Bellator great, harsh fans not so much...
by chefdiablo on 2011-07-25Casino Rama - OrilliaBellator 47 was a fantastic experience put on by a well practiced promotion. There were a few things that took away from the evening however. The music between fights was very repetitive as several songs were repeated at least twice and in one case a specific artist was played many times throughout the show. Fans will tend to view this as a less than polished production and gives them something negative to talk about. The other downside to the event, and something that is very difficult to manage is the fan demand for constant excitement and action. Due to the lack of commentary during the fights the silence becomes overwhelming for fans higher up in the stands. Occasionally the more obnoxious and vocal fans shout out obscenities and demands stealing away the pleasure of some fans and fueling the displeasure of others. Addressing this issue could diminish the negative impact that unanimous decisions seem to have on fan expectations. If you take away the matches it is more difficult to start a fire. Overall Bellator 47 was a solid event. As the tournament winds down, the more evenly matched fighters are wisely being cautious and wary of each other. Constant action should not be expected from them with so much on the line. A two minute slug fest is exciting for fans but it does not really prove which fighter is better if the action is sloppy and reckless relying on luck over skill.