HDNet's 'Inside MMA' to Feature Sean Salmon Discussing His Recent Controversial Blog Posting

HDNet's 'Inside MMA' to Feature Sean Salmon Discussing His Recent Controversial Blog Posting

Ron Kruck speaks with Salmon and Bernie Profato from the Ohio Athletic Commission about Salmon's recent on-line column - Friday, September 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: "Inside MMA," HDNet's original weekly program devoted completely to news and highlights from the world of Mixed Martial Arts will present exclusive interviews with fighter Sean Salmon, Bernie Profato from the Ohio Athletic Commission and Steve Hindman from the promotion NAAFS.

In speaking with "Inside MMA's" Kruck, the men discuss the comments Sean made about possibly quitting/throwing a recent fight. Salmon's comments appeared in a column he wrote for MMAJunkie.com.

These exclusive interviews add to the powerful guest panel featuring teammates Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez and Chad Mendes.

   WHEN: "Inside MMA" airs Friday, September 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HDNet.    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080324/HDNETLOGO)    About HDNet  

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