HDNet has long been the home to MMA promotions all over the world, and it looks like they will continue to be so in 2011 as Strikeforce will call it their home once again to air non-televised bouts on Showtime, starting with the first leg of the HW Grand Prix on February 12, from New Jersey. […]
UFC Gains Over 60,000 “Likes” On Facebook Page Over Weekend Live Stream
Last week, the UFC announced that two fights (later changed to four) on the non-televised portion of Saturday night’s Fight for the Troops event would be streamed live on its Facebook page, but as a prerequisite to watch the fights, fans had to “like” the UFC page. Since the announcement was made official by the […]
Should the UFC Book Events Around NYE?
After disappointing UFC 125 attendance, gate, and estimated PPV numbers were released, fans were left asking if it’s worth the UFC’s effort to keep hosting shows on NYE weekend, as they have done for the past two years. In order to analyze and compare both NYE events from the last two years, we will first […]
Questions Linger For Bellator Heading Into Fourth Season
Last month, Bellator announced a 3-year TV deal with MTV2 TV, claiming it as a turning point for the promotion. As they head into their 4th season, there are still a few aspects of the deal that are not clear, mainly pertaining to time-slot, production, profitability, and future sustainability. One aspect that was still not […]
UFC Announces Lesnar and Dos Santos as TUF 13 Coaches
After weeks of speculation regarding TUF 13 coaches, the UFC finally made the announcement today through a press release during todays “Fight for the Troops” press conference. UFC President Dana White announced today that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and number one contender Junior dos Santos will match wits as the coaches of season […]