NEW YORK - In a landmark deal for premium television, Showtime Networks Inc. has partnered with Pro Elite, Inc. to televise live mixed martial arts (MMA) events on SHOWTIME beginning in 2007, it was announced today by Ken Hershman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=6213)]

how lame..............

This can't be! Big Poppa Pump, don't just sit on your fat ass, DO SOMETHING!

It was only a matter of time. The UFC said they were in talks with HBO at one time.

I'm an MMA fan so that just means more fights for me to watch.