Can Zuffa have YouTube take down a video of Nick Diaz being told by a UFC official that the Quebec Athletic Commission would grant the fighters a 0.9 pound allowance of the mandatory 170 pound weight limit? Short Answer: Yes. The UFC’s decision to take down the video of UFC Senior Vice President of Business […]
World Series of Fighting averages 210,000 viewers for second event
MMA Fighting reports that the second event for MMA startup organization World Series of Fighting received 210, 000 viewers. The ratings average are up slightly from November’s 198,000. The second event replay received 140,000 viewers and the organization said that another 200,000 viewers watched online. There were no ratings for Univision Deportes at this time. […]
Diaz camp to file Complaint due to issues with Quebec Athletic Commission
MMA Fighting reports that Nick Diaz’s camp is threatening to file a complaint against the Quebec Athletic Commission for its weight allowance and post-fight drug test. First, the Diaz camp contests the Montreal Athletic Commission’s custom of allowing a 0.9 allowance for weigh-ins for a championship match. While a 1 pound allowance is granted in […]
Mayweather fight to be shown in theaters
Bad Left Hook reports that the Floyd Mayweather-Roberto Guerrero fight on Cinco de Mayo weekend will be aired in theatres. Fathom Events, the same company that works with the UFC in theatre events, will be working with Golden Boy to put the fight in this weekend. After a year off, Floyd Mayweather returns to the […]
GSP takes role in Captain America movie
Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has been cast as a villain in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The film is set to open April 2014. Latino Review details GSP’s character, Batroc the Leaper: Batroc is an experienced thief and smuggler, who also speaks French and English. Although, as a mercenary, he does not hesitate to […]