ESPN lodge massive bid for UFC

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by onourway, Jul 4, 2009.


Page 1 of 4
  1. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

    5,774
    3
    Mar 31, 2008
    The Sun reckon they are favourites to get UFC rights.

    Good sign for the chances of them picking up boxing as well?
     
    onourway, Jul 4, 2009
    onourway, Jul 4, 2009
    #1
  2. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,385
    1
    May 30, 2009
    :happy:happy:happy:happy I don't care about the UFC but, as you say, this might be the start of some serious intentions (forgetting the shitloads of cash they forked out for the prem rights!) Maybe boxing in the UK will have a new home:happy:happy:happy:happy
     
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    #2
  3. leighton

    leighton Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,455
    0
    Jun 21, 2009
    If they get the UFC they must get the station up and running asap as I think UFC100 is next weekend.
     
    leighton, Jul 4, 2009
    leighton, Jul 4, 2009
    #3
  4. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

    5,774
    3
    Mar 31, 2008
    UFC 100 is on Virgin.

    ESPN are getting the rights for all future ones after that.
     
    onourway, Jul 4, 2009
    onourway, Jul 4, 2009
    #4
  5. joe6991

    joe6991 Member Full Member

    232
    0
    Jun 7, 2009
    what channel on virgin?
     
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    #5
  6. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,385
    1
    May 30, 2009
    I think he actually means the actual channel 'Virgin'. I think it's called Virgin 1 now, which is pointless on their part considering there are no other Virgin channels.:think
     
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    #6
  7. gasman

    gasman Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,159
    4
    May 16, 2009
    This is good news, I am sure they will get some boxing for us as well, fingers crossed
     
    gasman, Jul 4, 2009
    gasman, Jul 4, 2009
    #7
  8. rooq

    rooq Rooq's Boxing Promoter Full Member

    12,353
    0
    Jan 16, 2007
    live or delayed?
     
    rooq, Jul 4, 2009
    rooq, Jul 4, 2009
    #8
  9. joe6991

    joe6991 Member Full Member

    232
    0
    Jun 7, 2009
    i think the whole "virgin 1" thing was to get at sky after their little fracas. They brought out V+ too. anyway back to the topic... it would be great if thats true and they do get the boxing too. i just hope it would be the same deal as setanta, meaning i would get it for free with my tv package
     
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    #9
  10. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,385
    1
    May 30, 2009
    I'd be suprised if Virgin and ESPN were to arrange that to be honest.:-(
     
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    #10
  11. joe6991

    joe6991 Member Full Member

    232
    0
    Jun 7, 2009
    ah that's ****. Well i hope that it can at least be a good deal unlike the sky packages. Tbh if they have football, UFC and boxing for a good price then i'm definitely in, if its a sky style thing then **** them.

    btw im from bristol too
     
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    #11
  12. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,385
    1
    May 30, 2009
    :goodI might know you. Where you from? I'm from Hollywood in disguise: Hartcliffe although now I live in Whitchurch!
     
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    #12
  13. joe6991

    joe6991 Member Full Member

    232
    0
    Jun 7, 2009
    well i'm not actually bristol... from thornbury, u know it?
     
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    joe6991, Jul 4, 2009
    #13
  14. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,385
    1
    May 30, 2009
    Just down the road. I know we get a lot of stick in the media because of the farmer/ pirate accents but I love the West Country. Then again I would say that:good.
     
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    Losfer_Words, Jul 4, 2009
    #14
  15. fabo1988

    fabo1988 Active Member Full Member

    1,496
    1
    Jan 2, 2009
    Why are they picking this **** up first?!
     
    fabo1988, Jul 4, 2009
    fabo1988, Jul 4, 2009
    #15
Page 1 of 4