Showtime

[torres55]

Has anyone heard if they're still looking to put MMA events on they're programming?

 

[DhakaMMA]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/13/4617346/showtime-rules-out-mma-return-in-2013

Mixed martial arts won't return to Showtime this year.

Stephen Espinoza, Showtime executive vice president of sports and event programming, ruled out any chance of the network linking up with a new MMA promotion in the coming months.

"We are continuing to evaluate MMA opportunities," Espinoza said, "but given our very busy programming slate for the rest of 2013, any new MMA programming would have to debut in 2014."

The last MMA event to air on the premium sports network was Strikeforce's final show on Jan. 12. Coincidentally, since then, the network has risen to prominence with its boxing coverage, which leaves one to wonder how its improved boxing programming could have helped elevate an MMA brand.

 

[torres55]

thanks

I kinda hope they pick an existing promotion to work with.

 

[ebartlett84]

Showtime is going downhill.

No mma and it seems like ShoBox events are fewer and further between.

I miss when they had M-1 and Strikeforce.

 

[Mikedh]

They are doing more boxing now than ever and likely have a bigger budget than HBO whose interest in boxing seems to be diminishing a little.

 

[IMDIYM]

Id like them to work out deals witg a couple promotions, One FC, M1, and KSW would be great. Show all three under a ShoMMA umbrella.