UFC: Best of 2009 (Blu-ray Review)

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The tale of the tape says that this two-disc set is a must-own for UFC fans.

Once you finally step into the octagon, that's when the real work begins.

2009 was a banner year for the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Not only has the sport grown
immensely in popularity since the first UFC in November of 1993 in Denver, Colorado, but it has
attracted some of the best fighters from around the world and about the world of professional
sports. Former wrestlers, boxers, and football players; masters of various fighting styles; all-out
brawlers; and
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Video

UFC: Best of 2009 suits up on Blu-ray with a 1080i, 1.78:1-framed transfer that's
similar to a high quality high definition broadcast, reflective of the various events' original airing
parameters. Like the previous UFC Blu-ray releases consisting of newly-minted footage, Best
of 2009 features a stable, pleasant image that's not going to rival new releases of filmed
blockbusters but it does offer sharp, crisp, and nicely detailed imagery throughout. Fine detailing
is nic...

Audio

UFC: Best of 2009 pounds its way onto Blu-ray with a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack. This is
a case where source material is what it is, and while listeners aren't going to feel immersed in the
the fights via a full and seamless 360-degree sound field or experience every blow through
prodigious bass, this sonic presentation reproduces the original broadcast elements to a
satisfactory level. Though centered about the hard-hitting world of mixed martial arts, UFC:
Best of 2009<...