MMA reporters from major media outlets were denied access to press credentials for Strikeforce’s major event. Strikeforce was not that long ago purchased by UFC’s parent company called Zuffa. This would be considered out the ordinary because CBS shares ownership with Showtime which televised the event. It is understandable that not everyone who applies for credentials will be accepted. It was weird to not accept reporters who are from CBS Sports and ESPN.
I wouldn’t have denied these two reporters for the simple fact that they were from major media outlets. I don’t see how denying them is helping their company at all. Its really making them look bad because these reporters are known and well respected. When it comes to the future of media coverage I think Strikeforce should be more professional and be more sensible when it comes to denying access to credentials because it could affect what they do in the future as far as events.All aspects of the industry goes through this type of situation and as I learn and build my education, I want a career where i don't have to go through this.
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/04/14/Media/Strikeforce.aspx
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jeff_wagenheim/04/13/credentials/index.html
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