San Francisco (Aug. 15, 2011) — The world of mixed martial arts suffered a devastating loss with the news of legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) coach Shawn Tompkins death. Mr. Tompkins, 37, was a beloved husband and son, a successful entrepreneur and a devoted mixed martial artist whose passion for MMA inspired countless athletes and […]
OVEREEM CUT FROM STRIKEFORCE
DALLAS (July 29, 2011) – HDNet’s “Inside MMA” breaks some shocking news concerning StrikeForce™ Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem who “Inside MMA” has learned has received a cut letter and has been released from the promotion. Sources close to the situation have told “Inside MMA’s” Ron Kruck that Strikeforce™ has exercised its right to eliminate the […]
Authentic Brands Group Announces SVP Media and Entertainment
NEW YORK, May 18th, 2011 – New York based intellectual property company Authentic Brands Group has named Mike Straka senior vice president of media and entertainment to head up strategic content initiatives for brands including TapouT, TapouT MPS, Silver Star, Iron Star, Sinister, Hitman Fight Gear and Marilyn Monroe. “Straka’s expertise in multimedia will help […]
New Article: Zuffa Lacks Legal Ammunition to Defeat Online Piracy
“Technical Knockout”, a student note by Keith Black, recently published in Fordham Law’s Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal, discusses Zuffa’s battle to combat online piracy of its pay-per-views. Specifically the note discusses recent decisions regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in federal courts, including a recent decision in Viacom v. YouTube. Black discusses […]
“INSIDE MMA” MAKES LIVE DEBUT AT THE UFC WEIGH-INS THIS FRIDAY
HDNet takes MMA fans inside “UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort” with LIVE on location coverage- Tomorrow Night at 7:00 p.m. ET DALLAS (February 3, 2011) “Inside MMA” is on the road this week with LIVE coverage of the “UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort” weigh-ins from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten […]