The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC has added Atomic Brands’ Monaco line of ready-to-drink (RD) cocktails with a two-year deal “totaling mid-seven figures.” This sponsorship adds to the lengthy roster of alcoholic sponsors that the promotion has in its stable. It also brings to mind that the categories are similar to the deal […]
UFC 288 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 288 took place on Saturday at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Fight of the Night went to Mosvar Evloev and Diego Lopes in a surprisingly good effort from Lopes. Lopes, a late fill-in for Bryce Mitchell, showed heart and received praise from Dana White as he pushed Evloev to his limits. […]
Masvidal’s father charged with attempted murder at fighter’s home
TMZ is reporting that Jorge Masvidal’s father, Jorge Masvidal, Sr. was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting someone in the arms during a dispute at the fighter’s home in Florida. The former UFC fighter was not involved in the shooting according to the report. Masvidal, Sr. was booked at 1:33 am Thursday according to […]
Jury rules in favor of Paradigm in Pacquiao lawsuit
A jury in Orange County Superior Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Paradigm Sports Management, LLC in a breach of contract lawsuit against Manny Pacquiao. The jury ruled in favor of Paradigm Sports 9-3, to award $5.1 million which broken down is $3.3 million in actual damages and $1.8 million in punitive damages. According […]
WWE NXT (05.02) draws 568,000 viewers
WWE NXT on the USA Network drew 568,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast made it to 15th overall in cable ratings. The telecast drew 0.14 in 18-49, 0.10 F18-49, 0.17 M18-49, 0.10 F18-34, 0.06 F12-34, 0.10 M12-34, 0.20 25-54 and 0.31 in over 50. The ratings were slightly down from last week’s […]