Bodog vs. UFC - Let's Get It On!

Billionaire owner of Bodog Fights has called out "Mr. UFC" Dana White by extending a very interesting offer. Here is a press release that was just posted on bodogfight.com. It's obvious these two don't care much for one another. This could turn into a rivalry the likes of Ortiz and Shamrocks. We'll have to keep on eye on this.

"In response to recent comments made by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, Bodog Fight founder Calvin Ayre is pleased to extend a once-in-a-lifetime offer to his mixed martial arts rival.

White’s unfortunate public diatribe included slanderous comments about the Canadian billionaire, referring to the online gaming mogul as a “criminal”. The notoriously bald UFC promoter goes on to liken Mr. Ayre to a Richard Pryor character, stating “he’s like that guy in Brewster’s Millions who is trying to spend all his money in 48 hours.

With July 14th’s Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez vs. Matt Lee marking Ayre’s first event on U.S. soil, the digital entertainment icon is referencing another Hollywood film, The Godfather, by making White “an offer he can’t refuse.”

"Sources tell me Dana’s a big Bodog Fight fan,” said Ayre. “He must be. He can’t stop talking about us. Personally, I love it when he keeps mentioning my organization in the media. He doesn’t seem to realize that each time he does, he only makes me more money, which is why I want to repay him by allowing him to experience the luxurious lifestyle I am fortunate to enjoy for 48 hours.”

“Since, regrettably, I am unable to attend the upcoming Bodog Fight event in New Jersey, I will offer to send my private jet - complete with an assortment of beautiful Bodog Girls - to pick up Mr. White, wherever he may be. I will then fly him to the east coast where he will enjoy a front row seat to our next event, followed by a VIP evening including a comfortable five-star overnight stay in a nearby Atlantic City hotel. After hitting the poker tables, Mr. White can retire to his lavish suite, sip the finest champagne and relax in the knowledge that all amenities and services are complimentary as my way of saying ‘thank-you’ for all the money he keeps making me.”

All Mr. White has to do is send his R.S.V.P. to pr@bodogfight.com and the wheels will be put into motion."

Bodog Fights Coming to America

Press Release: Following unforgettable mixed martial arts events in Vancouver, Canada and St. Petersburg, Russia, Bodog Fight is pleased to announce its American debut. On Saturday, July 14th, Bodog Fighters will become "Garden State" warriors when they visit the Sovereign Bank Arena on the shores of the Delaware River in Trenton, New Jersey for Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez vs. Matt Lee. Full press release here

Bodog is For Real

Bodog fight recently grabbed the MMA community's attention with the Fedor vs. Lindland fight, although I'm guessing only a small percentage of the mixed martial arts fans saw the event. If you haven't had a chance to see it, you can check it out here on YouTube. This weekend I was able to catch a couple of Bodog fights (under the name of Rage Cage) on a local cable TV station (Ion Television) and was impressed with the level of competition. The fighters in the two fights I watched are easily UFC material. The JR Sims vs. Brad Pickett was easily one of the best MMA fights so far this year. Unfortunately I cannot find it on YouTube. Check out this solid line-up Bodog had for Cage Rage 21 event: Alex Owen v Brad Pickett Ross Pointon v Abdul Mohamed Murilo ‘Ninja’ Rua v Alex Reid Evangelista ‘Cyborg’ Santos v James Zikic Ivan Serati v Vitor Belfort Gary Turner v David ‘Tank’ Abbott The best part of the event, it was free to watch if you have the ION channel (a free cable channel). This Tuesday at 10pm ION will feature another set of Bodog fights. See if you have ION Television in your area. Find by Zipcode.