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 […]
UFC on Fox 3 Prelims on Fuel TV: 86,000 viewers
Bellator 67: 165,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 67 ratings scored an average of 165,000 viewers. The ratings reflect a 51 percent increase from Bellator 66’s dismal 109,000 viewer average. Bellator 66: 109,000 viewers Bellator 65: 163,000 viewers Bellator 64: 175,00 viewers Bellator 63: 140,000 viewers Bellator 62: 175,000 viewers Bellator 61: 108,000 viewers Bellator 60: 169,000 viewers […]
No vote on MMA in New York this year
The New York Daily News reported that there will not be a vote to legalize MMA in New York. After a behind the scenes discussion on whether there were enough votes for legislation, the Assembly Democratic conference decided not to bring it to the floor for a formal vote. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver told […]
The pro wrestling post: WWE earnings for Q1
On Thursday of last week, the WWE reported strong Q1 earnings despite a quarter which saw its stock plummet to an all-time low in April. The earnings beat analysts expectations of the company. A synopsis of the performance via the Chicago Tribune: During a conference call with analysts, executives of WWE cited improved revenues from […]