Showtime Networks, Inc. has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of New York against Top Rank, Inc. citing indemnification and breach of contract related to lawsuits filed by third parties against Showtime and Top Rank stemming from Manny Pacquiao’s claim that he fought with an injury against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The lawsuits, filed […]
Amendment to Ali Act introduced on Thursday
The much-anticipated bill seeking to amend the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act was introduced by Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin this past Thursday. No text of the act which would amend the current law is available for the public but one would think that this should be available soon. Democrat Joseph Kennedy is co-sponsoring the bill. […]
TUF 23 Episode 6: 444,000 viewers
The sixth episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23 drew 444,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. It shows an increase of approximately 19%. The fight of the episode was Eric Spicely as he defeated Elias Urbina. According to Sports TV Ratings, the episode drew 256,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. The ratings reflect an increase […]
Bellator 155 peaks at 916,000 viewers
Bellator 155 last Friday peaked at 916,000 viewers per Nielsen. The main event between Rafael Carvahlho and Melvin Manhoef averaged 812,000 viewers. The overall event, factoring in the adjusted numbers, came to 715,000 viewers and was the second most-watched live sporting event on last Friday. Peak viewership for last 3 Bellators Bellator 153: Henderson-Koreshkov 1.1M […]
Bellator MMA sued for wrongful termination
Zachery Light has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Bellator MMA and Viacom citing wrongful termination based on public policy. Light, a former MMA fighter and employee of Bellator, claims various wrongdoings while working under Scott Coker. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Light’s attorney, William Crosby. Light, a former amateur […]