I also use Yahoo sports and also "Google" for the stats on every fighter. You really took a very volatile and risky Sport, because one lucky punch or kick can turn the whole fight, so it is more risky than other Sports that you might be used to.
Listening to the commentators is a good option in getting updates on a particular sport but that has to do with those that can pay a very good attention to them while speaking and we have to consider the ascent and clarity to some people as a barrier, they may not be able to understand them while talking sometimes, language barrier is another factor to also consider, active listening is what must be put into consideration here, but we have always get updated through other means in other to complement each other for us to stay updated.
so there is no need to be in that specific game to understand the game and the team same as their movement and activities.
and also why focus in the comment when you can clearly watch the game for better understanding.
I got your point as well, staying updated cones from the gamblers being determined for it irrespective of how the situation to cause distractions is, just as they always know their ways to maneuver themselves in getting things done, they can always get updated when they wish using different sources, we can see it here that information is very key here, but just as you've said, watching the game live and direct is more better, there you hear , watch and see for yourself everything happening live and direct.