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Dec 14, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Me neither. It's pretty freakin' impressive to see all of his accomplishments strung together like that. What a career he created. Nobody has been so driven. Maybe Lance Armstrong. I can't think of too many others on that level.
Dec 14, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Dec 15, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Strikeforce keeps on aparently...I dont really get why...oh well...
Strikeforce and Showtime announce new deal with eight events and televised prelimsms
Strikeforce and Showtime announce new deal with eight events and televised prelims | MMAjunkie.com
As expected Strikeforce and Showtime have inked a new deal that will keep the Zuffa-owned fight promotion on the premium-cable station.
Officials today the deal, which calls for up to eight events, though no timeframe was disclosed for the shows.
As part of the deal, main-card bouts will continue to air on Showtime, and preliminary-card fights now will be broadcast on sister channel Showtime Extreme.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Officials suggested that events no longer will be held under the Strikeforce Challengers brand.
The deal kicks off with the Jan. 7 "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event in Las Vegas, so all fights (prelims and main card) from the card will be televised in some form. Additionally, the event takes place during one of Showtime's free-preview weekends, which makes the channel available for free to more than 60 million households.
As part of the announcement, officials stated that current Strikeforce fighters – including champions Gilbert Melendez, Luke Rochhold, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos and Miesha Tate – will remain in Strikeforce. (Recently, some champions such as Nick Diaz, Dan Henderson and Alistair Overeem had been folded into the Zuffa-owned UFC.)
"Since its advent on Showtime in 2007, live mixed martial arts has always performed well with our subscribers, particularly in the younger demographics," Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza stated. "As the one and only premium network in the MMA business, we are proud to renew our commitment to the sport and to our partners at Strikeforce. This agreement ensures that we can continue to deliver the edge-of-your-seat programming that each live MMA event produces in the new year and beyond."
UFC president Dana White echoed those sentiments.
"We're excited about this renewal with Showtime, and I expect to put on some big Strikeforce events next year," White stated. "I never thought I would say this, but I am very much looking forward to building Strikeforce and working very closely with Showtime."
Strikeforce and Showtime announce new deal with eight events and televised prelimsms
Strikeforce and Showtime announce new deal with eight events and televised prelims | MMAjunkie.com
As expected Strikeforce and Showtime have inked a new deal that will keep the Zuffa-owned fight promotion on the premium-cable station.
Officials today the deal, which calls for up to eight events, though no timeframe was disclosed for the shows.
As part of the deal, main-card bouts will continue to air on Showtime, and preliminary-card fights now will be broadcast on sister channel Showtime Extreme.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Officials suggested that events no longer will be held under the Strikeforce Challengers brand.
The deal kicks off with the Jan. 7 "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event in Las Vegas, so all fights (prelims and main card) from the card will be televised in some form. Additionally, the event takes place during one of Showtime's free-preview weekends, which makes the channel available for free to more than 60 million households.
As part of the announcement, officials stated that current Strikeforce fighters – including champions Gilbert Melendez, Luke Rochhold, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos and Miesha Tate – will remain in Strikeforce. (Recently, some champions such as Nick Diaz, Dan Henderson and Alistair Overeem had been folded into the Zuffa-owned UFC.)
"Since its advent on Showtime in 2007, live mixed martial arts has always performed well with our subscribers, particularly in the younger demographics," Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza stated. "As the one and only premium network in the MMA business, we are proud to renew our commitment to the sport and to our partners at Strikeforce. This agreement ensures that we can continue to deliver the edge-of-your-seat programming that each live MMA event produces in the new year and beyond."
UFC president Dana White echoed those sentiments.
"We're excited about this renewal with Showtime, and I expect to put on some big Strikeforce events next year," White stated. "I never thought I would say this, but I am very much looking forward to building Strikeforce and working very closely with Showtime."
Dec 15, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Dec 15, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Dec 15, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Brock Lesnar charged with hunting violations in Canada
Brock Lesnar charged with hunting violations in Canada - Cagewriter - UFC Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Brock Lesnar is a huge fan of hunting, but his favorite pastime got him in a spot of trouble in Canada. Lesnar faces charges in Medicine Hat, Alberta for doing the kind of things that tick off hunting officials. From our friends at CJCY in Alberta:
The charges came before Medicine Hat Provincial Court Thursday morning and include improper affixation of tags, spoilage of skin and edible flesh and possession of a controlled animal.
My lack of hunting knowledge makes this sound pretty bad, because spoilage of skin and edible flesh sound like plot devices from "Silence of the Lambs." However, the good people of Canada must not be too angry with Lesnar, because his court date was continued until January, after his fight with Alistair Overeem.
Dec 15, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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It's actually pretty brilliant I think. Multiple brands, differing product, multiple advertiser/sponsor rev streams. Zuffa's pretty good at generating cash, and this falls right in with their habit. And with so many fighters coming up, they're creating multiple venues, personalities and communities to germinate growth with.
Dec 15, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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It's actually pretty brilliant I think. Multiple brands, differing product, multiple advertiser/sponsor rev streams. Zuffa's pretty good at generating cash, and this falls right in with their habit. And with so many fighters coming up, they're creating multiple venues, personalities and communities to germinate growth with.
Dec 15, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Tell you what, what I'd really like to see is Pride brought back with the trad'l boxing ring, 10min Rd 1, etc. Maybe not the soccer kicks, that I could do without. I freakin' loved Pride.