Claressa Shields has signed with the PFL according to a report from MMA Junkie. The promotion has yet to make the news officials but the former two-time Olympic gold medalist in boxing seems set to start an MMA career. Shields will not compete in the 2021 season but will take one-off fights at lightweight according […]
Vettori replaces Holland for this week’s UFC main event
The UFC is juggling its matchups once again due to a positive COVID-19 test. This time its Kevin Holland that has been pulled from his main event fight with Jack Hermansson for this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card. Marvin Vettori is stepping in on short-notice to fill-in. Holland announced via social media of his need […]
Tyson-Jones receive big paydays from event
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones, Jr. will receive big paydays as a result of Saturday night’s fight. The two reportedly will receive $1 million per the California State Athletic Commission although its clear they will receive more. The California State Athletic Commission disclosed payouts from Saturday’s event which had Tyson and Jones, Jr. receiving $1 […]
Smith leads Performance Bonuses for UFC on ESPN 18
UFC on ESPN 18 took place on Saturday night at The Apex in Las Vegas. The promotion handed out 4 bonuses including one for the main eventer Anthony Smith as he submitted Devin Clark. The other Performance Bonuses went to Miguel Baeza, Su Mudaerji and Nate Maness. There was no Fight of the Night. Baeza […]
WWE Friday Night Smackdown ratings impacted by Thanksgiving holiday
WWE Friday Night Smackdown drew 2.016 million viewers in the first hour and 1.957 million in the second hour according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The ratings were likely impacted due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The two hour telecast drew 0.6 in the A18-49 demo in the first hour and 0.7 in hour 2. It […]