MMA Junkie reports that Spike TV will air the UFC’s second “In the Moment” episode this time featuring lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The first pre-event preview show featured then light heavyweight challenger Jon Jones. Edgar will also be featured in the standard UFC Countdown show. “In the Moment” will debut Wednesday, May 25th at 10pm. […]
Lacy signs on to box Nick Diaz
Journeyman boxer Jeff Lacy has signed on to fight Nick Diaz sometime this fall according to a press release sent out on Friday. The press release does not state whether Diaz has signed on to fight Lacy. Immediately after the Paul Daley fight, Diaz’s manager. Cesar Gracie indicated that he may retire to enter boxing and […]
Top Rank offers Pacquiao-Mosley online
MMA Junkie reports that Top Rank Boxing is partnering with NeuLion, Inc. to offer fight fans an enhanced online PPV stream. NeuLion, a company specializing in live and on demand video via the internet, is the same company that has worked with the UFC. This past February, the UFC entered into a working relationship with […]
Kawa leaves Authentic Sports Management
Only 3 months into the partnership, Malki Kawa, agent for Jon Jones and other UFC stars is leaving Florida-based Authentic Sports Management (ASM). From the press release, it appears that this will be an amicable breakup. Via Authentic Sports Management: This move was a mutual decision that both parties amicably agree is in the best interests of […]
TUF 13 Episode 6: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Weekly reports that this week’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV tied a season low with an average of 1.2 million viewers. Yet, Dana White has put a positive spin on the dismal ratings. Via MMA Weekly: Overall, this season’s numbers have established a significant drop from Season 12. Six weeks in, […]