Netflix foray into combat sports Friday night was a success despite the troubles with its stream. According to the company, 60 million people across the globe tuned into the broadcast on the streaming site. The trouble with viewing the “spectacle” aside, the buzz leading up to the event disguised the fact that any thought that […]
UFC 309 attendance, gate, and bonuses
UFC 309 took place at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. The event was a sellout and the promotion doled out 5 $50K bonuses. The bonuses went to Jon Jones, Ramiz Brahimaj, Oban Elliott, Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. The headliner, Jones, used a body kick to stop Stipe Miocic in the main […]
Tyson reveals health scare prior to Paul fight
Jake Paul won a unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. The lackluster fight saw the old Mike Tyson, not the old Mike Tyson. Tyson revealed the reason for the fight’s delay which was to take place in July. For those not familiar with Tyson, this could be overblown. Recall […]
Are we ready for Paul-Tyson?
Almost 60-year-old Mike Tyson is ready to take on Jake Paul in a sanctioned boxing match in Arlington, Texas. Yes, you heard that right, this is not an exhibition. Well, except for the fact that the combatants will be using 14-ounce gloves as opposed to the normal 10-ounce gloves, the rounds will be two minutes […]