Their theory? Miletich is one the schedule for the UFC’s fan expo next week in Las Vegas. Do you know what else is also on the schedule? Pat Miletich’s UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. So I guess we shouldn’t call it a rumor so much as it’s either fact or one of the UFC’s web design interns made a huge mistake.
Their theory? Miletich is one the schedule for the UFC’s fan expo next week in Las Vegas. Do you know what else is also on the schedule? Pat Miletich’s UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. So I guess we shouldn’t call it a rumor so much as it’s either fact or one of the UFC’s web design interns made a huge mistake.
If true, this would be a tremendous boon for the UFC’s Hall of Fame–which is currently little more than Dana White‘s equivalent of a Myspace Top 8 (yes, a Myspace reference). Inducting Miletich–the first-ever UFC welterweight champ and one of the most notable coaches of his day with Miletich Fighting Systems–into the UFC Hall of Fame would bestow some much-needed legitimacy on the institution after White promised to induct the likes of Bobby Southworth and Jason Thacker earlier this month.
And by the way, is it a coincidence that the day CagePotato publishes the 95 Theses of MMA (one of which decries leaving legitimate legends out of the UFC) is the same day we find out about the UFC’s conciliatory nature towards Miletich? We don’t think so…
If/when Miletich is inducted, we’ll be sure to brief you with the details.
Yes, you may be able to see through whatever the heck kind of knickers Stephanie Ann Cook is wearing [pictured above]. *Not that we tried. Thanks to Felix G Photography. UFC on Fox 3 is.
Yes, you may be able to see through whatever the heck kind of knickers Stephanie Ann Cook is wearing [pictured above]. *Not that we tried. Thanks to Felix G Photography.
UFC on Fox 3 is announced with Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller bout.
UFC on Fox 3 also to feature John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama Flyweight match-up.
If you like Rashad Evans, be sure to boo him this Saturday in his UFC on Fox 2 headlining fight with Phil Davis or he might feel weird.
The Gun Store owner expresses disappointment with the UFC’s newly implemented weapons-related sponsorship ban.
Canadian, Mitch Gagnon unable to cross into the US forcing his scheduled Bantamweight bout with Johnny Bedford off the UFC on Fox 2 card. Heavyweights: Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson promoted to Fuel TV card.
UFC Fan Expoexpected in Las Vegas over July 7th weekend.
UFC released their itinerary and list of fighters you can meet at the Houston Fan Expo, October 7 – 8th and it looks pretty awesome ( I think, I really didn’t read all the details)!.
UFC released their itinerary and list of fighters you can meet at the Houston Fan Expo, October 7 – 8th and it looks pretty awesome ( I think, I really didn’t read all the details)! Plus there’s a super cool contest to enter where you can win ALL this (again, I think… Read! Read!)…
GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE:
(2) Premium UFC 136 Floor Tickets in Dana White’s section on October 8 at the Toyota Center
(1) Ultimate Expo VIP Package Including:
2 Day Admission to UFC Fan Expo Houston 2011
Official Houston Expo Poster
Collectible UFC Fan Expo VIP Badge
Limited Edition UFC Fan Expo Exclusive VIP T-Shirt
1 Hour Early-Entry to the Expo Friday and Saturday
Access to Private Fighter Autograph Sessions each Expo day from 9-10 AM
Exclusive Discount on UFC Fan Expo Merchandise Purchased Onsite
Special Ultimate Expo VIP Entrance
Dedicated Ultimate Expo VIP Ticket Counter
VIP Concierge at UFC Fan Expo Houston
Exclusive UFC Fan Expo Duffel Bag Featuring Exhibitor Exclusives
Access to Exclusive VIP Lounge with Complimentary Refreshments
Access to Exclusive UFC Executive Greenroom
Photo Ops in Greenroom & Octagon with UFC Title Belt
Official Limited Edition UFC Dog Tags
VIP Line for UFC Octagon Nation at UFC Fan Expo Houston
VIP Line and Early Entry to UFC 136 Weigh-in Before General Public
Reserved Front Row Seating at UFC Fan Expo Houston Main Stage
Autograph Line Pass to ALL UFC Hosted Autograph Sessions at the Expo
Meet & Greet with Dana White at UFC Fan Expo Houston
UFC 136 Backstage Tour of Toyota Center with Octagon Visit on Saturday
So log onto the UFC Houston Fan Expo site here to reserve your tickets. And click here to find details and enter the contest!
(Please don’t bust on my shaky interviewing skills for this one; we can’t all be Helwani.)
While in Boston for CagePotato’s first (and last) UFC Fan Expo appearance, I had the opportunity to meet Nick Newell, an undefeated lightweight fighter from Massachusetts. After teaching me how to use my microphone, Newell discussed how he got into MMA, and the advantages and disadvantages of being a congenital amputee. The worst part about having one hand? Nobody wants to fight you. Here’s what he told us last year:
“The last five fights I’ve trained for, I’ve only gotten to do two of them, from people pulling out. Last time I was supposed to fight a guy and he never even showed up to weigh-ins. So it’s real hard for me to get fights. I’m not picky with who I fight, I’ll take whoever. And I feel like a lot of leagues are afraid to use me, because they don’t want to be labeled as a ‘freak show’ match. But it’s not like that at all. I train probably harder than anyone else, and I dedicate my life to this.”
For the five men who were actually brave enough to step into the cage with Nick in professional fights…well, they lost. Nick has finished all of his opponents in the first round, submitting the last four in under two minutes. And yet he still can’t find regular work in this sport — which is why a contract with Shark Fights would be so important for his career.
Visit Nick’s Proving Ground page to watch him demolish three of his past opponents, and click his Facebook “Like” button if you want to see him represent CagePotato.com at Shark Fights 19!
(Please don’t bust on my shaky interviewing skills for this one; we can’t all be Helwani.)
While in Boston for CagePotato’s first (and last) UFC Fan Expo appearance, I had the opportunity to meet Nick Newell, an undefeated lightweight fighter from Massachusetts. After teaching me how to use my microphone, Newell discussed how he got into MMA, and the advantages and disadvantages of being a congenital amputee. The worst part about having one hand? Nobody wants to fight you. Here’s what he told us last year:
“The last five fights I’ve trained for, I’ve only gotten to do two of them, from people pulling out. Last time I was supposed to fight a guy and he never even showed up to weigh-ins. So it’s real hard for me to get fights. I’m not picky with who I fight, I’ll take whoever. And I feel like a lot of leagues are afraid to use me, because they don’t want to be labeled as a ‘freak show’ match. But it’s not like that at all. I train probably harder than anyone else, and I dedicate my life to this.”
For the five men who were actually brave enough to step into the cage with Nick in professional fights…well, they lost. Nick has finished all of his opponents in the first round, submitting the last four in under two minutes. And yet he still can’t find regular work in this sport — which is why a contract with Shark Fights would be so important for his career.
Visit Nick’s Proving Ground page to watch him demolish three of his past opponents, and click his Facebook “Like” button if you want to see him represent CagePotato.com at Shark Fights 19!
A rare photo from the Cage Potato staff Christmas party.
When it comes to fan interaction and brand building, the UFC is rewriting the book for sports promotions. Between broadcasting fights on Facebook, their latest Twitter crusade, their ever-growing Fan Expo series, and even some brave fighters doling out their phone numbers, the opportunities for fans to connect with fighters and invest themselves in the world of MMA are plenty. Continuing in that mission, the UFC has launched the “UFC Octagon National Tour”.
Overall, this sounds like a pretty cool chance to meet some fighters, get some autographs, and pick up some UFC schwag. The tour will jump around the country, often making pit stops at large festivals like Bonnaroo and the X-Games. If you’ve ever attended any MMA-related event, you know all too well the type of sophisticates that turn out. For every educated fan, you have two guys in chromed-out Ed Hardy shirts talking about how tough Kimbo Slice is. One component of the tour sure to bring out the meatheads is the competitive physical fitness tests. Fans can weigh-in and test their might at pull-ups, vertical jump, and punching strength. Better than simply flexing their barbed-wire tatted biceps for those in attendance, competitors will be given a stats-card designed for Facebook posting so all of cyberspace can taste their machismo.
Any bets as to which member of the Potato Nation will post the highest scores? A schedule of upcoming tour dates and locations is after the jump…
A rare photo from the Cage Potato staff Christmas party.
When it comes to fan interaction and brand building, the UFC is rewriting the book for sports promotions. Between broadcasting fights on Facebook, their latest Twitter crusade, their ever-growing Fan Expo series, and even some brave fighters doling out their phone numbers, the opportunities for fans to connect with fighters and invest themselves in the world of MMA are plenty. Continuing in that mission, the UFC has launched the “UFC Octagon National Tour”.
Overall, this sounds like a pretty cool chance to meet some fighters, get some autographs, and pick up some UFC schwag. The tour will jump around the country, often making pit stops at large festivals like Bonnaroo and the X-Games. If you’ve ever attended any MMA-related event, you know all too well the type of sophisticates that turn out. For every educated fan, you have two guys in chromed-out Ed Hardy shirts talking about how tough Kimbo Slice is. One component of the tour sure to bring out the meatheads is the competitive physical fitness tests. Fans can weigh-in and test their might at pull-ups, vertical jump, and punching strength. Better than simply flexing their barbed-wire tatted biceps for those in attendance, competitors will be given a stats-card designed for Facebook posting so all of cyberspace can taste their machismo.
Any bets as to which member of the Potato Nation will post the highest scores? Here’s a schedule of upcoming tour dates and locations (via MMAPayout.com)
MAY
Sat 5/28 Las Vegas, NV UFC 130 at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sun 5/29 Las Vegas, NV Miller’s Ale House
JUNE
Wed 6/1 Phoenix, AZ Tilted Kilt
Fri 6/3 Las Vegas, NV Weigh in @ Palms
Sat 6/4 Las Vegas, NV TUF 13 Finale – Buffalo Wild Wings
Thu 6/9 Chattanooga, TN Bonnaroo
Fri 6/10 Chattanooga, TN Bonnaroo
Sat 6/11 Chattanooga, TN Bonnaroo
Sun 6/12 Chattanooga, TN Bonnaroo
Sat 6/18 Waldorf, MD Country ThrowDown Tour
Mon 6/20 Washington DC Marine Week
Tue 6/21 Baltimore, MD Marine Week
Sat 6/25 New York, NY Times Square
Sun 6/26 Pittsburgh, PA UFC Fight Night Arena Tailgate
Filed under: UFC, NewsTORONTO – Not yet halfway through its first UFC Fan Expo in Canada, the promotion was ready to spring loose the early details on its next fan event.
UFC president Dana White announced Friday during a question-and-answer session …
TORONTO – Not yet halfway through its first UFC Fan Expo in Canada, the promotion was ready to spring loose the early details on its next fan event.
UFC president Dana White announced Friday during a question-and-answer session with fans at the Toronto UFC Fan Expo that Houston will host one on Oct. 7-8. The promotion had not previously made any announcement for its next fan event.
The UFC has not yet made official a fight card for that weekend in Houston. Sources with the promotion could not yet confirm on Friday to MMA Fighting that the weekend will also play host to a pay-per-view. But all the other UFC Fan Expos have been lead-ins for pay-per-views, and the belief is that the Houston Fan Expo will be no different – possibly UFC 136.
TORONTO – Not yet halfway through its first