What do you guys think, is this something you'd be interested in seeing more of in PCB?

From the News Herald:
Amateur mixed martial arts made its debut in the Panhandle in August. On Saturday, it’s the professionals’ turn.

The Brawl at the Beach takes place on Saturday at the Boardwalk Beach Resort. Nine professional MMA fights are on the card, which includes a main event featuring former Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor Luigi Fioravanti.

http://www.newsherald.com/sports/sat...ity-event.html

MMA doesn't have the best reputation, but I admit I don't know much about MMA. I say it's at least worth a shot... to see if these events work well in PCB.

Kreese: Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Karate Class: NO, SENSEI!
Kreese: Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Karate Class: NO, SENSEI!
Kreese: Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?
Karate Class: NO, SENSEI!

Kreese: We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition: A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy.
Kreese: [sseing that Johnny is distracted] What is the problem Mr. Lawrence?

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The article says the area around the octagonal cage can seat 4,500 people. I'd be curious to see what percentage of that is filled on Saturday.

Looks like about 400 people showed up according to this article...that's not a bad crowd, really, for a first-of-its-kind event in PCB.

I wonder how many of those were free tickets, though. They were giving them away like crazy on the radio last week.

Here are the fight results if you're interested!

http://www.waltonsun.com/sports/beac...ighlights.html

The MMA thing has really been blowing up here in Louisville over the last couple years. There have been new gyms popping up everywere, and lots of local events/fights. MMA seems to be very popular now and shows no sign of going anywere anytime soon.

I think it could be good for PCB.