UFC 106 Pool Sheet Download

UPDATE 11-20-09: Karo has pulled out of his fight (and booted from the UFC). The sheet has been updated to reflect that.

The pool sheet for this weekend’s UFC 106 event is now online (hi-res download below). If you wish to see a slightly larger preview, just click the image on the right.

I went with a dirty concrete look mixed in with a clean text layout for a good balance of both worlds. Kind of simple but it still looks good when printed.

I was hoping to break out a few new aspects with this sheet but this UFC was scaled back a lot because the original main event was postponed. So I’ve decided to wait until the next really big event to show off some of the new ideas. I’m thinking the New Years eve event may be perfect.

And please feel free to share this with your friends on other MMA forums and blogs. It really makes a difference when watching an event with a sheet because everyone feels a little more invested in the outcome of each fight. It’s a lot of fun. And it also helps the newer fans learn the names of some of the up and coming fighters that aren’t the Randy Couture’s or Chuck Liddell’s of the sport.

Now, to answer some of your questions regarding the pool sheets.

Download the hi-res sheet: Just Click Here

1.) How does it work?

Simple. You just circle the fighter’s name you think is going to win, then circle the round and method (or just mark on it some way, get creative). Don’t forget to fill in your name at the top left. Then using scissors, cut on the dotted line and carry the tab with you to fill in the actual results as the fights happen. When it’s done, take your tab back and compare it to your picks.

2.) What are the game rules? How do you score the card?

The rules and points are printed on each card.

3.) How do I print it? What are the best printer settings?

When I print them on my Epson, I set it for US Letter (No Borders). I also select “scale to media“. The best paper to use is card stock, and they look really great when they’re done.

Of course, you don’t have to go through that. You can just send them to print and it should look great, even if you have borders. I just prefer no borders because it looks more professional.

You will notice it prints a little light. That’s on purpose, for several reasons:

1.) It doesn’t use as much ink, saving you money on cartridges.
2.) It prints quicker, so you’re not waiting as long. Time is money.
3.) Most importantly, it allows you to see any selections made with a highlighter or circles made with a pencil or pen. Just makes it all around easier to see your picks.

And please, before printing out a bunch of these, check for typos. I’m not perfect and miss things all the time. So maybe print one, look it over, and continue with the rest if it all looks good. If you do find a typo, read #6 below on how to contact me (or just leave a message here on this post). I will work very fast to correct it.

4.) Are you going to make these for other events too besides just the UFC?

Sometimes, but it really just depends. The problem with many other promotions is they just can’t seem to get their shit together. They either announce cards really late or the card is constantly changing. The UFC doesn’t have these problems nearly as much so I don’t have to do much editing when they do change. But if there is enough of a request, I will certainly do so.

5.) Do you design other stuff? How much do you charge?

I love designing promotional posters and fliers for all kinds of fight related events. I am currently working for the TV industry, but I would love to do some work for anyone that needs some design done for their promotion or event. Pricing is negotiable, just ask and we’ll get something worked out.

6.) Feedback?

If you have any suggestions or notice anything like a typo or incorrect fighters record, please feel free to let me know. You can also just post a comment here if you don’t want to email me directly. I will try to adapt these as time goes on to your requests and needs. Without any feedback, I wont know what to correct for you.

MMA, Boxing, K-1, Fight Sports | Kevin November 18, 2009

15 Comments to “UFC 106 Pool Sheet Download”

By Brian, November 17, 2009 @ 1:38 am

I think this one is my favourite. Love the design and aesthetic on this one. Kick ass.

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By Brian, November 17, 2009 @ 1:56 am

Couple of things, though. Ortiz is 15-6-1, not 15-16-1 (Don’t think he’d be back with that kind of record, haha), and Johnson only has one submission loss, not two.

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- By Kevin, November 17, 2009 @ 2:15 am
  
  haha! Yeah, Dana wont fly out to your house for a record like that. Thanks Brian, good catch. It should be fixed now.
  
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By Scott, November 19, 2009 @ 3:18 am

I’m so glad I remembered these – I forgot to look for 105 and felt lost, even though I knew the fighters. The n00bs I was with certainly weren’t happy! Thanks as always!

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- By Kevin, November 22, 2009 @ 3:52 am
  
  Scott, I hope you did well with your 106 picks man. Thanks for stopping bye and using the sheets and sorry I missed your message earlier, I swear I’m blind like that sometimes… or I was born hallucinating. I haven’t figured it out yet.
  
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By Blue, November 19, 2009 @ 9:42 am

Nice work as always Kev! Keep it up!!

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- By Kevin, November 20, 2009 @ 11:25 am
  
  Thanks Blue, glad to see you here man. I’m looking forward to working with you.
  
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By Amsterdaam, November 19, 2009 @ 6:52 pm

Thanks JustBleed! You Rock!

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- By Kevin, November 20, 2009 @ 11:26 am
  
  My pleasure brother! I will keep them coming as best as I can for you guys.
  
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By Brian, November 20, 2009 @ 1:19 am

Tiago/Volkmann has replaced Parisyan/Hazelett on the main card, since Parisyan pulled out of the fight less than 24 hours before the weigh-in. Dana White was not happy… So if anyone out there is a big fan of Parisyan, you might want to start looking into Strikeforce.

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- By Kevin, November 20, 2009 @ 11:34 am
  
  I can’t believe that shit. My brother and I were just talking about Karo and how this was probably his last chance to get it right and… bam! He fucked up big time. Dana was rightfully pissed here. Some people you just can’t help, they have to do it themselves. And I read that his buddy and training partner from Xtreme Couture was saying he was doing much better by taking only half the amount of pills as he was a year ago…? WTF? How anyone can say that’s “getting better” is beyond me. When you’re addicted to pain killers, there is no “half”. You go to the clinic/rehab and get it done right. You don’t slowly cut back on the amount of drugs you take to get better because it doesn’t work like that. The rehab doctor will prescribe you a medicine that kills the pains of withdrawals, he doesn’t keep giving you pills you were hooked on, and that medicine the doctor prescribes doesn’t get you high. It does nothing but kill the pain of withdrawal, the desire to get high is still there… so that means much of the recovery is up to you to get better.
  
  I will fix the UFC 106 sheet later tonight when I get home. I’m at work right now.
  
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  - By Cameron, November 20, 2009 @ 4:41 pm
    
    I cant feel any sympathy for Karo. I had a disc fusion in my neck, I was on painkillers for over a year, before and after surgery. It was tough to kick those pills, but I did it and my career didnt depend on it either. So not only did it fuck the sheets up, but now we dont get to see mclovin rip his arm off.
    
    Really dig the sheets though, like always!
    
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    - By Kevin, November 20, 2009 @ 9:52 pm
      
      Exactly man, there isn’t much of an excuse for his actions. I hope he’s able to use this as a wake up call and get straight, and not as an excuse to just go out there and do more.
      
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By Kevin, November 20, 2009 @ 9:52 pm

OK, the sheet has been updated guys. Have fun!

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