Archive for August, 2013
Bring on Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo, title vs. title?
Saturday, August 31st, 2013After Ben Henderson lost the Lightweight title to Anthony Pettis, we’re a step closer to the Featherweight champion facing the Lightweight champion in a title vs. title match.
Miserable FS1 ratings could help UFC transition away from so many PPVs
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013The miserable start for Fox Sports 1 is good news for UFC because it means Zuffa has an opportunity of maximizing their leverage. That could mean some very good things for diehard MMA fans.
Bellator on War Machine rape quips: He really doesn’t mean to offend you
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013What’s the deal with MMA fighters making comments about rape on social media? Not too many people are impressed with the way Bellator has handled the situation regarding comments made by War Machine.
“Why yell about testosterone when fighters are using better, undetectable drugs?”
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013Luca Fury asks why there is anger over testosterone usage in MMA when so many other fighters are allegedly using better, undetectable performance-enhancers?
Translating UFC’s big ratings for FS1; what’s with UFC’s reported DMCA copyright claims for child porn?
Tuesday, August 20th, 2013What happens if UFC has to carry the ratings for the dreadful Fox Sports 1 channel? And why is UFC filing copyright claims where their name is attached to links pushing child porn?
PRIDE goeth before the fall with Overeem & Shogun obliterated in Boston
Saturday, August 17th, 2013August delivers four UFC cards, two of them revolving around the launch of the new Fox Sports 1 channel.
Viacom’s Bellator problem; triumph or turmoil for UFC on Fox Sports 1?
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013Since Viacom’s purchase of Bellator, it has been complete chaos for the organization. With the launch of Fox Sports 1 in August, how much will UFC benefit from the channel’s potential success?
Are UFC’s demographics for Fox Sports overrated in value?
Monday, August 12th, 2013Don’t look now, but there’s an argument amongst television executives as to what the exact value is in 2013 for television properties that focus on the 18-to-34 year old demographic. What will it mean for UFC in future years?
Several MMA agents looking to modify or lighten their industry footprint
Friday, August 9th, 2013With sponsorship money drying up and UFC becoming the only major ballgame in town, agents who don’t control top fighters are at a career crossroads right now.
Will Hollywood step in to crash UFC’s party with Ronda Rousey?
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013Hollywood may make Ronda Rousey’s stint in the UFC shorter than anyone expected.
How will UFC and Bellator handle potential Biogenesis scandal fallout?
Friday, August 2nd, 2013If a big name, active MMA fighter gets caught up in the Biogenesis drug scandal, how will the powers-that-be handle the fallout?