MMA Junkie reports that Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was deported an entered a prison in Northern Mexico. Only days after being in the main event against Jake Paul in Anaheim, California, JCC, Jr. was arrested at his Southern California home by ICE officials. The president of Mexico confirmed that Chavez, Jr. had been deported and […]
White dismisses rumors of Apex expansion
Dana White got the opportunity on Saturday to do something he loves more than the UFC. And that is denounce allegedly false media reports. A web site reported the potential expansion of The Apex last month which would serve to have more events at the facility. White dismissed the reports as false stating that the […]
UFC 319 attendance, gate, and bonuses
UFC 319 took place Saturday night in Chicago, Illinois. The promotion handed out 4 Promotional Bonuses. Tim Elliott cut his hair and earned a Performance Bonus with a second-round submission of up-and-coming Kai Asakara. Carlos Prates earned his $50K bonus with a KO of Geoff Neal via spinning back elbow in the first round. Interestingly […]
WWE NXT (08.12) draws 728K viewers
WWE NXT on CW drew 728,000 viewers this past Tuesday night. NXT was 3rd overall in the A18-49 ratings for the night. NXT drew a 0.17 rating/3 share in the A18-49 demo with approximately 221K to 235K viewers. NXT featured a match between Nia Jax and Lash Legend with Jax winning by pinfall. It also […]
IBJJF responds to competitor’s death at Chicago event
A competitor at an event at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition died after suffering a “medical emergency” in Chicago. The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation confirmed in a social media post on Wednesday. News of the unfortunate happening occurred via a Reddit poster as well as TP Grant A portion of the post from the IBJJF […]