Dana White, BJ Penn interview.
Dana White is serious about getting MMA all over Canada. BJ Penn claims to be hungry again he also touches on fighting Thiago Alves.
HDNet Fights to air Dream events from 2009 and beyond.
HDNet Fights announced that it has extended its existing partnership with FEG USA, Inc. to present the DREAM Mixed Martial Arts events in 2009 and beyond. This announcement makes HDNet the exclusive North American television destination for the DREAM MMA events.
“We’re very happy to expand and continue this successful partnership with FEG USA, Inc.,” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. “DREAM is known for having the best MMA tournaments and superfights in the world and clearly has the greatest production and fighter entrances in the sport. This partnership solidifies our commitment to being THE Home of MMA.”
“It has been a good year for DREAM,” said Mike Kogan of FEG USA, Inc. “We are glad that FEG is able to continue its partnership with HDNet and bring more DREAM action to North American Fans.” Airdates and times for the upcoming DREAM events will be announced at a later date.
Founded by Mark Cuban, HDNet Fights promotes, produces and airs over twenty-four live MMA events annually for broadcast on HDNet. HDNet Fights is unique as a unifying force in the MMA industry partnering with leading promoters, including Affliction, DREAM, StrikeForce(TM), M1, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Adrenaline and others to offer the quality match-ups and productions that MMA fans demand.
Never Surrender movie trailor.
Filed Under Anderson Silva, BJ Penn, GSP, Heath Herring, News, Off the Mat
Georges St. Pierre, Andserson Silva, “Rampage” Jackson ,BJ Penn and Heath Herring are co-staring together in the major motion picture written by Hector Echevarria.
The movie is based on the world of underground street fighting where an MMA fighter who has been drawn into the world by an erotic and sexy promoter, quickly realizes that there is no way out, other than death.
Jon Fitch back in the UFC
After failing to sign a video game agreement with Dana White the management of Jon Fitch went UFC top boss Lorenzo Fertita and they came to an agreement that has brought Fitch back into the UFC. Fitch will return to action at UFC 94 on January 31st against Akihiro Gono, according to MMA Rated.
“Communication kind of broke down with Dana (White) so we talked with Lorenzo,” Fitch told MMA Rated. “(I) just got off the phone with him and we came to an agreement. We’re going to move ahead and I’ll be back in the UFC. We’re going to sign off on the video game and I’m back. It was never even about the agreement or the contract. It was the approach that we felt Dana was being a little bit hot-headed and was threatening us right off the bat. It didn’t seem like a professional way of doing things.”
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Jeremy Stephens Interview post knock out- Rafael dos Anjos
Jeremy Stephens talked about his victory over Rafael dos Anjos with Penny Buffington.
UFC fighter Goran Reljic risks own life to rescues two men
A crash that almost killed two young men on the 15th of October at round 3am could have had disastrous consequences when the two young men, both from Privlaka, spun and crashed into the sea.
Thankfully both men survived, due to the brave actions of Goran Reljica, the Croatian ultimate fighter, who resides in the immediate vicinity of the town in question.
When he heard the crash, Goran jumped out of bed, still in his underwear and jumped into the sea.
He swam to the car, proceeded to brake the windshield of the vehicle and pull both men to land. Several eyes witness accounts confirm the story and so does Goran himself who doesn’t want any praise or recognition for the good deed.
“The only satisfaction I get is that both young men are alive and healthy, I don’t need any praise, I simply did what anyone one would have done in that situation” said Reljic
Reljic was scheduled to fight on the 25th October however a back injury forced him out of his fight with Brazilian Thales Leites. Even with his back injury Raljic did not hesitate to help and rescue the two young man from the sinking car.
Thanks to our good friend Robert at freefight videos for the translation.
Dana White talks with Sportnet
Dana talks the GSP vs Penn 2, Fedor , TUF 9 and the next UFC in Canada.
TapouT Announces First Apparel Licensing Partnership
GRAND TERRACE, Calif., Nov 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — TapouT, the premier mixed martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, announced today that for the first time, they signed a licensing agreement with Kids Headquarters to expand the current offering of children’s apparel and provide new and exciting products to TapouT customers nationwide.
Under this relationship, Kids Headquarters will distribute children’s activewear, sportswear, sleepwear, swimwear, outerwear and underwear. Available in sizes 0-20 for boys and girls, there will be extensive offerings of t-shirts, hoodies, shorts and even onesies, to create a noticeable increase in the offering throughout the youth category at all TapouT dealers worldwide.
“As the leading MMA lifestyle and apparel brand, TapouT is excited to extend our product with Kids Headquarters,” said Mask, TapouT Founder. “As we travel the country, our fans beg us to expand our kids line. It’s exciting to team up with Kids Headquarters, who dominate this market, to help celebrate and spread the attitude, strength and style that fans of TapouT have grown to love.”
Cory Silverstein, Kids Headquarters’ executive vice president, said: “TapouT is the most recognized and powerful Mixed-Martial Arts lifestyle brand out there today. We’re excited to combine TapouT’s passion for excellence and success with our knowledge and understanding of the children’s market.”
TapouT is a $100 million empire that operates without concern for competition because they’ve been at the forefront of Mixed Martial Arts since its inception, representing some of the biggest MMA superstars including Chuck Liddell and Anderson Silva. What began as a hobby has turned into a full-on underground culture and apparel monopoly.
The TapouT Crew, Mask, Punkass and Skyskrape, appear at the most extreme events, supporting the fighters and offering the clothing line that reflects the brand’s iconic status. TapouT, “an expression of combat known worldwide,” produces the hottest, edgiest apparel for guys and girls and their distinctive logo graces everything from clothing, accessories, and gear, to bottled water and a magazine. The TapouT logo has become so noteworthy that its most devoted fans are tattooing it on their bodies, demonstrating the ultimate in commitment.
Jon Fitch released from UFC .
Fitch was in negotiations with the UFC about a lifetime contract for likeness rights for their upcoming video game release and future video games. An agreement could not be reached and Fitch was released from his contract.
BIG JOHN McCARTHY interview.
Filed Under BIG JOHN McCARTHY, MMA, Off the Mat, UFC, Video Interviews
Big John talks the early days of the UFC. Big John also touches on the fact that Dana White wasn’t a fan of reality TV and did not want to put out the hit reality show “The Ultimate Fighter”.