The ratings from EliteXC’s network debut on CBS seem to indicate the sport passed its profitability test with flying colors. Since the business of broadcasting is often a game of imitation and spin-off, fans of the sport should be the beneficiaries. All of those channels too afraid to test the waters in regard to MMA […]
Objective/ Analysis: Inside the EliteXC Press Conference
OBJECTIVE: If you’re an MMA fan, by now you’ve probably read 5 or so different accounts of how Kimbo Slice and Brett “The Grim” Rogers nearly came to blows. Like so many on the forums and in the media, Rogers’ was unimpressed with Kimbo’s performance. However, Rogers actually told Kimbo his performance was “garbage” to […]
Veteran MMA Journalists Join the EliteXC Backlash
The reaction to the main event from Saturday night’s EliteXC broadcast from fans was nearly instantaneous. In the era of “point, click, reply” one thread after another questioned the integrity of the fight, the skill of the fighters and how long EliteXC could maintain the Kimbo sherade. Veteran MMA journalists Kevin Iole and Dan Wetzel […]
AFL Lands Two Big Names
According to a report on MMAJunkie.com, the Kentucky-based American Fight League has added two notable names to its roster. Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley and highly regarded female fighter, Tara LaRosa. Lashley will add name recognition and star power to the AFL line-up. The signing will also draw fans from the professional wrestling world, much […]
Larkin on EliteXC Debut
Executives at the International Fight League have already taken note of EliteXC’s strong showing on CBS and are hoping to reap some of the benefits. As the league prepares for its August 15th card at the IZOD center in NJ, where it will unveil its new six-sided ring, “The Hex,” CEO Jay Larkin has issued […]