About this season
Inside MMA on Mark Cuban's HDNet television network combines the strengths of the best news and sports programs on television to go deeper into the world of mixed martial arts than any other show can. A combination of talk, highlights, analysis and in-depth reporting allow the show to cover the fighting world from every angle. Since its inception in 2007, “Inside MMA” has pioneered mixed martial arts coverage and is credited with helping one of the fastest growing sports in the world continue it’s massive growth and gain mainstream acceptance. Award winning sports reporter, Kenny Rice, co-hosts with former UFC heavyweight champion and King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten, as they welcome the biggest personalities in MMA. The humor and enthusiasm of Rutten and his years of experience as a premiere fighter and coach compliment Rice and his hard-nosed journalistic style that doesn’t shy from the many controversies that surround the sport.
Episodes (20)
1. Season 1, Episode 1
Aired 14 September 2007 • 60 min
3. Season 1, Episode 3
Aired 28 September 2007 • 60 min
224. Inside MMA 224
Aired 27 June 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
225. Inside MMA 225
Aired 4 July 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
226. Inside MMA 226
Aired 11 July 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
227. Inside MMA 227
Aired 18 July 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
228. Inside MMA 228
Aired 25 July 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
229. Inside MMA 229
Aired 1 August 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
230. Inside MMA 230
Aired 8 August 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
231. Inside MMA 231
Aired 15 August 2008 • 60 min
Join Bas and special host Ron Kruck for an exclusive interview with recently-crowned WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko. Guests include Ultimate Fighter 7 winner Amir Sadollah, CBS Sports.com writer Gary Herman, and 16-2 middleweight fighter Martin "The Hitman" Kampmann, with details on his upcoming fight with Nate Marquardt, at UFC 88. The expert panel will review UFC 87, as well as discuss the latest news and rankings. This week's highlights showcase a rare look at MMA fights from India, and as always, Bas will go "Toe-To-Toe" with viewer's emails.
232. Inside MMA 232
Aired 22 August 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
233. Inside MMA 233
Aired 29 August 2008 • 60 min
Join Bas and Kenny for an interview with UFC fighter Rashad Evans. Guests include former UFC champ Tito Ortiz, HDNet Fights commissioner Guy Mezger, and Strikeforce™ Champion Josh Thomson.
234. Inside MMA 234
Aired 5 September 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
235. Inside MMA 235
Aired 12 September 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
236. Inside MMA 236
Aired 19 September 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
237. Inside MMA 237
Aired 26 September 2008 • 60 min
Inside MMA comes to you this week from the DREAM 6 Middleweight Grand Prix Finals in Saitama, Japan. Join Bas, Kenny, Ron, and special guests for analysis of the event. Highlights include SportFight XXIV: Domination and the latest Strikeforce™ event from the Playboy Mansion.
238. Inside MMA 238
Aired 3 October 2008 • 60 min
Join hosts Kenny Rice & Ron Kruck along with special Strikeforce™ guests, plus exclusive interviews from local boy Duane "Bang" Ludwig, Ultimate Fighter veteran Sam "The Squeeze" Morgan, MMA superstar Frank "Twinkle Toes" Trigg, submission expert "Niko" Vitale, and Phil "The New York Bad Ass" Baroni. All this plus highlights from around the globe, K-1, and ShowXC, and a preview of upcoming events UFC 89 & EliteXC.
239. Inside MMA 239
Aired 10 October 2008 • 60 min
Join Bas, Kenny, and guest panelists UFC lightweight fighter Clay "The Carpenter" Guida, the last IFL Welterweight Champ Jay Hieron, and former IFL welterweight fighter Antonio "Mandingo" Mckee. The panel will review the EliteXC: Heat, and Strikeforce™: Payback events. Also, a preview of the upcoming UFC events and highlights from around the globe. Don't miss Ron Kruck in the News Cage, the Adam Swift business report, and, as always, Bas goes "Toes-To-Toe" with viewers' emails.
240. Inside MMA 240
Aired 17 October 2008 • 60 min
Join Bas, Kenny, and Ron for news, highlights and exclusive interviews with Ken Shamrock and Chris Leben. Shamrock will discuss what happened at the recent EliteXC event, and Leben will enter Kruck's Korner to preview his Main Event battle with Michael Bisping at UFC 89. Special Guests include undefeated Light Heavyweight Rashad Evans, Former WWE star Bobby Lashley, and long-time MMA writer Dave Meltzer. Highlights from around the globe include the K-1 World Max Finals, the ShoXC Challenger Series, and the debut of EVO MMA from Phoenix.
241. Inside MMA 241
Aired 24 October 2008 • 60 min
Bas, Kenny and Ron break down UFC 89 and look ahead to UFC 90. Guests include Renzo Gracie, Mo Lawal, and Martin Rooney. Kruck's Korner features lightweight Spencer Fisher, who previews his upcoming fight with Shannon Gugerty.