Fab1b
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Aug 16, 2011 10:30pm
I think it is a huge boost for MMA. Live shows on a national network now!!
gerb131
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Aug 16, 2011 10:32pm
True.
Fab1b
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Aug 16, 2011 10:35pm
MMA is on cusp of being one of the big sports like NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, Golf.................MMA was down the list. They have steadily rose to just behind the last of those now this could push the sport and the UFC into uppers of elite pro sports leagues.
robj55
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Aug 16, 2011 11:28pm
Fab1b;864592 wrote:MMA is on cusp of being one of the big sports like NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, Golf.................MMA was down the list. They have steadily rose to just behind the last of those now this could push the sport and the UFC into uppers of elite pro sports leagues.
Agreed, I wonder what there first card on FOX will look like, they should try and blow it out of the water.
Fab1b
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Aug 16, 2011 11:31pm
robj55;864725 wrote:Agreed, I wonder what there first card on FOX will look like, they should try and blow it out of the water.
Agree as well!
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jmog
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Aug 17, 2011 8:57am
The first show on network TV the UFC will make sure it has as many big names as possible, it will be like UFC 100, or a New Year's Show.
robj55
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Aug 17, 2011 3:09pm
jmog;865068 wrote:The first show on network TV the UFC will make sure it has as many big names as possible, it will be like UFC 100, or a New Year's Show.
There is a rumor out there of Brock vs Overeem to headline it, not sure how much there is to that though. Have also heard those two could be fighting at UFC 140 in December.
Fab1b
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Aug 17, 2011 5:46pm
robj55;865506 wrote:There is a rumor out there of Brock vs Overeem to headline it, not sure how much there is to that though. Have also heard those two could be fighting at UFC 140 in December.
Damn that would be sweet
bigdaddy2003
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Aug 17, 2011 5:49pm
Fab1b;865629 wrote:Damn that would be sweet
Indeed.
OSH
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Aug 17, 2011 6:36pm
robj55;865506 wrote:There is a rumor out there of Brock vs Overeem to headline it, not sure how much there is to that though. Have also heard those two could be fighting at UFC 140 in December.
I don't see them putting Brock on any national television card.
He makes (and draws) sooooo much money from being on a PPV card. It's automatic. People will pay. Why would Dana miss out on all that PPV money?
robj55
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Aug 17, 2011 7:06pm
OSH;865662 wrote:I don't see them putting Brock on any national television card.
He makes (and draws) sooooo much money from being on a PPV card. It's automatic. People will pay. Why would Dana miss out on all that PPV money?
Agreed but they might take the hit for the ratings, Brock is a house hold name and would draw millions of viewers for their debut show easily imo.
Fab1b
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Aug 17, 2011 7:15pm
It would draw many more people to it. I think it would be a great ploy by the UFC to put a stacked card on network TV containing some of the sports biggest names.
Fab1b
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Aug 17, 2011 7:17pm
It would draw a ton more people to it. I think it would be a great ploy by the UFC to put a stacked card on network TV containing some of the sports biggest names!
robj55
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Aug 17, 2011 9:00pm
Brock Lesnar reportedly will make a big announcement tomorrow on twitter, Fox reportedly is making a big announcement and having a press conference tomorrow as well, hmmm
robj55
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Aug 17, 2011 9:01pm
Love this fight and match up!
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/17/2368260/martin-kampmann-vs-rick-story-scheduled-for-ufc-139-in-san-jose
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/17/2368260/martin-kampmann-vs-rick-story-scheduled-for-ufc-139-in-san-jose
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sportchampps
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Aug 17, 2011 9:03pm
The Brock effect to PPV buys is huge but another piece of it is that the PPVs after which he fights also get big numbers because of the momentum he brings. That just said think if he fought on a major cable network in front of a huge audience. It might cause even more fans to get into the sport and want to order the PPV's. Also Brock is exciting versus giving the main fight to someone like GSP or Silva where the casual fan might find boring.I don't see them putting Brock on any national television card.
He makes (and draws) sooooo much money from being on a PPV card. It's automatic. People will pay. Why would Dana miss out on all that PPV money?
That said I see it being highlighted by someone like Rampage or Forrest. Or even the new face of the UFC Jon Jones
j_crazy
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Aug 17, 2011 10:06pm
that post was edited and is still FUBAR
End of Line
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Aug 18, 2011 12:18am
....DCBROCKLESNAR Brock Lesnar
An update on Brock is about to drop ... pay attention & be a follower of this account tomorrow morning for the news! RT RT RT #brocklesnar
robj55
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Aug 18, 2011 12:28am
http://mmajunkie.com/news/24862/thursday-fox-press-conference-to-include-ufc-executives-and-fighters.mma
Looks like MMA has gone prime time!
Looks like MMA has gone prime time!
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Aug 18, 2011 7:34am
Looks like Brock is................................COMING BACK!!! (Watch the video lol)
[video=youtube;E5SjD-KcSkE][/video]
[video=youtube;E5SjD-KcSkE][/video]
Scarlet_Buckeye
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Aug 18, 2011 8:06am
robj55;865506 wrote:There is a rumor out there of Brock vs Overeem to headline it, not sure how much there is to that though. Have also heard those two could be fighting at UFC 140 in December.
How? I thought Overeem was no longer affiliated with the UFC?
End of Line
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Aug 18, 2011 8:21am
Overeem was never affiliated with the UFC. He was affiliated with Zuffa and Strikeforce only.Scarlet_Buckeye;866149 wrote:How? I thought Overeem was no longer affiliated with the UFC?
Scarlet_Buckeye
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Aug 18, 2011 12:13pm
The_Crosby_Show;866153 wrote:Overeem was never affiliated with the UFC. He was affiliated with Zuffa and Strikeforce only.
Right, but the were affiliated thru the same parent company.
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sportchampps
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Aug 18, 2011 12:37pm
Overeem is supposedly in negations with the UFC despite being cut a couple weeks ago.
Fab1b
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Aug 18, 2011 1:24pm
From what I have heard, Golden Glory has decided to talk to Zuffa and handle business at Zuffa's direction and allow them to pay the fighters directly. This will open the door for Zuffa to bring the Golden Glory fighters back and sign Overeem to the UFC.