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Friday, January 19th, 2007Potential sponsors (web sites, fighters, teams, companies) – if you want to have ads on our show (paid or barter), e-mail us immediately. It’s the boss’s birthday and he’s in a good mood. This week’s Fight Opinion Radio show is 2 1/2 hours long, packed with a ton of news and comedy. Our special guests […]
Friday fight notes
Thursday, January 18th, 2007Hate mail on the boss’s birthday, plus lots of interesting media story links. Entertain yourself.
Thursday talking points
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007Fedor vs. Lindland. Enough said.
Wednesday media mania
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007I have seen it all now. Today, I learned that when I link to reports in the broadsheets and blogs, I’m simply doing it to steal traffic away from those sites. Seriously. Information overload. I expect you to read all the stories. To reward you, here’s a teaser: Sankei Sports says that PRIDE is trying […]
K-1 suspends Akiyama
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007K-1 matchmaker Sadaharu Tanigawa addressed the Japanese media on Wednesday to discuss the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama scandal. Tanigawa stated that he has indefinitely suspended Yoshihiro Akiyama (due to him using an oil-based substance) and that Akiyama told him he would accept whatever length the suspension would be.
IFL signs syndication, PPV deal
Tuesday, January 16th, 2007Broadcasting & Cable: NATPE convention – MyNetworkTV & FSN reach deal with IFL (notice the major development of the IFL going to PPV – which is something that the promotion was adamantly saying they wouldn’t do last year) Variety has more details on the story. More stories: MMA HQ: Sam Hoger vs. Ryoto Machida at […]
Tuesday weekly notes
Monday, January 15th, 2007A brand new poll on the side of the main page. Results from our last site poll: Which potential fight are you most excited about watching? Tim Sylvia vs. Randy Couture – 38% Vanderlei Silva vs. Dan Henderson – 31% Mirko Cro Cop vs. Eddie Sanchez – 23% Quinton Jackson vs. Marvin Eastman – 5% […]
Report: Gomi heading to UFC
Monday, January 15th, 2007Daily Sports reports in their Tuesday newspaper that Takanori Gomi has been given the “go-sign” by DSE to fight in UFC. In the pro-DSE report by DS, the paper claims that PRIDE will have Gomi fight on their 2/24 Las Vegas event and then send him into UFC as a PRIDE fighter to “make a […]
Monday media headlines
Monday, January 15th, 2007Jake Rossen: Un-“Natural” Selection UFC HP: Promotion will charge $50 USD for PPVs in HD The Houston Chronicle: Coaching gives BJ Penn route back to lightweight division PR Newswire: New fantasy MMA web site targets UFC & PRIDE fans Media Syndicate: More PR for Elite XC KTLA: Love packs a punch (written by the same […]
Sunday afternoon media stroll
Sunday, January 14th, 2007The Boston Globe: At the Wai Kru center, you get to pick your fight The Asbury Park Press: Makeover gave UFC new life (it’s back! The Zuffa Myth…) The Los Angeles Times: Knockout marketing (article about the growth of MMA, using the old ‘blood-thirsty’ angle – it’s somewhat condescending) The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: A fighting […]
Wallid Ismail sues Elite XC
Saturday, January 13th, 2007Message from Denis Martins.
5 good reasons UFC will not buy PRIDE
Saturday, January 13th, 2007By Zach Arnold Comments off For a wild rumor, it’s certainly taken on a life of its own on the Internet this week. UFC buying PRIDE. It sounds like every UFC fanboy’s greatest dream and every PRIDE fanboy’s worst nightmare. So, let’s splash some cold water on the rumor. I’ll give you five reasons UFC […]
Saturday media splash
Saturday, January 13th, 2007Sherdog: Gracie FC 1/20 Miami event postponed due to bad ticket sales San Mateo Daily Journal: Molestation charges for martial arts champion, teacher Joao Pierini UFC HP: Ultimate Fight Night 1/25 card completed SLAM! Sports: UFC ready for Rampage UFC Junkie: Lister vs. Marquardt now a non-TV fight Video Business: UFC extended at First Look […]
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