Recently the UFC re-signed Thiago Silva after charges against him for domestic violence were dropped. The NFL fumbled the handling of Ray Rice and its subsequent fallout reveals that the UFC is not the only sports organization that has a problem with domestic violence and the subsequent handling of the issue. Rice has been suspended […]
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Ross and Sonnen chosen as broadcast team for Battlegrounds MMA PPV
Former WWE broadcaster Jim Ross and Chael Sonnen will be calling the live PPV telecast of Battlegrounds MMA from Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 3rd. The PPV is $19.95 in the U.S. and Canada. Via BattleGrounds MMA press release: Two consummate performers in WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and recently retired UFC superstar Chael Sonnen have teamed up to […]
TUF Latin America debut a success with 7.2M viewer peak
MMA Fighting reports that the debut episode of TUF Latin America featuring UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum as opposing coaches peaked at 7.2 million viewers on Televisa Ch. 5 in Mexico. The viewer average was not available according to the article by Dave Meltzer. But, according to the report TUF Latin America […]
Harvick’s agency signs Tate
ESPN reports NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick’s athlete management agency, KHI Management, has signed Miesha Tate to a multiyear commitment. Reports are that Tate will be sponsored by Budweiser in her next fight against Rin Naka on September 20th. It is the second MMA fighter to be signed by KHI as it has Donald Cerrone in […]
NSAC will review video before determining action in Jones-DC melee
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has not ruled on whether there will be any repercussions following today’s brawl during a promotional square off for UFC 178 between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. The fisticuffs (click the link) between the two main event fighters on September 27th occurred during the standard face to face between fighters. […]