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The Strange History of MMA: Part 5

Kevin Oldroyd June 16, 2016 05:43:43

Part 5 of the strange history of MMA will examine the impact that FOX has had on the UFC, and the biggest stars in the sport today. The UFC has exploded in popularity since the deal with FOX. Each of the 18 events that have been broadcasted on FOX’s main channel have brought in millions […]

The Strange History of MMA: Part 4

Kevin Oldroyd June 6, 2016 06:16:44

Part 4 of the strange history of MMA will look back at some of the biggest fights after UFC 100, and the UFC’s historic deal with FOX. The popularity of mixed martial arts had reached new heights after UFC 100. The landmark event sold a record 1.6 million PPV buys, and was covered by almost […]

The Strange History of MMA: Part 3

Kevin Oldroyd May 30, 2016 10:06:19

Part 3 of the strange history of MMA will reflect on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, and the long road to the biggest event in MMA history, UFC 100. The first season of the ultimate fighter was a success on every level. Before it, most people imagined MMA fighters as thugs, uneducated and […]

The Strange History of MMA: Part 2

Kevin Oldroyd May 27, 2016 08:09:30

Part 2 of the strange history of MMA focuses on Zuffa’s purchase of the UFC, and some of the notable rivalries that helped catapult MMA into the public eye. By the year 2000, SEG Entertainment (the company owning of the UFC) was bleeding money. A long-drawn out process to secure sanctioning for MMA had cost […]

The Strange History of MMA: Part 1

Kevin Oldroyd May 26, 2016 08:14:00

The strange history of MMA is one of the most unique stories in sports. This article looks back on the early days of the UFC, and how it began to form into the global phenomenon it is today. The first UFC event was held in Denver Colorado on November 12th, 1993. It was billed as […]