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Quality over quantity at today’s ‘TUF: Nations’ tryouts in Toronto

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:05:00 +0000

TORONTO – Today’s tryouts for “The Ultimate Fighter: Nations” produced a wide array of personalities. But the theme of the day was quality over quantity.

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Quality over quantity at today’s ‘TUF: Nations’ tryouts in Toronto – MMA Junkie

Invicta FC Will Soon Join Reality Television with Its Own Reality Series

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:00:09 +0000

It was a reality show in 2005 that catapulted the Ultimate Fighting Championship and mixed martial arts into the mainstream with the debut of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV. Bellator MMA launched its reality series, Fight Master: Bellator MMA , in June. Invicta FC will join the promotions with reality shows in the near future. Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp made the announcement following Invicta FC 6 on July 13. “We’re doing a reality series that will be completely different than the format of what the UFC is doing and what Bellator is doing,” said Knapp. “It will give an opportunity for these athletes to be more known and elevated in the eyes of the public and all that kind of thing.” Invicta FC, an all-female fight promotion, held its first event in April 2012 and has seen steady growth in its first year of existence. “I think it’s important for the athletes to know that we’re striving and moving forward every day, and I think that gives them even more to fight for and be excited about,” she said. “I mean, come on. Look at these girls. Can you imagine watching a show with all these personalities that we have here in Invicta? This show is going to be amazing.” The organization is currently working on a pilot for the reality series. It’s unknown when the series will debut or on what network. “We’re working on a lot of stuff,” said Knapp. “We have a lot of options.” Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Invicta FC Will Soon Join Reality Television with Its Own Reality Series – MMA Weekly

Ahead of RFA 8 title fight, Lance Palmer credits Team Alpha Male for success

BAD MMA News — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:40:00 +0000

A four-time All-American wrestler at Ohio State University, featherweight Lance Palmer (6-0) was a coveted prospect from the moment he entered MMA. While he considered a number of camps to call home, Palmer said his choice of Team Alpha Male has proven wise, indeed. “I talked to a few different people,” Palmer told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio). “I was considering AKA and a couple of other teams, also, but Team Alpha Male, we all have kind of the same personalities, and we all mesh well together. It was just easy for me to fit in there. After I came out and visited with those guys, that was my only choice.” It’s proven a wise choice so far.

Ahead of RFA 8 title fight, Lance Palmer credits Team Alpha Male for success – MMA Junkie

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Signs with Bellator MMA and TNA Wrestling

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:37:15 +0000

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has signed a multi-year contract that includes Bellator MMA , TNA Wrestling, and Spike TV. The agreement was jointly announced Tuesday by Bjorn Rebney, Bellator CEO; Kevin Kay, Spike TV President; and Dixie Carter, TNA Wrestling President. “Rampage is a true superstar both inside and outside the MMA cage,” Bellator CEO & Chairman Bjorn Rebney said. “The partnership that we’ve created with Quinton is unlike anything that’s ever been done in the sports and entertainment arena and Rampage is the perfect athlete/entertainer to carry it off.” “We are thrilled to create this opportunity for one of the greatest athletes and personalities in MMA,” said Kevin Kay, Spike TV President. “Rampage is a proven ratings driver who brings incredible star power to both Bellator and TNA.” “Rampage is one of the best known MMA fighters competing today,” said Carter. “He is a true cross-over star and his talent, big personality and popularity among a wide range of fans make him an extraordinary fit for our company.” Rampage (32-11) hasn’t fought since January, his last bout for the UFC following a tumultuous tenure that often time saw him making public complaints about his dissatisfaction with his employer

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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Signs with Bellator MMA and TNA Wrestling – MMA Weekly