News came out Monday that Alistair Overeem was removed from Strikeforce’s Heavyweight Grand Prix set to continue in September. Overeem, appearing on the MMA Hour this week, acknowledged that he was scheduled to fight Bigfoot Silva on September 10th, but thought that the date was too soon. He tells MMA Fighting that he was promised […]
Xyience introduces Jones collector can, advises not to mix with alcohol
Xyience, the official energy drink of the UFC, announced the launch of its second in a series of its collector cans, this time featuring light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones. In addition, the back of the can will caution that the drink not be mixed with alcohol. Via Xyience: XYIENCE’s powerful affiliation with the UFC […]
Bellator turns down Marquardt
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 […]