UFC 241 this Saturday in Anaheim looks to be a big one as ticket demand for the event is on the rise. ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto reported that this event will be the first to surpass a $3M gate in the state of California. Per UFC, Saturday’s UFC 241 PPV will be the first MMA […]
Archives for August 2019
Daniel Cormier signs deal with cbdMD
The Charlotte, North Carolina based-CBD company, cbdMD, Inc. has signed UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier to a sponsorship deal. The deal comes the same week as he prepares to defend his title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241. No terms of the deal were released. cbdMD is a consumer cannabidiol brand whose products include a […]
Cat Zingano let go by the UFC
Cat Zingano has been let go by the UFC according to a report from MMA Junkie. The popular bantamweight had a tough-luck stint with the promotion as she never really found success that was projected for the 37-year old. Her time in the UFC saw highs and lows. Zingano defeated Miesha Tate in February 2013 […]
Prograis files lawsuit against World Boxing Super Series
Regis Prograis has filed a lawsuit against the World Boxing Super Series seeking out of his contractual obligations due to alleged lack of funding for the event. The lawsuit was filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey. Prograis, a native of New Orleans, won the WBA version of the 140-pound championship and […]
UFC on ESPN +14 attendance and bonuses
UFC Fight Night Uraguay took place on Saturday airing on ESPN +. The event saw another title defense from Valentina Shevchenko as she soundly defeated Liz Carmouche. The event drew 9,255 fans at the Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uraguay for the promotion’s first event in the country. The UFC announced the event as a sellout. […]