The preliminary injunction hearing filed by Audie Attar against Manny Pacquiao will be heard on Friday, August 6th. According to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger the Court has issued a ‘tentative’ ruling which denies Attar’s request to halt Pacquiao’s fight against Errol Spence, Jr. on August 21st. A judge has tentatively ruled to deny @AudieAttar’s motion to […]
UFC to offer NFTs through licensing deal with Panini America
Sportico reports that the UFC will sell NFTs through Panini America in a licensing deal in which the digital collectibles will be sold on Panini’s own marketplace. The sales will provide a little more in terms of fighters share as they will receive 50% of the proceeds according to the report. Per the article, “[f]ighters […]
The Interview with PFL Heavyweight Jamelle Jones
UFC on ESPN 28 and Bellator 263 ratings
UFC on ESPN 28 drew 797,000 viewers on ESPN and peaked at 1 million viewers during the main event per Nielsen via Kevin Iole. Also on Saturday night, Bellator 263 drew 85,000 viewers peaking at 177,000 viewers during the Pitbull-McKee fight. The UFC main event featured Sean Strickland taking on Uriah Hall with the Southern […]
ATT retains NIL content after end of deal
Late last week Sportico reported (subscription) that America Top Team’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with the University of Miami Hurricanes football team would include the ability to use the content of the Canes’ players in perpetuity. Taking advantage of the new rules allowing for college athletes to profit on their NIL’s, ATT offered […]