MMA Fighting debriefs us with a breakdown of the politicians that mattered to the world of MMA. –UFC-supported, Nevada Senator Harry Reid survived a close battle for his seat in the U.S. Senate. Reid and Dana White actually voted together. Reid has assisted the UFC in attempting to persuade NY to pass legislation legalizing MMA. […]
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Georges St. Pierre manager talks about the GSP brand
Georges St. Pierre’s manager, Shari Spencer recently spoke about the future and direction of GSP’s brand. In her two part interview with Tapology.com, she addressed GSP’s Octagon future (Part I) and the past, present and future of the GSP brand (Part II). Via Tapology.com: While most fighters–and their management teams–would be more than satisfied with […]
UFC dismisses Quieroz for illegal drug use
UFC heavyweight Vinicius Quieroz tested positive for an illegal substance and was released by the UFC. Quieroz lost to Rob Broughton in a UFC 120 preliminary match. Via MMA Junkie: According to the UFC’s U.K. president, Marshall Zelaznik, Quieroz forfeited an undisclosed discretionary bonus from the UFC and has also been released from the promotion. The […]
UFC returns to Brazil in November 2011
Graciemag reports that the UFC will return to Brazil in November 2011. The event will be held in Rio de Janeiro. Via Graciemag: The venue, according to sources, will be the HSBC Arena, in Barra da Tijuca, where sporting events and concerts by bands like Green Day, Bob Dylan, and R.E.M. have performed in the […]
Versus Cancels “The Daily Line” Due to Low Ratings
Sports Business Daily reports that Versus has canceled “The Daily Line”, which covers MMA content on the network, due to low viewership. Versus has cancelled its daily news show “The Daily Line” after just seven months. A network spokesperson confirmed the move, citing the show’s anemic ratings. Since its April debut, “The Daily Line” has […]