The New York Times reports that boxing impresario Al Haymon has brokered a multiyear deal with NBC Sports Group to air boxing on NBC and NBC Sports Network with its debut on March 7th. NBC is expected to carry five cards in prime time and six on Saturday afternoons per a source in the article. […]
Jon Jones exits rehab after one night
A Binghamton, New York station first reported that Jon Jones left rehab after just one night. The report comes from Jones’ mother who spoke with WBNG’s Travis Eldridge. The UFC light heavyweight champion is scheduled to be in attendance to watch his brothers Chandler and Arthur Jones play against each other in the AFC Championship […]
NSAC calls for committee on drug issue
MMA Junkie reports on Monday’s Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing in which the commission addressed potential changes to its testing. A committee was proposed to address the issue as the commission appeared cautious in addressing the issue. Obviously, the subject came up in light of the discovery that a December 6th random drug test of […]
Bellator MMA programming Friday draws 654K average
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that Friday night’s Bellator MMA programming drew an average viewership of approximately 654,000 viewers. Bellator MMA Presents: “Top 20 Knockouts” at 9pm on Friday night drew an average of 713,000 viewers. “15 Fantastic Finishes” at 10pm drew an average of 594,000 viewers. Both served as year in reviews […]
Fertitta fine with Fight Night opposite football
MMA Junkie reports on the UFC looking forward to its Sunday night Fight Night in Boston. Despite the concerns that it conflicts with the AFC Championship game in the same town as the event, Lorenzo Fertitta looks forward to it. Fertitta told MMA Junkie that he looked at this date as “beachfront real estate.” Fox […]