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Friday, November 6, 2009
Sengoku 11 Live on HDNet
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HDNet will broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of "HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road - Sengoku 11," early Saturday morning, November 7, at 2:00 a.m. ET from Tokyo, Japan. The event is stacked from top to bottom with a mix of top ranked talent, up-and-coming prospects, and established MMA stars.
In the main event of the evening, Hatsu Hioki (20-3-2), one of the top five featherweights in the world, meets the always-tough Michihiro Omigawa (7-8-1). Hioki is undefeated in his last nine fights, but was forced out of the Sengoku Featherweight title tournament in August due to an injury incurred in his classic bout with Masanori Kanehara. Kanehara went on to defeat Omigawa in the tournament final and claim the Sengoku title. A Hioki victory would set up a highly anticipated rematch with Kanehara.
In the co-main event, top ten middleweight and Sengoku Middleweight Champion, Jorge Santiago (21-7), faces impressive prospect Mamed Khalidov (19-3-1) in a non-title bout. Santiago is on a nine-fight winning streak, all by way of knockout or submission, while Khalidov is riding a 17-fight undefeated streak of his own including 12 first round finishes.
"Hioki has been on an unbelievable streak and may be the best featherweight in the world," said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. "Then, in the co-main event you have two guys who, between them, have put together 26 wins in a row! This is MMA folks - not boxing - no protecting win/loss records here!"
Other bouts on the loaded card include: Kevin Randleman (17-13) vs. Stanislav Nedkov (7-0), Jim York (11-3) vs. Dave Herman (15-1), Satoru Kitaoka (25-9-9) vs. Jorge Masvidal (18-4), Akihiro Gono (29-15-7) vs. Yoon Young Kim (12-4), Marlon Sandro (14-1) vs.Yuji Hoshino (16-7-7), and Shigeki Osawa (3-0) vs. Ronnie Mann (16-2-1).
HDNet's broadcast of "HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road - Sengoku 11 begins early Saturday morning, November 7 at 2:00 a.m. ET with an encore presentation that evening at 8:00 p.m. ETLabels: HDNet, Sengoku 11
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 12:43 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
HDNet Airs Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers Weigh-ins Live on Friday
 HDNet's "Inside MMA" will provide LIVE, exclusive coverage of the weigh-ins for "STRIKEFORCE: Fedor vs. Rogers," Friday, November 6 at 6:00 pm ET. The special 90-minute edition of "Inside MMA" will provide a first look at the undisputed No. 1 Heavyweight in the world - Fedor Emelianenko, as he hits the scale the night before his network television debut on CBS.
In addition to Fedor, many of the top mixed martial artists in the world including Brett Rogers, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Jake Shields, and Gegard Mousasi will step onto the scale and then step into Kruck's Korner during the LIVE broadcast. Heavyweight sensation Bobby Lashley, "King" Mo Lawal, and MMA legend Frank Shamrock are expected to join Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to break down the card and to witness the excitement of weigh-in Friday.
"Friday weigh-ins are closely watched by MMA insiders because they often reveal who is ready to fight... and who isn't," said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. "Then, on Saturday's CBS broadcast, we will debut a new commercial that will drive home the message that true MMA fans have to have HDNet."
This episode of "Inside MMA" is the only place to see highlights of some of Fedor's most recent, explosive victories including Fedor v Hong Man Choi, Fedor v Arlovski, Fedor v. Tim Sylvia and Fedor's exhibitions with Gegard Mousasi and Shinya Aoki.Labels: Brett Rogers, Fedor Emelianenko, Fedor vs Rogers, HDNet, Strikeforce
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:23 PM
Friday, October 2, 2009
Rashad Evans Sounds Off On Kimbo, Rampage, and More
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:32 PM
HDNet to Broadcast DREAM 11
 HDNet will broadcast "HDNet Fights Presents: HEIWA DREAM 11 Featherweight Grand Prix 2009, Final Round" Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 a.m. ET, from Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa, Japan. HDNet will also air an encore presentation of the event on Friday, October 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The event features the conclusion of the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix, a highly anticipated DREAM Lightweight title bout and the semi-finals of the Super Hulk tournament.
In the main event of the evening, two of the top 5 lightweights in the world collide in a highly anticipated rematch as DREAM Lightweight champion Joachim Hansen (19-7-1) puts his title on the line against Shinya Aoki (21-4). Hansen claimed the title on July 21, 2008 when he defeated Aoki by first round TKO at Dream 5. Hansen has not fought since while Aoki has gone 4-1, including wins over Eddie Alvarez and Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro, with his only loss coming in the welterweight division.
In other action, the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix will come to a conclusion as Bibiano Fernanders (5-2) faces Joe Warren (2-0) and Hiroyuki Takaya (11-6-1) meets Hideo Tokoro (22-16-1) in semi-final action with the winners advancing to face each other in the final later in the evening.Also in the semi-finals of the Super Hulk tournament, Hong Man Choi (2-2) meets Ikuhisa Minowa (42-20-8) and Bob Sapp(10-5) squares off with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (6-4).Labels: Dream 11, HDNet
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:11 PM
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Sengoku 9 Airs on HDNet Friday Night
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WHAT: HDNet will air the exclusive U.S. broadcast of "HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road: Sengoku 9-Featherweight Grand Prix 2009, Final Round." The event took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on August 2.
The Featherweight Grand Prix comes to a climax as Hatsu Hioki collides with Masanori Kanehara and Michihiro Omigawa squares off with Marlon Sandro in semi-final bouts with the winners advancing to the tournament final to crown a Sengoku Featherweight Champion later in the night.
And, in what is being called the knockout of the year see American Dan Hornbuckle and Akihiro Gono battle until a wicked head kick brings a sudden halt to their welterweight match-up.
In other action, Blagio Ivanov, who handed Fedor Emelianenko his first combat sambo loss in eight years, makes his MMA debut against Kazuyuki Fujita, and Saturo Kitaoka defends his Sengoku Lightweight Title against Mizuto Hirota.
WHEN: Tomorrow, Friday, August 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET on HDNet.Labels: HDNet, Sengoku
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:41 PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
HDNet Debuts New MMA Show "MMA Worldwide" on Friday
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HDNet today announced the premiere of "MMA Worldwide," a new program giving MMA fans unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to all the exciting action of the sport, including the best events, the top fighters' homes and the business side of mixed martial arts.
"MMA Worldwide" is the brainchild of Executive Producers Robert Pittman, Sr. and Bobby Pittman, publishers of MMA Worldwide Magazine and TapouT Magazine. The cast includes host Bobby Pittman as well as the magazine's editor-in-chief RJ Clifford, fitness editor Fred George, technique editor Mike "Joker" Guymon and President Robert Pittman, Sr.
"'MMA Worldwide' is our latest programming addition, making good on HDNet's promise to be THE Home of MMA," said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. "This program is very unique and provides inside access to some of the world's greatest fighters."
"We are extremely pleased to be working with HDNet, a leader in both high definition as well as MMA programming," said Robert Pittman, Sr., Executive Producer of "MMA Worldwide." "From the beginning it has been our goal to bring MMA to the consumer through various media platforms. This show is both entertaining and informative and a must-see for all MMA fans."
The first 10-week season of "MMA Worldwide" includes top MMA fighters and personalities such as Dan Henderson, Wanderlei Silva, Forrest Griffin, Big John McCarthy, Cung Le, Junie Browning, Frank Trigg, Tom Atencio and Bruce Buffer. Additionally, there are special episodes including tributes to Charles "Mask" Lewis and Helio Gracie as well as unprecedented access behind top events such as Strikeforce and Bellator.
The program is written and directed by James Hergott and produced by Chris Staab. Sponsors for the show include Silver Star Casting Co, Muscle Pharm and The Burn Machine.
"MMA Worldwide," premieres on HDNet this Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET.Labels: HDNet, MMA Worldwide, Tapout
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:31 PM
Monday, June 1, 2009
Big John McCarthy Talks On Leaving the UFC & Current State of Reffing
In a recent Kruck's Korner on Inside MMA, Ron Kruck talks to referee "Big" Jon McCarthy about his thoughts on refereeing, why he left for a short time, and why he's come back. Inside MMA airs Fridays at 9pmET on HDNet.Labels: Big John McCarthy, HDNet, Inside MMA, Ron Kruck
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 5:22 PM
HDNet Saying Goodbye to Time Warner
 It appears that, although network officials have yet to confirm the situation, HDNet will no longer be available to Time Warner subscribers.
In May, Multichannel News, an outlet targeted at industry professionals in the cabe-television business, reported that Time Warner would drop HDNet after May 31. Time Warner Cable director of corporate public relations Robyn Watson told Multichannel News, "There's a limited appeal for the programming. In a world with more than 100 HD channels, being in HD is not enough. We are adding other channels in HD to give our customers more choice."
HDNet Fights president Andrew Simon recently told MMAInsider that they were still trying to work things out with Time Warner, but on Monday, HDNet posted a link on its official Twitter account pointing to a page that directs Time Warner subscribers who still want HDNet to other services that still carry the network.
While the network carries a wide range of programming, HDNet has carved a bit of a niche in the MMA market with deals to carry various fight promotions and its own weekly MMA news program Inside MMA.Labels: HDNet
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 5:12 PM
Friday, April 17, 2009
GSP's Final Word on Greasegate? B.J. Should Focus on Improving
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:38 PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Late Night MMA Fix: Sengoku To Air Live on HDNet
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WHAT: HDNet will bring viewers LIVE coverage of "HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road: Sengoku 7" from the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. The event airs at 12:00 a.m. PT this Friday, March 20 (late Thursday night, early Friday morning). The fight card features Hatsu Hioki, Hideki Kadowaki, L.C. Davis, Nick Denis, and twelve other combatants in the first round of the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix - plus undefeated Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal takes on Ryo Kawamura in the main event of the evening.
An encore presentation will be broadcast on HDNet at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT on Friday, March 20.
WHEN: Friday, March 20 at 12:00 a.m. ET with an encore at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT exclusively on HDNet.
Labels: HDNet, Sengoku
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:22 PM
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Jay Hieron vs Jason High To Air on HDNet's Inside MMA
 Due to a timing problem at the Affliction: Day of Reckoning preliminary show airing on HDNet prior to the pay-per-view broadcast, former International Fight League welterweight champion, Jay Hieron, and his fight against Jason High, was pushed back to take place after the main event fight featuring Fedor Emelianenko and Andrei Arlovski.
Hieron came out on top in the bout, knocking High out at 1:04 of the first round to get the win, but unfortunately unless in attendance at the Honda Center in Anaheim that night, nobody has had a chance to see the fight yet.
That will change on Friday night as HDNet's Inside MMA will feature Jay Hieron on the panel of their guest list, alongside UFC fighter Steve Cantwell and Tank Abbott, and the program will show Hieron's fight in its entirety.
Obviously with the bout missing out on the televised broadcast, Hieron also missed the chance to promote his sponsors for the fight, so in coordination with his management team at MMA Agents, the Xtreme Couture fighter will give away items to his fans as a special promotion.
Fans can log onto MMAAgents.com and proceed to the news section where they can answer Jay Hieron trivia.
The first six contestants to e-mail the correct answers to info@MMAagents.com will receive a prize package, including products from Bulletproof Athletics (www.bulletproofathletics.com), Hoodlum Fight Gear (www.hoodlumfightgear.com), Evo Energy Drink (www.drinkevo.com) as well as Gammo-O (www.gammao.com).Labels: Affliction, HDNet, Inside MMA, jay hieron, Ken Pavia, MMAAgents
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:12 AM
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Inside MMA Episode 302 Preview
Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten look back at the big year-ending MMA cards and also look ahead to a busy January schedule. Helping them out in the studio are guests WEC Welterweights champ Carlos Condit, featherweight Albert Rios, and Affliction's Tom Atencio. As usual, Ron Kruck offers the latest in mixed martial arts news. (Premiers Friday, Jan. 9 on HDNet)Labels: HDNet, Inside MMA
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 6:30 PM
Friday, December 19, 2008
Inside MMA Episode 249 Preview... How would Frank Shamrock fight Fedor?
Kenny and Bas return to the studio where they are joined by Andrei Arlovski, Frank Shamrock, and Gilbert Melendez. In Kruck's Korner, Ron takes a look at MMA's scoring system. There will be plenty of fight highlights from anywhere and everywhere. (Premiers Friday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. ET on HDNet)Labels: HDNet, Inside MMA
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:43 AM
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Kimbo Slice to Guest as HDNet Airs K-1 World Grand Prix Live
 The K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final taking place at the Yokohama Arena in Tokyo Japan will be broadcast live on HDNet to fans in North America.
Joining the broadcast team of Michael "The Voice" Schiavello, four-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion Ernesto Hoost, and FEG USA's Mike Kogan, will be Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson. Kimbo was invited by FEG and HDNet to be a guest commentator for K-1's US debut.
The K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final, an 8-man kickboxing tournament for the K-1 Grand Prix crown, features the world's best heavyweight strikers including Moroccan/Dutch Bad Boy Badr Hari; legendary triple K-1 World Champion Peter Aerts; French monster Jerome LeBanner; Russian wonder Ruslan Karaev; and two-time former champion Remy Bonjasky.
The broadcast also includes super fights featuring New Zealand's "Sugar" Ray Sefo vs. seven-foot-plus giant Hong Mann Choi; and Australia's Paul Slowinski vs. Dutch demon Melvin Maenhoff.
For complete card and bout order visit: http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp/btop.htm
HDNet's World Grand Prix coverage kicks off Dec. 6 at 12:00 a.m. PT with an encore presentation later that evening at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m.Labels: HDNet, K-1 World Grand Prix, Kimbo Slice
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:05 PM
Friday, November 21, 2008
Preview of Friday Night's Inside MMA
The latest episode of Inside MMA (Episode #245) on HDNet features WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown, rising heavyweight Dave Herman, and MMA oddsmaker Nick Kalikas, as well as the breakdown of UFC 91 Couture vs. Lesnar.
Labels: Dave Herman, HDNet, Inside MMA, Mike Brown, UFC 91, WEC
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:39 PM
Monday, November 17, 2008
HDNet Owner Mark Cuban Charged For Insider Trading
 HDNet owner Mark Cuban was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for insider trading for a deal linking back to 2004.
From the Wall Street Journal:
The SEC alleges in a civil action that Mr. Cuban sold his entire 6% ownership stake on June 28, 2004, after learning that Mamma.com was raising money through a private investment in a public entity, or PIPE. The next day, on June 29, the company announced the PIPE financing and shares of the company dropped by more than 10%. By selling his stake, the SEC alleges, Mr. Cuban avoided more than $750,000 in losses.
In a PIPE transaction new shares are issued at a discount to the current trading price. An announcement of a PIPE transaction is often followed by a drop in the stock price as shareholders anticipate their stake will be diluted.
It's unknown at this time what fallout Cuban will face from the SEC charges, or if will have any effect at all with Cuban's other entities including the popular cable station, HDNet.Labels: HDNet, Mark Cuban
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 12:30 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2008
InsideMMA Breaks Down UFC 90
In the latest edition of InsideMMA on HDNet, Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten welcomed UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture, Mask from the Tapout Crew, and UFC welterweight Mike Swick to break down some of the fights from UFC 90, as well as discuss the title potential of Thiago Alves.
Here is a brief clip from InsideMMA:
Labels: Bas Rutten, HDNet, InsideMMA, Kenny Rice, Mask, Mike Swick, Randy Couture
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 10:00 PM
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