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Old 04-03-2007, 02:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is foxSports going to lose their Pride rights?

Since Zuffa is also obtaining Pride's video catalouge, will we see an end to the Fox Sports Pride show after the acquisition is complete?
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Old 04-03-2007, 02:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would like to think Zuffa would honor any contract that was signed with FoxSports. But I'm not sure what the details of that contract are.
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I bet the deal/show with FSN will fold as soon as the contract runs out and a much better deal/show will take it's place.

The FSN deal is really bad imo. From the news back when the deal was signed, Pride basically bought the (bad) time slot like an infomercial would. But rather than being an infomercial they do their show and then re-sell the commercial spots to advertisers. Based on the shows ratings, time slots and contents, I doubt that it's making any money or many news fans. It was a perfect risk-free way for FSN to test out MMA, considering they were paid for it up front. MMA has come a long way since that deal was made, Pride deserves something better and the new management will get them something better.
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Didn't the name of the show just change?? Best Damn Pride Fights, or something similar
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Love to see Spike pick them up
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