Ed - Props on the UFC gig, looks like you had fun. Houston Alexander is a pretty cool dude. Did anyone surprise you who was cooler than expected or a dick? Did you ask Shawn Sherk how his appeal was going?
Trailer - cool idea but music was overbearing, next time let us in on the sound bites and lower the tunes.
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Ike,
I already re-cut the trailer after watching it but your suggestions were right on.
Sean Sherk's appeal will be decided in the next week or two by the California State Athletic Commission, assuming their building hasn't burnt to the ground. Almost everyone was cool. Post-fight, Jason Black wasn't in the greatest mood, but who could blame him. The biggest surprise was probably how friendly Dana was. With everything going on, he's out there smiling, shaking hands, and taking photos with the fans with enormous patience. I wasn't expecting that.
The only refused interview was Brandon Vera the morning of the fight, which is totally understandable. He was very nice about it and promised to talk to me afterwards, but I was interviewing Noguiera when Vera walked out of his dressing room, post-fight.
The other surprise were the Tapout guys -- totally crazy on camera and very calm and kind off camera, especially with all the kids lining up for autographs and pictures.