Conor McGregor revealed on social media that the reason for pulling out of his fight against Michael Chandler next week was due to a broken pinky toe. The injury, while minor, was cause for the former UFC champion to pull out of his UFC 303 main event fight. The social media post was seemingly in […]
Activision signs deal with TKO Group for UFC, WWE
Activision signed a sponsorship agreement with TKO Group for it to advertise with the UFC and WWE. The deal highlights the launch of the Call of Duty Mobile game. It is a short-term deal between the companies for the latest iteration of Call of Duty which started last week at the WWE’s Premium Live Event, […]
Ryan Garcia forfeits over 1M, suspended a year
Boxer Ryan Garcia has been suspended one year by the New York State Athletic Commission after he tested positive for a banned substance, ostarine. His win over Devin Haney was overturned and he forfeited his purse of $1.2 million. In addition Garcia was fined $10,000 from the commission. The 25-year-old made millions more despite losing […]
Jose Cuervo renews UFC deal, expands partnership
Jose Cuervo has renewed its UFC sponsorship deal for an additional 5 years in what is anticipated to be a mid-seven-figure deal per year. The deal was renewed after an initial three year deal which saw its brand in the Octagon during UFC events. It is now expanding its presence with the Cuervo Challenge: One […]
UFC on ESPN 57 salaries
The salaries from UFC on ESPN 57 at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky were disclosed last week. Former UFC heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes earned the most on the card. Puja Tomar $10,000 show/$10,00 win Rayanne Amanda $12,000 Taylor Lapilus $14,000 show/$14,000 win Cody Stamman $78,000 Denise Gomes $25,000 show/$25,000 win Eduarda Moura $12,000 Daniel […]