Archive for August, 2011
« Previous EntriesMike Goldberg: 98% of the fans who listen to me on a regular basis appreciate my professionalism
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Mike Goldberg, UFC play-by-play man extraordinaire, has occasionally had to work ‘hurt’ while on the job.
Dana White on insensitive comments & gay slurs said by fighters: “This is the fight business, man.”
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011Dana White says that if anyone has a problem with insensitive comments or slurs that come out of the mouths of UFC fighters, then don’t watch his product and change the channel.
Will One FC shift Asian MMA away from being Japanese-centric?
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011One FC makes its debut Saturday night at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Why do so many people have such high hopes for this promotion?
Ben Grossman of B & C on how UFC’s new 7-year TV deal with Fox materialized
Monday, August 29th, 2011Ben Grossman of Broadcasting & Cable explains how the 7-year TV deal between UFC & Fox came about.
Julien Solomita: The lone fighter’s team in the corner (a real support system)
Sunday, August 28th, 2011Julien Solomita writes about the importance of having a real, solid support system in a fighter’s corner for both training and actual fight time.
Dana White on why UFC 134 Rio was one of the company’s all-time best showings
Sunday, August 28th, 2011Eventually, we will have to see Anderson Silva vs. Georges St. Pierre because the two men are running out of opponents. Dana White agrees.
UFC 134 Rio at HSBC Arena: Nogueira prolongs his career with win over Brendan Schaub
Saturday, August 27th, 2011Who can stop Anderson Silva on his home turf? No one.
Dana White at UFC 134: The American media is dumb & needs to smarten up like the Brazilians
Saturday, August 27th, 2011Dana White likes what he sees in the Brazilian press. The American media? Not so much.
MMA Link Club: Are the top fights at #UFC 134 really competitive?
Friday, August 26th, 2011Are the top fights at UFC 134 really that competitive? Let’s turn to various MMA writers and get their opinions on the matter.
Lorenzo Fertitta discussing the impending UFC boom in Brazil
Thursday, August 25th, 2011Lorenzo Fertitta explains why UFC 134 is such a big event for the company’s future in Brazil.
Joe Rogan on why Edgar/Maynard III is important & how Fedor lost his competitiveness
Thursday, August 25th, 2011Joe Rogan wants you to understand why Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III is such an important fight. Plus, can Fedor make a come back as a successful MMA fighter?
PR: Muay Thai Premier League debuts on September 2nd
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011New Muay Thai professional league starts on September 2nd in Los Angeles.
Eddie Goldman: What’s the coded message the Fox Sports boss sent about boxing & ufc?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011What message was Fox Sports boss David Hill trying to say when he dismissed boxing and praised UFC as the blood sport of a new generation of sports fans?
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