Information recently posted about the Ultimate Women Challenge Reality Show drew attention from show producers, who threatened legal action if the article was not removed and the name of the confidential source was not revealed. This turn of events prompted me to probe a little deeper.
First, I spoke with Keith Kizer of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, who stated that the fights for the show did not take place in Nevada, though that was the original plan and the fighters even went so far as to get their medicals done. He stated that the show then planned to work with Tuff N Uff, but the deal fell through, and suggested we speak with Bill Colbert of the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.
Colbert confirmed that all six fights took place in Utah–specifically in St. George, Utah at the Dixie Center on September 24, 2010. The fights were officially sanctioned. Although Colbert said he’d received phone calls from several parties who wanted him to release the official results, he has decided not to do so yet although he is unsure when or if the show will actually air. Releasing the results would devalue the show significantly and therefore, Colbert thought, hurt the fighters who spent six weeks in virtual isolation. (Many of these ladies also turned down numerous fights for the opportunity, with the belief that the show would air and they would be paid as per their agreements, something which remains to be seen.)
Because the fighters had a purse agreement with the producers of the show, the actual contracts they received for the commissioned fights which took place in Utah were zeroed out contracts which the Commission cannot enforce. Colbert did point out that the Ultimate Women Challenge Reality Show received a significantly lower fee in exchange for ad rights–so if the show does not air along with these ads, the Ultimate Women Challenge Reality Show owes the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission a hefty sum of $25,000.
Many rumors are swirling but the next few weeks should help clear some things up. Ideally, the show will air and all the fighters will get paid…but many continue to remain doubtful.
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Here is a little tid bit of info for all of you detectives…
There had to be a promoter for this show, RIGHT??
His name is Keith Evans, he is an ammy promoter from Vegas, but he got his pro license from UT for this event.
Just want to see these ladies compensated for their time and effort they put into this. Hopefully it airs too.
with the exposure these ladies will get and the extra money they will make from the exposure they should be able to wait a few extra months ,big thing are coming for these ladies even if they do not win their fight IMO
Thinkaboutit your dumb!
Humps what are you 12… LOL..so tell us more ,why would some one put out 2.5 mill and not follow threw
Budget:$2,500,000 (estimated)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1415250/
That’s a good question. Why haven’t they?
These ladies left everything behind, thier families, jobs, everything. Being promised to be compensated and you have to remember it was a reality “game show” with winners and losers.It was in the works for what almost 3 years?? The producers of the show lost many of people, cast and crew throughout the time it took for them to finally get it underway. If these ladies agreed to do the show away from everyday life, for an IOU then yes you would be right. Bottom line is this; a contract is a legal binding doc. between 2 or more people. I will bet you that if anyone of these ladies knew they werent going to be paid, they would have stepped down. Not to mention we have all been told, they fought. In a sanctioned event. How many Pro. fighters have you ever heard of fighting for FREE?? None that I know!! Some of these ladies are also single mothers. Did they incure bills while filming? For free?? Your kidding. I for one want to see the show. IMDB says these ladies did some neat stuff. But I have to put my foot down on the fact that they havent been paid, as agreed upon, and no exposure as of yet. (at least not good exposure)
I think the word there is (contract) and it might be in it you get payed when it airs or when we announce it (who ever we are) other wise I think you would hear the fighters / lawyers talking about it. but like the article says we should hear something about it in a few weeks ??
and do you have any proof it is Keith Evans of Vegas ?
Fighters are not allowed to talk about it due to their contract; I’m guessing they probably signed a non-disclosure agreement like guys with TUF have to do.
Thinks, yes after reading a post by one of the contestans. Angela Magana “Lisa we fought in Sept of 2010. I will contact utah commisioner if that would make me “active”. it was commisioned the only problem is you cant know results until the show airs…thank you for responding :)”
January 7 at 3:41pm · LikeUnlike
After I read this, I contacted Utah myself, being that I am a parapalegic fan and have no life away from my computer and phone, it is public record and Bill Colbert mentioned that, but wasnt willing to release the results to me. But he did tell me that Kieth Evans from Las Vegas was the licensed promoter for these fights. Now typicaly the commissions job is to make sure that the money for fights is covered. The fact that the UT commission had contracts written for $0. As I read somewhere, and off the top of my head I dont remember where I read that. To me if a promoter puts fights on somewhere for whomever, the monies agreed to be paid out fall back onto him. Should he be held responsible? Maybe, why should these girls be held responsible? Maybe if UT did its job and figured out why none of them were paid and maybe pull Evans’ licsense, instead of saying they cant release the records or any other info, in hopes they will air, because UT has air time. F-ing ridiculous! UT isnt going to go broke because of this, but I bet some of the girls did! ·
This Kieth Evans
Keith Evans, CEO of Truesport Alliance and Entertainment,
The July 10 MMA extravaganza will be the first mixed martial arts event held at Clear Channel Stadium. Keith Evans, CEO of Truesport Alliance and Entertainment, is the promoter for the fight. Evans, a former promoter for UFC and the IFL, has promoted MMA fights since 2001 and has worked with numerous venues across the country and in the United Kingdom. He is a licensed promoter in Nevada and California.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4018294
why would he use Throwdowntraining centers ? he has his own line of gyms ??
I dont think he has anything to do with Throw Down gym. I was told by Utah’s commission, the producer used Evan’s promoters license. So um, I guess I would have to ask, why would they lie?? I am not saying go after him at all, he probebly got screwed too. But he might be able to “pull rank” with Lyle Howry productions. Dont think that I am putting blame on him, just seems like maybe someone should have assured the money? Again I ask, have you ever heard of a professional fighter working for free??
I he has nothing to do with trowdown if this is Truesport Alliance this could be huge news for then
lol ..lets try this again …I know he has nothing to do with Throwdown and if it is Truesports Alliance it could be huge news for them but Truesports has their own line of gyms