MMA Fighting reports that Glory kickboxing has brokered a deal with CBS Sports Network to air three shows per year. The deal adds to the organization’s television package as it plans on nine live events per year on SpikeTV. The CBS Sports Network deal will air Glory three times a year and will support the […]
Heastie picked to take over for Silver as Speaker in NY Assembly
The New York Times reported earlier this week that Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie will replace Sheldon Silver as the elected speaker of the New York Assembly. Heastie was a co-sponsor of the bill to legalize professional MMA in the state which bodes well for a vote on the measure this legislative session. Heastie was elected […]
Ruediger and Danzig latest to file lawsuits against Zuffa
Former UFC fighters Gabe Ruediger and Mac Danzig are the latest to file a lawsuit in the Antitrust class action in the San Jose Division of the Northern District of California. Captioned Ruediger et al v. Zuffa, LLC, the Complaint dated February 4th mirrors the other 3 lawsuits previously filed by the other former UFC […]
White issues statement on Silva, Spider continues on TUF Brazil 4
Dana White has issued a statement on Anderson Silva and the findings that he tested positive for two types of performance enhancing drugs. White indicated that despite the findings, Silva will continue his role as coach of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil while allowing “due process” by the commission. Silva denies using the banned substances. Via […]
UFC 183 Prelims draw 1.546M viewer average
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen that Saturday’s UFC 183 Prelims on FS1 drew 1.546 million viewers which makes it the second straight card over 1 million viewers. The headliner on the FS1 prelims featured Miesha Tate versus Sara McMann. The peak almost drew 2 million viewers plateauing at 1,992,000 in the 9:30-9:45pm quarter hour. […]