Bloody Elbow reports that Premier Boxing Champions received an overnight viewership of 3.4 million viewers in its debut in network prime time Saturday Night. It was the most watched boxing broadcast since 1998. The adjusted ratings from the fast overnights Saturday of 3.13 million reflect a strong showing for the night despite the fact that […]
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Nevada AG files response to WSilva lawsuit
The Nevada Attorney General has responded to the lawsuit filed by Wanderlei Silva seeking judicial review of the state Athletic Commission’s ruling which issued a $70,000 fine and lifetime ban. In response to the lawsuit, a copy obtained by Bloody Elbow, the Nevada AG argues that since the commission has broad authority over combat sports […]
Weidman signs with sports agency
MMA Fighting reports that UFC middleweight champion has signed with Paradigm Sports Management. The agency represents an array of athletes including other UFC stars such as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Matt Mitrione and Tony Ferguson. The Orange County, California-based firm secured the middleweight champ after he visited its offices. Weidman is also represented by the […]
UFC awards PPV to Melbourne
UFC will hold a PPV in Melbourne, Australia in November 2015 after the state of Victoria legalized “fenced-in enclosures” for professional MMA. After the legal hurdle was accomplished, the company announced plans for a PPV in a press release issued Thursday. Via UFC press release: The UFC® today applauded the State of Victoria Labor Government for […]
UFC 184: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey fought Cat Zingano. Gone in 14 seconds Zero strikes but a scramble that had Cat Zingano’s arm caught by Ronda Rousey and a straight armbar […]