I had the chance to speak with Heavyweight Davion Franklin as he prepares for his fight August 13th. He talks about training in New Mexico at Jackson Wink including working with another heavyweight by the name of Jon Jones.
UFC 265 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 265 took place on Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. In the main event, Cyril Gane defeated Derrick Lewis to win the interim Heavyweight title. The Performance Bonuses went to Gane, Jessica Penne, Miles John and Vincente Luque. Also, Bobby Green and Rafael Fiziev earned Fight of the Night. Gane was […]
The Interview with PFL’s Chris Wade
Judge tentatively denies Attar’s Preliminary Injunction to stop Pac-Spence fight
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 […]