The media for tonight’s Strikeforce event will have a few less covering it as Zuffa has denied access to several media members for tonight’s fights. Media members were required to fill out an application to receive media access for the Strikeforce event. The application included a set of Professional Journalism Policies. Notably, Loretta Hunt of CBS […]
Strikeforce PPV targeted for July
MMA Weekly reports that Strikeforce is targeting a July date for its debut on PPV. One of the rumored fights appears to be a Light Heavyweight match-up between Muhammed Lawal versus Roger Gracie. In addition to Lawal-Gracie, Bloody Elbow speculates that Dan Henderson, Nick Diaz and a match-up in the HW Grand Prix are likely […]
NSAC revokes Silva’s license and imposes fine
UFC Light Heavyweight Thiago Silva waived his right to an attorney yesterday and decided to accept his fate after admitting to altering his post-UFC 125 drug test. The NSAC revoked his license for 12 months, took a percentage of his purse and rendered his fight with Brandon Vera a no contest. MMA Junkie reports that […]
TUF 13 Ratings for Episode 2: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Payout has confirmed that the ratings for The Ultimate Fighter 13, Episode 2 drew 1.2 million viewers. The show pulled a 1.0 overall household rating and 1.13 with M18-49 and 1.4 in M18-34. The show featured a decent second elimination match. It also had contestant Keon Caldwell voluntarily leave the show (and basically end […]
Wenk leaves UFC to start own firm, rep Jones, Evans
Former UFC PR head, Jennifer Wenk, has opened her own PR firm and in conjunction with MMA sports agency Authentic Sports Management will represent the likes of Jon Jones and Rashard Evans. Wenk spent the last six years in charge of Public Relations for the UFC. Via Authentic Sports Management press release: “I am honored […]