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#3 Best: The Santiago crowd were great
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The Santiago crowd were molten for the fight between Diego Rivas and Guido Cannetti
When the UFC heads to a new market, one thing it usually guarantees is a hot crowd for the debut show. Last night was no different, as the fans who showed up at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile, were absolutely buzzing throughout the show, literally from the first prelim until the main event.
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Granted it was an exciting card – 6 of the 13 fights ended before the final buzzer – but even during slower fights like Michel Prazeres vs. Zak Cummings and the main event, the crowd remained largely into proceedings. And when home country hero Diego Rivas fought Guido Cannetti, they were molten – even with Rivas losing.
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The UFC should take heed from this and look to book more shows in new markets – whether that’s inside the USA or outside like last night – rather than constantly heading to Las Vegas. Hotter crowds almost always make for more memorable shows.
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
Scott’s work has been previously reshared by the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. He uses credible sources, such as the UFC’s official website, during the writing process.
His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.
Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.
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