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- DREAM 13 Weigh-in Results
- UFC on Versus: Jon Jones explains 'losing his cool' with 'arrogant' Brandon Vera (Video)
- DREAM 13 preview and analysis for HDNet televised event
- UFC on Versus 1: 'Vera vs Jones' weigh in photos gallery
- Gym rat: Jason Brilz UFC on Versus interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
- "Talk is cheap, whenever u want I will make you kiss the baby. You think your a Bengal, come earn...
- James Irvin on the comeback trail against Alessio Sakara at UFC on Versus (Video)
- UFC on Versus weigh in results LIVE from Broomfield for 'Vera vs Jones'
- Gypsy Warrior: MMAmania.com UFC on Versus interview exclusive with Junior dos Santos
- Strikeforce Nashville: Jake Shields 'training his ass off' for Dan Henderson (Video)
- UFC on Versus predictions, preview and analysis
- Das Booted: Marshall Zelaznik won't submit to Bavarian television censors
| Posted: 21 Mar 2010 04:21 AM PDT
On Sunday, March 21, fighters slated for appearance in DREAM 13 gathered at a hotel in Tokyo for weigh-in and pre-fight press conference.
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| UFC on Versus: Jon Jones explains 'losing his cool' with 'arrogant' Brandon Vera (Video) Posted: 20 Mar 2010 08:03 PM PDT |
| DREAM 13 preview and analysis for HDNet televised event Posted: 20 Mar 2010 07:08 PM PDT
DREAM will hold its inaugural event of 2010 on Monday, March 22 at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. The event will air live on HDNet in North America on Sunday midnight/early Monday morning (make sure to call in sick for work come Monday). DREAM 13 is headlined by a featherweight title bout between the reigning champion, Bibiano Fernandes, and the former top flight lightweight and debuting featherweight, Joachim Hansen. The event also features the DREAM debut of former Elite XC lightweight champion, KJ Noon, resurgent bantamweight, Cole Escovedo, and the embattled UFC/Pride/Affliction veteran, Josh Barnett. Fight-by-fight breakdown of the card after the jump. KJ Noons vs. Andre "Dida" Amade The lethal weapon in Dida's arsenal is his wild, looping right hand that has floored Alvarez, Kikuno, and Buakaw Por Pramuk (in K-1 MAX bout). Competing in boxing may have sharpened Noons' punching technique and power, but likely have not prepared him for Dida's unorthodox punches. While Chonan looked sluggish in his offense during his UFC tenure, he is still a savvy fighter who can pose a challenge to any welterweight. Expect him to apply constant pressure and put Nakahara through a MMA clinic in striking, clinch, and on the ground. He suffered his two career losses against arguably the top two featherweights (at the time of the fight), Urijah Faber and Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto in his second and third professional fights, respectively. Besides his vaunted BJJ pedigree, Fernandes demonstrated cast-iron chn and unbreakable spirit in his fight against Takaya. With his belt on the line, he likely will bring the same toughness against Hansen. While he has shown slick grappling against Kid Yamamoto and Joe Warren, he has also struggled to mount effective offense on the ground against Takafumi Otsuka - whichever Fernandes shows up come fight time, submitting or controlling Hansen on the ground will be no easy task. Remember to check back tomorrow (March 21) for the DREAM 13 weigh in results and early Monday morning for live event results. |
| UFC on Versus 1: 'Vera vs Jones' weigh in photos gallery Posted: 20 Mar 2010 06:43 PM PDT Props: CombatLifestyle.com For complete UFC on Versus 1: "Vera vs. Jones" weigh in results click here. |
| Gym rat: Jason Brilz UFC on Versus interview exclusive with MMAmania.com Posted: 20 Mar 2010 06:42 PM PDT Sunday night UFC light heavyweight Jason Brilz (17-2-1) looks to put one back in the win column when he faces Eric Schafer (11-4-2) at UFC Live: "Vera vs. Jones" from the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., which airs on the Versus network. Brilz is 2-1 since signing with the UFC, with wins over Brad Morris and Tim Boetsch, followed by his first Octagon loss at UFC 103: "Franklin vs. Belfort," where he ended the night on the wrong side of a split decision against Eliot Marshall. His opponent on Saturday, Eric "Red" Schafer, is 3-3 with the world’s top promotion and 4-1 in his last five fights. Although he’s coming off a unanimous decision loss to Ryan Bader at UFC 104: "Machida vs. Shogun," he holds recent victories over Antonio Mendes and Houston Alexander. We had the chance to talk to the soft-spoken fighter about his upcoming challenge, training for "Red" and balancing his part-time fighting career with being a full-time father. Here we go: Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): With your match against Schafer, on paper this is expected to go to the ground. Is that where you see the fight ending up? Jason Brilz: I do expect the fight to go to the ground. I don’t see him trying to win the fight on his feet, by backing up and jabbing. First off, I don’t think he’s fast enough. Both of us are not the quickest guys on our feet, with our punches anyways. And second, that’s not his style. He likes to get in there and finish the fight. He’s a former wrestler, a hard-nosed kid. He’s gonna come at you with everything he has, he’s gonna try and finish it. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): With some fights, the formula is obvious. When Eric fought in Omaha it was a no brainer to go to the ground against Houston (Alexander), but with your wrestling it’s a little different. Jason Brilz: You know, I guess I can see him trying to set it up, get me frustrated and then try to get a takedown on me or something. But I’ve dealt with the reach, and if he does try to do that I’ve got a plan B. I hope that works.(chuckling) Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): Not looking past Eric, but assuming you win, if Dana walks up and asks who do you want, what would be your ideal match-up? Jason Brilz: You know what, I just enjoy fighting. Tell you the truth, I don’t care who I fight. I just like the challenge. So who I fight is not necessarily a big deal to me. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): So it’s not like, "I have to get to the belt?" Jason Brilz: No, it was never about getting to the belt when I started this. It was never about the money or fame or anything but fighting and competing, having fun with it. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): Keeps you busy. Jason Brilz: Keeps me busy. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): Do you ever see your children? Jason Brilz: They come to the gym quite a lot. Little gym rats. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): You’re an assistant wrestling coach at UNO and a full-time firefighter. Any plans to fight full time and maybe push one of those to the back burner? Jason Brilz: Nope. I have a great formula now for my training. I’m able to incorporate it into all that. It keeps my mind sharp, keeps me physically fit, and more importantly, it keeps my body in the right state. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): I guess you need to be in shape to do all three jobs well. Jason Brilz: Yeah, and I’m not getting any younger. When I first started, at 24, I could go out and party, wake up the next day and hit two, three hard workouts. Now you know if I go out and party it’s two days recovery and then ease back into it. So I know my body can’t take it full time. People say, "I’m a full-time fighter," and I think how much can you train every day? Chael Sonnen, he’s a great fighter, real outspoken guy. He once said, "I go in for two hours, and that includes the shower." Do that plus maybe 45-minute cardio — there’s three hours, four if you drive a little bit. What are you doing the other 20 hours? You can say you were at the gym 12 hours yesterday, but you weren’t working for all those hours. Nobody can do that and get something productive out of it. Michael McColgan (MMAmania.com): Last but not least, any advice for the younger up-and-comers reading this? Jason Brilz: Cardio. It’s all about cardio. You can pick up the techniques, but if you can only throw the techniques for a minute, so what? You have to be able to throw the combos at the end of 15 like you did at the beginning. You can’t get so physically exhausted looking for that takedown that you finally get him down, plant your arms on the mat and get choked or arm-barred. You need to have the kind of training where you have a fresh guy on you every minute or two. |
| "Talk is cheap, whenever u want I will make you kiss the baby. You think your a Bengal, come earn... Posted: 20 Mar 2010 06:24 PM PDT  "Talk is cheap, whenever u want I will make you kiss the baby. You think your a Bengal, come earn ur stripes.... I'll show you how to do the stanky leg son @ogochocinco.... I'm a Mexi"can" your the Mexi"can't". I aint changing my last name for nobody.... nite baby, I already put u to sleep and we aint even fought yet." -- Former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres and NFL Pro Bowl Wide receiver Chad Ochocinco throw down on Twitter.com. |
| James Irvin on the comeback trail against Alessio Sakara at UFC on Versus (Video) Posted: 20 Mar 2010 02:56 PM PDT |
| UFC on Versus weigh in results LIVE from Broomfield for 'Vera vs Jones' Posted: 20 Mar 2010 02:41 PM PDT The official weigh-in event for UFC on Versus 1: "Vera vs. Jones" from the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo., is in the books. All fighters, including dynamic light heavyweight strikers -- and main event participants -- Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, made their respective marks without incident sans a little dust up between "The Truth" and "Bones" on the stage. The complete UFC on Versus weigh in results, as well as the feed (courtesy of UFC.com), are available after the jump:
It’s going to be a fun night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight "UFC on Versus" coverage you can handle. Live stream and replay courtesy of UFC.com. |
| Gypsy Warrior: MMAmania.com UFC on Versus interview exclusive with Junior dos Santos Posted: 20 Mar 2010 09:54 AM PDT Junior Dos Santos is a man on a mission. Since joining the UFC roster in late 2008, he's ran roughshod on the heavyweight division. In succession, he has knocked out the following contenders: Fabricio Werdum, Stefan Struve, Mirko Cro Cop, and Gilbert Yvel. The next man on the list is Gabriel Gonzaga, whom he will face on Sunday, March 21 in Broomfield, Colorado. A win would move him up another spot in the pecking order, and quite possibly, into a number one contender match-up against fellow up-and-comer Cain Velasquez. "Cigano" took time out of his schedule to discuss his martial arts origins, Gonzaga, being nicknamed after a soap opera character and his thoughts on potentially facing current champion Brock Lesnar. Check it out: Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): I wanted to start by asking you about your youth as many of us do not know much about your martial arts background. How and why did you get into martial arts? Junior Dos Santos: My start in martial arts was in jiu-jitsu. I started training jiu-jitsu when I was 19. My coach Yuri Carlton thought I had a lot of potential. He then started showing me some stand up techniques and one year later I fought in my first MMA fight and won. After that I went on to train boxing under Luiz Dorea. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Do you have a hero, martial artist, or mixed martial artist you look up to? Junior Dos Santos: Rodrigo Nogueira is my mentor both in MMA and in life. He is the one that believed in me and helped me all along the way. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): How did you get the nickname "Cigano?" Junior Dos Santos: I used to have long hair and at the time there was a popular soap opera in Brazil, and one of the characters was a gypsy and had long hair. My jiu-jitsu training partners started calling me "Cigano," which means "Gypsy." Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): You are facing Gabriel Gonzaga this Sunday. He has to know you have been dominating your opponents with your boxing skills. As a result, do you expect him to try to come out and take you down in order to avoid your hands? Junior Dos Santos: I think he will be surprised by my speed on my feet, but I am prepared to go where the fight takes us. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): We have not seen your ground game yet in the UFC because you haven't needed it yet. Are you confident if the fight goes to the mat as Gonzaga is a black belt in jiu-jitsu? Junior Dos Santos: I am very confident in my jiu-jitsu skills if the fight goes to the ground. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): How will this fight end? Do you have an official prediction for the fight? Junior Dos Santos: I will be always looking for the knock out, but I don't want to make any predictions. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Where do you feel like a victory puts you in the heavyweight title picture? Junior Dos Santos: I believe it puts me up with the top heavyweights, and I would welcome a title shot after a victory over Gonzaga. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): A lot of fans and media personnel I have spoken with recently have stated their desire to see you fight Cain Velasquez if you are fortunate enough to come away with a victory over Gonzaga. Is that a fight you would like? Junior Dos Santos: I don't pick my opponents, but I would be ready to fight Velasquez. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): The heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been a dominant champion so far. Are you the man to dethrone Lesnar? How do you feel you matchup with him? Junior Dos Santos: I feel that I am faster than Lesnar. I think he would be surprised. It would be a good fight. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Every fighter has weaknesses. What would you say is one of Lesnar's? Junior Dos Santos: His ground game is probably his biggest weakness. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Thank you very much for your time and best of luck on fight night. Derek Bolender is a frequent MMAmania.com contributor. He is also a syndicated writer to FoxSports.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/DerekMMAwriter. |
| Strikeforce Nashville: Jake Shields 'training his ass off' for Dan Henderson (Video) Posted: 20 Mar 2010 09:54 AM PDT
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| UFC on Versus predictions, preview and analysis Posted: 20 Mar 2010 09:53 AM PDT UFC on Versus: "Vera vs. Jones" is set to go down this Sunday, March 21, 2010 from the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado, live on the Versus Network. Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE updates with blow-by-blow, round-by-round commentary of the main card action on fight night, which is slated to air on the cable television network at 9 p.m. ET. To get us pumped for the event, MMAmania.com Editor and Senior Writer, Jesse Holland (that’s me), has once again rallied the troops for a breakdown of the televised main card fights. All your favorite contributors are here, bringing you an in-depth look at each contest. One of the big stories coming into this event is of course the headlining fight between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones. Much has been made of "Bones" crowd-pleasing style and a dominant victory here could vault him into title contention. But we still don't know how the promising young up-and-comer will respond when challenged by a top-level fighter -- will "The Truth" be the one to finally test him? There are also a lot of unanswered questions regarding the future of Junior dos Santos. He's probably one or two fights away from challenging for the heavyweight title -- but he needs to prove he can overcome the Brazilian Yeti named Gabriel Gonzaga before he can do it. Also on tap is the heavyweight hoedown between Cheick Kongo and Paul Buentello. Can the Frenchman re-establish himself as a force to be reckoned with before "The Headhunter" sends him back across the pond with a pink slip and an Adieu? There will certainly be a lot to talk about on Monday morning. I’ve also included the current betting lines for each fight so that you can get a feel for what the money has to say about the chances of each combatant. Now, enough with the formalities … let’s get cracking. 205 lbs.: Jon "Bones" Jones vs. Brandon "The Truth" Vera Nostradumbass predicts: Whoot! Whoot! Another UFC hype train has left the station. All aboard? Possibly ... but I'm not paying for a ticket just yet. Jon Jones has been impressive in his short time inside the Octagon and continues to look better each time out. But before we anoint him the second coming let's be sure to put things in perspective. Matt Hamill, while tough as a two-dollar steak, is not a world beater. Stephan Bonnar, on a three-fight skid, is 2-5 since 2006, only beating Mike Nickels and Eric Schafer during that span. Jake O'Brien? Uh-huh. The point is "Bones" hasn't looked brittle at all but I think that has more to do with not being tested than not being mortal. There was a time in the not-too-distant past when MMA pundits mused about how any fighter could possible take a round from Lyoto Machida -- until "Shogun" Rua proved what Vera has the chance to prove on Sunday night: Everyone is beatable. How do you overcome an unorthodox style with bizarre angles and fast footwork? Fundamentals. Not just in your striking but in your overall game plan. Of course there has to be a game plan to begin with and I think there is enough tape now on Jones now that opposing camps can implement an effective counter Unfortunately I don't know if Vera, who is the better technical striker, has the discipline or the patience to execute such a strategy. It's a huge commitment and the heat of battle sees so many blueprints get torn up and thrown away time and time again. But you can't brawl against Jones. You can't wrestle against him either. Trying to "wing it" would be a disaster. If you saw Jones in person you would be amazed at how skinny his legs are for a light heavyweight and they undoubtedly have a low threshold for abuse. It must be exploited. "The Truth" also talks up his grappling game and he's going to need it to force a stand-up from the ref or stay out of danger because sooner or later he's getting taken down. I can easily see this going the distance. While I think Vera has the tools to beat Jones, I've just never seen any sense of urgency in his defense during past fights. It's not enough to do more, it has to be done at the right time without playing to your opponents strengths. Look for Jones to control the fight in the first and second. Vera will come back in the third when Jones runs out of steam but it will be too little, too late. Another rung on the ladder for "Bones." Betting lines (as of March 20): Jones: -260 ((Bet Now)) Vera: +200 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Jones via unanimous decision 265 lbs.: Junior "Cigano" Dos Santos vs. Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga Derek Bolender predicts: I won't even try to be coy for at least a paragraph this time. This is a bad match-up for Gabby. Unfortunately for him every fight begins in the standing position, which is where he will be at a distinct disadvantage. Conversely, Dos Santos is right at home working off his jab, changing levels, and employing solid footwork. He also consistently utilizes good head movement (he won't need it). He's technical and has even shown the wherewithal to make adjustments on the fly when he sees openings (i.e. his uppercut face plant of Fabricio Werdum at UFC 90). When Dos Santos has sensed opportunity in the past he has immediately moved to apply big time pressure on his opponent. Stefan Struve and Mirko Cro Cop wilted under it. There is no doubt he is going to test Gonzo's chin. The same one that ate a fade-away right cross from Carwin and buckled. I'm not sure Gonzo has a puncher's chance, kicker's chance perhaps, which he already cashed in once against the aforementioned Cro Cop at UFC 70 in what remains the most irony-laced kick in UFC history. Gonzo MUST get this on the mat and into his comfort zone before something bad happens. After all, he is a former jiu-jitsu world champion and has shown an innate ability throughout his ten career UFC fights to be able to pass an opponent's guard with ease and control guys on the ground. This is his bread and butter and his corner better be reminding him of this when Dos Santos' fists start grazing his face. Grab a leg (or two) and put Dos Santos on his back ASAP, which is a place where he has never been at any point in his UFC career. While it may be difficult to take Dos Santos down it is certainly not impossible. Gonzo has taken bigger, more skilled wrestlers down before like he did recently to Carwin at UFC 96. Dos Santos has also been submitted by a black belt before on the ground in the form of Jaoquim Ferriera back in 2007. Ultimately, Dos Santos' boxing and Gonzo's lack of success securing takedowns decides the fight. Expect to see Dos Santos sprinting back to his corner following a knockout to hug it out with Big Nog and yell a bunch of stuff in Portuguese. Bring on Cain Velasquez already. Betting lines (as of March 20): Dos Santos: -280 ((Bet Now)) Gonzaga: +210 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Dos Santos via TKO 265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello James Kimball predicts: Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Paul Buentello are set to serve as the lead-in to the only heavyweight fight on this card that actually matters, Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Junior Dos Santos. While I understand that every fight has some meaning, at least for the participants involved in the bout, let's face it; Kongo vs. Buentello is for entertainment purposes only. In no way, shape, or form do I see Kongo losing this fight. In fact, I would be surprised to see this contest make it out of the first round. Although the French striking machine known as Cheick Kongo (14-6-1) is coming off a humiliating loss at the hands Frank Mir, there really aren't too many guys in the heavyweight division that wouldn't be humiliated by the former champ. What Buentello (27-11) is good at -- primarily kickboxing -- Kongo is better. By a lot. "The Headhunter" is coming off a loss of his own after dropping a unanimous decision to Stefan Struve at UFC 107. And while Struve appears to be a legitimate heavyweight competitor, nothing I saw in that fight, nor any of his previous bouts prior to resigning with the UFC, showed me has any real chance of beating Cheick. The fight won't hit the ground other than Buentello falling to it after absorbing a vicious knee or kick courtesy of Kongo. And there is no way Paul can stand and trade with Cheick without taking big shots, and eventually succumbing to Kongo's strikes. The Wolfslair product takes this one easily. I'm calling a technical knockout as Cheick pounds away at Buentello's skull after he drops him early. Bet on it. Literally. Betting lines (as of March 20): Kongo: -400 ((Bet Now)) Buentello: +300 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Kongo via TKO 185 lbs.: Alessio "Legionarus" Sakara vs. James "The Sandman" Irvin Akimitsu Kuwabara predicts: Fistic fireworks is a tried and true staple of MMA fight cards that are poised to receive large exposure. Thus, a clash between two sluggers befits UFC's Versus debut: UFC is counting on James Irvin and Alessio Sakara to engage in a full-on brawl to get the casual fans and enthusiasts alike on their feet and pumping their fists. James "The Sandman" Irvin returns from a long hiatus after a brutal KO loss to Anderson Silva in July 2008. He has run into a rough patch during the layoff; he has undergone a major surgery to treat a nagging knee injury and recently confessed to a bout with prescription drug addiction. Against Sakara, he hopes to rejuvenate himself in a new weight class. Despite having a less-than-stellar record (4-4) in UFC, he has gained popularity for his highlight-reel knockout victories, including an eight-second starching of Houston Alexander with superman punch. Alessio Sakara has also had a checkered run in UFC, with an overall record of 5-4, 1NC. Just like Irvin, he has fought as a light heavyweight for much of his career. Since dropping to middleweight, he has gone 2-1. While his last fight against the former middleweight title challenger, Thales Leites, was tepid and the his split decision victory subject to debate, he has shown visible improvements in his overall game over the last few fights. Under a normal circumstance, predicting the winner of this fight would be a coin flip. Both fighters love to stand and bang, and have numerous KO victories on their resume that testify to their power. At the same time, they have had their chins tested (more so of Sakara than Irvin). A major question mark hovering over the fight is Irvin's condition after a long layoff, major knee surgeries, and recovery from (prescription) drug addiction, not to mention that this will be his debut in a lower weight class. Fighters coming off knee surgeries often suffer from compromised conditioning and tentativeness out of fear of re-injury. Also, Irvin was a fairly large and muscular light heavyweight and venturing into a lower weight class for the first time will take its toll, if not executed with care and precision. These factors bode ill for Irvin who boasts explosive striking and brute physicality. Given his lack of finesse, fading during the later rounds will be fatal. Sakara has always been known for his boxing background and punching power. In recent fights, he has demonstrated a larger arsenal, complementing his boxing skill with kicks and knees. His movement has also gained fluidity and will be vital against Irvin. He must keep Irvin at bay with kicks and stay busy on the feet to wear him out with strikes from different angles. Turning the fight into a slugfest would be a high-risk move: He has paid dearly against Chris Leben and Houston Alexander for getting into wild exchanges, and Irvin's power warrants caution. Despite the presence of multiple X factors in the fight, Sakara should be able to gain the lead in a striking battle and finish the exhausted Irvin late in round two or in round three. Betting lines (as of March 20): Sakara: Even ((Bet Now)) Irvin: -130 ((Bet Now)) Prediction: Sakara via TKO That’s a wrap, folks. Remember to come check us out after the show for all the latest results, recaps and coverage of UFC on Versus: "Vera vs. Jones." What do you think? Now it’s your turn … let us have it in the comments section and share your thoughts and picks for Sunday’s event. |
| Das Booted: Marshall Zelaznik won't submit to Bavarian television censors Posted: 20 Mar 2010 09:50 AM PDT
Nothing in life worth having comes easy. Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta, and the rest of the Zuffa brass know this tried-and-true saying all to well. As the UFC continues to pursue their goal of worldwide acceptance, misconceptions and a general lack of understanding of the sport on the part of politicians and people in power all over the globe make for a difficult challenge. And yet another roadblock in their quest has surfaced. Munich-based network German Sports Television (DSF) has barred Ultimate Fighting Championship programming at the order of the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for Commercial Broadcasting (BLM). BLM head Dr. Wolfgang Flieger issued the following statement. "The Committee deems these television formats unacceptable by the sheer massiveness of the portrayed violence. In these shows you can witness acts of breaking taboos, such as hitting a downed opponent. These acts contradict the general principle of a public-service broadcasting." But don't think for one minute that the UFC is just going to sit back and accept this injunction.
Marshall Zelaznik, UFC UK President and Managing Director of International Development had this to say about the prohibition. "We have been monitoring this development together with our partner DSF for a couple of weeks. Although we are not surprised by the decision, we consider it unusual to take action without listening to the concerning parties first." This action on the part of BLM in banning certain "unfit" programming has actually occurred before. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) was previously banned from DSF on the order of BLM. WWE subsequently took the issue to court, was victorious in their lawsuit, and rightfully returned to the air shortly thereafter. And there's no reason to think that the same course of action won't be played out in the UFC's case. "The Bavarian state office for new media has approved UFC programming on DSF twice on separate occasions in the past," said Zelaznik. "That is why we deem the sudden ban unusual as the content of our programming has not changed." It's a situation worth monitoring, and while a successful appeal of this ban is expected, it is likely to not be the last time the folks at Zuffa are faced with this type of opposition as they move forward with global expansion. |
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