In July, the Nevada State Athletic Commission made pay information for combat sports confidential. The new amendment to the Nevada rule prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. Certain states such as Washington and California disclose pay information upon request. However, other states such as New York […]
Chimaev-Edwards fight off once again
Khamzat Chimaev withdrew from his bout against Leon Edwards next month due to complications from COVID-19 according to a report from MMA Junkie. This is the second time that this fight has been postponed. Edwards tested positive for COVID-19 which postponed their December 20th showdown. The undefeated Chimaev also tested positive for COVID-19 in December […]
Boxer sues manager, manager sues advisor with organized crime ties
A federal lawsuit in California pits a boxing manager against his client and his new advisory group. This case involves former U.S. Olympian and current IBF Super Featherweight Titel holder JoJo Diaz and his former manager Moses Heredia. Diaz sued Heredia in state court in California. In turn, a few weeks after the lawsuit this […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 6 Bellator moves to CBS Sports Network
After years on Spike TV/Paramount Network, Bellator switched the CBS Sports Network this fall. The change marked a longstanding relationship with a network although the two entities had seemingly drifted in opposite directions. Spike TV was rebranded to the Paramount Network in 2018 and its previous focus on a young male demo was retooled for […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 7 PFL cancels 2020 season
The Professional Fighters League cancelled its 2020 season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. While other organizations returned this year, the PFL thought it would be best to cancel the season and return in 2021. The announcement was made this past April as many organizations had shut down operations. BREAKING: Professional Fighters League Reschedules […]