Mark Cuban Breaks News and UFC's Joe Rogan is a First Time Guest- Tonight on HDNet's 'Inside MMA'

Mark Cuban Breaks News and UFC's Joe Rogan is a First Time Guest- Tonight on HDNet's 'Inside MMA'

Mark Cuban, Joe Rogan and Jason 'Mayhem' Miller turn up the volume to help HDNet Celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of 'Inside MMA' -TONIGHT, September 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet's "Inside MMA" may have had its wildest show yet - celebrating its 3rd anniversary - as Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by an all-star panel featuring Jason "Mayhem" Miller, HDNet Chairman and Co-Founder Mark Cuban, and UFC announcer Joe Rogan.

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Cuban, who is making his first panel appearance on "Inside MMA" will deliver some exciting news that MMA fans won't want to miss. In addition, Mark discusses his current relationship with UFC President Dana White.

And, in Part Two of an exclusive interview, MMA's most vocal opponent, New York Assemblyman Bob Reilly compares MMA to dog fighting and prostitution. In the passionate discussion that ensues, Cuban shares his own past communications with Reilly about the legalization of MMA in NY, while Rogan expresses his outrage at Reilly's comments.

Then, "Mayhem" Miller talks about his upcoming bout on HDNet with Kazushi Sakuraba at DREAM 16. He acknowledged that his opponent is a legend, but promises he is still going to "beat his ass." Rogan weighs in on the fight and talks about where Sakuraba ranks in MMA history.

Rogan and Miller also talk about how HDNet has transformed their long time passion for K-1 from watching grainy YouTube videos years ago, to live high definition, late night broadcasts from Japan.

Plus Ron Kruck's "Inside America's Gyms" series continues with a look at Greg Jackson's gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

An emotionally charged preview clip from this must-see third anniversary special is available at the following link:

http://blog.hdnetfights.com/post/1097314855/3-years-of-inside-mma

About HDNet

HDNet (www.hd.net) is the independent network with unique and thought-provoking content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.

HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," and the Emmy Award winning "Dan Rather Reports," featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant - telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence. HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.

HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, "HDNet Fights" (www.hdnetfights.com). "HDNet Fights" works with leading MMA promoters including DREAM, Sengoku, King of the Cage, XFC, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet's "Inside MMA" is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA, while "Fighting Words with Mike Straka," goes one-on-one with some of the biggest names in the sport. HDNet also features live coverage of regular season games from the second season of the United Football League.

HDNet also delivers the world's largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Nickelback and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring "Art Mann Presents," "Girls Gone Wild," "Deadline" and "Get Out!"

Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.

In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.

HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.

Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, and Verizon FiOS.

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