(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 26, 2010 ) Los Angeles, CA - Sometimes bigger is not always better in the business world. The World Series Of Poker (WSOP) is upon us and we expect to see the top players in the world sporting their favorite online poker sponsor, now the fastest growing sport in the world in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is posturing its stance as well.
Already evident in the Octagon and in numerous amateur and professional MMA fights, we are seeing poker websites on the rise in fighter sponsors. According to statistics in both industries, MMA and online gaming, the demographics are almost identical identical where 18-45 year old males dominate the fan and player base. Those demographics coupled with a internet savvy generation make for a great Merge.
IJR spoke with ProFightNetwork's CEO and president, Chris Greenman, and questioned his reasoning for the seemingly controversial move from an established brand. He told us, "This decision was a tough one, we had a good thing going with the Full Tilt affiliate and were doing quite well because of our website traffic. However, I never knew the person I was dealing with, never met them, had lunch, etc. Those types of things are important for building relationships. I have built relationships over the years and I like to know who I am partners with and not just a big name association. The current big names that we are partnered with. I know the owners well enough to send a text and say lets have lunch and in most cases I have had these partners for numerous years"
"People that know ProFightNetwork realize we are all about making careful thought out decisions and only teaming with good business men and/or woman that have unsurpassed integrity. This decision was no different, I like the owners that have taken over the IronDuke poker site and they have invested heavily on bringing people an exciting, secure, and rewarding gaming experience. I am a computer nerd and I can tell you they have done their homework in regards to the latest poker software, security, and variety in gaming. I would not be surprised if they offered a virtual or whole casino in the near future, hint hint. Oh, and I love the fact that one of the owners calls me a muscle head too"
Already teamed with the biggest name in MMA in Randy Couture and his coveted Xtreme Couture Athletic Pharmaceutical line (XCAP) and partnered with numerous other mainstays in the MMA world which include a who's who list of celebrity interviews and or behind the scene footage, ProFightNetwork is poised for a move such as this to add to their mix of stellar pillars to embrace the well rounded community it has so graciously formed.
IronDuke and ProFightNetwork demonstrate the changing of times and the adaptation of companies to adapt to their clients' needs. A MMA social network that is striving to keep their members together outside the cage and into the poker room. It seems to be the right place and the right time as online poker is as popular as ever and the stampede of the fastest growing sport in the world shows no signs of slowing down, this just might be a match made in heaven.
Michael Gingino Editor In Chief
International Journalism Review
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New York, NY 10100
