UFC 200 features bizarre yellow mat
Of all the surprises leading up to the historic UFC 200 card on Saturday, the best was saved for last.
The Octagon was changed from its usual grey color to an approximation of gold that appears to be more of a mustard yellow.
Weird eh? #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/FUUcvaI4FX
— John McGinley (@jhnmcgnly) July 9, 2016
Beautiful gold canvass for just such an occasion 👊👊 #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/uOT1DbHpZW
— Keefe McKenna (@KeefeMcKenna) July 9, 2016
Wow, that's a surprise. Yellow map for #UFC200 pic.twitter.com/RTEokzQwbm
— #Dizz © (@TalkMMA) July 9, 2016
An explanation:
I asked Dana White why Octagon is yellow. He said it was his idea, gold theme of UFC 200, one time thing.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 9, 2016
Reaction has not been all positive so far:
Wtf is this yellow cage #UFC200
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 9, 2016
Urine jokes aside, I really like the #UFC200 canvas. When promoters attempt change and innovation - even missteps - I appreciate the effort.
— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) July 9, 2016
The Octagon be like..... @BloodyElbow pic.twitter.com/ujWqzrRmFe
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) July 9, 2016
That canvas is really, really unfortunate on TV. So many colors that don’t match. Or remotely match.
— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) July 9, 2016