Earlier this week Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney stated that middleweight free agent Nate Marquardt “just isn’t a good fit” for Bellator. Marquardt’s rejection is just the latest problem in the career of one of the best middleweights in the world. Via MMA Junkie: Rebney confirmed he and Marquardt, as well as the fighter’s representatives, discussed […]
XFC extends tv deal with HD Net
MMA Weekly reports that the Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) has signed a two year deal with HD Net with an option for a third. HD Net will air eight to ten XFC events starting in 2012 with the possibility of more fights in 2014. Via XFC’s web site: According to XFC President John Prisco, […]
HBO Sports President stepping down
Boxingscene.com is reporting that HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg is leaving and an announcement is expected Monday. Greenburg’s departure is in large part to the company losing Manny Pacquiao to Showtime this year. Although Greenburg downplayed the loss of Pacquiao, Bob Arum’s top draw on Showtime was a huge defeat for HBO Boxing despite a […]
Michael Vick to sign endorsement deal with MusclePharm
NFL.com reports that Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick is close to signing a 3 year $1.55 million endorsement deal with UFC sponsor MusclePharm. It would be the biggest endorsement deal Vick will sign after returning from 19 months in prison. Jason La Canfora of NFL.com writes that the endorsement deal would be for 2 years and […]