Tag: Impact

UFC: Will Expansion Have a Negative Impact on Some Markets?

With Dana White set on global domination, it has become apparent that certain markets must settle for whatever scraps the UFC decides to throw their way. The general consensus throughout the MMA media appears to be that the UFC currently stages too man…

With Dana White set on global domination, it has become apparent that certain markets must settle for whatever scraps the UFC decides to throw their way. The general consensus throughout the MMA media appears to be that the UFC currently stages too many events. Their relatively shallow roster is not sufficient to satisfy the current […]

Will the Strikeforce Heavyweights Make an Impact in the UFC?

On May 19 (hopefully) the everlasting Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally come to a close when Josh Barnett meets Daniel Cormier. It all started in February 2011 at a time when Zuffa was competition instead of in control, Fedor Emelianenko …

On May 19 (hopefully) the everlasting Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally come to a close when Josh Barnett meets Daniel Cormier. It all started in February 2011 at a time when Zuffa was competition instead of in control, Fedor Emelianenko was a tournament favourite and Cormier wasn’t even in the bracket. A lot has […]

Strikeforce Heavyweights Will Have a Huge Impact on the UFC

By now, it is well known that the UFC is adopting all of Strikeforce’s heavyweight talent. And even more importantly, it’s well known that the UFC really needs these fighters to fill out its roster. What’s strange, though, is the perc…

By now, it is well known that the UFC is adopting all of Strikeforce’s heavyweight talent. And even more importantly, it’s well known that the UFC really needs these fighters to fill out its roster. What’s strange, though, is the perception that many people have. Looking around online, it’s easy to see that people are […]

Dana White Talks About the Economic Impact of the UFC in Toronto (Ontario.ca)

Tourism in Ontario has definitely taken a bit of a beating over the past decade . What with 9/11, SARS, the Avian bird flu and Justin Bieber, the list for keeping tourists out of Ontario was just getting longer and uglier by the day. But that all …

Tourism in Ontario has definitely taken a bit of a beating over the past decade . What with 9/11, SARS, the Avian bird flu and Justin Bieber, the list for keeping tourists out of Ontario was just getting longer and uglier by the day. But that all ended this past weekend, when a little company, better […]

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Dana White Talks About the Economic Impact of the UFC in Toronto (Ontario.ca)

UFC 130: The Divisional Impact of Quinton Jackson vs. Thiago Silva

On May 28, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will play host to UFC 130. The event is tentatively headlined by the third installment of the Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard Thrillogy (I am definitely trademarking). One bout reported for the …

On May 28, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will play host to UFC 130. The event is tentatively headlined by the third installment of the Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard Thrillogy (I am definitely trademarking). One bout reported for the pay-per-view broadcast that could make for a nice co-main event is […]

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UFC 130: The Divisional Impact of Quinton Jackson vs. Thiago Silva

Jake Shields Injured: Will Back Injury Impact Martin Kampmann Fight at UFC 121?

Jake Shields‘ father and manager Jack Shields told CSN Washington’s The Fight Fix that his son sustained a back injury 12 weeks ago while training for his fight this weekend at UFC 121 against Martin Kampmann.
Shields’ back injury app…

Jake Shields‘ father and manager Jack Shields told CSN Washington’s The Fight Fix that his son sustained a back injury 12 weeks ago while training for his fight this weekend at UFC 121 against Martin Kampmann.
Shields’ back injury appears to be the result of too much running along with a huge drop in his weight. […]

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Jake Shields Injured: Will Back Injury Impact Martin Kampmann Fight at UFC 121?