MMA Junkie reports that Royce Gracie has made Beckett Media’s list of “50 Greatest Athletes of All Time.” The UFC Hall of Famer is considered one of the more influential figures in MMA. Former NBA star Michael Jordan topped the list with Muhammad Ali coming in second and Jackie Robinson, Wayne Gretzky and Jim Thorpe […]
Kizer steps down from NSAC
Keith Kizer is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission according to The USA Today. Kizer resigned Friday night with his last day being January 27th. Kizer will return to state attorney general’s office where he was prior to taking the top job at the NSAC. The article paints a […]
Alvarez-Chandler III on PPV
MMA Fighting reports that Eddie Alvarez vs. Mike Chandler III will happen on PPV. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Alvarez broke the news that he will be in the main event of Bellator’s first PPV sometime this year. In the interview, Alvarez tells Helwani that he does not know what will happen if he […]
DirecTV not happy with WWE Network
LA Times reports that DirecTV may no longer carry WWE PPVs as a result of its announcement that it is launching a new over the top network. Pay-TV distributors and the WWE usually split the cost to consumers 50-50 on PPVs thus making it a “solid revenue source,” according to the Times article. WWE contends […]
Titan FC signs with CBS Sports Network
MMA Fighting reports that Titan FC has signed a deal with CBS Sports Network. The organization plans to run at least 8 shows in 2014. The first televised event on CBS Sports Network will be on February 28th. The event’s prelims will take place online. The organization was recently purchased by Jeff Aronson. Previously, Aronson […]