Ariel and the Bad Guy is becoming a popular program for ESPN. It puts Ariel Helwani and Chael Sonnen against each other when discussing MMA related topics. In this episode they jump on the UFC 229 card and the finances surrounding it. Check it out…
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VIDEO: Dana says TUF gym is closing but program will air on ESPN
Dana White has announced some surprising news regarding The Ultimate Fighter reality series. The traditional TUF gym is being closed but he hints in this video that the show will go on utilizing the ESPN TV platform. Ratings have sagged and I think most of us will agree that it needs something to increase the viewership so maybe the change of channels will help. Check out what Dana had to say below…
Stipe Miocic wasn’t happy with Lesnar’s interruption after UFC 226 main event
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic sort of lost his mind when he spoke with ESPN recently about the UFC 226 confrontation that happened between new heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and a returning Brock Lesnar. The incident looked like something out of an episode of WWE RAW complete with a challenge and a shove. In … Read more
Chiesa says he thought he was going to die at UFC 226
Michael Chiesa’s weight cut at UFC 226 was apparently brutal. Chiesa was going to face Anthony Pettis at 155 pounds until he missed weight and it was held at 157.5. Pettis agreed to take the fight and came out on top so it ended up being a smart decision for him. According to Michael his … Read more
UFC’s new ESPN deal worth $1.5 billion
UFC will be parting was with FOX Sports at the end of the year after striking a deal with sports network giant ESPN. According to reports, ESPN is paying $300 million a year over a span of five years making the total deal worth $1.5 billion. For their money, ESPN will get 30 UFC fight … Read more
Ariel Helwani headed to ESPN
Award-winning MMA journalist Ariel Helwani is heading to ESPN next month. The host of the famed The MMA Hour show will be leaving MMAFighting.com and taking his journalistic talents to sports giant ESPN according to a post from Helwani on social media today. “I’m thrilled to share the news that I’m joining @espn next month. … Read more
WTF? White will never book Ferguson vs Khabib ever again
So once upon a time Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson was supposed to happen. That was the “real fight” for hardcore fans of the lightweight division. It was a bout once scheduled for December 11, 2015, and then April 16, 2016, then March 4, 2017, and finally April 7, 2018. Injuries were the culprit and … Read more
Jonathan Coachman one of several ESPN employees accused of sexual harassment
Jonathan Coachman is one of a few ESPN employees named in a sexual discrimination and harassment lawsuit filed against the company on Sunday by former ESPN anchor and legal analyst Adrienne Lawrence. WWE is aware of the accusations and released a statement. We take these matters very seriously and are investigating. Lawrence claims that Coachman … Read more
Combate Americas to Become First Latino MMA Promotion Broadcast on ESPN
Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, so it comes as no surprise that another promotion is throwing its hat in the octagon to compete with established organizations like the UFC and Bellator. If you want to place a wager on MMA fights, check out our Sports betting lines for … Read more