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I know this ESPNs first major foray into MMA, but whats up with the 1970s hand me down headphones?

by nitro on Nov 15, 2008 2:53 AM EST reply actions  

They’re Sennheiser HD-25 headphones. A standard for sports broadcasts.

by Carl P on Nov 15, 2008 5:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Maybe so…but they weren’t calling a live event, off camera. They were doing analysis, on camera, lapel mics and discreet earpieces would look far less ridiculous. Kudos for the knowledge tho.

by nitro on Nov 15, 2008 9:15 AM EST up reply actions  

Wow. Who thought trying to keep quick and staying above 205 was “making a statement”?

by RoyalB on Nov 15, 2008 4:25 AM EST reply actions  

Good interview in the second clip. Nice camaraderie between Brock and the interviewer.

by Benicio on Nov 15, 2008 7:49 AM EST reply actions  

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