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UFC Germany? “Ich don’t think so”
UFC Germany? “Ich don’t think so”
I’m surprised with the speed this rumor has captured the MMA blogsphere with but before European fight fans start celebrating a quick reality check. European MMA fans will know that Germany may well be the least prepared Western European country to host any major MMA event. The UFC in ...
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Germans may not welcome UFC with open arms
Germans may not welcome UFC with open arms
sports.yahoo.com — The UFC has done a good job of cultivating it's image. Much of it was done via the... internet through media member who were fans of the sport. The organization has always yearned to hit the big time and get coverage from mainstream ... (more) Germans may not welcome UFC with open arms
The UFC is likely headed to Germany in 2009.  The big question is “why?”
The UFC is likely headed to Germany in 2009. The big question is “why?”
thesavagescience.com — The UFC is planning to promote a live event in Germany next year, but their success there... is far from a sure thing. Read about the problems they face as they try to develop a new MMA fanbase. (more) The UFC is likely headed to Germany in 2009. The big ...
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The UFC is headed to Germany in 2009. The big question is “why?”
The SAV SCI MMA blog — ... In particular, check out this excellent post that enumerates even more problems that Zuffa faces promoting in Germany: UFC Germany? Ich Don’t Think So @ Free Fight Videos

The UFC is headed to Germany in 2009. The big question is “why?”
ProphetFighting — ... or not it’ll work. The UFC is headed to Germany in 2009. The big question is “why?” @ THE SAVAGE SCIENCE Thanks to Robert Kamsky for his insights on the German fight marketplace and translations. He has extensive coverage of the UFC’s plans to promote in Germany on his blog: Free Fight Videos In particular, check out this excellent post that enumerates even more problems that Zuffa faces promoting in Germany: UFC Germany? Ich Don’t Think So @ Free Fight Videos

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