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16 for 16: No. 7 Bellator signings includes Fedor, Sonnen, amateur wrestlers

December 26, 2016 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Benson Henderson, Rory MacDonald and Chael Sonnen signed with Bellator MMA this year reflecting a new age of free agency for MMA.  Fedor Emelianenko was also signed by the Viacom-owned company in 2016. Wanderlei Silva also joined Bellator in March 2016 but would not be able to fight until 2017 as he is still serving […]

Filed Under: Bellator, UFC

UFC 206 replay on Fox scores big Christmas Eve

December 26, 2016 by Jason Cruz 11 Comments

The replay of selected fights from UFC 206 earlier this month drew 4.7 million viewers on Christmas Eve according to Television By Numbers.  It also drew a 1.6 rating and a 6 share in the Adult 18-49 rating making it the second highest viewed UFC show on Fox since UFC on Fox 1. The replay […]

Filed Under: FOX, pay-per-view, ratings, TV, UFC

16 for 16: No. 8 UFC pulls credentials for Helwani after breaking news

December 25, 2016 by Jason Cruz 3 Comments

While it may not be a pure business or legal story, the UFC expelling Ariel Helwani and two others at UFC 199 is a reflection of the unique business of the company under Dana White and the Fertittas. This past June, Helwani was escorted out of UFC 199 prior to the end of the event […]

Filed Under: Featured, UFC

16 for 16: No. 9 Legal troubles for Jon Jones continues

December 24, 2016 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

It was a big year for Jon Jones. But it could have been worse. Just weeks prior to his return to the Octagon at UFC 197, Jones was arrested for violating his probation (you may recall he accepted a plea deal for his part in a car accident with a pregnant woman).  In March, he […]

Filed Under: Drug Testing, Featured, legal, USADA

16 for 16: No. 10 WSOF legal woes continues

December 23, 2016 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The World Series of Fighting will cap off its year with a show on New Year’s Eve in New York.  However, there might be cause for concern for the organization as legal problems persist. 3 new lawsuits were filed in Nevada this year which call into question the financial stability of the company.  The lawsuits […]

Filed Under: contracts, legal, NBC Sports Network, TV, World Series of Fighting

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