SAN JOSE, Calif. —Last Saturday’s episode of “Strikeforce on NBC” generated over 1.1 million viewers, a new high for the first-ever 52 week mixed martial arts (MMA) series in network television history, according to Nielsen Ratings. The record number of viewers shattered the previous high of 949,000, which was recorded on May 9th. The all-new, […]
Archives for October 2008
Let The Free Agent Feeding Frenzy Begin
Dave Meltzer’s report on the imminent demise of the EliteXC in combination with the cancellation of the organization’s November 8th card have set the MMA world abuzz in the last 24 hrs. Despite the numerous warning signs, it’s safe to say that most within the community remain disappointed that yet another organization has perished. God only knows […]
S&P Places Station Casinos on CreditWatch List
NEW YORK Oct. 20, 2008–Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services today placed its ratings, including its ‘B-‘ corporate credit rating, on Las Vegas-based Station Casinos Inc. on CreditWatch with negative implications. “The CreditWatch listing reflects our concerns around the company’s progress toward amending its bank covenants,” explained Standard & Poor’s credit analyst Ben Bubeck. On Sept. […]
MFC Renews Deal with HDNet Fights
EDMONTON – A strong partnership is about to get even more powerful. After a terrific launch, the Maximum Fighting Championship and Mark Cuban’s HDNet have agreed to a second three-show deal which will air MFC events live throughout the United States , Canada and Mexico . This new deal will commence with the final MFC […]
UFC 89: Live on Rogers Sportsnet
Canada’s Rogers Sportsnet is the only network in North America to broadcast UFC 89 live and in HD on Saturday, October 18th starting at 3:00 p.m. (ET)/12:00 p.m. (PT) from the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. The event will also be shown on the UFC’s American home, SpikeTV, at 9:00 p.m. (ET). Despite the presence of any […]