Steven Marrocco of MMAWeekly.com writes that Gina Carano is still missing in action when it comes to Strikeforce and MMA: The face of women’s MMA may not be back until summer 2010, according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. Gina Carano, 27, is currently shooting a starring role in the Stephen Soderbergh-helmed film “Knockout.” She […]
Archives for December 2009
EA vs. THQ Might Battle for UFC License
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer talks about the impending battle for MMA video game supremacy between EA Sports and THQ: EA MMA is still sticking to its guns of no women in the game even though Gina Carano would probably be the most marketable person they would have if they signed her. The problem is […]
Englebrecht to Film Reality TV Show at Next MMA/Boxing Event
Roy Englebrecht, perhaps California’s most successful MMA/Boxing promoter, has divulged that he will be filming the pilot episode for a reality TV show called “The Promoter:” “The Promoter” Reality Show Pilot To Be Taped Newport Beach, CA: When Southern California fight promoter Roy Englebecht promotes his first ever hybrid Battle In The Ballroom boxing […]
SBJ: Versus Renewal Includes 2 UFC Events
John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal is reporting that Zuffa’s renewal agreement with sports television network, Versus, not only includes seven WEC events but two UFC events. The UFC is coming to Versus as part of a two-year renewal that the Comcast-owned network signed with the mixed martial arts association’s parent, Zuffa. Versus […]
UFC 107: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This week we’ll be taking a look at the business side of UFC 107 which was held this past Saturday, December 12th from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The event featured a lightweight championship bout between BJ Penn and Diego Sanchez as well as appearances from Frank Mir, […]