In lead-up to this week’s much-anticipated UFC 148, the UFC has released previous PPV fights of Tito Ortiz, Forrest Griffin, Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. The videos are for free and show some of the best of each of the main eventers. MMA Junkie has the videos on its site. The fights include: Anderson Silva […]
Boxing returns to network TV
The Sports Business Journal reports that NBC will bring back boxing to network television this December. The return to network television comes at the same time as NBC renewed its “Fight Night” series for two years. Via SBJ (subscription required): The deal with promoter Main Events calls for at least eight dates on NBC Sports […]
Jones, Silva and Barboza nominated for ESPYs
Sherdog.com reports that Anderson Silva nad Jon Jones have received ESPY Nominations for Fighter of the Year. In addition, Edson Barboza received a nomination for “Best Play” for his spinning wheel kick at UFC 142. Both Jones and Silva have been nominated in the category in the past and will compete against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. […]
The Pro Wrestling Post: Wrestlemania 28 buy rate lowered again
The Wrestling Observer reports that the WWE has once again lowered the reported buy rate for this year’s Wrestlemania. The WWE now reports that WM28 garnered between 1.1 and 1.2 million PPV buys worldwide. Initially, the WWE reported 1.3 million PPV buys and then lowered it again to 1,214,000 buys. For the second time, its […]
ProElite announces new CEO
ProElite announced Jerold Rubinstein has been appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of ProElite, Inc and parent Stratus Media Group. He replaces Paul Feller who steps down but remains as a consultant with the company. Via press release: ProElite, Inc. (otc pink:PELE) announced today that Jerold Rubinstein has been appointed CEO and Chairman of […]