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A Quick Look into Tim Sylvia Vs. Fedor Emelianenko PDF  | Print |
Posted by Sam Wilson   
Both fighters have  yet to put pen to paper on this one, but sources say that the deal is very close to completion.

Two of the ‘top heavyweights’ in the world are expected to collide on July 19th under Mark Cubans HDnet fight promotion. Three years ago this bout would have been colossal, both champions, both destroying opponents emphatically, both top of their game.

Today is a different story Fedor hasn’t fought a man of particular note (no offence) for three years. So although on paper he should be soaring into his best years right about now, there are many who doubt his ability, as well as his championship quality. Sylvia without beating around the subject has proved over the last few years, he is no longer a stand out heavyweight, losing two of his last three bouts, and failing to finish a fight in his last five attempts.

But this in its entirety adds so much more to the fight then it would have all those years ago. Although not fighting each other to prove who is the best from their respective organisations, they fight to prove their worth. Emelianenko surely will want to come back with a bang, show the whole world he has lost nothing fighting lesser opponents, and is still the best heavyweight around. Sylvia, by beating Fedor, will crush the Russian, prove he is past it, and allow Sylvia to move up in the rankings.

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HDNet Fights And The XFL Team Up To Highlight MMA In Oklahoma PDF  | Print |
Posted by HDNet Fights Press Release   
DALLAS - (February 21, 2008) HDNet Fights announced today that it is teaming with the Xtreme Fighting League for the upcoming "HDNet Fights Presents: Xtreme Fighting League" on March 15 at the Expo Square Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event will air live, exclusively on HDNet. This announcement is the latest is a series of new partnerships formed between HDNet Fights and many mixed Martial Arts organizations around the country and in Canada.

For the event, Team Takedown will send three of its fighters - and Oklahoma wrestling legends: Jake Rosholt, Johny Hendricks and Shane Roller. All are alumni of Oklahoma State University, so it won't be too much of a stretch to hope for a partisan crowd. In addition, the remainder of the card will feature additional Oklahoma-based talent and young athletes from Osaka, Japan.

Team Takedown is a fighter management company based out of Texas. It is known for the unconventional method of putting fighters on salary, allowing them to focus on training full-time. In addition, its fighters are making the transition from all-star wrestlers to mixed martial arts athletes.

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Couture To Fight For HDNet Fights PDF  | Print |
Posted by Rob Curry   
Following HDNet Fights lawsuit against Zuffa LLC (UFC's Parent Company) it has emerged that Mark Cuban's organisation have agreed a contract with Randy Couture, the contract with HDNet will commence following the expiration of his current contract with the UFC / Zuffa.

The current legal action seeks to get clarification on the end date of Coutures contract, and also alleges that the clause that currently prevents Couture from fighting is illegal and that "law in Texas is clear that indefinite employment restrictions such as Zuffa claims to be enforcing are per se illegal and against public policy."

Once Couture is able to fight again it is believed that a match up between Couture and Fedor Emelianenko will be arranged.

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Strikeforce Inks TV Deal With HDNET PDF  | Print |
Posted by Strikeforce Press Release   
Dallas, TX - HDNet, the first television network to deliver programming in high definition format, will broadcast four Strikeforce mixed Martial Arts events in 2008, beginning with a live telecast of Bodog Fight Presents: “Strikeforce At The Dome” from Tacoma, Washington’s Tacoma Dome on Saturday, February 23rd.   

The live HDNet broadcast of Bodog Fight Presents: “Strikeforce At The Dome” will begin at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT). 

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HDNet Fights Announces First Broadcast Partnership Of 2008 PDF  | Print |
Posted by HDNet Fights   
DALLAS (January 30, 2008) - HDNet Fights announced today that it has partnered with Maximum Fighting Championship to present a LIVE event from Canada on February 22. It will be the first of three events in 2008 between the two partners.

"We're excited to head to Canada to cover this event," said Mark Cuban, president and co-founder of HDNet.  "Bringing this live MMA action to our fans in Canada is a great way for us to reward all of our viewers north of the border."

"This partnership with MFC helps to expand HDNet Fights outside the U.S., and to bring new fighters into the fold," said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights.  "We're looking forward to traveling to Canada to bring our viewers this exciting event."

Mark Pavelich, Owner and President of Maximum Fighting Championship, said the relationship formed between his organization and HDNet was exceptional and a perfect fit.

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Mayweather To Join HDNet Fights PDF  | Print |
Posted by Rob Curry   

Reports are surfacing that Super Lightweight boxer "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather is considering the move from Boxing to Mixed Martial Arts, the rumours point to Mayweather working with HDNet Fights after his recent association with HDNet Fights owner Mark Cuban, Cuban and Mayweather reportedly met last week to discuss working together and the possibility of Mayweather competing in a future HDNet Fights event.

This news is a u-turn for Mayweather after disrespecting MMA earlier in the year whilst promoting his bout against Oscar De La Hoya, Mayweather said: "UFC ain't shit........ It ain't but a fad. Anyone can put a tattoo on their head and get in a street fight." these comments certainly got a reaction with UFC president Dana

"(He said) he'd pay a million dollars if Chuck could hang with a heavyweight boxer," White said  "How about if he pays a million dollars to see if a heavyweight boxer can fight MMA with Chuck Liddell? Or, even better, I'll put up a million dollars of my own money if Floyd Mayweather can sell more than 10 tickets without Oscar De La Hoya."

Mark Cuban speaking to ESPN.com on Saturday said:

"Floyd is considering fighting with HDNet Fights,...... We are going to let him visit some gyms to talk to some folks about what it would take to learn. He knows it won't be easy. But he is getting involved with MMA and HDNet Fights one way or another."

Several accomplished Boxers such as Ray Mercer and Frans Botha have in the past attempted the transition to MMA without much success, so it will be interesting to see what, if any success Mayweather will have, either way his association with MMA will almost certainly boost the profile of the sport.

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HDNet Fights: Fedor Emelianenko to fight LIVE on HDNet PDF  | Print |
Posted by HDNet Fights   

DALLAS (December 7, 2007) - Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights, announced today that HDNet will feature the man considered by many to be the greatest fighter in any weight-class, Fedor Emelianenko in a LIVE bout from Japan only available in the United States on HDNet.

"Today's announcement with M-1 Global/Fedor clearly demonstrates that HDNet Fights is committed to working on a unified basis to deliver the best fighters and the best fights," said Simon.  "HDNet is clearly becoming the home for MMA action and this amazing LIVE event featuring the return of Fedor is our holiday present to HDNet Fights fans.  We are working hard every day improving HDNet Fights and this is a great first step in the process." 

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Kennedy Set For Rematch With 'Mayhem' Miller at HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon PDF  | Print |
Posted by HDNet Fights   
DALLAS, TEXAS --- Sean Salmon's misfortune of getting stopped last Friday night has now opened the door for Jason "Mayhem" Miller's shot at revenge against IFL Standout and Chuck Liddell protégé, Tim Kennedy.

Salmon was scheduled to battle Miller in the co-main event on the HDNet FIGHTS, December 15th event at Dallas' American Airlines Center. But something happened on the way to their showdown. This past Friday night, Salmon was knocked out (1st round, jumping knee) by Jorge Santiago, resulting in his suspension and withdrawal from the Dec. 15th fight with Miller.

Exit Salmon, enter Kennedy and the rematch that Miller has so eagerly wanted since dropping a disputed decision to Kennedy, in 2003.

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Press Release: HDNet Fights Announces Main Event PDF  | Print |
Posted by HDNet Fights   
DALLAS, TEXAS --- Mixed-Martial-Arts stars Frank Trigg and Jason "Mayhem" Miller are recognized as two of the sports top middleweights.  They, in fact, once squared off in an epic battle for the ICON World Championship, with Trigg coming away the newly crowned champ.

On Saturday, December 15th, the non-stop warrior, Trigg, and the master of mayhem, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, will share top billing (in separate fights) on RECKLESS ABANDON, when Mark Cuban's HDNet FIGHTS returns to the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Let the lessons in Triggonomics and Mayhem begin.

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