The Wall Street Journal reports that Endeavor Group has secured a $260 million loan to help its operations as it continues to fight through an economic downturn during the shuttering of events. The newfound funds will carry an almost 11% interest rate. JPMorgan Chase & Co. will serve as the servicer and Oaktree Capital Group […]
UFC required all athletes and media to sign waivers prior to UFC 249
Bloomberg News reports that UFC fighters signed waivers which were wide ranging which included a non-disparagement agreement and acknowledgment of that hospital services in the area “may be unusually limited,” and no guarantees about whether they could be treated against COVID-19. I was quoted in the Bloomberg article which also includes other sources commenting on […]
Gaethje receives 2 UFC 249 bonuses
UFC 249 took place in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night without an audience. Justin Gaethje had a big night earning two bonuses. Gaethje’s defeated Tony Ferguson in the main event Saturday night scoring a 5th round stoppage over the previous number 1 contender. In addition to Fight of the Night, Gaethje earned a $50,000 performance […]
Souza and cornermen test positive for COVID-19
Jacare Souza has tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, his two cornermen have tested positive per a UFC Statement. As you might expect, his fight against Uriah Hall is off for Saturday. But the Florida State Athletic Commission has given the go-ahead for the event to continue. Jacare checked in to the fighter hotel in […]
AEW 723,000, NXT 663,000
AEW Dynamite on TNT drew 732,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily Wednesday night as the promotion went back to live airings. NXT on the USA Network drew 663,000 viewers. AEW Dynamite drew a 0.28 rating in the adult 18-49 category and a 0.39 in the males 18-49. It drew 0.30 in the adult […]