MMAJunkie broke the news that FullTiltPoker.com, PokerStars.com, and AbsolutePoker.com were seized today by the FBI and indicted for bank fraud, illegal gambling, and money laundering. The implication of these charges could have a great impact on MMA, as FullTiltPoker.com (among other poker sites) invest a great deal of money into sponsoring MMA promotions such as […]
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Is the future UFC vs. Strikeforce?
After last night’s Strikeforce event, it is evident that the future of the company will include the UFC. The event on Showtime actively promoted the UFC including the upcoming showdown at UFC 129 between GSP vs. Jake Shields. In post-fight interviews, Gus Johnson asked leading questions of Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz about whether fights […]
MMA journalists shut out of Strikeforce event
The media for tonight’s Strikeforce event will have a few less covering it as Zuffa has denied access to several media members for tonight’s fights. Media members were required to fill out an application to receive media access for the Strikeforce event. The application included a set of Professional Journalism Policies. Notably, Loretta Hunt of CBS […]
MusclePharm to be Featured During Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley on Showtime
MusclePharm announced earlier today that they will be prominently featured during the Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley event airing on Showtime Saturday night. From the press release: MusclePharm Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“MusclePharm” or the “Company”) MSLP, an expanding U.S. healthy lifestyle company, is pleased to announce that it will be prominently featured during Saturday’s Strikeforce: […]
Exploring Why SVSE Walked Away from Strikeforce & MMA
Last week’s shocking Strikeforce sale is still resonating through the MMA landscape as it left fans and media with many unanswered questions. MMAPayout will explore why Strikeforce was sold, SVSE’s future plans, and why they decided to walk away from MMA. In an interview with HDNet’s Bas Rutten, Scott Coker revealed that Silicon Valley […]