MMA Weekly reports that Nick Diaz did not appear at his scheduled jiu jitsu superfight against Braulio Estima this weekend. Diaz was in the main event which was held at the World Jiu Jitsu Expo this weekend in Long Beach, California. The fights were available online on via live stream for $9.95 with Diaz as […]
Diaz denied injunction by Nevada court
MMA Fighting reports that Nick Diaz’s request for an injunction has been denied by a Nevada court. However, Diaz’s hearing on the merits of his case will be heard before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on May 21st. In addition with filing their Complaint on April 26th, Diaz’s attorney filed a temporary injunction seeking a […]
Mayweather-Cotto: 1.5 million PPV buys
An HBO press release indicated that the Mayweather-Cotto PPV scored 1.5 million buys last Saturday night generating $94 million in revenue. According to all sources, the HBO number is verifiable as opposed to buy rates coming from promoters. The numbers generated come second only to the Mayweather-de La Hoya (for non-Heavyweights) fight which exceeded all […]
Petersen-Khan fight canceled due to failed drug test
MMA is not the only sport with a drug issue as it was announced on Wednesday that the LaMont Petersen/Amir Khan rematch has been canceled due to Petersen’s failed drug test. The test comes just over a week before the anticipated rematch as Petersen upset Khan in a controversial decision in December. MaxBoxing, ESPN and […]