UFC conference call on Thursday

amartinez141 · 10-24-2007, 11:11 PM

The UFC has announced a conference call with the media on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to announce a new television deal. No details were provided so it is unclear if the new deal is a renewal with Spike TV or if there is something else that has been agreed upon with another outlet.

Also, Brock Lesnar, Chuck Liddell, and Wanderlei Silva will all be on the call as well.

In addition to announcing the new TV deal, UFC president Dana White will be introducing Lesnar to the media following his recent addition to the UFC’s heavyweight division.

Liddell and Silva will be available to the media for the first time since White officially announced last night that the long-awaited showdown between the two light heavyweight icons is scheduled for Dec. 29 at UFC 79.

And yes, I don’t think it’s more than a coincidence that the UFC has scheduled a conference call to go head-to-head with Randy Couture’s press conference in Las Vegas. While the UFC will be starting their conference call a half and hour before Couture’s press conference, it’s a safe bet that the UFC will not be done after 30 minutes.

If they were holding a press conference on the same day but at a completely separate time, I’d say it would be a smart move on the UFC’s part because there will be a lot of media in Vegas to cover Couture and by holding a press conference the same day, you make it real easy for the media to cover both press conferences. However, Couture is having a press conference in which the media has to appear in person while the UFC is holding a conference call, where the only way to access is via phone. Out of all the days to schedule a conference call?

As a writer, I’m not complaining. There’s no such thing as a media overload to me. The more I have to write about, the better. But you better believe that the UFC’s decision to hold a conference call to discuss three major developments is going to take some of the spotlight off of Randy.

Five Ounces of Pain | Wanderlei Silva

do you think this is to draw attention away from randy?

who do you think it will be? i'm betting a hd network!!!

T-Bone · 10-24-2007, 11:39 PM

I really hope it's an HD Network. Is Cuban involved in this?

Of course it was scheduled around the Randy thing...it's all in the game, right? Too bad Randy left...bad for the UFC no doubt and they know it.

Pitbull · 10-25-2007, 03:10 PM

Link to today's conference call.

Yahoo!

FightingIrish · 10-25-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitbull

Link to today's conference call.

Yahoo!

Thanks Pit!

The Seeker · 10-25-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitbull

Link to today's conference call.

Yahoo!

Smooth jazz and no conference call thus far. Hmmm!

The Seeker · 10-25-2007, 04:05 PM

Starting!

Pitbull · 10-25-2007, 04:05 PM

No prob, Irish.

Its on now, Seeker!

StratTone · 10-25-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amartinez141

The UFC has announced a conference call with the media on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to announce a new television deal. No details were provided so it is unclear if the new deal is a renewal with Spike TV or if there is something else that has been agreed upon with another outlet.

Also, Brock Lesnar, Chuck Liddell, and Wanderlei Silva will all be on the call as well.

In addition to announcing the new TV deal, UFC president Dana White will be introducing Lesnar to the media following his recent addition to the UFC’s heavyweight division.

Liddell and Silva will be available to the media for the first time since White officially announced last night that the long-awaited showdown between the two light heavyweight icons is scheduled for Dec. 29 at UFC 79.

And yes, I don’t think it’s more than a coincidence that the UFC has scheduled a conference call to go head-to-head with Randy Couture’s press conference in Las Vegas. While the UFC will be starting their conference call a half and hour before Couture’s press conference, it’s a safe bet that the UFC will not be done after 30 minutes.

If they were holding a press conference on the same day but at a completely separate time, I’d say it would be a smart move on the UFC’s part because there will be a lot of media in Vegas to cover Couture and by holding a press conference the same day, you make it real easy for the media to cover both press conferences. However, Couture is having a press conference in which the media has to appear in person while the UFC is holding a conference call, where the only way to access is via phone. Out of all the days to schedule a conference call?

As a writer, I’m not complaining. There’s no such thing as a media overload to me. The more I have to write about, the better. But you better believe that the UFC’s decision to hold a conference call to discuss three major developments is going to take some of the spotlight off of Randy.

Five Ounces of Pain | Wanderlei Silva

do you think this is to draw attention away from randy?

who do you think it will be? i'm betting a hd network!!!

Good idea if you ask me.

Pitbull · 10-25-2007, 04:10 PM

Guys don't forget.

Randy's press conference starts in about 20 mins.

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If you haven't registered yet, you may want to register while we listen to Dana.

CouchBurner · 10-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Can anyone just call in and ask questions?

Pitbull · 10-25-2007, 04:11 PM

They aren't letting is call, CB. We just get the audio feed.

CouchBurner · 10-25-2007, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitbull

They aren't letting is call, CB. We just get the audio feed.

Damn, it kind of sounds like just random people asking questions. Man, I would love to ask Dana a few questions.

Pitbull · 10-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Some updates

-UFC signed a new 4 year deal with Spike
-UFC HW title is not vacant until Randy tells Dana that he has indeed retired
-2 seasons of TUF in 2008
-2 Seasons of TUF in 2009
-1 Season of TUF in 2010
-New series in 2010
-One TUF season and one season of the new series in 2011
-Dana doesn't know whats going on with Arlovski, claims he's not pissed off at AA, but his last fight was boring.
-The new series will be a live fight show.
-Dana says UFC 78 is stacked with talent, LOL
-Brock Lesnar's first fight will be on Super Bowl Saturday

CouchBurner · 10-25-2007, 04:20 PM

Supposedly, Dana and Spike are working on some different fight shows? Did I hear that right?

Pitbull · 10-25-2007, 04:24 PM

Yup in 2010

subgenius · 10-25-2007, 04:26 PM

So far it's an interesting press conference.

The Seeker · 10-25-2007, 04:30 PM

Funny how Dana announced that Lesnar, Silva and Liddell were "on the line" right at 1:30, which is when Randy's dealio is supposed to start. Heh.

twigz · 10-25-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitbull

Some updates

-UFC signed a new 4 year deal with Spike
-UFC HW title is not vacant until Randy tells Dana that he has indeed retired
-2 seasons of TUF in 2008
-2 Seasons of TUF in 2009
-1 Season of TUF in 2010
-New series in 2010
-One TUF season and one season of the new series in 2011
-Dana doesn't know whats going on with Arlovski, claims he's not pissed off at AA, but his last fight was boring.
-The new series will be a live fight show.
-Dana says UFC 78 is stacked with talent, LOL
-Brock Lesnar's first fight will be on Super Bowl Saturday

Awesome news!!

OneBigThrow · 10-25-2007, 04:54 PM

why does dana have to publicly state that a fight is boring, that is an opinion not a fact

I dont see roger goddell walkin around saying the Baltimore Ravens v. San Fransico game was boring

I just dont see why you **** on your product like that

for example, maybe someone was very interested in watching Salaverry/Dean Lister fight because they didnt get to see it aired. If dana were to walk around saying "AH MY GAWD THAT FIGHT WAS BORING IM GONNA BITCHSLAP LISTER" you think that fan is gonna want to purchase that fight/event?

Savage · 10-25-2007, 05:10 PM

"Fedor Sucks"

-Dana White

...Wow.