Dana White announced at the post-UFC295 event press conference that he has secured the rights to hold an event at The Sphere in Las Vegas Mexican Independence Day weekend. Presumably, it will be the first sporting event to be held at the venue. Image via Sphere on X The Sphere, located near the Venetian east […]
Usman Nurmogomedov fails drug test
Bellator’s lightweight champion Usman Nurmogomedov failed a drug test according to the California State Athletic Commission. He has been suspended 6 months and fined $50K for testing positive for a banned substance. The failed test comes after his win at Bellator 300 where he defeated Brent Primus. That result has been overturned to a no-contest. […]
UFC 295 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 295 took place on Saturday night from Madison Square Garden in front of a capacity crowd. The company announced 7 Performance Bonuses including the new champions at Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight. Tom Aspinall earned a $50K bonus in addition to winning the interim Heavyweight title against Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall earned the victory with […]
UFC switches Canadian television partners
The UFC announced this week that it will be returning to Sportsnet and TVA in Canada starting in 2024. Via the UFC press release: Sportsnet will be Canada’s English-language home for UFC Fight Night cards and Pay-Per-View prelims across its channels and live streaming on Sportsnet+, while TVA Sports will serve French-Canadians nationwide. Both Sportsnet […]
Cohen in legal trouble again
Boxing promoter Greg Cohen is in trouble once again as a lawsuit filed in federal court in New Jersey spells out that he has not paid off loans made to him on behalf of representing boxers. The plaintiff, Barry Honig and his company are suing Cohen, his promotional arm and Bulldog Boxing Promotions which Cohen […]