This weekend saw some big boxing action with Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions going head to head Saturday night with competing PPVs. The main event for Top Rank had Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. succumbing to Sergio Martinez. Golden Boy had Canelo Alvarez winning by TKO victory over Joseito Lopez. According to the Nevada State […]
The Ultimate Fighter 16 episode 1: 947,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that the season premiere of TUF season 16 scored an average viewership of 947,000 viewers. The rating is the lowest ever for the debut of the TUF series. TUF 16’s 2 hour season premiere featured the opening fights to get into the house. Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson watched octagon-side with Dana […]
Nike MMA Commercial Forthcoming
Jon Jones announced via his Twitter that Nike will film an MMA commercial which presumably stars Jones. The news comes after it was announced this week Anderson Silva’s global sponsorship with Nike. According to Jones’ twitter, Nike filmed scenes for the commercial in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico. As for Silva, his manager Ed Soares […]
“MMA Uncensored Live” expands to an hour
Coming off of the best ratings for the half hour program, Spike TV’s “MMA Uncensored Live” announced this week it is expanding to an hour format. It coincides with its move to 10PM ET/PT on Thursday, September 20th. Via Spike TV press release: “MMA Uncensored Live” features radio personality Craig Carton as host with former […]
The Pro Wrestling Post: Lawler suffers heart attack on RAW
It was a surreal Monday Night Raw from Montreal as Jerry “The King” Lawler suffered a heart attack while commentating a match. Emergency personnel on hand acted swiftly in getting Lawler the help he needed and saved his life. Although it appears that Lawler will make a recovery, the WWE was faced with another decision […]