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 […]
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Schiavello Named the New Voice of MMA on HDNet
On tonight’s edition of Inside MMA it was announced that Michael Schiavello will be the new voice of MMA on HDNet. MMAPayout.com has learned that the deal’s term is three years. Schiavello is currently the English language announcer for K-1 and is known for his flamboyant style. He will be paired with MMA legend Guy […]
UFC Announces Chinese TV Deal
Today the UFC announced that it has signed an agreement with China’s Inner Mongolia Television to distribute its mixed martial arts content: “Obviously China is a huge market and the Chinese understand the martial arts probably better than anyone else in the world. It’s a no brainer that UFC programming will be appreciated in China, and […]
Sportsnet Announces Weekly MMA Studio Show
TORONTO (April 15, 2009) – Rogers Sportsnet continues to be the home of Mixed Martial Arts with the debut of the new weekly show MMA Connected presented by Ultimatenbet.net on Monday, April 20. The first episode of MMA Connected will air Monday, April 20 on Sportsnet East and Sportsnet Ontario at 11:30 p.m. (ET), Sportsnet […]
ValCom Scores Worldwide With XFC
ValCom, Inc. (OTCBB: VLCO) (FRANKFURT: VAM), through its subsidiary division Valencia Entertainment International, Inc., showcased and marketed the first 13 episodes of the mixed martial arts (MMA) sensational television program Xtreme Fighting Championships the XFC at the recent (NATPE) National Association of Television Program Executives convention which drew international interest from buyers across the globe. […]