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With host Jon Anik, ‘UFC: Ultimate Insider’ to lead FOX Sports 1 debut

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:00:00 +0000

When FOX Sports 1 blinks to life on Aug. 17, UFC programming will be front and center. That evening, the promotion will hold UFC Fight Night 26 on the new cable network from TD Garden in Boston. But earlier that day, a cornerstone of UFC shoulder programming will beam to an estimated 90 million homes across the country. UFC commentator Jon Anik told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that “UFC: Ultimate Insider” is likely to lead a block of UFC programming that culminates with the live fight card. “I believe it will begin with ‘Ultimate Insider’ at 3 p.m. (ET), so it’s going to be a huge day of UFC programming and ‘UFC: Ultimate Insider,’ hopefully, will be the show that kicks it all off,” Anik said. The show, which profiles UFC athletes and goes behind the scenes at live events, debuted in 2010 as a web-only series before being moved to FUEL TV with the UFC’s broadcast deal with FOX. In the past three years, host Anik has interviewed some of the biggest names in the sport and given fans an inside look into the lives of UFC fighters. “I enjoy the opportunity to interview fighters, and to introduce the features, but it’s all about the fighters and the producers, who just get us such great content on location,” he said. Anik, who previously worked as a commentator at ESPN before joining the UFC’s ranks in 2011, said the switch to FOX Sports 1 could prompt a move from the show’s usual Tuesday evening time slot to Sunday, though he said nothing had been decided. “I think that’s still to be decided,” he said. “We’re hoping to get picked up for a third season.” If it is, Anik said, he’ll still be an integral part of the show beyond his work in front of the camera. “I think for any TV personality, you really want to write your own stuff as much as possible,” he said

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With host Jon Anik, ‘UFC: Ultimate Insider’ to lead FOX Sports 1 debut – MMA Junkie

Watch Georges St-Pierre’s Fox Sports 1 “Happy Days Are Here Again” Launch Video

BAD MMA News — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:48:03 +0000

Fox Sports 1, Fox’s new 24/7 national sports network, launches on Aug. 17. It features the UFC as part of its cornerstone programming. Check out UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre ‘s Fox Sports 1 launch commercial with cameo appearances by Dana White and Mike Tyson . Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

Watch Georges St-Pierre’s Fox Sports 1 “Happy Days Are Here Again” Launch Video – MMA Weekly

Georges St-Pierre Featured in Fox Sports 1 MLB All Star Game Commercial (Behind the Scenes video)

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:45:21 +0000

function not found The new Fox Sports 1 network is preparing to launch on Aug. 17 with the UFC as part of its cornerstone programming. In anticipation of the launch, Fox called on UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre to shoot a commercial that will air during Tuesday night’s Major League Baseball All Star Game. Go behind the scenes with Georges St-Pierre at the Fox Sports 1 MLB All Star Game commercial shoot… Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Georges St-Pierre Featured in Fox Sports 1 MLB All Star Game Commercial (Behind the Scenes video) – MMA Weekly

Next UFC Fight for the Troops Event Targeted for November 6

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:56:52 +0000

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship will likely promote its next UFC Fight for the Troops event in November. UFC president Dana White announced the event during Friday’s question and answer session at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas. UFC Fight for the Troops 3 , according to White, is targeted to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The new Fox Sports 1 network launches on Aug. 17 with the UFC as part of its cornerstone programming.

Next UFC Fight for the Troops Event Targeted for November 6 – MMA Weekly