UFC Inks Four-Year Broadcast Deal with Rogers Sportsnet in Canada

As we all know, the Canadians love them some Octagon action. Today, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Rogers Sportsnet announced a four-year broadcasting agreement that will ensure our neighbors to the north won?t miss a beat ? or beat down. ?We?re excited to announce a new deal with Rogers Sportsnet that will put the UFC [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/70101/ufc-inks-four-year-broadcast-deal-with-rogers-sportsnet-in-canada/

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UFC NEWS: UFC on Versus 3 to air to be broadcast in 3D (UPDATED)

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

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The UFC's third event on Versus this Thursday will be their first ever event in 3D, according to a report from SportsBusinessDaily.com.

The broadcast, which will be sponsored by Comcast Xfinity, will feature a whole other production setup aside from the UFC's regular broadcast on the network.

While the normal broadcast will air to most viewers as usual, the 3D broadcast will feature Todd Harris and Kenny Florian on commentary.

The Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann headlined event takes place from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., next Thursday, March 3. Comcast, Cox, Verizon, Massillon Cable, Blue Ridge and Armstrong have all signed on to air the 3D broadcast.

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Penick's Analysis: This will be interesting for those that have access to this broadcast, and it's another step in the progression of the UFC. It may not be anything more than a novelty right now, but it will still be a cool new way to experience a UFC broadcast.

UPDATED 2/28: The UFC has now officially announced the 3D broadcast, promising new camera angles never before seen on a UFC broadcast. UFC President Dana White also commented on putting these fights on in 3D.

"We're really excited to start broadcasting UFC events in 3D," White said. "UFC is ahead of the curve when it comes to introducing new technology and we think UFC fans will really enjoy seeing fights in 3D."

Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_8582.shtml

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"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" salaries: Henderson ($250K), Kennedy ($50K) top list

In addition to a shiny new belt, Dan Henderson took home a pretty nice chunk of change for his knockout of Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante. 

MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of paydays from the Ohio State Athletic Commission for "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson," which took place this past Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The event's main card aired live on Showtime.

The total disclosed payroll for the event was $439,500.


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Strikeforce Gilbert Melendez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri Fan Hype Video

Strikeforce Gilbert Melendez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri Fan Hype Video. Although the second part of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix’s opening round likely will be delayed until June, some other participants are being slotted for the organization’s April show. A lightweight title fight between champion Gilbert Melendez (18-2 MMA, 8-1 SF) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (27-6-2 MMA, 0-0 SF) [...]

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/strikeforce-gilbert-melendez-vs-tatsuya-kawajiri-fan-hype-video/

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Mamed Khalidov likely facing James Irvin at KSW 15, Mariusz Pudzianowski also expected for action

The card for leading Polish MMA promotion KSW?s March 19 event in Warsaw is in the late stages of finalization and it appears the show should feature a handful of recognizable names including Bellator, PRIDE, and UFC veterans. In addition to fights from Rogent Lloret and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou it now appears the organization has [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/03/04/mamed-khalidov-likely-facing-james-irvin-at-ksw-15-mariusz-pudzianowski-also-expected-for-action/

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