UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes will be featured on his own hunting show, entitled, “Uncaged with matt Hughes,” on the Sportsman Channel. The show is an unscripted reality series which will follow Hughes as he goes on an African hunting expedition. Via MMA Junkie: According to the show’s official website, the series is “an […]
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Top Rank hopes for growth in China
The Sports Business Journal’featured an interesting article on Top Rank’s attempts to make inroads in China. The article (subscription recommended) focuses on the boxing promotion’s efforts to gain momentum into China which is described as the world’s fastest-growing economy. While Manny Pacquiao will make his second appearance in Macau later this year, it takes a glimpse […]
Standard & Poor’s downgrades Zuffa, LLC from BB to BB-
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Zuffa, LLC’s credit rating from a “BB” to a “BB-“ this week as a result of what it calls “greater EBITDA volatility.” However, the analyst report states that the outlook for company is stable. Standard & Poor’s issues credit ratings for the debt of public and private companies. It is […]
UFC 180 will be shown in movie theaters
Le expected to appeal suspension
ESPN reports that Cung Le is expected to appeal his one-year UFC suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of human grown hormone (hGH). The appeal provides a unique scenario in which a UFC fighter will appeal a drug suspension to the UFC acting in the capacity of regulatory authority. Dana White confirmed that Le […]