By Kelsey Philpott Fedor signing with Strikeforce is a complex issue not because of the deal itself, but because of the underlying implications it may or may not have for the MMA community as a whole. Thus, we’ll take a look at the signing from the viewpoint of the many different stakeholders in this situation. […]
Archives for August 2009
PR: Fedor Signs With Strikeforce, Will Fight This Fall On SHOWTIME
NEW YORK (August 3, 2009)–-After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world’s number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will […]
Dana White on Potential TV Deal
On Friday, Dana White answered numerous questions in regards to the possibilities surrounding a network TV deal. Here is a summary of the discussion: Re: ESPN US “[Pause] Nope [No comment]. I mean, obviously, we’re always talking to networks, and I’m confident – I’m very confident. I’ve always said that we’ll be on network television, […]
MMA Stardom: Fighting Most Important
Anderson Silva’s up-coming light heavyweight tilt against Forrest Griffin provides the perfect background for today’s discussion: MMA stars. What is the definition of an MMA star? Generally, there exist two types of stars in any sport: athletic stars and cross-over stars. Athletic stars gain acclaim and following through their in-competition achievements. While cross-over stars are known […]