MMA Weekly reports that the next UFC Primetime series will likely be Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz. The three-part series will go in depth behind each training camp prior to their championship fight at UFC 137. Although GSP is a Primetime veteran, it is unknown how Diaz will do in the behind the scenes, […]
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UFC-Fox Sports Latin America announce TV deal
The UFC announced a two year TV distribution agreement with Fox Sports Latin America to air UFC live events and programming. The deal gives Fox Sports the exclusive right to air UFC content in Latin America with the exception of Brazil. FOX Sports Latin America is the number one sports pay television network in the […]
Zuffa Releases Fedor Emelianenko, Alistair Overeem, Three Golden Glory Fighters
Just a few days after Strikeforce HW champ Alistair Overeem was released by Strikeforce’s parent company Zuffa, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and three additional teammates of Overeem from the famed Golden Glory camp (Marloes Coenen, Valentijn Overeem, & John Olav Einemo) were all released. Zuffa released Fedor Emelianenko after losing three fights in a row […]
Evans appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Rashad Evans appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Friday night to promote next week’s showdown with Tito Ortiz. Unlike most athletes, Evans was personable and seemed genuinely comfortable trading barbs with Fallon. Despite an awkward impromptu karaoke spot, Evans rolled with Fallon’s schtick and provided some great impressions of his mom and Randy […]
XFC extends tv deal with HD Net
MMA Weekly reports that the Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) has signed a two year deal with HD Net with an option for a third. HD Net will air eight to ten XFC events starting in 2012 with the possibility of more fights in 2014. Via XFC’s web site: According to XFC President John Prisco, […]