UFC 143: Condit vs. Diaz in 3D

We reported last October that the UFC has signed an agreement with Cinedigm to bring four UFC events to theaters in 3D in 2012. The first of these events will take place on February 4th, and will be shown at 120 theaters across the United States.

UFC originally broadcast an event in 3D on March 3rd, 2011. “Multiple 3D cameras will be placed around the Octagon, giving viewers access to some new camera angles not usually seen during previous UFC 2D telecasts,” the press release read. The only problem was that you needed to have a 3D-capable TV set, and a 3D-capable TV channel (such as Comcast’s 24-hour, Next Generation Xfinity 3D), and probably a $100+ pair of 3D glasses as well in order to enjoy this new feature.

This time, they’ll actually be on the big screen–in 3D. How will this compare to flat-screen TVs in the comfort of your own home? As someone who usually instinctively tries to change viewing angles to see the action better (alas, to no avail), we all can get excited about 3D, and let's hope the long card will not lead to a headache from eyestrain. But otherwise, it would be a innovation in combat sports viewing experience.