So I was able to catch a few of the fights from the UFC 111 Pay-per-view event. Nothing too exciting (besides Frank Mir getting demolished via punches in the first round by Shane Carwin). I noticed a few things about this event though.
First off, younger and less experienced fighters tend to put on more exciting fights. They take a lot more risks, and therefore put themselves in dangerous but exciting situations. Casual fans love this.
Second, fights that involve seasoned veterans tend to be more calculated. Thus, fights take more time due to fighters respecting their opponents strengths as well as feeling their strategy out. The lulls in action sometimes receive boos from the crowd.
Third, a fighter who is predominantly a grappler or ground specialist is at a disadvantage as far as fan support. Working to put yourself in an advantageous position bores the casual spectator. Most people want to see the knockout... And when these types of fighters try to change their game plan to something more flashy, they get themselves in trouble.
What can we take from this? Stop caring about the casual spectator. It doesn't matter if someone who barely knows you disapproves of your lifestyle. It doesn't matter if someone doesn't understand the steps you are taking to reach your own destiny. If your methods are working for you, stick with them. Let the results speak for themselves.
