The UFC announced Thursday that it is supporting the creation of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The agency will seek to provide MMA with unified rules, regulations and safety procedures with the eventual goal of having MMA as an Olympic sport. Via UFC press release: UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, who has helped […]
Oklahoma addresses state PPV tax
State Impact reports on the current status of MMA in Oklahoma. You may recall that Zuffa threatened litigation due to the state’s 4% tax on PPV purchasers within the state. ESPN’s Josh Gross reported early last week that Oklahoma was back in business and accepting MMA promoter applications. A little background on the subject via […]
Bellator 64: 175,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports Bellator 64 scored an average of 175,000 viewers last Friday night. The viewership was tied for the current season’s best rating. This week featured one of Bellator’s most well-known fighters, welterweight Ben Askren defending his title. The rating was a 25 percent increase over last week’s performance. Bellator 63: 140,000 viewers Bellator […]
TUF Live Ep. 5: 947,000 viewers
The pro wrestling post: Lesnar’s contract, Spike TV’s renews show and WWE Films’ mistake
MMA Payout provides your Easter weekend with some pro wrestling business headlines including Lesnar’s contract, Spike TV reups with TNA and the US Marines call in a favor. Lesnar’s impact and contract Finally…Brock Lesnar has returned back to the WWE. He made his appearance on Monday Night Raw the night after Wrestlemania. Although a brief […]