Brian Knapp of Sherdog.com reports that the WEC had a record pre-sale for its forthcoming WEC 48 event, which is slated to be the organization’s debut PPV effort. Harris thinks WEC 48 “Aldo vs. Faber” on April 24 could draw more than 15,000 fans to the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif. By comparison, the WEC’s […]
Archives for February 2010
Strikeforce Adds FiOS Functionality
MMAWeekly reports that February 26th’s Strikeforce: Challengers 6 will feature the use of Showtime Sports Interactive technology for all Verizon FiOS HD television households that subscribe to Showtime. Another interesting addition to Strikeforce’s multimedia offerings is being part of the new Showtime Sports Interactive offering. Part of Verizon’s FiOS TV, Showtime Sports Interactive will offer […]
Countdown to UFC on Versus Announced
MMAJunkie is reporting that the UFC and Versus will produce a Countdown show to help promote the UFC’s debut on the Versus network on March 21st. The program will air following WEC 47 on Versus on March 6th. The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its Versus debut on March 21, and to promote the upcoming show, […]
Fight Hype: Good, Bad, and Ugly
MMAterial Facts (02/24/10)
Strikeforce April Event Details Leak Japanese Boxer, Tough Man Contestant Suffer Fatal Head Injuries More On UFC 110 International Ratings Alabama adopts MMA legislation MTV’s “Bully Beatdown,” host Jason Miller renewed for third season Strikeforce April Event Details Leak Tennessee Athletic Commission Executive Director Jeff Mullen told MMAjunkie.com that the promotion has yet to file […]