UFC 91 Lesnar vs. Couture Tribute: BLOOD BALLET (MMA to Canon In D)

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The CBS prime time broadcast of Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson (EliteXC), along with the Urijah Faver vs Jens Pulver (WEC) match, ushered in a new era of cage fighting. The WEC match was a classic battle, while the EliteXC event was an overhyped fiasco, that received far more attention.

Kevin Ferguson (Kimbo) is a relative amateur, having competed in only 3 professional fights. His meteoric rise to fame, can be attributed to multiple filmed underground street fights, posted on YouTube.

The evolution of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has brought MMA into the spotlight, and helped it develop into one of the fastest growing sports. Multiple professional organizations have followed suit, and found a niche for their brand of fighting.

While many compare the combatants to the Gladiators, of ancient Rome, modern rules now provide a much safer contest for the athletes. MMA is drastically different, from what took place, in the cage, 10-15 years ago, when serious injury was common place.

It is unique in it’s inclusion of all fighting styles, and has become a proverbial melting pot for men of all sizes, shapes, and backgrounds.

I’ve watched MMA, off and on, for sometime. The hype surrounding the prime time debut of the sport, made me dig a little deeper into Kimbo’s background, and follow several of the organizations more closely.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the UFC, WEC, and IFL . EliteXC is a second rate organization, with C level talent, and I would be surprised if Kimbo could compete with any of the top level fighters, from the major organizations. Make no mistake. He is a bad man, but not “elite.” His victory was over a tomato can, with a 2-7 professional record. EliteXC’s show had less than 3 minutes of actual fighting, in the 1st 70 minutes. It was smoke and mirrors, and a poor representation of what fans have come to enjoy. Many purist wonder if this will help, or harm, MMA’s long term growth.

I understand the criticism of CBS, and EliteXC, for putting on such a poor production. Much of it is also seems unfairly directed at Slice, who is only taking a large paycheck for doing something he was doing for free.
I don’t blame the guy. At his age, he has a very short timeframe to capitalize on his…..um….. talent. =)

My point? The “hype” motivated me to give the sport a closer look, and I found something I thoroughly enjoy.
Hence the video, that I hope conveys “what” I like about MMA. The Pulver vs. Faber fight is a much better example of highly skilled mixed martial artist. I believe some of the footage, that I’ve captured for this video, is a fine example also.

A rare combination of Grace, and brutality.

A Blood Ballet. (dramatic huh?)

Thanks for watching. (and taking the time to read this)
-Allen

http://www.justa11en.com

Yahoo critical of CBS event:

http://tinyurl.com/5wk8q9

MMA ratings top NHL Stanley Cup,
while some affiliates refuse to air:

http://tinyurl.com/4fokfm

Other relevant stories from:

http://www.mmafighting.com

EliteXC Saturday Night Fights review:

http://tinyurl.com/6cdopk

WEC 34 Review:

http://tinyurl.com/6pnq3h

UFC Prez, and IFL CEO’s thoughts on EliteXC event:

http://tinyurl.com/5ahj5c

Music:
Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel
performed by Adhish Yajnik,
and released into public domain.

All footage recorded, and poorly edited, by me.

http://www.justa11en.com

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25 Responses to “UFC 91 Lesnar vs. Couture Tribute: BLOOD BALLET (MMA to Canon In D)”

  1. bobby666x November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    when you listen to classical music, you have to think in pictures, to really get what they’re about. Canon in D… it’s one of the most tragic songs ever written. But what makes the old masters so great is that the music is so versatile and so brilliant songwriting-wise that when looking at it from this perspective, it becomes more about evolution and mastery rather than the devastating civil rights and war themes I’ve always seen when I hear this song. That’s what makes classical beautiful.

  2. kenshizzle16 November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    It’s Pachelbel’s Canon

  3. 127super November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    what beautiful music and it went with this sport so well im always for a fusion of too opposites combining it always turns out great rock/rap= eminem country/rock= kid rock classical music/mma= something beautiful on an untouchable level for me great video i actually hated classical music until …now

  4. bc777isbt November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    who is this video about who is fighting?

  5. WhatTheBuckremix November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    nice vidseo

  6. Edustin November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    It’s the same song, different variation. It’s Handel’s Canon in D

  7. arystokrateq November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    what is name of first song ???

  8. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    I missed that one! I think Brock has made some poor choices about who he surrounds himself with, but I think that MMA also has some of the more theatric elements of boxing, as well. Sometimes it’s hard to discern what’s schtick, and what’s real.

  9. popsuckits November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    Got a chance to watch the fight tonight. Haven’t seen a ton of MMA but lost some respect for Brock, unable to finish to much showboating, poor sportsmanship and so on. On the other hand I have found respect for Fitch. Being able to take the lumps and keep getting back up enough to go the distance, that kid has got some moxie.

  10. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    It’s not stolen. As is clearly stated in the video description, the song is public domain, and this version (performed by Adhish Yajnik) was released into the public domain.

  11. matt90026 November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    I thought you were against stealing music and supplying it over the internet.

  12. rexlv2000 November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    Cool to the max! Rampage Jackson is tough! Lets have him next…

  13. snarkdetriomphe November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    i wanna leave you a hello channel comment as part of my epic snarkathonic greeting tour 2008, but i unfriended everyone cause i thought the friends thing was superfluous… and now i realize the error of my ways…. doh! sent you a new friend request…

  14. hyumankun November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    aaaaa

  15. Hammmelfrese November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    wtf i love kimbo the beast

  16. twister7boy November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    . .
    ^
    ,o

  17. Fringe111 November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    I just did, I’m putting it up now, look for it

  18. bwhahrhr November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    Nah thats too exhausting ^^

    I prefare Karate (9 years of training) or Judo (5 years). (:

  19. NakeyAsianBadass November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    ha ha nice. itd be alot better if next time you find clearer vids, they make great for softer music vids.

    who else loved the urijah and pulver fight? i loved it and lots of ppl loved it, yet we didnt really care about the fight…why? check out my mock vid and you’ll see. hopefully someone else noticed what i saw

  20. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    I think I might need a psychiatric evaluation, for
    thinking about Pachelbel, while watching it live.

  21. lupocephalic November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    lol. I concurr. I love latin.

    You may note there are some vids on martial artistry as well. Have a boo. Aikido is particularly fluid in its motions… It may be the ‘dance of death’ you’re looking for.

    “Concise” is a very great compliment, thank you.

  22. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    I think Capoeira might more your style Matthias. =P

  23. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    indeed

  24. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    5 stars for a good guy (for a steelers fan) >:D

  25. JustA11en November 24, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

    Hey man. Thanks for checking it out.

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