MMA Fighting reports that Bellator Fighting Championships will modify its current tournament structure to allow for championship rematches. The rematch clause should help bring exciting fights, storylines and recognizable names to its move to Spike TV. On the Bellator web site, Bjorn Rebney wrote a letter to fans explaining of the slight change to the […]
SBJ features HBO’s Hershman and talks HBO-ESPN content sharing
In this week’s edition of the Sports Business Journal (subscription required), it published a feature on HBO Sports’ President Ken Hershman. The piece offers a background for the president as well as a glimpse into the direction Hershman sees its boxing programming. The article details Hershman’s beginnings from working at a law firm to working […]
Fast Company features the UFC in latest issue
Business trade magazine Fast Company featured the UFC in its November issue. The issue is part case study as it introduces the main players but also looks at the UFC business. The article authored by scribe Luke O’Brien, notably of Deadspin fame, details the company execs and gives a general rundown of what it is […]
White responds to question about fighter union
White takes TUF Finale to The Hard Rock
MMA Junkie confirmed reports that Dana White moved The Ultimate Final Finale from The Palms to The Hard Rock due to a personal issue with the Hotel and Casino. White’s credit limit was cut in half at The Palms which made White decide to take his business elsewhere. The Las Vegas Review-Journal originally reported the […]