Bloody Elbow reports that Manny Pacquiao facilitated a deal in which many of the big Filipino networks will air May 2nd’s fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. In an unprecedented move, rival networks that usual vie for broadcast rights of Pacquiao fights have agreed to air the fight. The fight will be available on various […]
Nick Diaz retains law firm for NSAC hearing
MMA Junkie reports that Nick Diaz has retained a New York-based law firm to represent him in further Nevada State Athletic Commission hearings as well as to investigate perceived “irregularities” in his post-UFC 183 drug test. Diaz requested a continuance of his disciplinary hearing and was granted the extension. In 2012, Diaz sued the commission […]
UFC made last ditch effort to sign Lesnar
As a follow-up to Brock Lesnar’s announcement that he will stay in the WWE, he told the AP that he was offered “10 times” what he was making earlier in his MMA career. Then, the UFC offered was personally increased by Lorenzo Fertitta on the day Lesnar made the announcement that he would stick with […]
WWE-Tapout announce joint venture
The WWE and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) announced a joint venture with Tapout as the brand formerly tied with MMA and the UFC will now be the official fitness and training partner of the WWE. The partnership is reported as a 50/50 joint venture per the Sports Business Journal. According to the WWE release, […]
Lesnar announces re-signing with WWE
Brock Lesnar has re-signed with the WWE and foreclosed any notion that he would return to MMA in an announcement on ESPN Tuesday afternoon. Lesnar will be in the main event at Wrestlemania 31 on Sunday in Santa Clara, California. The event would have been his last under his current contract if he did not […]