There will be a new camera angle for the nation when viewers tune into the UFC on Fox 4 this Saturday. Fox issued a press release Wednesday stating that it was introducing the “Ref Cam.” As many recall, the Pride organization in Japan had a “Ref Cam” which gave viewers at home a direct view […]
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Vice Media introduces UFC online channel this fall
Variety reports that digital company Vice Media plans a UFC channel to its offerings starting in September 2012. The UFC online channel will be dedicated to the culture of MMA. Via Variety: The network’s lineup includes “Body Shop,” exploring the science of fighting; adventure-travel show “The Coming of Man” documenting fighters as they experience traditional […]
UFC discusses future of PPV
One of the more interesting issues that came up at yesterday’s UFC on Fox 3 press conference was the issue of the future of PPV and the UFC. MMA Junkie writes about Zuffa’s perspective on the issue and the possible future for the UFC. The article addresses the changing landscape of technology and Zuffa’s current […]
UFC goes 3D for 143
The UFC announced that it will be showing UFC 143 in 3D in movie theaters. Tickets for the in theater PPV will go for $25 and can be purchased in advance.The main event Super Bowl Weekend has Nick Diaz battling Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight title. Via UFC press release: Las Vegas, Nevada – The […]
UFC for XBox Live a dud in debut
Kotaku reports on the UFC on XBox Live debacle that occurred this Friday for UFC 141. There were difficulties with the system and viewers were instructed by XBox to find alternatives to watching the PPV. Bitmob has an account of the problem: Due to technical issues with the 30,000 promotional freebies Microsoft had sent out, […]
