the non-existent DREAM & Strikeforce, Invicta...I've been really impressed with their overall production value. Their entrances are really nice, the cage/ring is designed well. Some have very bland themes like Road FC and One FC but make up for it with their theatrics and mid-interruptions (awarding honor students).

I like watching WSOF because I enjoy the fights but I also feel that they're appearance plays a role, they're much more bright than Bellator.

Thoughts, which promotion outside of the UFC looks and presents in the most intriguing way?

 

[ebartlett84]

Nothing wrong with Bellator production values.

Don't confuse production with ambiance, atmosphere, or certain aesthetics.

KSW is up there.

Shoutouts to BAMMA, Titan, Dare, and Tachi. Props to all organizations doing big things on a budget, bringing quality mma to the masses.

R.i.p. Oplot and SFL.

Can't wait to see what CES looks like on AXS.

 

[Bullets hurt]

Strikeforce looked so good.

 

[Nathanli]

Cage Warriors is one of my favorites. M-1 is pretty good as well.

 

[PIT FIGHTER]

The big KSW and M-1 events know how to capture the "big time" feeling pretty well.

 

[MMAddict21]

Bellator production is garbage, Cage Warriors, WSOF, KSW, and BAMMA have the best production value outside of the UFC

 

[Edwin]

Pancrase has had some pretty sick production.

 

[Erwin]

American orgs have Godawful production values and they all look like they're in a warehouse.

KSW:

FFC:

M1:

 

[qw3rty]

KSW, M-1, One... In that order to me

 

[LuciferLouHoltz**]

I used to love the way that Strikeforce produced their events, if I had to pick one out of the current orgs I'd go with WSOF

 

[MMALOPEZ]

Ksw!

 

[CC27]

KSW and its not even close.

 

[VolkHan]

almost tied:
- KSW
- M-1 Global
- ONE FC

I also like FFC and Cage Warriors for their productions.

 

[grooves12]

Strikeforce looked so good.

I agree... I was incredibly sad when the UFC bought them out. They had momentum behind them. I enjoyed watching Strikeforce more than UFC at the time.

Hopefully Coker will be able to find some of that magic again.

I think it will have to start with a re-branding of Bellator. It is a terrible name, terrible logo, and doesn't instantly convey what they are selling.

WTF is a Bellator? Does anyone know?

 

[JJ Tijuana]

It's ONE FC for me, while KSW is up there as well they often have like 30 min breaks, interviews or something else going on between fights. KSW looks fantastic tho and they have the best ring girls out of all the orgs.

Third place goes to M-1, they often have those beautiful outside locations up in the hills or near the water which is uniqe and just looks spectacular. On the negative side, it airs on a regular TV station, which means russian commentators and commercials.

Spoiler

ONE FC is my personal Nr.1 because they have that Pride feeling, the fighter introductions before the show starts, Lenne Hardt, every show is a PPV, they have a relative good commentator duo and shit just looks awesome on top of that...

 

[king of theRing]

tie between ksw and One and ffc for second. also love the legends shows

 

[Game Time]

KSW
One FC

 

[Paul L]

KSW by far. Watch a show in HD and you'll be in heaven.

Bellator should buy out KSW, use their production team, fighters, etc... All they'd need to do is hold events in Poland 4 times a year with ratings draws like Pudz, and the rest of the time they can utilize the roster and production for Bellator events.

 

[The5thgod]

WSOF has the best production, but Bellator has the best talent imo.

 

[IFightInVegas]

I've been to a few WSOF events, and they put on a good show.