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Fat Ninja Media yes Fat Ninja Media mikethorwart@gmail.com mikethorwart@gmail.com (Fat Ninja Media) 2011 - Fat Ninja Media Fat Ninja Media Presents mma, radio, mixed martial arts radio, mixed martial arts, mma, sports, comedy, podcasting http://fatninja-media.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/FNMlogov12.jpg http://fatninja-media.com/category/other-news/fat-ninja-news/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-wsof-castoffs-can-cause-success/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-wsof-castoffs-can-cause-success/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:24:36 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4192   THE RUKUS PERSPECTIVE- WSOF- “CASTOFFS” CAN CAUSE SUCCESS   So, I waited a bit before I spoke on this topic, as I wanted to digest everything that had to be said about this particular promotion and its business model.  And while everyone is talking about the TUF Finale this morning I decided to shift [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-wsof-castoffs-can-cause-success/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-waterson-credits-walkout-song-for-added-inspiration/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-waterson-credits-walkout-song-for-added-inspiration/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:51:15 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4180   THE RUKUS PERSPECTIVE- WATERSON CREDITS WALKOUT SONG FOR ADDED INSPIRATION   PRESS RELEASE- It was Michelle Waterson’s night at Invicta FC 5 as she would realize a dream in upsetting the now former Atomweight Champion Jessica Penne, securing the Invicta title.  The bout was the main event for the latest Invicta Fighting Championships event which [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-waterson-credits-walkout-song-for-added-inspiration/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-looking-up-to-a-fallen-hero/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-looking-up-to-a-fallen-hero/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:12:52 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4152   THE RUKUS PERSPECTIVE- LOOKING UP TO A FALLEN HERO   Human growth hormone…Testosterone Replacement Therapy…anabolic supplements…pills…creams…syringes… shall I continue?  Whenever I read an article, blog, post or status on the views of PEDs in sports, it always leads to healthy debate.  I will say before I go any further that this piece will  not [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-looking-up-to-a-fallen-hero/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-gsp-vs-diaz-fighters-vs-athletes/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-gsp-vs-diaz-fighters-vs-athletes/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:54:43 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4140   THE RUKUS PERSPECTIVE- FIGHTERS VS ATHLETES   The date was November 12, 1993.   The Ultimate Fighting Championship hosted their first event in which a tournament style format would showcase finalists Royce Gracie and Gerard Gordeau, in which Gracie would sink a rear naked choke to win.  This Saturday night we  have UFC 158, [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-gsp-vs-diaz-fighters-vs-athletes/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-caught-between-fighters-and-managers/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-caught-between-fighters-and-managers/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:21:39 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4113   THE RUKUS PERSPECTIVE- CAUGHT BETWEEN FIGHTERS AND MANAGERS Let me say before I go into this that I am always a fan first.  Sometimes being new in the business I have to remind myself to not jump the gun and promote something before it’s definite.  I’ve learned to never assume anything.  Anyone recall what [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-caught-between-fighters-and-managers/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-special-edition-pride-never-die/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-special-edition-pride-never-die/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:47:58 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4107 THE RUKUS PERSPECTIVE SPECIAL EDITION- PRIDE NEVER DIE   What was so special about Pride Fighting Championship?  Was it the elaborate introductions, the big, over-the-top like walkouts?  Was it their theme music that thundered through the arenas, making chills run down the beings of millions of people for years?  Or maybe it was the 10 [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-special-edition-pride-never-die/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-mma-business-etiquette-pt-ii-no-is-better-than-no-response-at-all/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-mma-business-etiquette-pt-ii-no-is-better-than-no-response-at-all/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:29:48 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4073   How many times, in your plight to create a handshake, or business relationship with someone in any walk of life, have you gotten a verbal commitment, only to have that person seemingly drop off the face of the earth when it’s time to execute?  Better yet, how many times have you reached out to [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-mma-business-etiquette-pt-ii-no-is-better-than-no-response-at-all/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/fighters-never-leave-your-hype-behind/ http://fatninja-media.com/fighters-never-leave-your-hype-behind/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:25:22 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=4035     NEVER LEAVE YOUR HYPE BEHIND….   …It was a phrase that “Mrs. Rukus” came up with one night while I was slightly overwhelmed in my multi-tasking and I was talking out loud about wanting my own catchphrase that sums up exactly what I do.  ”Never Leave Your Hype Behind”…I thought about it, and [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/fighters-never-leave-your-hype-behind/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-mma-business-etiquette-pt-i-spammers-vs-promoters/ http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-mma-business-etiquette-pt-i-spammers-vs-promoters/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:28:38 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=3941 First let me say that I am NOT an expert on this, but I can tell you what I have seen and learned in my time in the MMA industry.  We have all seen them.  Hell, you may even BE one of them. Promoters that work hard at growing their business, using social media as [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/the-rukus-perspective-mma-business-etiquette-pt-i-spammers-vs-promoters/feed/ 0 http://fatninja-media.com/introducing-the-rukus-perspective/ http://fatninja-media.com/introducing-the-rukus-perspective/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:12:15 +0000 MikeyRukus http://fatninja-media.com/?p=3924 Hello everyone! First let me say that it is an honor to have been given the ability and the platform to express my perspective on the fight business and what I do within the industry.  If you are just hearing of me for the first time, I thank you for stopping by to find out [...]]]> http://fatninja-media.com/introducing-the-rukus-perspective/feed/ 0