Comments on: Exclusive: ProElite CEO Doug DeLuca comments on TV deal with CBS

By: Jason Menz

Jason Menz — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:49:36 +0000

I had the opportunity to work with Doug DeLuca on a professional level for a years time in 1995 while he was functioning and contributing as an Associate Producer for Hearst/Jaffe. I myself, functioned in a below the line capacity in terms of the type of work we were doing in television. In my experience seeing his work first hand, it would be wise to follow this mans lead (only if your interest is to make a profit). He has demonstrated his ability to take something good and turn it into something great. I’m sure that if he feels that the entertainment segment of the piece that would include musical acts, dancers, etc., has been well planned out with the board and management of ProElite as well as CBS. Keep in mind that it is this kind of vision, to do something new that has not been done, is what starts the beginning or the shaping, if you will, of the organization and growth of this sport and the vision behind it. Didn’t we all think Bill Gates was crazy when he stated that most or all homes would have a personal computer in their homes in the future? Food for thought. If there are still any doubts about Doug, then look at his track record. Those actions speak louder than my voice in this forum. Jason Menz. (j_menz@yahoo.com)

By: Dale Hartt

Dale Hartt — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:56:44 +0000

Good call on the dancers and such, they stink

By: Mike Wolfe

Mike Wolfe — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:07:47 +0000

The stuff about DJ’s and dancers is inconsequential, and most viewers won’t pay too much attention. After all, NFL and NBA teams have chearleaders, but most fans don’t pay too much attention to them, and they fade into the background.

This will put pressure on other networks to present MMA programming. The more competition and exposure the better.

By: Captain

Captain — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:18:06 +0000

Hmmm… exclusive interview with CEO of ProElite by ProElite.com. Kind of like Thomas Gerbasi interviewing Dana White.

It’s kind of sad he thinks the shit with the DJs and dancers and promoting street fighters is going to fly on network TV. Not only that but it doesn’t even seem like he’s honestly considered whether it will be good for the image of the sport in the long run. More about can they sell it and make a profit now.

On the CBS/UFC deal, I don’t even know how CBS could have seriously entertained a deal with its indirect subsidiary’s (ProElite) main competitors that could have been detrimental to such subsidiary and consequently itself and its shareholders.

By: smoogleton

smoogleton — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:12:24 +0000

Wow the CEO of Pro Elite!! How did you snag an exclusive like that???

By: JacRabbit

JacRabbit — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:30:56 +0000

I agree… there’s no DJ’s, dancers, and performers in pro boxing…

By: Gygax

Gygax — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:10:20 +0000

Good job tracking him down Sam!

So we’ll still have the dancers and DJs and music acts. That sucks. He may say 5% don’t like it, but I think he’s wrong. And 98% of NFL football games do NOT have halftime entertainment. Only the Conference Finals, Super Bowl, and occasional MNF game do. So thats a horrible analogy by him.

This is still a huge deal for EliteXC, but as some expected, this is not as lucrative as first thought. They will have to get the ratings to continue the relationship. Let’s hope it happens.

By: dice

dice — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:58:02 +0000

Swift > Meltzer. Dave has been a great source for MMA news for years, but he has slacked a little lately. His defense of Ioles numbers regarding Coutures contract was absurd and didn’t make any sense. I also have noticed that he seems to be a bit of a revisionist when it comes to mma history.

Swift has been on a roll lately and his blog is one of the first I check.

By: Brandon Sanchez

Brandon Sanchez — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:50:54 +0000

Excellent interview. He gave a lot of good information.