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Spike Elects Not to Renew PBC Contract, Network Plans to Devote Focus to Bellator MMA

Spike’s relationship with Premier Boxing Champions has reached an end after two years.

Sherdog.com confirmed with Spike executive David Schwarz that the network has elected not to renew its contract with the Al Haymon-led promotion. ESPN.com first reported the news. However, Schwarz did not close the door on televising PBC fights in the future.

“We have a great relationship and running dialogue with Al and the PBC,” Schwarz told Sherdog.com in statement. “Our focus is on Bellator right now, but if the right fight arises -- we are all ears.”

PBC debuted on the cable network in 2015 and initially planned on holding 33 Spike-televised cards over the course of three years.