‘ESPN’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Alistair Overeem opens up about potential retirement

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Sean McClure

Fans have been speculating over the past few years on whether or not Alistair Overeem will hang up the gloves soon. In his last 5 he is 2-3 but despite the two wins being over quality opponents the three brutal knockout losses are usually sign of very bad things just over the horizon. Overeem himself … Read more

Helwani and Sonnen disagree on UFC 229 card

August 16, 2018 by Sean McClure

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

August 8, 2018 by Sean McClure

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…

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Stipe Miocic wasn’t happy with Lesnar’s interruption after UFC 226 main event

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 by Sean McClure

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

July 13, 2018 by Sean McClure

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

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Jack Bratcher

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

May 17, 2018 by Jack Bratcher

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

April 2, 2018 by Sean McClure

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

Stephanie McMahon and HHH discuss Rousey, history, and more on ESPN

March 29, 2018 by Sean McClure

Stephanie McMahon and HHH discussed newly signed Ronda Rousey, history, and the expansion and significance of Wrestlemania on ESPN’s First Take. Check it out.

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Jonathan Coachman one of several ESPN employees accused of sexual harassment

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Sean McClure

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