by Zac Robinson of SportsbythenumbersMMA.com for MMA Payout One of the most intriguing questions to come from Affliction’s closing as an MMA promoter is Fedor Emelianenko’s future. Many speculate that he will eventually make his way to the UFC Octagon. His management however is sticking to its guns, Fedor will only fight for the UFC […]
Snowden: Who Really Killed Affliction?
by Jonathan Snowden As the smoke cleared from Affliction Entertainment’s implosion, the media vultures were quick to assign blame for the promotion’s demise. Some pointed a finger at Tom Atencio, the organization’s front man and the architect of fight cards filled with untenable contracts, cards too good and too expensive for an upstart promotion. Others […]
More Advance Clips From CNBC’s “Ultimate Fighting: Fistful of Dollars”
Ultimate Fighting: Fistful of Dollars Premiers 7/29 on CNBC
On Wednesday, July 29, CNBC takes viewers back inside the Octagon with “Ultimate Fighting: Fistful of Dollars,” revealing how the UFC continues to grow – even as other professional sports face financial crisis. While the recession is putting a beat-down on the economy, Ultimate Fighting’s revenues are up 30%. CNBC’s Scott Wapner travels to Germany […]
Snowden: Reaction to Brock Piece; The PR Value of Affliction
Last week what I thought would be a fairly obvious article about Brock Lesnar’s post-fight antics, and how they could easily turn off network and advertising executives under enormous pressure to make safe decisions in a turbulent market, turned into one of the most controversial articles I’ve ever written. Many of MMA’s most influential reporters, […]