With last week’s announcement of Cain vs. JDS as the match November 12th for the UFC’s network debut, the UFC is putting its faith in the Heavyweight championship to catch casual viewers. Its a smart move. While the decision may take away PPV buys from UFC 139 in San Jose, it makes a good first […]
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White claims ESPN hates the UFC
In response to a tweet, Dana White wrote that ESPN has always hated the UFC. He clarified this tweet with another one stating that Jim Rome was the only good thing about ESPN. It appears that the reaction is due to ESPN cancelling White’s interview promoting UFC 134. Via MMA Mania: Sounds like an awfully […]
FOX Deal May Be Just What New York Needs
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 […]
Will Faber vs. Cruz carry UFC 132?
UFC 132 will be the first PPV headlining the Bantamweight division since the UFC-WEC merger. The big question will be whether or not Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz will be able to attract the UFC audience. The matchup has some heat considering it is for Cruz’s UFC-WEC Bantamweight title. In addition, there is bad blood […]
