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Sunday, September 15th, 2013You want to see Keith Kizer get fired from his job running the Nevada State Athletic Commission? Then start applying pressure to Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta, Bob Arum, and the major casino bosses.
ESPN laments boxing’s future with no union while praising UFC (with no union)
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013Boxing is dying. No, wait, it isn’t dying. There’s no union for protect boxers. There’s no union to protect MMA fighters, but UFC should be praised for booking whatever big fights they want. That’s the muddled media message.
Juanito Ibarra goes to court to order Rampage Jackson’s cooperation in deposition
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013Juanito Ibarra wants Rampage Jackson to cooperate with a request for document production and deposition. Halloween 2013 is the drop dead date before Ibarra’s side threatens to go to court for a motion to compel.
California State Athletic Commission denying athletic inspectors travel compensation
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013Morale for employees at the California State Athletic Commission continues to erode as Sacramento bureaucrats have decided not to pay for the travel expenses of athletic inspectors.
Promoters bracing for higher taxes from the California State Athletic Commission
Sunday, September 8th, 2013Get ready for higher taxes if you are a successful fight promoter in California. Also, a step forward for transgender fighters.
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?
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