DirecTV subscribers will have only one choice for an MMA PPV this weekend. As noted in this post and today by MMA Fighting. DirecTV will be carrying Shine Fights PPV on Sept. 10th but not Shark Fights PPV on Sept. 11th. A DirecTV spokesman told MMA Fighting that Shark Fights was “brought to us a […]
Archives for September 2010
MMA Enters Mobile Apps and Social Media Gaming World
As Mixed Martial Arts continues to grow, it’s entrance into different markets and media will be key to its future success. One media platform booming right now are mobile apps and social networking games being developed for the iPhone/iPad, Android devices, and Facebook. Affordable mobile personal devices have finally arrived to the mainstream, and MMA’s […]
Toronto Company buys TapouT, Silver Star and Hitman
MMA Weekly reports that TapouT, Silver Star Casting Co. and Hitman Fight Gear have been sold to businessman Jamie Salter. The MMA clothing brands will be merged under Salter’s Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group, LLC. From Bloomberg: Salter’s Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group LLC is betting the three labels — TapouT, Silver Star Casting Co. and Hitman […]
The Price It Takes: How much does it cost to be an MMA fan?
Shine Fights changes venue less than one week before event?
MMA Fighting reports that Shine Fights is moving its September 10th lightweight tournament from Fairfax, Virginia to a yet to be determined venue in Oklahoma. The reason for the change appears to be its promoted fan voting for matchups. From MMA Fighting: According to a source close to the promotion, the issue at the heart […]