ESPN may be taking MMA a little more seriously (or they are just desperately trying to look cool as oppose to the giant corporate conglomerate that has sports mass media by the balls).

ESPN's latest MMA reference is in the strange 25 question comparison between Kobe and LeBron,

Who would win in the MMA Octagon?
Neither guy is a fighter. Kobe certainly has the heart and confidence of a fighter, but I remember both Chris Childs and Reggie Miller getting the best of him. LeBron is not exactly Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, either, but I give him the edge solely because of his 60-pound weight advantage. (Broussard)

In terms of physicality, it's not even fair. LeBron should kill Kobe. But I don't think LeBron wants to kill Kobe. Can't say for sure that Kobe wouldn't be able to summon his inner assassin. (Abbott)

ESPN better be ready for a Zuffa legal letter because the Octagon is an official trademark of the UFC not MMA (the rest of the promotions are stuck with cages or hexagons).