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Monday, March 10th, 2008The big story of the day is this New York Times article talking about UFC’s upcoming campaign to get MMA legalized in New York state. Apparently, UFC will have a new web site called MMA Facts to try to positively persuade public opinion about the business. The Dayton Daily News (OH): Diego Saraiva has impressive […]
Sunday news review (3/9/08)
Sunday, March 9th, 2008If you haven’t read my article previewing the DREAM project, go read it. New radio show should be available by tonight or tomorrow morning. The Cincinnati Enquirer: For Rich Franklin, fighting only part of the agenda The Ottawa Sun: Jason Day drops the hammer Great Reporter: Body by choke hold The Sweet Science: End of […]
Doom
Saturday, March 8th, 2008Ken Shamrock lost today. Video here.
Thursday trash talk: Reading material (3/6/08)
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008The latest Pro Elite SEC filing. Fightlinker: Ohio Athletic Commission sues over fake Cummo suspension Sherdog: Rashad Evans vs. Chuck Liddell set for London UFC event (should be interesting to see if the UK fans boo or cheer Evans) The Loudoun Connection (VA): Royce Gracie and family celebrate Capital Jiu-Jitsu grand opening Todd Martin (CBS […]
Monday news & notes (3/3/08)
Monday, March 3rd, 2008I will have an article talking about the new DREAM promotion in a few days on the site. In short, the viability of the Japanese MMA scene on a large scale is completely dependent on whether or not the DSE-flavored project succeeds. The upcoming article will give you a road map of issues to pay […]
Preview of Jeremy Lappen interview
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008This Wednesday, we’ll have a new edition of Fight Opinion Radio online. Our special guests on the show include Oleg Taktarov and Elite XC’s Jeremy Lappen. We asked Lappen some tough questions during the interview, including questions about details regarding EXC’s deal with CBS. Lappen dismissed rumors that EXC’s deal with CBS was a ‘time […]
The value of the EXC/CBS deal
Friday, February 29th, 2008Pro Elite’s stock price was at $15 USD/share a year ago. It got cut in half, then cut in half again, and went down to $2.95 USD/share. It jumped up to $7 USD/share by the closing bell Friday afternoon.
EXC/CBS deal news makes it onto ESPN
Thursday, February 28th, 2008In fact, the second news item today on Jim Rome is Burning. With Kimbo’s mug right on the television screen. “There will be blood” was the headline with Kimbo talking about opening up a cut on someone’s skin. “MMA may have finally hit the mainstream officially.” The entire focus was on Kimbo Slice and no […]
Reports: Elite XC will have a deal with CBS
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Sherdog report here. MMA Junkie was the outlet that first reported the news. Meanwhile, Bloody Elbow has discussion about the rapid competition that is coming UFC’s way shortly. Adam Swift has an update about the latest legal manueverings between Zuffa & Randy Couture. Update: Here is the CBS/EXC joint press release. Adam Swift brings up […]
Klitschko or Kimbo?
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008That was the question asked today by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon on ESPN. The fact is, amongst the various American sportswriters (for better or for worse), Kimbo Slice is the symbol of MMA. Both Kornheiser and Wilbon called MMA “savagery” on TV. Audio here.
Tuesday media takedown (2/26/08)
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008The brand new web site for the DREAM promotion is DreamOfficial.com. The DREAM web site is basically a modified format from the old DSE web site for PRIDE. The domain name for the web site was registered on behalf of the promotion’s backers by Network Solutions. Card line-up for 3/15 Saitama Super Arena show.
Monday news & notes (2/25/08)
Monday, February 25th, 2008Jan “The Giant” Nortje makes quick work of Bob Sapp For those of you in the Reno area, supposedly there is going to be an MMA event at the Grand Sierra Resort on April 5th. The promoter is High Roller Productions. Anyone have details on this show?
Fight Opinion Radio #77: Court is back in session
Sunday, February 24th, 2008Kimbo Slice proved to be a huge success at the box office and for Showtime’s television ratings. What exactly is driving the Kimbo phenomenon? Is race as big of a factor as it is being made out to be by certain individuals in the MMA community? Court is back in session this week with the […]
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