CBS/EliteXC Deal Backstage News, Lots Of UFC News & Notes, & More

By Ryan Clark

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

- The new contract gives CBS the option to purchase four live two hour prime time shows before February 22, 2009.

- The deal also gives CBS the option to purchase four additional shows each year until early 2013. This option is renewable annually.

- The agreement also gives CBS the option to order additional shows at different lengths during the terms of the contract.

- ESPN Magazine will be reporting the split between Fedor Emelianenko and M-1 Global. UFC boss Dana White has also stated that he is willing to bring Emelianenko to UFC.

- The UFC PPV on 3/1 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio drew a nearly full house of 16,431 paid for a reported $2.2 million gate.

- Quinton Jackson will be appearing in an upcoming Nike commercial.

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