Posts Tagged ‘The Forgotten Stories of the UFC’
News - January 11, 2008 - 2 Comments
Vol 4: Forgotten Stories of the UFC – Pre-Zuffa Snoozers
The great fights live on forever. The wars are remembered in bars and at water coolers for years. The stunning knock-outs get seen repeatedly on highlight reels. Then, there are the other fights. I’m not talking about the run of the mill, middle of the road affairs. I’m talking about the “what the hell was that,” “Why aren’t they fighting?” affairs. While we can all admit that there have been many uhh…. less than entertaining… fights under Zuffa’s control of the UFC, this particular list focuses on the lackluster fights promoted by SEG.
News - November 26, 2007 - 1 Comment
Vol 3: Forgotten Stories of the UFC — Jeff Blatnick
While everyone knows that it’s the athletes that make any sport worth watching, there are invariably many behind-the-scenes people that leave their mark. Ask any current UFC fan who those important non-fighters were in UFC history and you will hear names like Dana White, the Fertitta brothers, Joe Silva, maybe even Joe Rogan. Older fans might give you names like Rorion Gracie, Art Davie, Bob Meyrowitz, or John Peretti. One name that might be passed over in many fan’s minds, is Jeff Blatnick.
News - November 13, 2007 - 5 Comments
Vol 2: The Forgotten Stories of the UFC – Top Ten Fights of the Dark Days
Stop me if this sounds familiar.
One of the world’s premiere MMA organizations has fallen on hard times. They have lost their television contract. They are losing some of their top fighters to rival promoters. They plan to begin doing shows on other continents to increase revenue. By the end of the year, the promotion will be sold to a Nevada-based company named Zuffa.
News - November 2, 2007 - 6 Comments
Vol 1: The Forgotten Stories of the UFC – UFC 17
UFCScene.com presents it’s first recurring column: The Forgotten Stories of the UFC. This column will bring to the forefront some of the great events, fights, and fighters featured in the UFC before it’s recent popularity boom. Expect to see big names like Gracie, Shamrock, Severn, and Taktarov. Expect also to hear some more obxcure ones like DeLucia, Worsham, Jennum, and Hackney. Whether you’re a “noob” or an old-school NHB fan, The Forgotten Stories of the UFC will have something for you.