UFC Could Take Over EliteXC Spot On CBS

[J]

According to a report in the Friday edition of New York Post, CBS was not too pleased with the second EliteXC broadcast on their channel and now rumors are starting to fly that CBS and the UFC are talking again about a deal.

But reportedly, the network was shocked by how badly the last fight, called "Unfinished Business," did in the ratings.

Despite a poor showing, CBS apparently does not want to give up on the idea of turning the sometime savage mixed martial arts into primetime fare.

Rumors have also resurfaced that CBS is once again in talks with UFC - the first and better-known of the competing fight leagues - to take over the timeslot.

Calls to UFC and CBS were not returned.

Interesting stuff here. CBS sees the potential in having MMA on their network, but they do not seem pleased with the EliteXC product and could be gunning for the top dogs in the buisness.

Source-MMANews.com

Man Dana truly is a business man. If they pull this deal with CBS I have a feeling it's going to hurt Elite XC a little bit.

 

[xtremebadass]

Why doesn't Dana just buy out EliteXC? He destroyed PRIDE! PRIDE was way bigger than EXC. A primetime UFC Event would kill in the ratings though. Their PPV Buyrates sky rocket, just imagine if it's free.

 

[J]

Cuase simply like you said Pride! was much better than EliteXC. So why waste money to buy them out when you can just cut the cord on them and let them fade away. Saves a shit load more money.

 

[CenaMark54]

This will happen. And the main event will be Lesnar destroying Kimbo to show everyone what a joke every other promotion is.

 

[Wordlife]

i hope they dont get rid of EliteXC though... I like it