Alright, let me share something I tried doing recently. You know how sometimes you watch a UFC fight, and right after the win, there’s that explosion? Not just the crowd, but the fighter themselves – pure emotion, like a flash. I got obsessed with trying to really see or maybe even capture that specific moment, those “UFC flashes after win” as I started calling them in my head.
Getting Started
So, first thing, I decided I needed to be ready. Wasn’t about fancy gear, just my phone camera mostly. I thought, okay, I’ll watch the next big fight night live. The plan was simple: watch the main event, and the moment the ref steps in or the decision is read, try to focus solely on the winner and catch that initial burst.
Preparation Steps:
- Made sure my phone was charged. Obvious, I know, but crucial.
- Picked a spot where I wouldn’t be disturbed much.
- Tried to anticipate which fighter might win, just to be a bit more prepared mentally. Didn’t always work, of course.
- Kept the camera app open during the final round or moments.
The Attempt
Man, it’s harder than it sounds. You get caught up in the fight itself, right? The tension is building. Then, bam! It happens. The knockout, the submission, or the final bell and the nervous wait for the scorecards. My first few tries were a complete mess.
One time, I was watching, totally focused. The knockout came out of nowhere. I fumbled with my phone, tried to zoom in on the winner who was already climbing the cage. All I got was a blurry shot of the canvas and maybe a leg.
Another time, it went to a decision. I thought, “Okay, this is easier.” I focused on the fighter I thought won. When the announcer started, “And the NEW…”, I tried to film. But the winner just dropped to his knees, head down. The “flash” was internal, I guess? Not the explosive visual I was expecting. It was powerful, sure, but different.
What I Found
After a few fight nights doing this, here’s what I noticed:
- It’s incredibly fast: That raw, first explosion of emotion lasts maybe a second or two before it turns into something else – raising hands, looking for coaches, reacting to the crowd.
- It’s unpredictable: Some fighters explode outwards, screaming, jumping. Others implode, overcome with relief or exhaustion. You can’t script it.
- Capturing it is tough: TV cameras have multiple angles and operators. Me, with my phone? I usually caught the aftermath, not the initial spark. The lighting, the movement, the distance – all work against you from your couch.
- Feeling it vs. Filming it: Honestly, I found that trying too hard to capture the flash sometimes made me miss experiencing it as a fan. I was too busy messing with my phone.
Final Thoughts
So, did I manage to perfectly capture those “UFC flashes after win”? Nah, not really. Got some shaky videos, some okay-ish photos of celebrations already in progress. But the process was interesting. It made me pay attention differently, looking for that specific peak moment.
In the end, I think those “flashes” are more something you feel – that shared energy release between the fighter, the crowd, and even you watching at home. Trying to bottle it up on camera is tricky. Maybe it’s better just to be present and soak it in when it happens. Still fun to try, though.
