HDNET “INSIDE MMA” SHOW STARTS WITH A BANG!!
Posted on | September 14, 2007 | 2 Comments
HDNet delivers knock-out punch with debut of “Inside MMA”
Premiere episode of new weekly series hits hard with guests including Mixed Martial Arts Superstar Chuck Liddell and actor/comedian Kevin James – FRIDAY, September 14
DALLAS (September 13, 2007) Mixed Martial Arts superstar Chuck Liddell and actor/comedian Kevin James help kick off the premiere episode of INSIDE MMA, the new weekly HDNet series covering the latest news, rankings, stats and highlights from the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
INSIDE MMA, hosted by Kenny Rice and former MMA fighter Bas Rutten, debuts on HDNet at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, September 14. This episode includes an appearance by former MMA fighter and HDNet FiGHTS Commissioner Guy Mezger. Each episode of INSIDE MMA will also include in-depth features by HDNet’s Ron Kruck.
“INSIDE MMA is the only program of its kind,” said Mark Cuban, president and co-founder of HDNet. “It will be THE destination for MMA fans looking for the latest news and information on this exciting sport.”
HDNet has also announced the new HDNet FiGHTS series that will premiere on the network on October 19.
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