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Post by dvewlsh on Apr 18, 2017 18:02:24 GMT 1
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Post by K1power on Apr 18, 2017 18:08:18 GMT 1
So we have the full card now (OP Updated)..
Why does the SFS (again) have so much more starpower than the main card?
BTW I am happy - in some weird way - that Hesdy vs Chi is back on.
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Post by kbfan on Apr 18, 2017 19:01:43 GMT 1
Isn't it because they actually have a way better targeted audience on fight pass? And i wouldn't be surprised if they actually get (way) more money from there as well.
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Post by K1power on Apr 18, 2017 20:47:29 GMT 1
There probably is some reason or another (maybe you're pretty close with your theory), but it's gonna get harder and harder to sell that to audiences. Eventually even casual fans will start asking themselves "Why is the HW champ fighting on the undercard while a guy who barely fought at all (and ran away from the fight last time) headlining the main card?" Especially in Holland.
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Post by K1power on Apr 18, 2017 20:53:02 GMT 1
 So basically K-1 and China..? |
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Post by dvewlsh on Apr 19, 2017 8:16:43 GMT 1
I get doing this for American audiences, because their ratings on ESPN2 have been dropping and dropping and dropping. They make their money on ESPN via ad buys and the live stream on ESPN3 has no ads.
But this is a show in Europe.
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Post by Shadess on Apr 19, 2017 9:56:15 GMT 1
At least they put the Chinese fighter on the part of the event the Chinese can see ^^
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Post by Shadess on Apr 24, 2017 3:37:40 GMT 1
SFS happening after numbered event apparently.
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Post by K1power on Apr 24, 2017 3:48:50 GMT 1
Weirdly, that makes more sense.
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Post by dvewlsh on Apr 24, 2017 22:09:21 GMT 1
Honestly, fans would have left after the SFS otherwise.
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Post by sg on May 6, 2017 22:14:25 GMT 1
Woah, some very interesting fights on the card. Including a SFS fight, not announced yet between fellow countryman Stoyan Koprivlenski that will make his GLORY debute VS Paul Jansen.
And i can assure you that this guy is fire. His training camp was in Mike's Gym, very good kicker with MT style, although his natural game is kicking he is working on his hands more and wants to be with the aggressive style, typical of Mike's Gym. His biggest weapon is his will and fighting spirit, that compensates the flows of his game, he also have confidence and self believe and given the time and the right people around him, he can achieve big things i believe.
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Post by Fox on May 7, 2017 1:19:56 GMT 1
Jansen himself is an interesting prospect. Such a great card.
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Post by K1power on May 10, 2017 18:42:17 GMT 1
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Post by K1power on May 10, 2017 23:51:17 GMT 1
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Post by K1power on May 11, 2017 1:02:43 GMT 1
About the press conference. It was long and fully in Dutch so I'm not sure there'll be a (shortened) subbed version, but some key notes (I might be paraphrasing here and there):
The mayor of Den Bosch opened the conference and actually said some good things. He mentioned kickboxing often being put in a negative daylight due to some of the people and incidents it attracts, but how at the same time it can give kids discipline and keep them off the street. He also said to be proud that some of the fighters are locals and wishes for a fun event for everybody that goes off without a hitch.
Cor Hemmers gave a quick history lesson in Dutch Kickboxing and how eventually Southern fighters from Holland caught up to the level of the Northern fighters and how Dutch fighters in general are still highly ranked on a global level.
Some off the audience questions:
Murthel, are you annoyed by the fact that Nieky gets another title shot before you do? And who would you prefer to fight: Doumbé or Nieky?
Murthel: I'll just keep knocking everybody in my way out so I'll fight for the title eventually either way. I don't have a preference of who I fight, I'll just follow where the title goes.
Robin, what are your predictions for the fight?
Robin: I'll finish him as quickly as possible, I don't care how.
Ismael, do you even stand a chance against Rico?
Ismael: I'm here, am I not? I'm here to fight and test myself against the best in the world.
Rico, when are you going to fight Bonjasky?
Rico: To be honest I have no idea and it's not entirely up to me. A lot of fighters send smoke signals my way and call me out, but when push comes yo shove and they are actually offered to fight me, they find excuses not to. I don't want to call anyone out by name, but that happens a lot.
Rico, what about Saki? We know he has been making a show on social media. Are you going to fight him?
Rico: You know, the story I just told you actually applies to him as well. He called me out and Glory offered him the fight. He then said he wants to have an easy fight first and it didn't materialize. It's been hard to find opponents lately and that's why I'm glad Ismael stepped up.
Rico, can you tell us about some of the strengths of Lazaar?
Rico: If you look at Ismael, you see that he's not actually a tall guy, yet he managed to close the distance on some very tall fighters and knock them out.
The mayor also asked all of them if and how they see themselves as role models.
Robin: I guess what people can learn from me is that hard work pays off.
Rico: Aside from fighting, I try to be involved in things like charity. I'm actually auctioning the gloves of my fight next week to the highest bidder and the income goes to a help a girl with a rare disease.
Robin: Count me in for that as well.
Ismael: Anyone who looks at me sees that I don't look like a fighter and that I like to eat. However, I was still able to fight my way up from the bottom and now I'm here.
Murthel: I try to get kids off the street in my neighbourhood and often manage to drag them off to the gym.
Other than getting a few boring questions and answers and there being an issue with Lazaar's mic at one point, I think this presser actually wasn't bad. It wouldn't hurt if Glory added an edited version with English subs so everybody can watch.
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