Archive for September, 2017
Will ESPN or Fox Sports buy UFC or WWE to survive on cable?
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017Television rights fees for sports programming has brought ESPN to its knees. Is the next step for survival a plan to buy sports leagues like UFC?
UFC had 10 years after PRIDE’s death to make Floyd Mayweather-level money in Japan and blew it
Monday, September 25th, 2017Just realized this is the 10th anniversary of the Oh Delicious! UFC-PRIDE manga pic.twitter.com/iUfeBnRRRy — smoogy (@smoogymma) September 23, 2017 There is no stronger cultural stereotype in Japan than that of a mercenary, invading foreigner taking over a business or institution that has no respect for core societal values. The collapse of PRIDE in 2007 […]
A simple four-point Battle Plan to upgrade officiating in boxing & mixed martial arts
Friday, September 22nd, 2017There is a major crisis in officiating championship fights in the United States. A new four-point battle plan is circulating to address this problem.
Undefeated Andre Ward’s boxing legacy is full of what ifs, could & should ofs
Thursday, September 21st, 2017Andre Ward announced his surprise retirement from boxing. His legacy in the ring was overshadowed by his bad judgement outside the ring.
The one interesting prospect on UFC Saitama Super Arena card, Shuri Kondo, isn’t booked for TV
Wednesday, September 20th, 2017The one interesting prospect booked for UFC’s 9/23 Saitama Super Arena fight card, Shuri Kondo, isn’t even scheduled to be on television.
Lessons from Canelo/GGG: Bob Bennett secured likely rematch but did casinos lose enough $ to punish him?
Monday, September 18th, 2017Nevada casino sportsbooks are refunding bets placed on the GGG/Canelo Alvarez fight. Will this risk Bob Bennett’s job security?
California not drug testing USADA-tested UFC stars like Jon Jones to save money?
Wednesday, September 13th, 2017A major revelation in the steroid drug test result for former UFC champion Jon Jones is that California doesn’t drug test USADA-tested fighters.
Fundraising begins for paralyzed Japanese MMA & professional wrestling legend Yoshihiro Takayama
Tuesday, September 5th, 2017Japanese MMA and professional wrestling legend icon Yoshihiro Takayama is paralyzed from the neck down after an in-ring accident in May.
Shocking UFC Fight Night Japan 2017 Saitama Super Arena card
Monday, September 4th, 2017UFC Fight Night Japan 2017 features a fight card more fitting of Korakuen Hall in Tokyo rather than Saitama Super Arena.